Raphael Saadiq "Stone Rollin"

Saadiq gets this Stone Rollin' with a "Heart Attack" because of some girl, and it's not because she is a pain in the butt; it is because she's not there. Guys can think they know what they want and then realize they wanted what they had it all along. You cannot live with them and you cannot live without them; it's a no win situation, but the listener does. No one wants to "Go To H*ll," but you can if you do not realize I have the best intentions, and I say what I say in good fun, but I really don't wish you that fate (obviously). The song is about the confrontation with the devil and his attempt to stay out of the kitchen, so instead he uses a microwave strategically placed in his bedroom, seasons the song with gospel choir and a lotta love. Why was this song not played on the "Radio?" The song's surf-rock vibe and energy should be enough to be played,but maybe because it doesn't follow the popular sound it has no chance? Well, that and the fact that it wasn't even a single. Sly and the Family Stone, and "The Originator," Bo Diddley were cited as influences, but I would like to say that maybe Lenny Kravitz; he sounds most like him in this track (vocally, at least)? I can say that most everyone, at some point, instigates communication because they are attracted to someone's looks, or that is not a factor. This next song is an ode to the girl that has all the curves a man likes "You don't call her fat/that girl is stacked" Saadiq sings in the harmonica-assisted soul-blues number that has this "Stone Rollin." The pace of the next one in delivery, and tempo seems odd to score "Day Dreams" unless you're a racing fan. The song is for those with the fast life, or those that have a shopping addiction, especially when it comes to buy something for their sweetheart because "Nothin' more special/Than bringin' them gifts to you." As we continue "Movin Down The Line" I cannot help but hear Stevie Wonder as an influence, on this song and several others . Yukimi Nagano (of Little Dragon) is featured on another song about giving someone retro-respect, and late realization of the good thing that you had because it's gone ("The grass is never greener/Tell me why I didn't think about this before now"). Not that girls don't suffer that affliction, but guys are often more likely to be found guilty when it comes to that instance. He sounds like a "Good Man," I mean everything is checked off the list, but they say that times of trouble often reveal one's true colors and their intentions; if they truly love you they would stay with you through thick and thin, but if they don't it is hard to believe they were ever there for you in the first place. This girl leaves after all he has done for her, and she runs away after she stabbed him in the back; he takes the blame because he knows he would do anything for her, but she wouldn't do the same. The next song has "The Answer" to prevent a generation of heathens, troublemsakers, liars and thieves. It proclaims the power of mentors and communal child raising; about coming together in the community to help the next generation thrive by giving them a shot and guiding them in this screwed up world. I will say that it would be a more soulful string-led climb to higher ground (I didn't say his song did not have soul!). The hidden bonus track is a pleasant walk through a "Perfect Storm." The best songs: Heart Attack, Radio,Stone Rollin', Day Dreams, Just Don't, The Answer