The shiny vinyl version of the 2020 release "Stay Afloat"
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lyrics
(1)
I don't understand it, obsessed with minor things /
Contemplating life whilst observing, it's delightful, glimpse /
The rolling waves at the coast where it laps the shore /
I take a deep breath, looking, I couldn't ask for more /
S'not quite meditation, separate from madding crowds /
My little gang gathered round, time flies with the passing clouds /
Took a picture, lasts longer than my mind allows /
Maybe here I've figured out what life's about /
It's hard enjoying moments, push those thoughts aside /
We're all suffering together, struggles measured by /
What's effecting you, and when it tries to drag you down /
Remember that you're not alone, I'll be there if you want me round /
Don't have all the answers, don't think I ever will /
Still learning lessons, current level; thirty something, chill /
Worked out my weaknesses, understand my strengths to build /
Know how to listen, these days that's the rarest skill /
(chorus)
And we're all in the same boat, pray we can stay afloat /
All make mistakes sometimes /
Can't use life as a scapegoat, or a reason (to) remain broken /
(It's a) bittersweet place we find /
Try hard to be a good soul, do the right thing for once though /
It's difficult when things aren't right /
And those lessons can take hold, for sure, they'll invade so /
Give yourself space and time /
(2)
And I'm tryna be the best version, of me and no-one else /
You're the best at being you, I hope that helps /
Clear up all confusion, though I don't think there's any /
And I aren't drinking lately, so it can't twist my pennies /
And it's over little things that my heart get heavy /
Half a life and what've I got to show for every /
Hour that's passed me by, and when I think, I'm aching here /
I'm pointing at my chest, again, so your understandings clear /
That doesn't mean I'm ungrateful for the life I have /
It just means I find it difficult when trying to grasp /
The moment here, instead, I look behind, rewind the past /
Or to the future where the folks I love are no longer by my side, perhaps /
You can or can't relate to that /
The march of time and it's inevitable way impacts /
And through it all, I can only hope to stay intact /
Cause breaking point's beyond the here and now and what I'm looking at /
(chorus)
And we're all in the same boat, pray we can stay afloat /
All make mistakes sometimes /
Can't use life as a scapegoat, or a reason (to) remain broken /
(It's a) bittersweet place we find /
Try hard to be a good soul, do the right thing for once though /
It's difficult when things aren't right /
And those lessons can take hold, for sure, they'll invade so /
Give yourself space and time /
credits
from Stay Afloat,
released December 1, 2020
Beat by jas0nbeats
Easily the most interesting and lyrically impressive new hip hop record I’ve heard for years. Had me grooving, smiling, agreeing with almost every word and brought a tear to my eye. My wife loves it and she won’t usually even have hip hop on. Gets better with every listen, I’m still discovering new little pearls in it. Great set of beats on it too. Top work mate.
Got to go back to the first album and discover that now. filauge
