The Suits | Jerome Lee

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Artist:Jerome Lee
Album:Turn Soon
Title:The Suits
Year:2015
Track number:1
Genres:R&B / Soul / R&B
Liner notes

The Suits –
Going back many years, I took notice of the millions of people who struggle financially, socially, and otherwise in societies around the world.
This struggle brings many into contact with those who wear garments known as suits and are in command of the various power structures that govern people’s lives locally and globally.
In this song, I imagined a person struggling with their encounters with those who wear these garments and beginning to feel as if they too wore a suit garment; their life could possibly change for the better.
This person extolls the perceived virtues of donning this style of garment in the song’s outro, but still doesn’t answer the question of what could possibly occur if one were to cross over and have to experience life’s imbalances from a differing point of view.


Jerome Lee: bass, bass guitar solo, vocals, background vocals, classical acoustic guitar, keyboard programming, drum programming, audio mixing
Tom Chappell: Tambourine

Produced by Jerome Lee
Mastered by Jerome Lee
Recorded at BossBass Music in Las Vegas, NV
c.1994 BMI
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About the artist

"The Suits" selected for the We the People special Social Justice Songs Podcast at Indie Talk November 2023 -
https://www.indie-talk.com/post/indie-talk-announces-we-the-people-social-justice-songs

Artist Interview with Jerome Lee - Published by The Ark of Music January 2021 -
https://thearkofmusic.com/jerome-lee-interview/

An interview with bassist Jerome Lee at Bass Musician Magazine April 2018 -
https://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2018/04/interview-with-bassist-jerome-lee/

"Jerome Lee creates a compelling track with his stellar vocals, strong lyrics, and grooving instrumentals in his song “The Suits.” The relatable topic and memorable melodies make this song a memorable music experience." -
Byron William, Indie Spoonful Music Reviews
January 22, 2018
https://www.indie-spoonful.com/post/2018/01/22/jerome-lee-the-suits

" “The Suits” begins with a futuristic synthesizer intro that snaps into a tight and funky groove topped off with a classy sounding jazz flavored piano. The lyrics immediately start and express the desire to establish yourself on the societal ladder. These are lyrics that everyone can identify with" -
The Butcher, The Music Butcher Music Blog December 14, 2017
https://themusicbutcher.com/2017/12/14/jerome-lee-the-suits/

"OMG I love this song! Most likely because I am a child of the 80s and 90s. Straight upbeat and positive song about wearing a suit. I can totally see this song in a movie. Please check out Jerome Lee's song "The Suits" here below." -
Sister Dorothy, Sister Dorothy's Music Blog September 13, 2017
https://www.jeromelee.net/home/reviews/
NOTE: Sister Dorothy's Music Blog is offline since June 2019

Artist Spotlight Jerome Lee WSPR Radio On-Air Interview with Leander Terry July 2017 -
https://soundcloud.com/user-565288208/jerome-lee-on-artists-spotlight

"The Suits by Jerome Lee is a R&B track that touches upon the styles of the 1980s and 1990s to build upon a very current and contemporary sound. The current sound of the track is predicated on how successfully it builds this blueprint; hints of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Herbie Hancock can all be heard here" -
James McQuiston Ph.D., NeuFutur Magazine June 2, 2016
http://neufutur.com/2016/06/suits-jerome-lee/


Jerome Lee is a veteran bassist/vocalist with many years in the entertainment industry as a musician, recording artist, teacher, and many other roles.

His October 2015 single song release titled "The Suits" is his first release in a decade and continues to show his growth as a songwriter, musician and producer.

Find out much more about Jerome when you visit his website A Bassic Life -
https://www.jeromelee.net/

Lyrics


The Suits by Jerome Lee Washington ©1994 BMI

Verse 1
Man in a suit, speaking big words
In the name of justice, it’s how he’s learned
To free the guilty while the innocent hide
One more step to kill a city’s pride
I sit here trembling, seems cold today
No job, no income, no rate of pay
Man in a suit, please help me now
He said “You got dollars? I’ll show you how!”

Chorus
Baby I gotta wear a suit
Wear a suit to get over
Baby I gotta wear a suit
For sure as I get older
Baby I gotta buy a suit
Makes me look important
Baby I gotta buy a suit
Helps to make a point now

Verse 2
Woman in a suit, speaking big words
In the name of justice, it’s how she’s learned
To fight right to life, or rights for all
Decide together, divided we fall
I’m out here running, seems cold today
Almost out of money, rent soon to pay
Woman in a suit, what’s the deal now?
She said “Up the green, I’ll show you how!”

Bridge
Three piece or two piece, grey brown or blue
Pinstripes or solid, man, there are so much to choose
People of all walks are wearing them now
Makes the folks listen, see what I’m missing!

Verse 3
Baby in a suit speaking new words
In the name of justice, how will it learn?
‘Cause to survive, the odds are stacked
An uphill struggle from the very first smack
I’m out here walking, seems cold today
All my logic gets in my way
Baby in a suit, when will you say
“Life’s about money, I grew up today!”




Outro Verses
I’ll wear me a suit
I’ll look so clean, like a man of means (mmm...)

I’ll buy me a suit
For church or business, I’ll be a witness (yea...)

I’ll wear me a suit
For dinner or theater, it couldn’t be clearer (no...)

I’ll buy me a suit
Maybe Brooks Brothers, or one of the others (oh...)