Originally by Canada's own Jann Arden (who we absolutely love). Vocals by Dan.

playlist link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6F3sCPmocAQDMNRNg7TZZb

[Chorus: Akon]

1. I tried so hard
2. Can't seem to get away from misery
3. Man, I tried so hard
4. Will always be a victim of these streets
5. It ain't my fault 'cause I
6. Try to get away but trouble follows me
7. And still I try so hard
8. Hopin' one day you'll come and rescue me
9. But until then I'll be posted up
10. Right here: rain, sleet, hail, snow
11. But until then I'll be posted up
12. Right here with my heat, gettin' dough

“I Tried” is a song recorded by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony featuring Akon. It was released in February 2007 as the first single from their album Strength & Loyalty.

The song is about the struggles that the members of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Akon went through on the streets.^[[1] https://genius.com/Bone-thugs-n-harmony-i-tried-lyrics]

Video Description:

JINJER’s fifth studio album, released via Napalm Records on February 7th 2025.

[Chorus]

1. Scale armour blaze
2. Virgin innocence
3. One being brings life
4. Another runs for death
5. Scale armour blaze
6. Virgin innocence
7. One being brings life
8. Another runs for death

“Pisces” is the twelfth and final song in astrology and also happens to be the zodiac sign of the vocalist Tatiana. There are many Pisces references in this song including mentions of fish and duality themes.^[[1] https://genius.com/Jinjer-pisces-lyrics]

Meaning of lyrics:

"Pisces" is a powerful track by the Ukrainian metal band Jinjer, featured on their album "King of Everything," released in 2016. The song serves as a profound exploration of the complexities of human existence, drawing inspiration from the astrological sign of Pisces, which is associated with duality and emotional depth.

The song "Pisces" delves into themes of self-reflection, inner conflict, and the duality of life and death, using vivid imagery and metaphors to convey the struggles of existence and the search for meaning.

The opening lines, "Step forward and meet a new sunrise," set a tone of hope and renewal, suggesting a desire to embrace change. However, this is quickly juxtaposed with the line, "A coward is shivering inside," indicating an internal struggle between courage and fear. The narrator expresses a commitment to self-care, stating, "Today I'll be a friend of mine who swallows suffering with a smile," which highlights the theme of resilience in the face of adversity.

The imagery of fish swimming against the current is a powerful metaphor for the challenges of life. It reflects the struggle for survival and the quest for meaning in a world that often feels hostile. The repeated phrases "Scale armour blaze, Virgin innocence" emphasize the contrast between purity and the harsh realities of existence. This duality is central to the song, as it explores the coexistence of life and death, innocence and experience.

As the song progresses, the narrator grapples with the concept of morality, stating, "No promises I ever give / Don't rely on me and I won't deceive." This line suggests a recognition of the complexities of human relationships and the potential for betrayal. The mention of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, further deepens the existential themes, connecting the narrator's struggles to a larger cosmic narrative.

The chorus, with its haunting repetition of "One being brings life / Another runs for death," encapsulates the cyclical nature of existence. It acknowledges that life is intertwined with death, and every beginning carries the weight of an ending. The imagery of being caught in hooks and nets symbolizes the dangers and traps that life presents, while the line "I'm skittish" conveys a sense of vulnerability and caution.

The latter part of the song introduces a darker tone, with references to drowning and the underworld. The lines "Cherished his life to the underworld / Meet me flashing when winter cries" evoke a sense of longing and despair, suggesting that the narrator is caught between the desire for life and the inevitability of death. The final verses paint a vivid picture of the struggles faced by Pisces, as they swim against the current, searching for meaning and ultimately facing the harsh realities of existence. The repetition of "Emeralds are ripped away" serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made in the pursuit of life and the pain that often accompanies it.

This meaning interpretation was crafted by AI with care. Discover our process or help us improve with your feedback^[[2] https://www.songtell.com/jinjer/pisces]

[Verse 1]

1. The point of guerilla war is not to succeed
2. It's always been just to make the enemy bleed
3. Deprivin' the soldiers of the peace of mind that they need
4. Bullets are hard to telegraph when they bob and they weave
5. The only way a guerilla war can ever be over
6. Is when the occupation can't afford more soldiers
7. Until they have to draft the last of you into the service
8. And you refuse because you don't see the purpose
9. The only way to counter the insurgents that are well-equipped
10. Is to paint the people fightin' for freedom as "terrorists"
11. Then find a faction, lookin' for foreign investment
12. Install them in power and murder any objections
13. You can't stop a revolution from breathin'
14. So to beat 'em, they offer people the illusion of freedom
15. But when you're done dreamin' and wake up tortured for treason
16. Then you can see them, hidin' behind the god they believe in

[Hook]

17. Deep in the trenches, in the heart of a war
18. That's the place a martyr is born (Motherfucker, it's on!)
19. During the night before the start of the dawn
20. That's the place a martyr is born (Motherfucker, it's on!)
21. When gunshots are raining in the heart of a storm
22. That's the place a martyr is born (Motherfucker, it's on!)
23. Guerilla war when the army is gone
24. That's the place a martyr is born (Motherfucker, it's on!)

This is the second track in Immortal Technique’s 2011 album, The Martyr. It was released on October 27th and had 200,000 downloads on its first day.

This song addresses issues such as the dysfunctional political system, corrupt corporations and the twisted messages which news networks brainwash us with; it is not for the faint of heart…

The instrumental samples “Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles, a song that describes “all the lonely people” whom the Beatles encounter, and the hollowness that fills their lives.^[[1] https://genius.com/Immortal-technique-the-martyr-lyrics]

Video Description:

@ Rathausplatz in Vienna, Austria (May 10, 2019)

[Chorus]

1. Me and the Devil
2. Walking side by side
3. Me and the Devil
4. Walking side by side

[Bridge]

5. And I'm gonna see my man
6. Until I get satisfied

This songs covers Robert Johnson’s “Me And The Devil Blues”. The infamous Robert Johnson is known for the legend that he had sold his soul to the devil, and to have been one of the first artist that died at the age of 27, that then created the legend of the “27 club”.

Anja adapted the lyrics for this adaptation, specifically for the part referred here as the first bridge.^[[1] https://genius.com/Soap-skin-me-and-the-devil-lyrics]

Just found out about the Decemberists. Might buy some of their music.

Reaction Video:

YFG FATSO DISS! Skrilla - Die 4 Me (Official Music Video) REACTION! [05:45 | Snordatdude | https://youtu.be/uCiO36F-328]

[Chorus]

1. We die for me, we die for you, we do the same
2. Pocket-watchin', bitch I’m slime-slime-slatt, the same thing (Slatt)
3. Solo-thuggin', brodie bouncing out the V, shootout in public (Damn)
4. How the fuck does 5% tint round the block? We gotta clutch it
5. Goddamn
6. We die for me, we die for you, we do the same
7. Pocket-watchin', bitch I’m slime-slime-slatt, the same thing
8. Solo-thuggin', brodie bouncing out the V, shootout in public (Brr)
9. How the fuck does 5% tint round the block? We gotta clutch it
10. Goddamn^[[1] https://genius.com/Skrilla-die-4-me-lyrics]

Lyrics below:

Reaction Video:

Kaygo Gotti "Wonder" REACTION! [10:16 | JUL 21 2025 | Snordatdude | https://youtu.be/8jy98jB1ZHg]

Wonder Lyrics:

1. Intro: “Find your dreams come true”
2. They want that rap shit ainna

[Verse]

3. Bitch I’m Bernadette grandson that hop out with a handgun
4. Common sense ain't even so common, niggas don't understand none
5. They don't wanna see me score, but I'm still shooting and one
6. Ain’t tryna do no debating about who the Florida goat I am one
7. My power play damn near an hour waiting sir I'm coming over
8. Bout that cheese just know I go the distance like Rocky balboa
9. Ain’t tryna sit and tell you what I'm going through
10. I'd rather just come and show you
11. I'm past the age that my big brother died
12. So technically I’m older
13. I ain't never ran no train them niggas know that they can't fuck with me (uh)
14. I ain't from Ukraine it's gonna be war you think bout rushing (Russian) me
15. I walk up on the group sound like a 20 versus one
16. And I ain't even say a word
17. They must have thought that I was ugly
18. Like pop pop pop pop pop pop
19. Glock hold bout 30 shots, shots till the choppa stop
20. I'm not finna say a lot, I grab a hearing aid and toss it in the air so listen up
21. I'm born to be a winner passing out L's like I'm Mrs Puff
22. Tell them when I pass I don't want no fucking repass
23. I don't want nobody eating y'all supposed to be sad
24. I had to cut some niggas off cause they was holdin me back
25. My bitch stop sharin' her location I don't know where she at (ayy)
26. Uh me she put cooda on told her fuck that lingerie leg me see you put that MuMu on
27. It's gon be alright remember all the times I was doin wrong
28. My sister hair don't grow and now my favorite ex is moving on like fuck
29. Now I'm right back locking in I was so damn broke I'll serve the dough
30. Like boy your pockets thin Bernadette grandson got a handgun but bring them choppers in
31. You said you in the field but I was there and you did not attend
32. I'm hot again I'll pop again this motion I won't stop again
33. You told me you was having be for real lil bruh let’s not pretend
34. And go ahead bring them doctors in like a hothead just did a perm
35. All these bad bitches after me everybody gonna get get a turn
36. I know them boy concerned you come round this way you get burned
37. I'm spinning shit like I'm big worm I'm big worm I'm big worm
38. Like Kodak said sound right on track bitch I'm T-T-G more than Thomas
39. A pretty bitch with long hair, I'ma holla at Pocahontas
40. Jumped off the porch since a youngin the streets
41. The fuck up my conscience with no choice in the matter
42. This shit like written response
43. Im talking bout 2 by 4 fully auto, don't care bout who I blow
44. I’m serving white girl you just can't let Dr. Umar know^[[1] https://genius.com/Kaygo-gotti-wonder-lyrics]

Video Description:

Kanye West shared two new songs on his official Soundcloud page.

One is a new version of "Say You Will," with an appearance from Caroline Shaw, and the other is his own version of the Weeknd​'s "Tell You Friends" which Kanye renamed "When I See It."

OG:

The first track off Kanye West’s album 808s & Heartbreak. Sung primarily in autotune, and seen as a departure from old school Ye.

Kanye has explained in concert that this song is “about an ex-girlfriend you call on Friday nights just to have sex” and she “says she’ll come over but you wait all night and she still doesn’t come knocking on your door”

This song is highly criticised because of the prominent use of the auto-tune effect. This song (and album) was groundbreaking for Kanye West as an artist. As he demonstrated something totally different to what he usually did, people became worried that Kanye West pandered to the mainstream music audience in producing and writing this album.

On October 19th, 2015, Kanye released a remastered version, featuring violinist Caroline Shaw.^[[1] https://genius.com/Kanye-west-say-you-will-lyrics]

Say You Will - Kanye West [06:17 | https://youtu.be/d9BMPmfxaoM | Rap, Electronic, Pop, R&B, In English, USA, Downtempo, Synth-Pop,Alternative R&B, Art Pop]

Remix:

This remastered version of the introductory track to Kanye’s fourth studio album, 808s & Heartbreak was released on October 19th, 2015, via his official SoundCloud account. The release accompanied a remix of The Weeknd’s “Tell Your Friends.”

This version of “Say You Will” features strings by renowned violinist Caroline Shaw and is most notably used in live performances – most recently his September 25th/26th, 2015 performance at Hollywood Bowl.

Interestingly, the artwork found on SoundCloud is the same art used to promote the show.^[[2] https://genius.com/Kanye-west-say-you-will-remix-lyrics]

Russian Lyrics: https://genius.com/Litvinenko-we-need-smoke-lyrics

Rough English Lyrics: https://lyricsaround.com/en/litvinenko/nam_nado_dyma/

Meaning of lyrics:

The song "Нам надо дыма (We need smoke)" by ЛИТВИНЕНКО (LITVINENKO) revolves around the desire for escapism and the search for solace in smoke, possibly representing various forms of intoxication or distraction. The repeated chorus of "We need smoke, smoke, lots and lots of smoke, we need smoke" emphasizes this craving for something to numb the pain or monotony of life.

In the first verse, the lyrics describe a sense of rebellion and self-destructive behavior, with references to amphetamines and a reckless attitude towards life. The mention of luxury cars and excess, contrasted with the need for smoke and numbness, suggests a detachment from reality and a pursuit of temporary relief from perceived pressures or societal expectations. The lines about seeking love from older women and the pressure on youth to conform to certain norms hint at themes of disillusionment and a longing for connection in a disconnected world.

Moving to the second verse, the lyrics delve deeper into feelings of alienation and a lack of goodness or kindness in the world. The imagery of people rushing past, children in factories, and the blurring of norms depict a society on edge, where distractions like TV zombies and false promises take over. The mention of choosing a noose over drowning and the betrayal of ideals for gain add layers to the theme of seeking escape and disillusionment with the status quo.

In conclusion, "Нам надо дыма (We need smoke)" by ЛИТВИНЕНКО (LITVINENKO) captures a sense of yearning for relief from the pressures and disillusionments of life through various forms of distraction or numbness. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where escapism is sought, whether through substance use, distractions, or reckless behavior, as a means of coping with the harsh realities of existence. The repeated refrain serves as a mantra for seeking solace in smoke, highlighting the pervasive desire for an escape from the complexities of life.

This meaning interpretation was crafted by AI with care. Discover our process or help us improve with your feedback^[[1] https://www.songtell.com/litvinenko/we-need-smoke]

playlist link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6F3sCPmocAQDMNRNg7TZZb

90 minutes of my favorite tracks set to 300+ photos of the band