13th Century Metal
13th Century Metal

Brittany Howard - 13th Century Metal Lyrics

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13th Century Metal Lyrics

I promise to think before I speak
To be wary of who I give my energy to
Because it is needed for a greater cause
Greater than my own pride
And that cause is to spread the enlightenment
Of love, compassion, and humanity
To those who are not touched by its light
I stand to protect and focus myself
In the betterment of my fellow being
We are brothers and sisters, each and every one
I promise to love my enemy
And never become that which is not God
I dedicate my spirit in the service
Of what is good and fair and righteous
Every day I am alive
I am given opportunities to become that which I admire most of others
I am nonviolent
I am a master student and my spirit
Will never be stomped out
I am dedicated to oppose those whose will is to divide us
And who are determined to keep us in the dark ages of fear
I hear the voices of the unheard
Speak for those who cannot speak
And shelter the minds that carry a message
Of peace, love, and prosperity
I repeat, we are all brothers and sisters
I repeat, we are all brothers and sisters
I repeat, we are all brothers and sisters
We are all brothers and sisters
We are all brothers and sisters
We are all brothers and sisters
We
We, us
Wherever you have been
And wherever you will go

(Give it to love)
Just do the best you can (give it to love)
To be kind (give it to love)
To your fellow man (give it to love)
Just try (give it to love)
And do the, the best you can (give it to love)
Today (give it to love)
No matter where you've been (give it to love)
But you can change (give it to love)
If you wanna change (give it to love)
I don't know about you (give it to love)
But I'm tired of this bullshit (give it to love)
And I wanna try (give it to love)
To do the best that I can (give it to love)
And to have (give it to love)
A good time (give it to love)
While I'm here (Give it to love)
Give it to love (give it to love)
Give it to love (give it to love, give it)
(Give it to love, give it to love)
(Give it to love)

Know what I'm sayin'?

Writer(s): Brittany Amber Howard, Nate Smith, Robert Glasper
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who collaborated with Brittany Howard on '13th Century Metal'?

    Brittany Howard collaborated with keyboardist Robert Glasper and drummer Nate Smith, both of whom have serious jazz backgrounds. They improvised the music while Howard added spoken-word lyrics.

  2. What is unique about the musical composition of '13th Century Metal'?

    '13th Century Metal' features an intense jam session with distorted organ and drums, leaving no room for a traditional melody. This prompted Brittany Howard to use spoken-word lyrics instead.

  3. How did Brittany Howard come up with the lyrics for '13th Century Metal'?

    Brittany Howard found inspiration in a note she had written on her phone during a time when she felt devastated by the state of the world. The message was a powerful self-affirmation about being the best version of oneself.

  4. What is the central theme of '13th Century Metal'?

    '13th Century Metal' centers around themes of self-care, love, compassion, and humanity. It includes a powerful mission statement to spread enlightenment and oppose those who sow division and fear.

  5. What are some key messages in the lyrics of '13th Century Metal'?

    '13th Century Metal' emphasizes messages such as thinking before speaking, conserving energy for greater causes, loving one's enemies, and dedicating oneself to fairness and righteousness. The repeated mantra 'give in to love' encapsulates these themes.

  6. Why did Brittany Howard decide to use spoken-word for this song?

    Due to the complexity and abundance of melodies created during the jam session with Robert Glasper and Nate Smith, Brittany Howard felt that spoken-word was more fitting than trying to add another melodic layer.

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