"Answer" is a rhythmic tribute to Africa and a melodic tribute to the folk-rock genre. Happy and jivey. Get into the groove and have a dance.
lyrics
T-t-t-t-take it out on me
So we can settle all these scores
Please search for empathy
To find the answer you look for
And just say what you mean
This clock’s tickin’ and a-runnin’ and it won’t stop comin'
We could obey anarchy
To repair these broken seams
Nah-ooo-woah
Nah-ooo
Yeah
Ch-ch-ch-ch-change your plans be free
You need to walk before you crawl, yeah
Grab ahold and jump with me
You need to leap to take control, yeah
And just say what you mean
This clock's tickin’ and a-runnin’ and it won’t stop comin'
We could obey anarchy
To repair these broken seams
Nah-ooo-woah
Nah-ooo
Yeah
Yeah, I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know if I believe
These things so torn, yeah
Please tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me if our aim is to retrieve
Feelings forlorn
Just say what you mean
This clock’s tickin’ and a-runnin’ and it won’t stop comin'
We could obey anarchy
For these broken seams
And I say heeeeeey
This clock’s a-tickin’ and a-runnin’ and it won’t stop comin’ (x5)
And I say heeeeeey
Nah-ooo, yeah
(Ah, ah)
(Tickin’ and a-runnin’ and it won’t stop comin’) x2
I don’t wan’na go, I don’t wan’na go, I don’t wan’na go home
Let’s change the tone
(Tickin’ and a-runnin’ and it won’t stop comin’)
Jump with me, jump with me, jump into spaces you don’t know
We don’t have to be alone
(Tickin’ and a-runnin’ and it won’t stop comin’)
Nah-ooo
(Tickin’ and a-runnin’ and it won’t stop comin’)
Nah-ooo
credits
released May 18, 2017
Producer: Casey Driessen
Recording, mix and mastering engineer: Pablo Schuller
Songwriter, acoustic guitar and lead vocals: Steve Umculo
Co-Writer: Michael Andre Bester
Performing artists: The Governors of Groove
- Michael Andre Bester (electric guitar, gang vocals)
- Clifford Bond (keyboard, gang vocals)
- Ricardo Osorno (bass, gang vocals)
- Johann Audiffren (drums)
- Kaya Rand (background vocals)
- Caleb Gore (background vocals)
Steve is an upbeat and energetic singer/songwriter born and raised in the culturally rich and
bustling city of
Johannesburg, South Africa. His music is a tasty blend between folk harmonies
and afro-centric grooves. Steve’s energy and positivity is as contagious as it is refreshing. His engaging presence and
happy attitude will leave you captivated, motivated and invigorated.
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