There are 2 projects called Xuman:

1. Russian indie electro-rock mus… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 projects called Xuman:

1. Russian indie electro-rock musician and singer (Alexander Xuman)
2. Senegal raggae hip-hop artist (Gunman Xuman)

1. Xuman began to experiment with music when he was 8 years old, recording his father’s guitar with little Panasonic tape recorder and using elder brother’s voice as a vocal. Experiments don’t stop today too. But now it is held at the spacious professional studio with interesting people and true friends.

Xuman has been seeking his own sound experimenting with different genres of electronic music: house, minimal techno, electro, IDM. Since 1999 Alexander performed as a DJ a lot at Moscow clubs, was touring in Russia, played in Europe, was releasing dance tunes and was making remixes. In 2007 Xuman have understood that it’s enough for him to play a DJ role. New period has come — Alexander decided to dedicate his life to search of something true. He always liked rock aesthetics and though he was into dance culture, he was (and still is) a fan of The Beatles, The Doors and contemporary music — like Future Sound Of London.

Alexander has come to fully understanding of what “Xuman” project is. And now he records his first solo album. Besides his solo project Xuman participates in electronic trio The O and rock band Camel in Space, not to mention producing and supporting creativity of other artists of his own record label, whose music can be heard on Xuman Records’ “Tales” compilation, which is planned to be released in autumn 2009.

http://www.myspace.com/xumanmusic

2. Gunman Xuman de son vrai nom Makhtar Fall, ou "wakhkatou ndiaxum" ou bien encore Ousstass... est l’un des pionniers du rap sénégalais Il a fait ses débuts dans les années 90 dans le groupe Pee Froiss qui comptait:
- Bibson (en solo maintenant)
- Sister Joice
- Souley (ex membre de Jant Bi en solo maintenant)
- Aladji Man (membre de Daara J)
- Kool Kocc 6
- Gee Bayss (DJ)
Maintenant le groupe Pee Froiss n’est composé que des deux dernières artistes Kool Kocc 6, Gee Bayss et bien sur Xuman.

Xuman qui a vu le jour en en Cote d'Ivoire a grandit au Sénégal. Il commence à écrire ses premiers textes textes dans le quartier chaud de FASS, sa facilité d'écrire lui a permis de tisser des liens amicaux avec les membres du Positive Black Soul (PBS). Avec le Pee Froiss il a eu à participer à plusieurs grands événements musicaux tant au Sénégal qu’à l’étranger et il a collaboré avec plusieurs artistes d’ici et d’ailleurs comme Didier Awadi, les Nubians et tant d’autres. Ce longiligne bonhomme à la verve légendaire a eu à animer plusieurs fois les différents plateaux du 11 mai qui célèbrent chaque année l’anniversaire de la mort de Bob Marley. Il anime aussi des émissions à la radio et à la télévision.

Actuellement Xuman continu à faire le bonheur de son public avec ses textes engagés qui relatent la vie sociale, politique et dénonce aussi le mauvais rôle de l'occident en Afrique.

src: http://alexnd.free.fr/xuman/bio/bio.html

Play
Xuman Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

VERSE 1
It’s like you dive in the ocean
It’s something over addiction
About the times when you got mad
About the waters from nowhere
Waiting

CHORUS

Play
The autumn has told (4x)

VERSE 2
It’s like you’re back into your place
It’s something over the third base
About the times when you got made
About the orders from nowhere
Waiting

CHORUS
CHORUS 2
It’s like a fortress to me and you
You are the solace tired and true

And so believe in foreign height
It’s not for everyone

Overall Meaning

The song Play by Xuman is a thoughtful and introspective piece that revolves around the themes of addiction, nostalgia, and hope. The lyrics of the song paint a vivid picture of a person who is going through a tough phase in life and is looking for something to hold on to. The first verse talks about diving into the ocean, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for diving into the unknown and facing your fears. The singer then talks about addiction and how it can overpower your will, making you feel lost and helpless. The lines "About the times when you got mad, About the waters from nowhere" suggest that the person is reminiscing about some past incidents that have left a lasting impact on them.

The chorus of the song is a simple yet powerful repetition of the phrase "Play, the autumn has told". This can be interpreted as an encouragement to keep going, to keep playing the game of life, even when things seem bleak and hopeless. The second verse continues the theme of nostalgia and talks about how the person is trying to find their way back to their place, their home. The lines "About the times when you got made, About the orders from nowhere" suggest that the person is still grappling with past traumas and trying to make sense of them.

The second chorus of the song introduces a new element - the idea of a fortress. The lines "It’s like a fortress to me and you, You are the solace tired and true, And so believe in foreign height, It’s not for everyone" suggest that the person has found solace in someone or something, and that they are willing to believe in something bigger than themselves. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the idea that there is always something worth holding on to, even in the darkest of times.

Line by Line Meaning

It’s like you dive in the ocean
You immerse yourself completely into something, just like diving into the depths of an ocean.

It’s something over addiction
Whatever you are experiencing is something that has an effect similar to that of addiction.

About the times when you got mad
This is about the moments when you got angry in the past.

About the waters from nowhere
It refers to some unexpected or unusual circumstances that threw you off balance.

Waiting
You are waiting for something to happen or someone to show up.

Play
This is a command or an invitation to engage in the activity that is being referred to.

The autumn has told (4x)
The phrase 'The autumn has told' is repeated four times to create a haunting or melancholic atmosphere, without a clear meaning being conveyed.

It’s like you’re back into your place
You feel as though you have returned to a familiar and comfortable environment.

It’s something over the third base
This is an expression to indicate that whatever you are talking about is more than just a minor detail, similar to how reaching third base in baseball is an important milestone.

About the times when you got made
This is about moments when you were pushed to your limits, and perhaps you made certain decisions or took certain actions as a result.

About the orders from nowhere
This refers to authority or responsibility that was placed upon you by someone or something that seemed to come out of nowhere.

It’s like a fortress to me and you
Whatever this is, it feels like a safe haven or protective barrier for both you and someone else.

You are the solace tired and true
You provide comfort and relief that is both reliable and unwavering.

And so believe in foreign height
This line is somewhat ambiguous, but it may refer to believing in something beyond your current understanding or experiences.

It’s not for everyone
Whatever this is, it may not be suitable or desirable for everyone to partake in or experience.

Contributed by Sophia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS