The Love Song

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About The Love Song

"The Love Song" is the fourth single by k-os from the album Joyful Rebellion. The string arrangements were done by Laura May Elston. The song gained some popularity in New Zealand, Greece and Portugal after being featured on a Vodafone television advertisement.


Year:
2004
4:17
103 
#1

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[Intro]
Contrary to popular belief
You know what, yo

This is not a love song, it's a sonnet
Damn it feels good to have people up on it but
I'm just a fool playing with the master's tools
Learning how to break the rules of this record company pool
Hallucination, I see with my eyes
But my heart's telling me lies, why do I fantasize
Why am I telling lies to the people from the stage
Pretending it's all good when inside it's fire and rage
Cause I can't understand
How a man lives off the life of another man
Trying to pimp the universe, that's a joke
I stay rocking the boat down to my last note
It's murder she wrote, assassination vocabulary
I see your termination is heavily necessary
I should'a known, they do it for Forbes alone
I do it to break the walls if I fell off then let me know people

[Chorus]
It's funny how life can go
First you ride high then you might lay low
Don't get high off your own supply
Some will set foots before a fall comes by
This is my message to the world
Just trying to reach every boy and girl
Not trying to say if it's right or wrong (you know what, yo)
This is just a love song

Lyrical optometrist with twenty-twenty vision
Servin' rhymes like my granny used to serve provision
Chaotical amniotical fluid, the rap jewett that's fluent
In the art of onomatopoeia
Metaphysical microscopic topic dropper
When I was a kid I wanted roller skates and a bike chopper
But alas, pop, pop, never thought to keep me in style
That's why I'm schizophrenic now so
God bless the child that has his own
The harvest we reap is what we sown
Chrome microphone, shoot it, towards the dome
Of computer digital clones, that mimic philosopher stones
Saying the style's their own, when they bite like mike from Brownsville
That sounds ill, relationship is a mirror
But ch'ya see yourself within, and the picture is clearer
That's why I'm on the scene wit a mic, like Ernesto Guevara
While they exploit your life like Gerardo Rivera, they just

[Chorus]

It's easy not to care, what people say
It's harder to pretend to try
Cause they can only love you, from yesterday
I'm looking at the Nile, it rose high
I'm just a man who's walking
They stand around and keep talking
They tried to clip my wings
But wisdom fills so many things say it again
I'm just a man who's walking
They stand around and keep talking
They tried to clip my wings
But wisdom says so many things, to love, love

[Out]
It's funny how life can go
Don't get high off your own supply
This is my message to the world
Not trying to say if it's right or wrong
This is just a love song

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k-os

Kevin Brereton (born February 20, 1972), better known by his stage name k-os ( /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/; read as chaos), is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. His given name may also be cited as Kheaven, a spelling he later adopted. more »

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Written by: DAMON ELLIOT, ALECIA MOORE, ALECIA B MOORE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Identification
"The Love Song" is a single by Canadian rapper Kevin Brereton, more commonly known by his stage name k-os.
Album Contribution
The track is from his third studio album titled "Atlantis: Hymns for Disco", which was released in 2006.
Multiple Talents
Apart from rapping, k-os also showcases his skills in singing and playing the guitar in "The Love Song".
Song Analytics
The duration of "The Love Song" is approximately 3 minutes and 45 seconds, contributing to popular song lengths.
Genre Bending
The song melds elements from different genres including hip-hop, reggae, and rock. This blend is characteristic of k-os's music.
Inspirational Sources
The title and some of the lyrics of "The Love Song" are references to the novel 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' by Milan Kundera.
Chart Success
Upon its release, the song reached number 46 on the Canadian Singles Chart.
Video Features
The music video for "The Love Song" features k-os in various guises as he explores the concept of love.
Meaning Insights
The song represents the artist's exploration of the complexities and various forms of love, not just romantic love.
Lyric Flavor
The use of philosophical and introspective lyrics in the song is emblematic of k-os's style.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "The Love Song" for its innovative mix of genres and thoughtful lyrics.
Recognition
"The Love Song" is considered one of k-os's signature songs and has continued to receive airplay years after its release.
Live Performances
k-os often includes "The Love Song" in his setlist for live performances, making it a fan favorite.
Song's Influence
The song has influenced the Canadian music scene by pushing the boundaries of what is traditionally considered hip-hop.
Unconventional Sound
The song's fusion of various music styles reflects k-os's interest in breaking away from conventional song structures and forms.

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