Born of Russian and Moroccan descent, Zino was always interested in different cultures and music, blending his love of folk and rock with Celtic, Scandinavian, and Romanian music, among other influences. His career began with a stint in a military band, after which he collaborated with Israeli musicians on various compilations before recording The Gibberish Album in 1992. This "half circus, half musical" brought 115 musicians and singers from different cultures together on one stage to sing in gibberish-what Zino describes as "folk songs for an imaginary village." Zino's next album, 1993's A Bit of Lust, a Bit of Tenderness, a Bit of Love, was a major milestone in the development of Israeli alternative and hard rock music and made him the "bad boy" of Israeli rock.
Zino's next CDs ranged from alternative rock (Drive By) to hip-hop tracks with Zino's innovative production/sampler techniques (Zino And The Human BeatBox).
In 2000, Zino became front-page news in the Israeli media when he disguised himself as a war-scarred singer. Dubbing himself "The Burned Man," he created a fictitious biography and appeared in public disguised as a burned, masked cripple. The Israeli media gave The Burned Man and his mysterious story prime-time coverage, during which Zino revealed his true identity. After this "artistic terror act," The Burned Man's first CD was released, becoming one of Israel's all-time best-selling albums. A second title followed soon after.
Zino began collaborating with Tommy in 1997, and they have since released the CDs Travels With My Amp and Invisible Things, with songs ranging from funk to rock to trance and chill-out.
Master Of The Universe
Zino & Tommy Lyrics
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I love you Tommy
And imma be waiting for you okay
I feel like the master of the universe (Yeah)
When I'm in my city I see fireworks (Yeah)
Knew I was the man i had to show my worth (Yeah)
Now we living life won't have to ever
I feel like the master of the universe (Yeah)
When I'm in my city I see fireworks (Yeah)
Knew I was the man i had to show my worth (Yeah)
Now we living life won't have to ever
Work (Yeah)
Now we shoppin
Five star dine in
Yea we living life
Like I always wanted
God let me shine
I be ballin like harden
Now im doing shows
Nothin less than a
Hundred
Thousand
Made my mama proud
All she do is smile
I feel like the motherfuckin man right now
I feel like a king
Nigga weres my crown
Im so glad a nigga finally figured it out
You know how we rock
Yeah we got it poppin
You know that we hot
Smoking on that toxic I'm foreva high
If u ain't talking money
Nigga then we out
(Yeah)
You know how we rock
Yeah we got it poppin
You know that we hot
Smoking on that toxic I'm foreva high
If u ain't talking money
Nigga then we out
(Yeah)
I feel like the master of the universe (Yeah)
When I'm in my city I see fireworks (Yeah)
Knew I was the man i had to show my worth (Yeah)
Now we living life won't have to ever
Work (Yeah)
I feel like the master of the universe (Yeah)
When I'm in my city I see fireworks (Yeah)
Knew I was the man i had to show my worth (Yeah)
Now we living life won't have to ever
Work (Yeah)
In the song "Master Of The Universe" by Zino & Tommy, the lyrics reflect a sense of empowerment and success. The opening lines, "Welcome to the dark side, I love you Tommy, And imma be waiting for you okay," set the tone of the song as an invitation to embrace a new lifestyle and mindset.
The repeated chorus, "I feel like the master of the universe, When I'm in my city I see fireworks, Knew I was the man I had to show my worth, Now we living life, won't have to ever work," expresses a feeling of being on top of the world and achieving great success. It suggests that the artists are confident in their abilities and have proven themselves to be capable individuals, allowing them to enjoy a life of luxury and leisure.
The lyrics also highlight the newfound pleasures and luxuries that come with success. Lines such as "Now we shoppin, five-star dine-in, Yea we living life like I always wanted" suggest a life of abundance where the artists can indulge in their desires and enjoy the fruits of their labor. There is a sense of gratitude towards a higher power as the artist acknowledges their blessings, saying "God let me shine, I be ballin like Harden."
The lyrics also touch upon the artists' desire for recognition and validation. The lines "Made my mama proud, all she do is smile, I feel like the motherfuckin man right now, I feel like a king, Nigga weres my crown" show a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that comes with making their loved ones proud. This further contributes to their feeling of being masters of their own destiny.
Overall, "Master Of The Universe" is a song that exudes confidence and celebrates the achievements and material luxuries that success brings. It is an anthem of empowerment and a testament to the artists' hard work and determination to rise above their circumstances and enjoy the rewards of their success.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the dark side
Join me in embracing the unknown and stepping into the realm of darkness.
I love you Tommy
Expressing deep affection and admiration for Tommy.
And imma be waiting for you okay
I will patiently wait for you, assuring that everything will be alright.
I feel like the master of the universe (Yeah)
I am filled with a sense of immense power and control over all things.
When I'm in my city I see fireworks (Yeah)
My presence in the city ignites a dazzling display of excitement and celebration.
Knew I was the man i had to show my worth (Yeah)
I always had the knowledge that I had to prove my value and abilities to others.
Now we living life won't have to ever Work (Yeah)
Having reached a successful stage, we no longer have to engage in laborious tasks.
Now we shoppin
We are indulging in luxurious shopping experiences.
Five star dine in
We enjoy dining at the finest establishments.
Yea we living life
We are truly experiencing and enjoying life to the fullest.
Like I always wanted
Just as I've always desired and envisioned.
God let me shine
I believe that God has bestowed a radiant light upon me.
I be ballin like harden
I display exceptional basketball skills and success just like James Harden.
Now im doing shows
I am now performing in front of audiences.
Nothin less than a Hundred Thousand
Only accepting payment or deals of at least a hundred thousand dollars.
Made my mama proud
I have succeeded in a way that brings immense pride and joy to my mother.
All she do is smile
Her happiness and contentment are evident through her constant smile.
I feel like the motherfuckin man right now
At this moment, I exude the utmost confidence and feel incredibly powerful.
I feel like a king
I embody the qualities of royalty and hold great authority.
Nigga weres my crown
I jokingly ask where my symbolic crown is, indicating my recognition of my elevated status.
Im so glad a nigga finally figured it out
I am extremely relieved and content to have finally understood or discovered something important.
You know how we rock
You are aware of how we carry ourselves and our lifestyle.
Yeah we got it poppin
We are actively involved in creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.
You know that we hot
You recognize that we are highly successful and in-demand.
Smoking on that toxic I'm foreva high
Indulging in substances that provide a euphoric and perpetual state of being high.
If u ain't talking money Nigga then we out
If you're not discussing matters related to financial success, we have no interest in continuing the conversation or association.
I feel like the master of the universe (Yeah)
Once again, I experience an unparalleled sense of dominion over all things.
When I'm in my city I see fireworks (Yeah)
The sight of fireworks signals my presence and the joyous excitement associated with it.
Knew I was the man i had to show my worth (Yeah)
I always had the certainty that I needed to prove my value and talents to others.
Now we living life won't have to ever Work (Yeah)
Having attained a state of abundance, we no longer need to engage in laborious activities.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Tommy Richardson Jr
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