How can you tell if a song is timeless? If you can enjoy it as much as you did when you first heard it. I got "Time's up" when it first came out and that's already 22 years ago, man time goes fast.
Me and a buddy went to Cleveland to see them in what was basically a theatre with a balcony. Fucking KILLED IT!! Couldn't hear for 2 days, standing on the armrests of seats 3 rows from stage. And yes, Corey the singer is Danny Glover the actor's son. Hella voice, MONSTER!!
This is among the most beautiful songs ever written or performed. The lyrics, tempo, melody, everything is exquisite. Living Colour has created important music for our society, but this is pure joy and love.
This....I could not put it any better. There's something greater than the sum of the parts of this song, it has the ability to just physically and mentally lift me every single time I hear it. And that bass line just feels like a cosmic heart beat driving everything that's good in the world. Sublime.
When it hurts to be out there Where no one will care I've got the solace of you Frustrated by people's lying But I keep on trying I've got the solace of you When I can't think straight And there's no escape I've got the solace of you Gotta go inside back where it started Back to the beginning 'Cause that's where my heart is They can hurt me, jail my body I'll still be free I've got the solace of you They can take my land Tell me I'm not who I am I've got the solace of you A wise man said to know thyself 'Cause in the end there's no one else Just the solace of you Gotta go inside back where it started Back to the beginning 'Cause that's where my heart is Gotta go inside Back to the beginning
Starts off with a beautiful hook, then descends into an even cooler chorus. Everything works in this song. Definitely one of my favorite songs of all time.
I only started listening to these gys a lot during the pandemic...they've really made me discover another world of music. I absolutely love this song, the african influence really adds a lot to it.
My wife and I danced our first song at our wedding to this in 1995. Still chokes me up...especially now that one of my fiends in our wedding party has passed.
Another reason why "Time's Up" was such a fantastic album. These guys deserve more recognition than they sadly get today - in other words, they are more than "Cult of Personality." BTW, that IS Doug E. Fresh with the "mouth percussion" punctuating the track.
+Evan Urena Another song that has an african touch in it is, '' It works itself out by Half Moon Run'' listen to the drum pattern keenly you wil notice it. It has a chakacha rhythm that comes from coastal kenya..
+ashwini faizal Loved the song just as much as this one. I also noticed Half Moon's Run's riffs has a darker and almost melancholy melody to the african rhythm/drum pattern while with Living Colour, it's much brighter and happier. Are you into asian instrumentals? There is a song by Incubus called Aqueous Transmission that has instrumental influences of East Asia. Do not exactly know what province or country in east Asia(probably from China, Japan, or Korea), but the instrument used is a Pipa.
Evan Urena Central African guitar almost never uses minor chords. That could account for the melancholey feel in Half Moon Run, which uses all sorts of chords.
Another sadly under appreciated great Afro U.S black band ..... ah long live this great music.... Corey, Vernan and the boys.... marvellous.... a real celebration of living colour !! We love it....
Ophiuchus123456789 Sorry mate, I have a few oldies from the 70's that are now long forgotten... that's what I meant... but nothing so clean sounding as these guys... although 24/7 Spyz comes to mind as does Fishbone...
***** Damn, I've heard the name Fishbone often but never checked them out. I think I know what you mean about the 70s bands, Ones like Nile Rodgers were in.
Oi. Revendo uma das bandas que mudaram meu modo de olhar a musica. Essa é uma das canções mais lindas de nosso mundo, com sotaque africano na guitarra, com mensagem importante em sua letra. E essa é apenas uma das belíssimas canções do Living Colour. Vejo MINHAS raças nessa canção !!!!
Just saw them in Hollywood - they were rockin. Corey GOT PIPES. Amazing how good he sounds so many years later Sadly, they didn't play this song (nor nothingness or letter to a landlord, but show was still great).
Not even 200,000 views? What's wrong with the world? I think this song don't get more recognition because people DON'T KNOW about it, not because they don't like it. Really sad!!
Always loved the lyrics to this song. Well written and wise words and always an underrated act.Everyone should have at least one of their CD's in their collection.
this might be some of Vernon Reid's best guitar work -- and that is really saying something 'cause that dude can flat out get it - probably the most under rated/under appreciated guitarist of all time
Still "frustrated by the people's lying"... way more so today! Also, what great music finally surfaced in the early '90s with the AfroPop Worldwide phenomenon ... and Georges Collinet!! The genre always brings a smile to my face, as well as some chills down my spine.
I got to meet and hang out with Vernon Reid a few years back. Very kind soul. I told him that I saw them open up for the Stones but I was there for Living Colour. He loved that.
goose bumps and tears of joy all over me - tell you what stop thinking about colors but start embrace, accept and love´em peepz - luv you guys you made my period of a teenager way easier and now as an adult you still do - peace out and sauerkraut guys, stay safe word
This song chokes me everytime . I remember when it was released. I never stopped listening to it , then my Grandfather died! Now when i listen to this . Hes with me 🙏
I love the reggae feel ! If the world could be more musically oriented, I think most of the problems would go away. Music has no colour or other identifiers other than style and genre. Common world let's get off the race-coaster and onto the music-coaster! It's WAY better over here!
Yep! Although I think it is more a West or Central African style. From the little igbo that I know I think the backing vocals are actually in igbo. I can pick out the word Chineke which is the igbo creator deity similar to the Yoruba deity Olodumare.
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This song is stupidly, ridiculously good. The vibe is absolutely beautiful, uplifting, spiritual and life-affirming. A stone-cold classic.
🤟
Love it, exactly what you said man. They are touring in my little town this year :-)
Agreed. It doesn’t make sense for a song to be this great!
For sure! Loved it when I first heard it on the album as a 16 year old....32 years later it still rings in my heart and soul ❤
and even though theyre not a christian band, the solace hes referring to is jesus
this band are so underrated, it's criminal
They're not underrated. Music tastes change. They can speak for themselves but as a fan. Living Colour was popular.
What a great fucking song and band,2021 still sands as good and probably better.
That's true. Cheers from Brazil.
For sure! They Rock! 👍🤘
Totally agree. Amazing band.. Awesome live.
I loved this band 30 years ago and still do
I absolutely love this song. I found it today on an independent radio station. The instrumentation, the lyrics, everything is perfect.
Ladies and Gentlemen, this is an American Masterpiece.
This is factual.
With strong African musical roots (especially in the guitar style)
I discovered this song yesterday.... Still floored!! The USA should be proud of bands like these.
32 years and still strong 1991 as a teen i still miss it
We are
I’m more proud of people like you who seek and appreciate it!
Exactly 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Amen brother we are!
Brilliant track, possibly the most underrated song ever. 23 people need to go find a mirror and take a long hard look at themselves.
Definitely agree.
I found a mirror.....like what I see. Just went up from 34 to 35.
denial is not just a river in egypt.
I saw them in Liverpool recently. They didn't play this unfortunately, but they are still great, brilliant show.
possibly the most underrated song ever? Quite a statement. Let me check the other 4 billion first and I'll be back to comment on this one.lol ;)
How can you tell if a song is timeless?
If you can enjoy it as much as you did when you first heard it.
I got "Time's up" when it first came out and that's already 22 years ago, man time goes fast.
Word is born...
That is an awesome description :)
genius is above the age- Blake
Me and a buddy went to Cleveland to see them in what was basically a theatre with a balcony. Fucking KILLED IT!! Couldn't hear for 2 days, standing on the armrests of seats 3 rows from stage. And yes, Corey the singer is Danny Glover the actor's son. Hella voice, MONSTER!!
Always, since I was 16, I'm 45 now 😁
This is among the most beautiful songs ever written or performed. The lyrics, tempo, melody, everything is exquisite. Living Colour has created important music for our society, but this is pure joy and love.
This....I could not put it any better. There's something greater than the sum of the parts of this song, it has the ability to just physically and mentally lift me every single time I hear it. And that bass line just feels like a cosmic heart beat driving everything that's good in the world. Sublime.
Three years later, I wonder how we are not friends!
Amazing song. These guys helped me through the hair-metal era. Living Colour rocked harder, grooved smoother, and had something to say. Respect.
And they have SOUL!
what was wrong with the hair-metal era?
This one is medicine for my soul. Lifts me up...way up.
One of the best song of the world.
I love how the bass sounds...
This is one of the greatest songs I have ever heard. I've had this song in my life since I was a baby and I'm damn sure I'm a better man for it.
Now this I agree with
Words to the wise
A wise man said to know thyself 'Cause in the end there's no one else. Just the solace of you
When it hurts to be out there
Where no one will care
I've got the solace of you
Frustrated by people's lying
But I keep on trying
I've got the solace of you
When I can't think straight
And there's no escape
I've got the solace of you
Gotta go inside back where it started
Back to the beginning
'Cause that's where my heart is
They can hurt me, jail my body
I'll still be free
I've got the solace of you
They can take my land
Tell me I'm not who I am
I've got the solace of you
A wise man said to know thyself
'Cause in the end there's no one else
Just the solace of you
Gotta go inside back where it started
Back to the beginning
'Cause that's where my heart is
Gotta go inside
Back to the beginning
Can you tell me what the back up singers say? That’s a mystery right there
Great phantastic Song 🎵 ❤
2023, still amazing.
This album goes down in the halls of music history with any of the Zep albums,,,, that's all that really needs to be said.
Starts off with a beautiful hook, then descends into an even cooler chorus. Everything works in this song. Definitely one of my favorite songs of all time.
.....that chord change into the refrain, KILLS me - EVERY time.....
The word legendary is not enough to describe this band.
I loved the versatility of this band!
I've always loved Corey's voice.
I used to sing this to my son when he was a baby. Nearly 30 years on and it moves me just the same.
🙏🙏🙏
After so many years I still dance on this.
One of the greatest bands with virtually no lasting recognition for their contribution to great music.
Aside from the mtv music video awards and Grammys that they won that is...
I still remember the first time i listened to this on MTV
Most underrated band of all time!
Gr8est All-Blak ROK BAND of all tym??
Favorite Living Colour track - hands down.
With all this shit goin on around the world, it’s a blessing to hear this song and remember how beautiful life can be. Thanx guys!
I only started listening to these gys a lot during the pandemic...they've really made me discover another world of music. I absolutely love this song, the african influence really adds a lot to it.
Very uplifting. A nice mix of soul, pop, rock and highlife influence.
This guitar riff used to mesmerise me back in the day. Instant nostalgic wonder to this day.
My wife and I danced our first song at our wedding to this in 1995. Still chokes me up...especially now that one of my fiends in our wedding party has passed.
Hubby & I did, too! November 1990
Magnificent guitar work.
Brilliant.Here in 2024.
Another reason why "Time's Up" was such a fantastic album. These guys deserve more recognition than they sadly get today - in other words, they are more than "Cult of Personality." BTW, that IS Doug E. Fresh with the "mouth percussion" punctuating the track.
Dear Living Colour, I loved this song the first time I heard it. When Paul Simon released it as Diamonds On The Soles of Her Shoes.
They nailed it with this one.
One of my longest running favorites. I love this song today as much as I loved it the first time I heard it back in high school. ('91)
MOST RELEVANT EVER ...PERMANENTLY...
I forgot about this song until the other day. Timeless. Beautiful. Classic.
I have always loved this song. Music truly peaked in the 90's.
Love this track. So underated its unreal ;-/
Good music will live forever. Good bands, obviously, too...
One of my all time favorite songs. Vernon is a genius and Cory's vocals are awesome. Loved this band - still do!
guitar is played in lingala style from Zaire
+ashwini faizal I've loved this song for years. I've loved soukous for years too, but you just helped me connect a few dots there. Thank ya.
+ashwini faizal i knew there was some sort of huge African influence in the guitar riffs and background music. I'ts awesome.
+Evan Urena Another song that has an african touch in it is, '' It works itself out by Half Moon Run'' listen to the drum pattern keenly you wil notice it. It has a chakacha rhythm that comes from coastal kenya..
+ashwini faizal Loved the song just as much as this one. I also noticed Half Moon's Run's riffs has a darker and almost melancholy melody to the african rhythm/drum pattern while with Living Colour, it's much brighter and happier. Are you into asian instrumentals? There is a song by Incubus called Aqueous Transmission that has instrumental influences of East Asia. Do not exactly know what province or country in east Asia(probably from China, Japan, or Korea), but the instrument used is a Pipa.
Evan Urena Central African guitar almost never uses minor chords. That could account for the melancholey feel in Half Moon Run, which uses all sorts of chords.
this guy has one of the best voices of all time!!
A lot of male voices break down over time but I heard a live recording they did in the last couple of years and his voice is still amazing.
Completely agree.
Saw them last week and he was still flooring the crowd with his beautiful vocals
@@leemele1233 that’s great to hear!
The word legendary is not enough to describe this band.
I loved the versatility of this band!
Another sadly under appreciated great Afro U.S black band ..... ah long live this great music.... Corey, Vernan and the boys.... marvellous.... a real celebration of living colour !! We love it....
When you say 'another' could you direct me to some? I love this band and would appreciate discovering something similar.
Ophiuchus123456789 Sorry mate, I have a few oldies from the 70's that are now long forgotten... that's what I meant... but nothing so clean sounding as these guys... although 24/7 Spyz comes to mind as does Fishbone...
***** Damn, I've heard the name Fishbone often but never checked them out. I think I know what you mean about the 70s bands, Ones like Nile Rodgers were in.
never under appreciated as Cult of Personaility plays non stop on US radio to this dsy!
SAF4EVER I live in the rest of the world.....
Saw them at the Aragon Ballroom back in the day. Coolest band ever. I used to play the Times Up CD all day!!
Music reference to Congolese and other African music styles is pretty cool.
Getting very strong Terence Trent Darby vibes from this. Awesome!
One of my favorite songs growing up in 80s/90s. Living Colour was such an underrated and versatile group.
This my favorite song by living colour if youre here its because you love great music
Musicianship from top to bottom and this song showcases it from start to finish.
One of the best band ever!
Totally uplifted to hear this amazing band again after all these years!
Saw them last week. There is still good in this world!
One of the most beautiful songs EVER !!
Oi. Revendo uma das bandas que mudaram meu modo de olhar a musica. Essa é uma das canções mais lindas de nosso mundo, com sotaque africano na guitarra, com mensagem importante em sua letra. E essa é apenas uma das belíssimas canções do Living Colour. Vejo MINHAS raças nessa canção !!!!
Inspiração não declarada de alagados dos paralamas já que participaram do mesmo Hollywood rock
drumming is amazing ~420 and that Bass oh my gOd. the female back up singers !!!!! WOW perfect song .
one of the best songs ever,love from Greece!
Still going strong after all these years.
I teach my daughters this kind of REAL music (2019☺)
Nice :)
Beautiful song, beautiful band.
a truly eternal song - heard it first in early 90's, still sounds so pure and rare
I was 7 yrs old when I heard this. Love this song then and now
This song takes me back to a happier, pre-Trumpian place. The African guitar chords and drum patterns are so joyful!
Just saw them in Hollywood - they were rockin.
Corey GOT PIPES.
Amazing how good he sounds so many years later
Sadly, they didn't play this song (nor nothingness or letter to a landlord, but show was still great).
*Beautiful and Timeless*
Not even 200,000 views? What's wrong with the world? I think this song don't get more recognition because people DON'T KNOW about it, not because they don't like it. Really sad!!
It’s a really good song.
Brilliant. Beautiful. Stunning. Thank you.
MELHOR BANDA DE ROCK DO PLANETA ! VIVA LIVING COLLOUR!
Hip hop, rap, ect
that's no music.
THIS !! IS MUSIC !!
Living Colour is music.
👏 ✌ 👋
Ridiculously under rated band. They were one of my favorites back in the day.
Always loved the lyrics to this song. Well written and wise words and always an underrated act.Everyone should have at least one of their CD's in their collection.
I loved "love raises its ugly head" and the soulful "broken hearts"
anthony magan Broken Hearts is an overlooked masterpiece.
Who is listening to this in 2020? Always liked this song.
early 2021, but i'm here :-)
Absolutely gorgeous!
This song is so beautiful!
I love this guy's voice.
This is my favorite song from them
Soooooo love this song.. I got the Solace of you....
If I ever get married I will sing this song at the wedding:)
This was my bridal waltz.
Such pretty and yet sad song...
And only 300 k.........i'ts a damn shame.
Música maravilhosa, Se tornaram uma baita banda de respeito, Living Colour vocês são demais.
I can´t stop cryin´
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.
Yh love this song
Grande banda Maravilhosa Música!!
this might be some of Vernon Reid's best guitar work -- and that is really saying something 'cause that dude can flat out get it - probably the most under rated/under appreciated guitarist of all time
His guitar solo during Cult Of Personality cemented Vernon as one the best 🤘
Preach
What a Beautiful Beautiful Song! Loved Glamour Boy---but both songs were so different that is why Living Colour is BOSS!
I'm not a music expert, but i think that this song has South African music influences.
Still "frustrated by the people's lying"... way more so today!
Also, what great music finally surfaced in the early '90s with the AfroPop Worldwide phenomenon ... and Georges Collinet!! The genre always brings a smile to my face, as well as some chills down my spine.
Great Song!!!! Super
when it hurts to be out there ~ Ive got the solace of you
Yeah, this songs gives me the same joy as it did when I first heard it all those years ago.
Have you ever loved a song, totally forgot about it for 30 years, then discovered it again? That just happened. 😦
Fan from Brazil,thanks for show in São Paulo 1992..I was there
I got to meet and hang out with Vernon Reid a few years back. Very kind soul. I told him that I saw them open up for the Stones but I was there for Living Colour. He loved that.
Bringing me back to the early 90s. Always loved this song
perfect example of a flawless song :) thanks for the vid!
20 soulless people. I can't believe this song is 24 years old!!!
+Daniel Jarquio And, still good.
+Daniel Jarquio 22 now...
There is Solace in this song
goose bumps and tears of joy all over me - tell you what stop thinking about colors but start embrace, accept and love´em peepz - luv you guys you made my period of a teenager way easier and now as an adult you still do - peace out and sauerkraut guys, stay safe word
Timeless.
This song chokes me everytime . I remember when it was released. I never stopped listening to it , then my Grandfather died!
Now when i listen to this . Hes with me 🙏
I love the reggae feel ! If the world could be more musically oriented, I think most of the problems would go away. Music has no colour or other identifiers other than style and genre.
Common world let's get off the race-coaster and onto the music-coaster! It's WAY better over here!
For realz
Yep! Although I think it is more a West or Central African style. From the little igbo that I know I think the backing vocals are actually in igbo. I can pick out the word Chineke which is the igbo creator deity similar to the Yoruba deity Olodumare.