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jimmydoreisalefty , 11 hours ago to Music in George Baker - Una Paloma Blanca

Great song!

Lyrics: https://genius.com/George-baker-selection-paloma-blanca-lyrics

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"Una Paloma Blanca" by George Baker Selection is a song with a straightforward and uplifting message about freedom and resilience. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a new day dawning, symbolized by the sun shining on the mountains and the night retreating. In this new day, the protagonist feels a sense of liberation and embarks on a journey of flight.

https://www.songtell.com/george-baker-selection/una-paloma-blanca

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Una Paloma Blanca is a timeless song that was originally recorded by the Dutch band George Baker Selection in 1975. With its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, the song became an instant hit, topping the charts in several countries around the world. But beyond its popularity, Una Paloma Blanca holds a deeper meaning that resonates with listeners to this day.

https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-una-paloma-blanca-by-george-baker-selection/

I first heard the song “Una Paloma Blanca” by George Baker Selection many years ago and it instantly captured my heart. I remember stumbling upon this song at a friend’s house and being completely captivated when I heard it for the first time. The melody, the lyrics, and the heartfelt delivery all came together to create a truly beautiful and moving piece of music.

https://oldtimemusic.com/w2/the-meaning-behind-the-song-una-paloma-blanca-by-george-baker-selection/

Paloma Blanca is one of the most recognizable songs all around the world. This Dutch song was written and performed by the George Baker Selection, a Dutch band named after its lead singer, Hans Bouwens. Bouwens wrote the song in 1974 under the title Una Paloma Blanca, which means “a white dove” in Spanish.

https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-paloma-blanca-by-george-baker-selection/

jimmydoreisalefty , 12 hours ago to World News in Russian trans politician forced to detransition or get sent to psychiatric hospital

I was able to find two additional articles:

1. Russia’s First Transgender Politician Announces Detransition [May 16, 2024 | The Moscow Times] https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/05/16/russias-first-transgender-politician-announces-detransition-a85136

The Moscow Times is Russia’s leading, independent English-language media outlet. Our team of Russian and English journalists provide readers across the world with breaking news, engaging stories and balanced reporting about the largest country on Earth.

2. Transgender Russian politician says he has detransitioned [Lucy Papachristou and Bernadette Baum | May 16, 2024 | Reuters] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/transgender-russian-politician-says-he-has-detransitioned-2024-05-16/

jimmydoreisalefty OP , 1 day ago to Music in Post Malone ft. Blake Shelton - Pour Me A Drink (Official Video) [03:15 | Pop, Country, Country Pop]

“Pour Me A Drink” marks the first collaboration between Post Malone and Blake Shelton. First teased on June 13th, the track officially released on all streaming platforms on June 21st. The single is also expected to be included on Post Malone’s new album F-1 Trillion, which is set to release on August 16th.

Post Malone and Blake Shelton celebrate the simple things in life over a carefree country-pop instrumental that is very characteristic for Shelton. The pair commemorate kicking back and cracking open a cold one on Friday after a hard week’s work.

This is not the first time Post Malone has collaborated with a country artist. He also crossed paths with Morgan Wallen to record I Had Some Help earlier this year, leading many to believe his next album will be heavily country influenced, which is not the style of music he is typically known for creating.

https://genius.com/Post-malone-pour-me-a-drink-lyrics

‘Pour Me a Drink’ serves as the second single from Post Malone's forthcoming country album, F-1Trillion, following his star-studded Morgan Wallen duet, ‘I Had Some Help’, which arrived in May and recently scored a fifth week atop the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.

https://holler.country/news/breaking/post-malone-and-blake-shelton-drop-official-music-video-for-pour-me-a-drink/

The song also arrives on the heels of Post and Wallen’s sets at Stagecoach Festival 2024 in Indio, CA, where Post performed a lineup of country covers and welcomed guest stars Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, and Dwight Yoakam. Post also joined Wallen on stage for the live debut of “I Had Some Help” in front of a sold-out crowd.

https://www.mixfm.com/2024/06/25/post-malone-and-blake-shelton-team-up-for-pour-me-a-drink/

jimmydoreisalefty , 3 days ago to Ask Lemmy in What’s happening with my cactus?

edit: maybe->may be

Awesome find!

You may [be] the expert diagnostician we were looking for, the cactus horticulturist!

jimmydoreisalefty , 3 days ago to Ask Lemmy in What’s happening with my cactus?

What species or type of cacti is it?

Did you change when you water, move locations, or anything that may have an impact on its health?

Not too sure either, but the more info the better.

Then more research to be done, so as to figure possible conditions ot causes!

We need House M.D., an expert diagnostician... but in this case a cactus doctor, cactus horticulturist.

jimmydoreisalefty , 3 days ago to Ukraine in New evidence US blocked Ukraine-Russia peace deal, and a new Ukrainian excuse for walking away

You quote some information about Aaron Maté and you mention The Grayzone, but you missed the best part...

The Grayzone is a far-right and far-left news website and blog founded and edited by American journalist Max Blumenthal.

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/f45fab68-2489-48df-a5cc-d97356446cc0.jpeg

jimmydoreisalefty , 3 days ago to Fediverse in Lemmy is a failed Reddit alternative

Thanks for clarifying and going further into explaining your views to us!

Some people can be seen as being a dreamer[1], I see myself as such a person, I try to stay hopeful, I see it as a much more positive way of living in the world; as well as much healthier for our mental health

Lemmy as a niche platform not one that appeals the masses

Yes, Lemmy is currently a niche platform, but that is how many start off, it takes time and much effort to grow a community.

It is similar to grassroots movements, where people that are leaders or learn to become one are willing to speak with anyone for a cause they feel strongly about, and they start to grow slowly.

I see lemmy in that phase or light, where most activity will be from people that are willing to throw themselves out there and share their favorite hobbies and put in the energy to interact with strangers (whether it may be apositive or negative interaction is another thing).

It takes time for people to come out of their shells and to start being active on forums as well, hopefully in Lemmy we give people that opportunity to grow as people and to take chances to meet and discuss any topic with strangers.

A few dedicated people can’t foster a genuine community out of sheer enthusiasm.

Well, it takes a few to start something new, in my eyes all important causes and projects start with a few people just having fun or putting the time to create something new.

To accomplish anything in life, it will take time and a lot of energy and people willing to do that.

I just don’t personally see that happening.

It is okay to see the world in that way, but just putting a bit of effort into sharing or creating a community that you like, will help improve the community.

Activity would increase, if you create a community or decide to share more of your hobbies and opinions within those communities.

If the communities would be liked by Lemmurs or not, it is another matter, but in the end of the day we all have our own way of seeing the world and we can have discussions with people that are willing to share their views as well.

The only way we can continue to grow as people, is by forcing ourselves to push against our own bias and to keep talking with people that do not think or agree with what we have to say.

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[1] Supertramp - Dreamer [03:31] https://youtu.be/B885n08hOmw

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Much text to read, here is a Lemmur for a fun pic:

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/45081fad-67a9-4c1a-8743-65b2a8826910.jpeg

jimmydoreisalefty OP , 3 days ago to Music in Akon - Lonely (Official Music Video) [04:23 | Rap, R&B, Soul Pop, Chipmunk Soul, Soul]

On “Lonely,” Akon wishes he had treated his girlfriend better after she leaves him.

https://genius.com/Akon-lonely-lyrics

This song is about a boyfriend who neglects his girl and takes her for granted. One day, he wakes up and she's gone. It's only in her absence that he realizes what she means to him and comes to appreciate her. >>

https://www.songfacts.com/facts/akon/lonely

“Lonely” was a commercial success, reaching the top five on the charts in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The song tells the story of a man who is struggling with his emotions and feeling alone. The lyrics describe his longing for human connection and his fear of never finding it. The chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song, is particularly poignant:

1. “I’m so lonely, I’m Mr. Lonely
2. I have nobody for my own
3. I’m so lonely, I’m Mr. Lonely
4. I have nobody for my own”

https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-lonely-by-akon/

jimmydoreisalefty OP , 3 days ago to HipHopHeads in Akon - Lonely (Official Music Video) [04:23 | Rap, R&B, Soul Pop, Chipmunk Soul, Soul]

On “Lonely,” Akon wishes he had treated his girlfriend better after she leaves him.

https://genius.com/Akon-lonely-lyrics

This song is about a boyfriend who neglects his girl and takes her for granted. One day, he wakes up and she's gone. It's only in her absence that he realizes what she means to him and comes to appreciate her. >>

https://www.songfacts.com/facts/akon/lonely

“Lonely” was a commercial success, reaching the top five on the charts in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The song tells the story of a man who is struggling with his emotions and feeling alone. The lyrics describe his longing for human connection and his fear of never finding it. The chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song, is particularly poignant:

1. “I’m so lonely, I’m Mr. Lonely
2. I have nobody for my own
3. I’m so lonely, I’m Mr. Lonely
4. I have nobody for my own”

https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-lonely-by-akon/

jimmydoreisalefty , 3 days ago to Fediverse in Lemmy is a failed Reddit alternative

Change is not easy, it takes time and people willing to help foster that new change.

I am one of those people that is really into politics, but I try to interact with other communities once in a while!

It is an election year, so politics is always in an all time high on any forums and social media.

I suggest, if you are willing, to step up your game and be really active in the communites you would like to see flourish.

It may be lonely, but it tends to be when starting new things!

We are all trying the best we can, when we can, I give props to the lemmyverse and fediverse for all they do!

Thanks for posting, even if you used a burner account!

jimmydoreisalefty , 3 days ago to Music in Safe and Sound - Capital Cities (live looping cover, Taylor Reed)

You are welcome!

jimmydoreisalefty , 5 days ago to Lemmy.World Announcements in Looking for new Site Admins

Aren't we all intoxicated...

...on information overload and just a bit of dopamine (I can stop whenever I want...)?

jimmydoreisalefty OP , 5 days ago (edited 5 days ago) to Music in A.C.A.B - Freedom and Justice (Lyrics) [05:56 | Punk Rock]

True, what a life, if you can even call it one!; all 379,387 or 388,758 [1][2] of them, according to a 2021 census. /s

For those that do not know:

Coventry | noun | Cov·​en·​try ˈkə-vən-trē | : a state of ostracism or exclusion | "sent to Coventry"

Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Coventry

Coventry, city and metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of West Midlands, historic county of Warwickshire, England.

Source: https://www.britannica.com/place/Coventry-England

[1] https://www.coventry.gov.uk/facts-coventry/population-demographics
[2] https://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/cities/englandua/?cityid=7136

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Edit: added info below

More info for those interested:

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Coventry

Coventry (/ˈkɒvəntri/ ⓘ KOV-ən-tree or /ˈkʌv-/ KUV-) is a cathedral city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands county, in England, on the River Sherbourne. Coventry had been a large settlement for centuries. Founded in the early Middle Ages, its city status was formally recognised in a charter of 1345. The city is governed by Coventry City Council, and the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Formerly part of Warwickshire until 1451, and again from 1842 to 1974, Coventry had a population of 345,324 at the 2021 census, making it the tenth largest city in England and the 13th largest in the United Kingdom.

The city was rebuilt after the war, and the motor industry thrived until the mid-1970s. However, by the late-1970s/early-1980s, Coventry was in an economic crisis, with one of the country's highest levels of unemployment due to major plant closures and the collapse of the respective local supply-chain. In recent years, it has seen regeneration and an increase in population. The city also has three universities: Coventry University in the city centre, the University of Warwick on the southern outskirts and the smaller private Arden University with its headquarters close to Coventry Airport. In addition, Coventry was awarded UK City of Culture for 2021.

The Romans founded a large fort on the outskirts of what is now Coventry at Baginton, next to the River Sowe, it has been excavated and partially reconstructed in modern times and is known as the Lunt Fort. The fort was probably constructed around AD 60 in connection with the Boudican revolt, and then inhabited sporadically until around 280 AD.

Around c. AD 700 a Saxon nunnery was founded here by St Osburga, which was later left in ruins by King Canute's invading Danish army in 1016. Leofric, Earl of Mercia and his wife Lady Godiva built on the remains of the nunnery and founded a Benedictine monastery in 1043 dedicated to St Mary. It was during this time that the legend of Lady Godiva riding naked on horseback through the streets of Coventry, to protest against unjust taxes levied on the citizens of Coventry by her husband, was alleged to have occurred. Although this story is regarded as a myth by modern historians, it has become an enduring part of Coventry's identity.

William Shakespeare, from nearby Stratford-upon-Avon, may have witnessed plays in Coventry during his boyhood or 'teens', and these may have influenced how his plays, such as Hamlet, came about.

During the English Civil War Coventry became a bastion of the Parliamentarians: In August 1642, a Royalist force led by King Charles I attacked Coventry. After a two-day battle, however, the attackers were unable to breach the city walls, and the city's garrison and townspeople successfully repelled the attack, forcing the King's forces to withdraw. During the Second Civil War many Scottish Royalist prisoners were held in Coventry; it is thought likely that the idiom "sent to Coventry", meaning to ostracise someone, derived from this period, owing to the often hostile attitude displayed towards the prisoners by the city folk.

jimmydoreisalefty OP , 5 days ago to Music in Lil B - I Love You [04:29 | Rap, Abstract Rap, Cloud Rap, West Coast Rap]

The song is on Lil B’s 2012 mixtape “God’s Father”

It’s the closing song on the album and is Lil B’s way of thanking his fans.

The instrumental samples the Besaid Island music from the Playstation 2, Square Enix game Final Fantasy X.

https://genius.com/Lil-b-i-love-you-lyrics

When Lil B released the song “I Love You” as part of his 2012 mixtape “God’s Father,” it quickly became a fan favorite. The song serves as a thank you to his supporters and expresses his love and appreciation for them. The lyrics reflect his genuine emotions and vulnerability, making it a heartfelt and meaningful track.

https://oldtimemusic.com/w2/the-meaning-behind-the-song-i-love-you-by-lil-b/

When it comes to Lil B, also known as the “Based God,” you can expect a unique and heartfelt approach to his music. One of his songs that captures this essence is “Thank You All, I Love You.” Featured on his album “Free Music: The Ultimate Myspace Collection,” this track is a tribute to his supporters and a reflection of his hopes and dreams.

https://oldtimemusic.com/w3/the-meaning-behind-the-song-thank-you-all-i-love-you-by-lil-b/

jimmydoreisalefty OP , 5 days ago to HipHopHeads in Lil B - I Love You [04:29 | Rap, Abstract Rap, Cloud Rap, West Coast Rap]

The song is on Lil B’s 2012 mixtape “God’s Father”

It’s the closing song on the album and is Lil B’s way of thanking his fans.

The instrumental samples the Besaid Island music from the Playstation 2, Square Enix game Final Fantasy X.

https://genius.com/Lil-b-i-love-you-lyrics

When Lil B released the song “I Love You” as part of his 2012 mixtape “God’s Father,” it quickly became a fan favorite. The song serves as a thank you to his supporters and expresses his love and appreciation for them. The lyrics reflect his genuine emotions and vulnerability, making it a heartfelt and meaningful track.

https://oldtimemusic.com/w2/the-meaning-behind-the-song-i-love-you-by-lil-b/

When it comes to Lil B, also known as the “Based God,” you can expect a unique and heartfelt approach to his music. One of his songs that captures this essence is “Thank You All, I Love You.” Featured on his album “Free Music: The Ultimate Myspace Collection,” this track is a tribute to his supporters and a reflection of his hopes and dreams.

https://oldtimemusic.com/w3/the-meaning-behind-the-song-thank-you-all-i-love-you-by-lil-b/