A Year and a Day
Title | A Year and a Day |
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Artist | Beastie Boys |
Album | Paul’s Boutique |
Release Date | 1989-07-25 |
Description | “A Year and a Day” is Section D of “B-Boy Bouillabaisse,“ the 15th cut on Paul’s Boutique. For the PB: 20th Anniversary Edition, it’s Track #18. EZ Mike handles the production, and lyrically, it’s all Yauch. The solo cut is considered by many — including Yauch, himself — the birth of MCA’s spirituality on wax. Samples include: “Ebony Jam“ by Tower of Power from the album, In the Slot (1976) “Who’s That Lady?“ from the single by the Isley Brothers (1964) “When the Levee Breaks“ by Led Zeppelin from the album, Led Zeppelin IV (1971) “High Power Rap“ from the single by Disco Dave And The Force Of The 5 MCs (aka Crash Crew) (1980) Gracias a Beastiemania por la información que “A Year and A Day” was performed in 6 known concerts. 1st Known Performance: 5.17.1992 — Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, US Last Known Performance: 6.5.1995 — San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, CA, US |
Lyrics | M C for what I am, and do The A is for Adam, and the lyrics... true So as I pray and hope, that the message is sent And I am living in the dreams that I have dreamt Because I'm down with the three, the unstoppable three Me and Adam and D were born to emcee And my body and soul and mind are pure Not polluted or diluted or damaged beyond cure Just lyrics from I to you, recited Arrested, bailed, but cuffed and indicted Enter the arena as I take the center stage The lights set low, and the night has come of age Take the microphone in hand as I am a professional Speak my knowledge to the crowd, and the Ed is Special For I am the Bard, and I am the last one I am the king, and this is my castle Dwell in realms of now, but vidi those of the past Seen a glimpse from ahead, and I don't think it's gonna last And you can bet your ass I drop the L when I'm skiin' I'm smokin' and peakin' I put the skis on the roof almost every single weekend Can't stop the mindfuck when it's rollin' along Can't stop the smooth running when the shit's running strong Broke my bindings, the lion with wings Preaching his words in the b-boy sing I am one with myself, as I turn to thee Prefer the dreams to the reality I prefer my life, don't need no other man's wife Don't need no crazy lifestyle with stress and strife But it's good to have a turn to be a king for a day Or for a week, or for a year, or for a year and a day Come what may... I'm fishin' in my boat, and I'm fishing for trout Mix the Bass Ale with the Guinness Stout Fishing for a line inside my brain And looking out at the world through my window pane Every day has many colors 'cause the glass is stained Everything has changed but remains the same So once again the mirror raised, and I see myself as clear as day And I'm going to the limits of my ultimate destiny Feeling as though somebody, somewhere, is testing me He who sees the end from the beginning of time Looking forward through all the ages is, was, and always shall be Check the prophetic sections of the pages You might also likeEZ Mike with the Disco Dave He goes by the name of the D-D-D-Disco Dave Disco Dave, Disco Dave, Disco Dave Disco Dave, Disco Dave, Disco Dave Disco Dave, Disco Dave, Disco Dave Disco Dave |