Yes We Can Music Video Featuring Will.i.am

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Song of the Week – 9-1-09 – The Uprising by Muse

Watch/Listen on YouTube. Will you be victorious or will the paranoia pull you in? Lyrics for Uprising by Muse The paranoia is in bloom, the PR The transmissions will resume They'll try to push drugs Keep us all dumbed down and hope that We will never see the truth around Another promise, another scene, another A package not to keep us trapped in greed With all the green belts wrapped around our minds And endless red tape to keep the truth confined They will not force us They will stop degrading us They will not control us We will be victorious Interchanging mind control Come let the revolution take it's toll if you could Flick the switch and open your third eye, you'd see that We should never be afraid to die Rise up and take the power back, it's time that The fat cats had a heart attack, you know that Their time is coming to an end We have to unify and watch our flag ascend They will not force us They will stop degrading us They will not control us We will be victorious They will not force us They will stop degrading us They will not control us We will be victorious itunes_iconBuy The Uprising by Muse on iTunes The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music. Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned. Apple iTunes

Song of the Week – 2-24-09 – Spaceman by The Killers

This week's song will have you questioning your perception. I couldn't embed the video here because of YouTube restrictions, but you can watch the video on YouTube. It's pretty cool. The sound reminds me of 80's UK pop like The Cure, New Order or Depeche Mode. . . . . . . Here are the lyrics. Notice how many times he says "It's all in your mind?": oh oh oh oh oh oh oooah x4 It started with a low light, Next thing I knew they ripped me from my bed; And then they took my blood type, It left a strange impression in my head. You know that I was hoping, That I could leave this star-crossed world behind; But when they cut me open, I guess that changed my mind. And you know I might Have just flown too far from the floor this time, 'cause they calling me by my name And the zipping white light beams disregards the bombs and satellites That was the turning point; That was one lonely night The song maker says, "It ain't so bad" The dream maker's going make you mad The spaceman says, "Everybody look down Its all in your mind" Well now I'm back at home, and- I'm looking forward to this life I live; You know its gonna haunt me, So hesitation to this life I give. You think you might cross over, You're caught between the devil and the deep blue sea; You better look it over, Before you make that leap And you know I'm fine, but I hear those voices at night sometimes- they justify my claim, and the public don't dwell my transmission 'cause it wasn't televised But, it was the turning point, Oh what a lonely night The song maker says, "It ain't so bad" The dream maker's going make you mad; The spaceman says, "Everybody look down Its all in your mind" The song maker says, "It ain't so bad" The dream maker's going make you mad; The spaceman says, "Everybody look down Its all in your mind" My global position systems are vocally addressed; They say the Nile used to run from east to west, They say the Nile used to run - from east to west. And you know I'm fine, but I hear those voices at night, sometimes The song maker says, "It ain't so bad" The dream maker's going make you mad; The spaceman says, "Everybody look down Its all in your mind" The song maker says, "It ain't so bad" The dream maker's going make you mad; The spaceman says, "Everybody look down Its all in your mind" It's all in my mi-i-ind, It's all in my mind... It's all in my mind... It's all in my mind... It's all in my mind oh oh oh oh oh oh oooah x8 itunes logo - all links go to itunes Buy The Killers on iTunes. Visit The Killers on MySpace and listen to their tunes for free...including Spaceman. The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music. Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned.

Song of the Week – 2-10-09- Lost by Coldplay (feat. Jay Z)

Buy the video Lost by Coldplay (feat. Jay Z) on iTunes Lost lyrics by Coldplay featuring Jay Z Just because I'm losing Doesn't mean I'm lost Doesn't mean I'll stop Doesn't mean I'm across Just because I'm hurting Doesn't mean I'm hurt Doesn't mean I didn't get what I deserved No better and no worse I just got lost Every river that I tried to cross Every door I ever tried was locked Oh and I'm just waiting 'til the shine wears off You might be a big fish In a little pond Doesn't mean you've won 'Cause along may come A bigger one 468x60Blondbanner And you'll be lost Every river that you tried to cross Every gun you ever held went off Oh and I'm just waiting until the firing stopped Oh and I'm just waiting 'til the shine wears off [Jay-Z] Aha, I gotcha, uh... With the same sword they knight you, they gon' good night you with Shit, that's only half if they like you That ain't even the half what they might do Don't believe me, ask Michael See Martin, see Malcolm See Biggie, see Pac, see success and its outcome See Jesus, see Judas See Caesar, see Brutus, see success is like suicide Suicide, it's a suicide If you succeed, prepare to be crucified Media meddles, niggaz sue you, you settle Every step you take, they remind you you're ghetto So it's tough being Bobby Brown To be Bobby then, you have to be Bobby now And the question is, "Is to have had and lost Better than not having at all?" Because I'm... Oh and I'm, just waiting 'til the shine wears off Oh and I'm, just waiting 'til the shine wears off Apple iTunes The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music. Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned.

Song of the Week – 1-27-09 – 665 1/2 by Rosemary’s Billygoat

Who knew you could have a sense of humor about Satan? Well, Rosemary's Billygoat doesn't seem to take the devil too seriously at all. Watch the video and read the lyrics and just see if 665 1/2 won't make you laugh. I dare you. Here's a little sample of the lyrics: Well ever since I was born, I've been growing horns I eat Christians for breakfast Pentacostals for lunch and then you come along and I got me a hunch you think you're evil don't make me laugh At best, you're a 665 1/2 You can listen to the studio version of the song here: This band was the halftime entertainment at the Saturday Roller Derby bout at the Doll Factory in Los Angeles. Michael Zampelli was there to document the evening on behalf of LAist.com. Rosemary's Billygoat To see the entire photo gallery, go to michaelzampelli.com. Apple iTunes The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music. Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned.

Song of the Week – 1-20-09 – Till The End of the Day by The Kinks

For many American's, today was a day of celebration as our new president was ushered into office. This song is a great reminder to keep the celebration going, from the morning til the end of the day. "Till the End of the Day" was written by Ray Davies and released as a single in 1965 (Wikipedia). Buy Till The End of the Day by the Kinks on iTunes Apple iTunes Apple iTunes The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music. Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned.

Mr. Lif to Release “I Heard it Today”

Mr. Lif isn't afraid to create an album that speaks brazenly about current political issues. He addresses the fear, paranoia, and angst resulting from the collapse of the U.S. economy. He raps about the bailout bill, self hatred in the Black community, and the housing crisis. Lif takes these negatives and uses them as a impetus to search for a healthier way of life. He wants to use his realizations as a way to achieve freedom and peace of mind through the power of the imagination. In a true "change starts with you" move, Lif will self-release his album on his own label, Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Look for it on April 21, 2009. For now, you can check him out on MySpace or listen to his track Arise right here on this page. Apple iTunes Buy Mr. Lif on iTunes Customer Reviews and Ratings on Full Bust and Full Figure Bras and Swimsuits at Big Girls Bras Ellusionist.com - Online Magic Training Center

No Matter What by T.I.

The lyrics in the hook of No Matter What by T.I. set the spirit of the music video. (Hook) I ain't dead (nah) I ain't done (nah) I ain't scared (of what?), I ain't run (from Who?) But still I stand (yeah) No matter what pimpin' here I am (Yeah) No matter What Apple iTunes Remember I ain't break (never), I ain't fold (never) They hate me more (so?) Yeah I know (Ha, Ha) Here I go (Yeah) No matter what shawty, here I go No matter what shawty (See the entire lyrics here) I think T.I. owns his words completely in this video. He is very convincing and inspiring, rising above limitation and staying firm to his convictions. It's a practice we can all benefit from, whether a rapper, punker, student, teacher or world leader. Apple iTunes