It's definitely 'diamonds' because it was bitten from an old soul song, the
name of which escapes me right now. NWA also 'bit' it for their inimitable
"Gangster Gangster." When I think of the name, I'll let you know.
Todd @ URB
At 1:38 PM 12/22/95, the old man with a rave name wrote:
quoted 29 lines i realize this is probably Not the forum, but i'm guessing>
> i realize this is probably Not the forum, but i'm guessing
> there Must be at least some Massive Attack fans here.
>
> i'm trying to ascertain what is being said in the first verse
> of the chorus from Be Thankful For What You've Got ( Blue Lines ).
>
> i'm hearing:
>
> damage in the back <-
> sun-roof top
> diggin' the scene
> with a gangster lean
>
> my friend is hearing:
>
> diamonds in the back <- ( huh? )
> sun-roof top
> diggin' the scene
> with a gangster lean
>
> ~
>
> if you can help, that would be so nice.
>
> happy holidays,
>
> M*
>
Todd Roberts
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