This song stirs my soul, with the rich historical/sociological significance of its lyrics, the melody, the beat, etc. Man they sure don't make music like this much anymore...:

Lord I've really been real stressed
Down and out, losin ground
Although I am black and proud
Problems got me pessimistic
Brothers and sisters keep messin up
Why does it have to be ( Read more... )

This is another one of my favorite songs from the 90's (an era of music I am currently rather obsessed with :p). The beat and melody are awesome, as are the lyrics which are interesting, especially since a man is singing them. There are a number of different theories out there about the meaning of this song, which gives it a bit of a poetic quality ( Read more... )

I want your hand
Across my belly
I want your breasts
Upon my back
I want your pain
To rip right through me
I am your death
You are my wrath
I'll take your hand
Beyond the threshold
I'll take your gifts
As art of fact
I'll take your tongue
Right down to my throat
You are my loss
I am your map
I find your eyes
They give me shelter
I find your lips
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