Lyrics
Dear Brad, can you tell me just what's up with you?
Expressing a desire to understand Brad Nowell's current state or feelings.
We never met, we never will, but i fell i owe big to you
Despite never meeting, feeling a significant debt or gratitude towards Brad Nowell.
Through your music i've learned more than i thought
Acknowledging that through Brad's music, the listener has gained unexpected insights.
"Life's too short so love the one you got..."
Quoting a philosophy from Brad's lyrics: "Life's too short so love the one you got..."
Because you knew and you knew it's all about reggae stylee
Highlighting Brad's understanding that reggae style is essential.
you know, you better skank to get some money
Encouraging the listener to dance ("skank") to earn money, reflecting a carefree attitude.
Because you know and you know you have to fight to have some more
Emphasizing the need to fight for more in life, perhaps referencing challenges.
You know one day you're gonna lose the war
Warning that one day, everyone will face defeat or loss in the "war" of life.
You tell me that if i would i could
Brad suggesting that the listener can achieve anything if they have the will.
"Walk up upon the sea like it was dry land" i can go with Louie
Quoting a line about walking on the sea like dry land, possibly referencing confidence or audacity.
Tell me where i can find the S.T.P.
Asking for the location of the S.T.P., possibly a reference to a secret place or concept.
The secret tweaker pad is something so cool to me
Expressing admiration for the "secret tweaker pad" as something cool or intriguing.
You will, you will be missed
Expressing that Brad Nowell will be missed, likely due to his impact and influence.
"Funky fresh lyrics straight out from Long Beach"
Quoting "Funky fresh lyrics straight out from Long Beach," praising Brad's lyrical style.
Pick it up from the ground this Jamaican sound
Encouraging the continuation of Jamaican music traditions, specifically reggae.
Well okay, that's it, enough said
Acknowledging the end of the message, stating "enough said."
Sublime's spirit will never be dead
Asserting that the spirit of Sublime (Brad Nowell's band) will endure despite his absence.
Through your music i've learned more than i thought
Reiteration of the learning experience through Brad's music.
Pick it up, take the mic and everything will be all right
Encouraging the listener to take control by picking up the mic, suggesting empowerment.
For sure you will be missed
Expressing certainty that Brad Nowell will be missed.
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