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A Shadow At Noon (Masss Dub Mix)

by SHI 360 שי

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As the summer heats up, SHI 360, Israeli and international rapper, is gearing up to release his next single "A Shadow at Noon" from his latest album "Shalom Haters." 
 
SHI 360 opens with a sense of nostalgia, a loss of innocence and a realization of the passing of the time: “I think back when I was younger/Everything was kosher/Days were longer/My family was closer/But my days are shorter/Its like I’m chasing time/Cause everything’s along the dollar sign.”
 
As the lyrics flow through a piano melody, SHI 360 describes the struggle for life's growing hardships. Meanwhile, the mistreated atmosphere of abandoned rooms, shattering glass, and fire in the video instills his inner struggle. Speaking more to his personal own struggle than the other songs on the “Shalom Haters” album, the song allows listeners see closer into SHI 360.
 
The song accurately depicts his struggles. SHI 360, who was raised in Montreal, Canada, has overcome four heart surgeries and is now one of the leading pioneers in Middle Eastern hip-hop, establishing himself as Israel's Hip Hop ambassador. SHI 360 is more than just an Israeli music icon; his appeal is international.

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My days are getting short i can't believe it's over
My nights are getting long, I can't believe it's over
Time is moving fast, can't believe it's over

I think back when I was younger everything was kosher
days were longer, my family was closer
but my day are shorter, it's like I'm chasing time
because everything is around the dollar sign
I miss the days of no troubles
but that innocence will blow up in your face like a bubble
now it's full throttle, full speed
bigger egos, shorter patience and a bigger greed
no needs, just desires need to be fulfilled
survival of the strong but who defines what you succeed
and monetary gain is just a solitary game
because no one shares unless there's interest to be claimed
as for me, an old soul, in modern babylon
facing the unknown, but known where I'm coming from
I fight alone, realize I'm getting older
time is moving fast, I can't believe is over

My days are getting short i can't believe it's over
My nights are getting long, I can't believe it's over
Time is moving fast, can't believe it's over

So I escalate my thought, cultivate my energy
bring it to a positive state like it was meant to be
could it be that my reality is at the root of what is causing this anxiety?
no white doves, all I see is black crows
no smart raps, all I hear is whack flows
properties, dollar bills, gotta stack those
hustling, until I'm under a black rose
oh yeah, this cat's pro
cop the lotto, and flee the scene like a desperado
until I reach my plateau, because I know
every other day could be your last - that's the motto
and the sun goes black, there's no more daylight
and the gas go "blahh" because they don't play right
it's not a play-fight, it's like a led monsoon
because life's short, like a shadow at noon

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released August 23, 2012
Written & Composed by SHI 360
Produced by Masss Dub & SHI 360

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SHI 360 שי

SHI 360 is a Canadian rapper, producer and performer.
Raised by North-African parents in the complex reality of Israel.
This Israeli Canadian Hip Hop artist spreads unity and awareness through his music and tours worldwide. Collaborating with global artists from different backgrounds, his music bridges the gap between different cultures. ... more

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