Lyrically Provoked
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThought provoking insights driven by song lyrics, pop culture and literature delivered in an off the cuff manner. As life often imitates art, James Philip brings a unique perspective based on real life that is inspired from music lyrics, spoken word and media. Every song means something different to someone else. James dives deep into life experiences to share his perspective, line by line.
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Episodes
One Right Now (Post Malone And The Weeknd)
November 21, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode I talk about the lyrics of One Right Now by Post Malone and The Weekend. I cover topics such as stupid things we did as kids, how dating apps have helped the good looking people get more hookups and if you can hit it right you'll keep hearing from them forever.
Escape Plan (Travis Scott)
November 20, 2021 21:19 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode I give you life insights from the track Escape Plan by Travis Scott. I talk about how much wealth is generated by real estate, how people are easily impressed and how you can help put people on and years later they'll act like they did all by themselves.
Demon High (Lil Uzi Vert)
November 14, 2021 20:53 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode I cover the track Demon High by Lil Uzi Vert. I talk about how we all do bad things in life as there is no immaculate person on this planet,
Overpass Graffiti (Ed Sheeran)
November 13, 2021 19:45 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBIn this episode I cover the lyrics of Overpass Graffiti by Ed Sheeran. I talk about how is full of ups and downs, how we played out a lot of different styles and that everything is hard and nothing is easy in this world.
One Dance (Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla)
November 10, 2021 23:07 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBIn this episode I talk about the lyrics from the song One Dance by Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla. I cover topics such no one likes a coward, why you should look down and mind your own business when you're in a new neighborhood and how friends rarely step up and support you.
Blinding Lights (The Weeknd)
November 09, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBIn this episode I talk about the lyrics from the song Blinding Lights by The Weeknd. I cover topics such as missing a call and you call them right back but don't answer, how it's ok to be alone and you should try solo travel and how it is liberating be in a place where no one knows you.
Shape Of You (Ed Sheeran)
November 08, 2021 18:28 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode I talk about the lyrics of the track Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran. I talk about how the bar and club is not the place to find a relationship but it's a good place for a hookup, how woman rarely approach men at the bar and how at one point you couldn't dance at bars in NYC.
Can't Tell Me Nothing (Kanye West)
October 31, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode I cover the lyrics of Can't Tell Me Nothing by Kanye West. I talk about how people always have money for things they don't need and never for the things they need, why you shouldn't be jealous and you should go earn it and how having no fear is going to get you. further in the business world.
My Guns Go Bang (Kid Cudi And Jay-Z)
October 30, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode I talk about the lyrics of My Guns Go Bang by Kid Cudi And Jay-Z. I cover topics such as knowing when to pick your battles, how it's hard to rule your own life with how many laws and societal pressures we and how we don't know when to quit and when to keep going.
Moth To A Flame (Swedish House Mafia & The Weeknd)
October 29, 2021 15:29 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MBIn this episode I cover the lyrics of Moth To A Flame by Swedish House Mafia & The Weeknd. I talk about how we are attracted to people that are bad for us but we can't say no, how people try to reel you back in as you're running away and why you shouldn't let anyone have that power over you.
Hurricane (Kanye West)
October 24, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode I talk about life insights from the lyrics of Hurricane by Kanye West. I talk about what you learned in college may not reflect reality, that we all do bad things no matter how much good we tell people we do and having kids doesn't mean you have to lose who you are.
Knowing You (Kenny Chesney)
October 23, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode I talk about life insights from the track Knowing You, by Kenny Chesney. I talk about liking and dislike the beach life, why you have to go through tough things to write great songs and the two types of people in life which are the dwellers and those that get over it and move on quick.
Ghost (Justin Bieber)
October 22, 2021 16:30 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBIn this episode I talk about life insights from the song Ghost, by Justin Bieber. I talk about how we think we know everything when we are younger, how people leave you behind as they grow and you don't and why dwelling sucks.
Easy On Me (Adele)
October 16, 2021 16:27 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode I talk about life insights from Adele's new track, Easy On Me. I cover topics such as putting effort into relationships that we know are not going anywhere, how we stick around because walking away is so hard and why you get less excuses as you grow older.
My Universe (Coldplay X BTS)
October 16, 2021 16:07 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBIn this episode I cover the lyrics of My Universe by Coldplay and BTS. I talk about how we say a lot of things we hear from movies but don't mean, why always putting someone else first is detrimental to your happiness and how we chase these ideas in our heads but when we finally get them, it's a let down.
Fancy Like (Walker Hayes)
October 16, 2021 15:56 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode I talk about life insights from the lyrics of Fancy Like by Walker Hayes. I cover topics such as how it's nice to not have to deal with someone that high maintenance, how dipping fries in a chocolate shake is life and that Tesla's are the iPhone of the world.
Cold Heart (Elton John & Dua Lipa)
October 08, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBI talk about life insights driven by the track Cold Heart by Elton John and Dua Lipa. In this episode I talk about temptations are all around all day especially on social medial, how the world makes us cold we usually are not born this way and we often fall in love with the idea of someone which isn't who they really are.
Pepas (Farruko)
October 07, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode I give life insights inspired by the track Pepas by Farruko. I talk about why you should care what people think especially when you're doing terrible things, live your life and don't apologize and it's you just go do it instead of talking about it.
Girls Want Girls (Drake)
October 06, 2021 19:53 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode I give some insights on the track Girls Want Girls by Drake. I talk about the awesome underground parties and warehouse raves in Detroit back in the day, that we all carry different levels of things in different ways and if you want something in life you have to go take it, no one is going to give it to you. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesphilip313/ Follow me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesPhilip313
Beggin' (Måneskin)
October 05, 2021 20:44 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode I talk about the track cover Beggin' by Måneskin. I talk about being on top and how your happier with less people around, why dwelling on relationships sucks especially when there is 8 billion people out there and how sometimes you just wake up one day and you just don't like someone anymore. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesphilip313/ Follow me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesPhilip313
Happier Than Ever (Billie Eilish)
October 04, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBToday I talk about my thoughts and insights from the lyrics of the track Happier Than Ever by Billie Ellish. I talk about the need to have space and how being codependent kills relationships, why you need your own life and how people say they can think for themselves but they can't. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesphilip313/ Follow me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesPhilip313
Fair Trade (Drake)
October 03, 2021 08:36 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode I talk about the lyrics from the track Fair Trade by Drake. I talk about how everyone wants to blame you and never themselves, that people believe they are special and can "fix you up" and how you'll never be an OG if you never stick around long enough to build the rep. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesphilip313/ Follow me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesPhilip313
Good For You (Olivia Rodrigo)
October 02, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBToday I talk about the lyrics from the track Good For You, by Olivia Rodrigo. I cover topics such as how bouncing back quick after a breakup makes them mad, how dwelling on things is a one way ticket to misery and how you can give someone the world and there are high chances they won't give it back. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesphilip313/ Follow me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesPhilip313
Knife Talk ( Drake feat. 21 Savage & Project Pat)
October 01, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBToday I cover the track Knife Talk by Drake feat. 21 Savage & Project Pat. In this episode I talk about people robbing people back in the day, how flying the wrong colors in the wrong neighborhood can get you stomped out and making money often starts with the stupid people. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesphilip313/ Follow me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesPhilip313
Woman (Doja Cat)
October 01, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBI cover the lyrics in the track Woman from Doja Cat. I talk about some of the jokes and skits I do, how things have changed over time about women wanting a man that can protect them and how no one as got you, like you got you. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesphilip313/ Follow me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesPhilip313
Shivers (Ed Sheeran)
September 30, 2021 19:00 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBIn this episode I cover the lyrics from Shivers by Ed Shreeran. Today I talk about how we get everything we want then we move onto the next thing, how we think should be based on what we learned from pop culture and posing the question of do you want to live as long as you can and live as much as you can while your alive. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesphilip313/ Follow me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesPhilip313
Heat Waves (Glass Animals)
September 30, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBToday I look at the lyrics from the track Heat Waves by Glass Animals. I talk about the infatuation stage then quickly becoming annoyed with someone, how people keep doing things when they think they can get away with it and why you never get a anywhere by always looking backwards. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesphilip313/ Follow me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesPhilip313
Way 2 Sexy (Drake ft. Future and Young Thug)
September 29, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode I look at the lyrics from Way 2 Sexy by Drake ft. Future and Young Thug. Today I talk about how DJ's are too cool to take your requests, how drugs have their own marketing \ branding aspects and how people wear fake jewelry and try to look more baller than they are. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesphilip313/ Follow me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesPhilip313
Bad Habits (Ed Sheeran)
September 29, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBI go through Ed Sheeran's track, Bad Habits. In this episode I talk about how there is always someone from your past that you can't say no to, how your self worth rises and falls based on your relationships and how different relationships are when comparing the first date to month 6. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesphilip313/ Follow me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesPhilip313
Industry Baby (Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow)
September 28, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBI this episode I cover Industry Baby by Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow. I talk about your own family and fiends don't want you to succeed and how many will say they were your biggest fan even know they weren't until you blew up. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesphilip313/ Follow me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesPhilip313
Stay (Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI)
September 28, 2021 18:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode I cover Stay by Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI. I talk about how we make mistakes in relationships and we know we are doing it, how we lose time by partying too hard and how we have all had bad things done to us. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesphilip313/ Follow me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesPhilip313
I Got Time (Chris Brown and Young Thug)
May 11, 2020 14:02 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode I cover the. track I Got Time, by Chris Brown and Young Thug. I talk about why natural is beautiful, how love letters and meaningful words are a dying art and how time is the essence so stop wasting time.
Not You Too (Drake)
May 01, 2020 21:27 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode I cover the track Not You Too by Drake. I talk about those people that lie and tell half truths as they will never come clean, how we say things we don't mean just to hurt people, how Freud said there are no jokes and how people tend to keep little things from you.
Pain 1993 (Drake feat Playboi Carti)
May 01, 2020 17:53 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode I cover Pain 1993 by Drake feat Playboi Carti. I talk about how we make mistakes and keep digging the hole deeper because we can't let go of an investment, how people thrive on drama especially in the entertainment world and how people want to be where you are but want to be an overnight success rather than making the sacrifices and putting in the work.
Toosie Slide (Drake)
April 10, 2020 21:42 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode I cover the track Toosie Slide by Drake. I talk about how gun owners often think they are the only ones with guns, how you cause problems in your relationship all because of unneeded attention and why putting pressure on yourself can help you preform at your best.
Running Over (Justin Bieber)
April 10, 2020 21:28 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode I cover the track Running Over by Justin Bieber. I talk about being with someone you kind of don't like, you play stupid games you win stupid prizes and why you must flirt and keep things interesting if you want a relationship to work.
Don't Waste My Time (Usher)
April 03, 2020 22:45 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode I cover the track Don't Waste My Time by Usher. I talk about how people act when drunk, if you want someone you should just shoot your shot instead of waiting to choose from what comes to you and why you should just honest with those you want to hookup with instead of wasting someones time.
Escape From LA (The Weeknd)
March 21, 2020 00:28 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode I cover the track Escape from LA by The Weeknd. I talk about how people will try to make you jealous by talking about others hitting on them, how people ask for space but they're just not that into you and how you haven't seen much when you're young vs. those that have lived and experienced a lot of adversity.
The Blinding feat. Travis Scott (Jay Electronica)
March 16, 2020 22:04 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode I cover the track The Blinding (feat. Travis Scott) by Jay Electronica. I talk about having to be a giant killer in this competitive world, keep your mouth shut about things you're never going to do and why you should not be so selfish and help your family when you can.
PTSD (G Herbo ft Juice WRLD & Chance The Rapper & Lil Uzi Vert)
March 13, 2020 20:40 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode I cover the track PTSD by G Herbo ft Juice WRLD & Chance The Rapper & Lil Uzi Vert. I talk about people can be selfish and will hold you down, how some days it feels like everything is falling apart and how you need to keep your foot on the pedal once you experience a little success.
Never Broke Again (YoungBoy)
March 12, 2020 21:26 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode I cover the track Never Broke Again by YoungBoy. I talk about how people can't figure you out, how people can mistake kindness and weakness only to get a rude awakening and feeling pain can lead you to being stronger years later.
Godzilla ft. Juice WRLD (Eminem)
March 11, 2020 21:30 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode I cover Eminem's track, Godzilla ft. Juice WRLD . I talk about why burning bridges is just plain stupid, how some people sleep on you when you may or may not deserve it and how crazy people don't think rationally so why even bother.
Desires (Drake & Future)
March 10, 2020 23:42 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode I cover the track Desires, by Drake & Future. I talk about people that cause their own problems in relationships, how people want to lock you down while they still play the field and how a ring doesn't stop anyone from cheating.
Never Worn White (Katy Perry)
March 06, 2020 19:15 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode I cover Katy Perry's track, Never Worn White. I talk about how people can have someone great in their life then they screw it up, how you have to keep your guard up unless it is the right time and it's tough to find the right person to marry but very easy to find the wrong one.
Sum 2 Prove (Lil Baby)
March 06, 2020 14:59 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode I cover the track, Sum 2 Prove by Lil Baby. I talk about envy and haters which can be your friends and family sometimes, I talk some money and how buying a home can be a poor investment against popular advice and how someone may open the door for you but it doesn't mean there won't be a ton of hard work ahead.
Split Decision (PARTYNEXTDOOR)
March 06, 2020 14:52 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode I cover a listeners request for song Split Decision by PARTYNEXTDOOR. I talk about ghosting and how people can't handle rejection, that everyone wasn't meant to be in your life forever and that friends aren't a replacement for a relationship that you can share your life with.
Good Die Young (D12)
March 05, 2020 19:41 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode I cover D12's track, Good Die Young. I talk about people taking advantage of situations when they catch people slipping, how people look at ease when they are in their coffin and go do things while you're young, feel good and have your youth still.
Circles (Post Malone)
March 04, 2020 18:18 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode I cover Post Malones track, Circles. I talk about how relationships come to end and you knew it was going to happen the whole damn time, why running away and not towards something is a problem and if you can't separate sleeping with someone vs. a relationship then maybe you shouldn't do it.
When To Say When (Drake)
March 02, 2020 22:11 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode I cover Drakes track, When To Say When. I talk about the fake compliments people sling, why you're better off keeping your mouth shut if you can't keep promises and how you'll never stand out by looking like everyone else.
Road to Perdition (Jay Electronica)
February 28, 2020 22:01 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode I cover Jay Electronica's track, Road to Perdition. I talk about how you should keep it simple even if it means more work, how you carve out a seat at the table for yourself and how you have to be ready at all times or you miss your shot.