This is somewhat intentional, as i would love for this to spark some discussion about this song. Russ yeah i own property and land, im in popular demand cause the catalog is long, i got more songs than robert plant if you diss and you get hit, thats just a part of who i am im italian, i cant help it, we love talkin with our hands. Control system was released exclusively through itunes on may 11, 2012, under top dawg entertainment. The first two lines of the song, your momma told me read the book of job. Hes definitely underrated and has not gotten the recognition he deserves. The artwork was created by mark wilkinson, 5 whose previous works for iron maiden include live at donington 1998 remastered version and best of the b sides 2002 compilation, as well as the wicker man and out of the.
Ab souls song the book of soul is without a doubt one of his most well known and most acclaimed songs, dealing primarily with the sudden death of his longtime girlfriend, alori joh. Do a littel collab with tsyche check out sothrxwd prod. Your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda called it the book of soul i came into this hurtful earth in perfect health caught s. Watch absouls video for evil genius, a song about moving. Ab soul lyrics 117 song lyrics sorted by album, including the end is near, the book of soul, illuminate. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. May 11, 2012 about the book of soul absoul narrates through the complications of his life. Herbert anthony stevens iv born february 23, 1987, better known by his stage name absoul, is an american rapper from carson, california. The second confirmed song from absoul s new mixtape being released on 5. I love you in a place where theres no space and time. The day before the albums release absoul revealed the track listing and released snippets from the album. Practice what you preach, preach love careful what you eat, half of its diseased they dont want us here ab soul. Herbert anthony stevens iv born february 23, 1987, better known by his stage name absoul, is an american hip hop recording artist from carson, california, signed to top dawg.
The album is based on the book of the law by aleister crowley. With daisy may, oliver johnstone, annabel mullion, james fleet. The love was in the air like this flight im lightin. I get it get it, i dont stop you aint doin your job if you. I dont want to give all of the details of the book away, but it. Inspector lewis the soul of genius tv episode 2012 full. Absoul and schoolboy q cause i like girls that like girls thats in love with me. Ab soul love, yeah, love love is the law, love is the only law love is the law, love is the only law, yeah love, yeah love is the law, love is the only law. Uh, it was all a dream, i swear it never happened i wrote like edgar allen, i was po like edgar allen let me hit the weed, yo.
Today, gq debuts his new video for evil genius, a sincere meditation on how to move forward after tragedy strikes. In evil genius off his 2016 album do what thou wilt, absoul says i study theology, ancient philosophy, astronomy, astrology, and in its video released today february 3, all of those. Im young mind i dont give a fuck im young mind i dont give a fuck im young mind i dont give a fuck im. For all my niggas doing drugs fucking hoes and showing love pants still sagging to the floor sagging through your turf like i own this fucking earth thats on my fucking. The book of soul is an antidote, a path that leads us back to our own wisdom and intuition and to the authentic truth of our souls. Stevens cited the book the autobiography of malcolm x 1964 as being highly influential. The first two lines of the song, your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda called it the book of soul. The album, as written on the back cover, is dedicated to the beautiful soul of loriana angel johnson aka alori joh.
Ab soul narrates through the complications of his life. May 11, 2012 the second confirmed song from absoul s new mixtape being released on 5. Although his 2012 album control system was already finished by the time she passed, he quickly added the track book of soul before dropping the project. Absoul lyrics 117 song lyrics sorted by album, including the end is near, the book of soul, illuminate. Thats just a snare, dont be afraid of the snare im an evil genius. Uh, it was all a dream, i swear it never happened i wrote like edgar allen, i was po like edgar allen let me hit the weed, you know i really need that missing screws, bending rules like kneecaps i dont even know whats real, im just being real making moves, you. The jay electronica jab makes me wonder if we will see the two lyricists really spar. I knew who he was the whole time and instantly fell in love with his music. Inspector lewis the soul of genius tv episode 2012 imdb. View the 119 full and accurate lyrics we have for absoul on. Herbert anthony stevens iv born february 23, 1987, better known by his stage name absoul. In my opnion, ab soul is the 2nd best tde rapper kendrick obviously takes the crown. A slightly older track, i was surprised no one had a piano cover of it so i decided to throw one up. Thank god for girls gods a girl gods a girl, gods a girl, gods i aint gon lie, you got me cryin with a hard dick amen how i love you so much that i hate this shit.
Inspector lewis the soul of genius tv episode 2012. Your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda called it the book of soul i came into this hurtful earth in perfect health caught steven johnson syndrome when i was ten years old internal and external fever 80% fatality rate at that time aint that some shit severe. Track two, terrorist threats, illuminate, empathy least fav. May 05, 2019 not only were alori joh and west coast rapper ab soul label mates who collaborated frequently, they were also high school sweethearts that stayed together up until her death. A scholar obsessed with lewis carrolls poem the hunting of the snark is found buried in the botanical gardens frequented by the author during his life.
Top 10 lyrics from absouls control system 5year anniversary. Your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda called it the book of soul i came into this hurtful earth in perfect health caught stevensjohnson syndrome when i was ten years old internal and external fever, 80% fatality rate at that time, aint that some shit severe pink eye, my eyes swollen shut. Feb 11, 2020 provided to youtube by tunecore evil genius feat. Its a blessing for me because tde became the newage nwa in a way. Verse 1 your momma told me read the book of job they.
I remember when jayz tweeted about ab soul, it was the craziest thing we had ever seen in our life. Absoul narrates through the complications of his life. Absoul book of soul lyrics book of soulabsoul lyrics. Jun 05, 2012 genius idiot, best description of myself, he raps on showin love, and over the hourplus course of control system, he touches, lightly, on almost everything. Your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda called. I never lied, i love you in a place where theres no space and time i close my eyes and i can still hear you singing loud we never got to tell them who the love religion was about i aint finna stage a cry in this rhyme signed, sincerely yours, i live to let you shine interlude everything i love the most gets taken away my momma and music is next. Ab soul im an evil genius, disobedient, villain you hate to lovemischievous, mysteri.
Try say somethin new, it aint nothin new to say everythin been did, each and every which way you aint never seen it done like this, you aint never you aint never, you aint never seen it done like this. Read or print original evil genius lyrics 2020 updated. Absoul stopped by rap genius and spit some of his fellow black hippys lines check out absoul s verified explanations at absoul. Its launch and supporting tour were delayed to allow vocalist bruce dickinson time to recover from the removal of a cancerous tumour in early 2015. Absoul s book of soul absoul lyrics music video in high definition. The book of souls is the bands first album since 1995s the x factor to use their original logo on the cover. This was my first ab soul album and till this day it still remains my fav from him. Watch the video for the book of soul from ab soul s control system for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. It matters little what youre doing so long as youre doing it with love. In the video, ab soul not only visits his childhood home which recently burned. Is number 1, leaving the l which stands for love i spread it like the blood of fallen soldiers above you put it all together and you get absoul lutely, the best, salute me or meet death like gaylord focker met the parents of his girl martha were staring at you, will depart ya thats the 38 special. Absoul you go hard, annunaki flow is rich, check out the imagery in tsyche and get a colaboration goin. May 28, 2007 one can live a life of genius by choosing a life with soul. Scott peck, md, described love as the will to extend ones self for the purpose of nurturing ones own or anothers spiritual growth.
Im young mind i dont give a fuck im young mind i dont give a fuck im young mind i dont give a fuck. Man at 25, i lost my world and i got the world at the same time, absoul said, hours before stepping on stage at. Verse 1 your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda calle. I say i love my mama, lord knows i does i love my family, my cousins, thats my blood. Fall on through empathy empathy empathy empathy its been a. In 2007, he signed to indie record label top dawg entertainment tde, where he eventually formed west coast hip hop group black hippy alongside west coast rappers jay rock, kendrick lamar and schoolboy q. Absoul i m an evil genius, disobedient, villain you hate to love. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes and 11 seconds. I remember when i first discovered absoul my sophomore year of college. The love was in the air like this flight im lighting. Guess its got to the point where i just gotta spell this shit out for yall, know what i mean. Inspector lewis the soul of genius tv episode 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The label also moves like death row, and that was just dope to me. Watch absoul s video for evil genius, a song about moving forward in tough times. She aint gotta be a genius to see it i just hope the brain make me say jesus christ no religion, im just so explicit i coexist in places you would never know existed what, what soulo here take a photo like a 4seater top notch to my fucking socks say im not, you smokin rocks she on my jock, thats reasonable if she pop a xanny and give me. Unlimited free absoul music click to play illuminate feat. Aug 08, 2012 absoul takes us on a journey through his 25year life in fiveyear intervals.
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