The Undercover Hippy - "Eyes Wide Open"
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
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Drum and Bass MC turned singer-songwriter Billy Rowan, aka The Undercover Hippy, is definitely not your average singer songwriter. Described by Tom Robinson (BBC6Music) as being “like the love-child of Steel Pulse, Kate Tempest and The Sleaford Mods”, his music brings together powerful messages, infectious reggae rhythms, and the lyrical delivery of a skilled mc. Combining intelligent, provocative lyrics with dangerously catchy hooks and a feel good groove, this is music for the thinking man to shake his arse to. Think Natty meets Eminem…on a protest march…at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Lyrics:
I’m doing my best to communicate these ideas to you
express my fears to you in a way that quite honestly should take years to do
but here I am. Trying to get it across in five minutes
like five lyrics will suddenly silence these sly cynics
but still I go
cos I know that if I succeed
my single track could have more impact
than a stack of books you’ll never read or
maybe you will
you’ll take the red pill
maybe this song will inspire you
to go even deeper still
and when you do
and the truth is laid out before you
in all it’s glory
don’t be surprised when they ignore you
cos facts are not enough to distract this wolf pack from cutbacks
to services we already lack
so take back the power now is the hour
if we allow another minute they’ll devour the world with us in it
there’s no limit to their greed it’s infinite unlike the planet
so dammit you’d better panic
CHORUS
and you say that I'm a dreamer
my eyes are wide open to reality
I'm done waiting for a leader
this time it’s up to you and me
yeah I'm a believer
and I know we can handle this calamity
but only if we take the time to dream
now I'm a child of the 1980’s
iron lady, nestle babies
terrified nuclear bombs would annihilate me
and i’ve been learning lately how the era that made me
also marked the beginning of a shift in power that affects us daily
but now it’s failing
and the edifice is falling
and we don’t have much time left to heed the warning, so I keep recording
I keep repeating all these worthwhile new ideas I’m meeting
trying to see a future past the weekend
We sow these suicidal seeds
and yet our kids will do the reaping
Sold out a generation in the name of keeping it
cheap and cheerful
keep em fearful
hooked on credit, so they don’t regret it,
start forgetting what they’re here for
You’re here to service the machine
and as long as we keep spending they keep lending
just to keep alive the dream until this
whole murderous scheme just bursts at the seams
I hate to say it but it’s worse than it seems
well you say
CHORUS
We need to learn from the past
not yearn for the past
No matter if you’re a believer in the markets
or a reader of Marx
Cos we’re not dealing the cards
the hand’s down
and this is hands down
the most blinkered way of thinking since Bill Clinton took his pants down
a man’s sound is way more mighty than his sword
so when you’re fighting to be heard and getting tired
of always being ignored
You need to join your voice together with the chorus
cos when voices are united there’s no way they can ignore us
and I'm sure as long as I can hold a tune
well I’ll be fighting on the front lines and shooting for the moon
and I’m certain that a change is coming soon
and what it is well that’s up to you
So say that I’m a dreamer
CHORUS
![The Undercover Hippy - Truth & Fiction [Live]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/NpWcDCfYfww/mqdefault.jpg)
![The Undercover Hippy - Truth & Fiction [Live]](/img/tr.png)
You genuinely are the only person I would trust to know exactly how to heal this planet, you need power. The best prime minister they would never let run. They don’t want you rocking the boat even though you’re rocking it to flip it right side up! Keep up the solid work you’re a well of spirit and hope I’m a time when it’s so needed
Ha thanks mate, but I’m just good at pointing out the problems, there are plenty of really clever people coming up with great solutions, our leaders just never listen to them!
I know it’s sad, the advisors end up laying the road for the leader to tread, the fall guy can keep falling while there is a river of men flooding to fall over the same edge like lemmings. We blame the lemmings and not the people leading them to the cliff. It’s just nice to know that we aren’t going crazy, we’re starting to see straight, at least a good few of us. Keep being the lighthouse in the darkness!
Your music has been there for me, you such a genuine guy. And those solid, soulful tunes are all ways worth the wait :D. Thank you. Xx
You're welcome!
Can't wait to see you in Sheffield in April ☮️
only 6.2 thousand subs is criminal! imo
I know right?! To be fair I hardly ever upload anything to UA-cam though...
Love love love love love this! Xx
Absolutely Genius !!!
Thanks :)
You are an amazing man with amazing lyrics and amazing word play, love smoking to your tunes
I had the pleasure of seeing you at paradise gardens 😍
Thanks! Hope to see you at our show in Norwich on 20/10! www.undercoverhippy.com/gigs :)
thank´s! it´s good to know that there is some person out there who´s able to convert this feelings and point of view into music! I might met someone in NZ who know you from the UK while listening to some of your older songs. There is some philosophical nostalgia and ashamed wisdom... hard to explain... but that´s the point, right? just grate, what can I say more in an foreign language.
Looking forward to seeing you in Glasgow! 😁
Big up Billy!
Yes Liam 🔥
love is the answer. thx bro
You're welcome! ♥️
Amazing new talent
Not so new, getting pretty old! 😉 😜 Thanks for saying so! 🙏❤️
Yes, mate! I don't need to tell you this song is fire! At last, my life has a conscious music soundtrack! Thank you xx
That was awesome as always... 🎶"I'm a believer... 🎶👍❤️🤗
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sounds great very Gideon Conn
This is a megabop how is there only 120 likes 🔥
o my god im in love with your music man.
Thanks bro :)
Luv this guys music 🎶🎵❤keep them coming bro 💯🇬🇧💚✌🤘✊👊💚🇬🇧💯🙏🙏🙏☯️☯️☯️
Will do! :)
Expectedly Sensational. Thanks
Cheers Sam :)
Killing it again dude! Thanks for this
:D 🙏
This NEEDS to be on your next album brother!
So there is a version of this, called Dreamer, on the new album.. but it's very different! But I will put this on an acoustic album, when I finally make one... :)
@@undercoverhippy beauty mate!! Keep Killin it 💪
@@undercoverhippy You've really gotta play here in Canada! Hit folk fest in Calgary Ab. Bring Beans (Jay), Frank, And Dr. Syntax along with you bahahahaaa! Absolute 🔥 is coming outta all of you! I'd give anything to see your show my friend!! I push your's, and Beans' music literally everywhere I go, and it always speaks for itself! 🤌
@@williamhardy2928 Thanks man, I'd love to come and play out there... hopefully one day we'll make it happen!
Can't stop listening to this track.. I consider this one of the best tunes ever written! Brilliance my friend
Yes I'm a believer and I know we can handle this calamity...but only if we take the time to dream :)
Absolutely fantastic, amazing work. Video, lyrics, chords, delivery 🔥
Cheers Pete. :) It was recorded for a livestream festival back in lockdown
Yes keep up the progress and your voice! Your album truth+fiction has been playing the last few days and needed this beautiful video.
Thanks! 🙏
Love it ❤️ but same riff as stronger by Amy whinehouse..
Legend! I was listening to an old playlist and saw your tunes popped up - decided to check out if you have anything new to find LOADS of new stuff I didn’t even know about. So many people will be soo happy to hear you’re new tracks! I dream of booking you for my freedom festival this year! Everyone would love you
A whole new album on the way! You can pre-order it on my website www.undercoverhippy.com/crowdfund :) xx
love this man, your a good man, keep it up, I will bu your album , the natural ting with your flow and lyrics is truly real talk !!
Crushing lyrics and a beautiful riff!👍🤘
Thank you! :) 🙏
❤🙏🕊️
Looking forward to playing with you at the New Cross Inn on the 7th of July man. Your words are so inspirational to me, thank you man.
A.J - Rhythm (Ferocious L)
Awesome, can't wait! :)
Freakin awesome song :-)
🙏😊
Damn I can’t find this one anywhere on iTunes. This is a new one? Unreleased??
Yep, unreleased I’m afraid! This will probably be on my solo acoustic album when I eventually get around to recording it!
Where to get tickets Manchester and venue please, hi Billy
Hi! All the gigs and tickets links are here: undercoverhippy.com/gigs See you there!