[Verse 1] I know and I apologize for the wait It's been a quick minute, but now my head's on straight Look, I believe that all music is timeless So, I wanna give you multiple reasons to rewind this That's why I been cooking up in the lab Creating numerous addicting concoctions, breaking bad Strengthening the flow and the contents within Needless to say, it's been difficult in this upstream swim A shy guy, like super Mario bros 5 Subtract 3, then that's me (Hi) It's simple mathematics, that fact might stir up a tad of panic Leave lungs gasping like an asthmatic Lacking an inhaler to take in the proper vapor In other words if you're shocked, just consider me the defibrillator To those who more than likely guessed correct Yes, I'm in full effect (and it goes like) [Verse 2] Around this time, it seems to be an automatic motion Most tend to resort to their preconceived notions Wait, you're a rapper? You must be a delinquent Who talks about drugs, money, emcees you have beef with I know, it’s easy to be confused But don’t judge a book by it’s cover, man, read some reviews Choose to ask people if my nature fits this genre of music You’ll receive a unanimous back and forth head movement I view rap as a method to relieve personal mental tension (and) If I believe what's on my mind is worth mentioning I pick up the pad and the pen and I write, spit those words right into the mic Possibly pass on a bit of advice that I’ve received from hindsight I don't do this only for personal satisfaction I do this to connect with you through this contraption (called music) I figured it was time to disperse some This is the first one (and it goes like) [Verse 3] A few things have been holding me back I’ve never been satisfied with my voice when I rap on tracks I view myself as too much of a perfectionist When regarding imparting rhythmical messages This music has taken up so much of my time Producing instrumentals, rehearsing scribbled lines of rhymes I’ve dug myself so deep into a negativity pit That I’ve wanted to straight up give in and quit Then came the point I decided to push past my doubt Overcome my difficulties, take an alternate route I know my pace is comparable to a crawl But a little bit of movement is better than no movement at all Now, I hope everything has been made clear Concerning the music that you currently hear I plan to improve with every new song As I embark on that journey, I hope you’ll tag along

[verse 1] Slow motion occurs as the wristwatch tick-tocks Simultaneously, attempting to decipher xeroxed ink blots The ink’s hot when transferred from the pen to the page Cooled with a level head in this day in age No mensa mentality to make dots connected This section’s infested with infected Administer one anecdote through refined rhythm and rhyme Using a fine grind that purposefully redefined The time’s right to shine light and shine bright Vision’s blurry, so I got glasses to aid my eyesight Gotta cleanse my lenses, up my defenses Deflect impure intensions But it’s a hundred percent set, I’m gonna slip According to math, I’m gonna need advice to get a grip A tight hold, that’s what I need But it’s vital that we all take heed [chorus] Let the record spin, like the globe go Let your flame burn with a slow glow Illuminate let it show so Shimmer shimmer shimmer Let the record spin, like the globe go Let your flame burn with a slow glow Illuminate let it show so Shimmer shimmer shimmer [verse 2] At times, life can reach some level of complication Often resulting in some kind of disheveled concentration We can feel out of placement, be at our direst The aftermath of toppled dominoes at it’s finest Know that even the strongest have their weakest days And some overcome obstacles in seemingly secret ways Being a clone is something I don’t like to see You’re one of a kind, so be who you were made to be Me, I’m a simple man who likes simple things Like leaving tracks sizzling for those listening I rock what I got, it’s hot, like fresh coffee in the pot Know what I’m doing is not all for naught We got things to do, true, so be like Scooby Doo With the crew and get a clue or two We don’t gotta lot of time to do what we gotta do Soon, we gotta break through [chorus] Let the record spin, like the globe go Let your flame burn with a slow glow Illuminate let it show so Shimmer shimmer shimmer Let the record spin, like the globe go Let your flame burn with a slow glow Illuminate let it show so Shimmer shimmer shimmer

Take a step in my mind, if you wish But first, identify this little bit of a twist There’s no catchy chorus here to entice Just my raw thoughts converted to rhymes That hopefully provide some advice Now that disclaimer’s out of the way Let me jump directly into what I have to say I’ve spent most of my years fake front forming In order to disperse the nosey people swarming I’ve become a master at concealing my feelings I don’t want people dabbling in my personal dealings Dealing with my heart, my mind, and such I’m thinking people don’t care about those things too much So I decided to shift my focus to other things Like pursuing and achieving what I thought was my dream Finish school, graduate with a degree in my fist Then enter the job market as a rich pharmacist The plan was laid out but it fell flat on the execution Now it’s a different career path I gotta be choosing I guess I can take some comfort from the fact that There are plenty of others who have been where I’m at But still, I can’t help but feel off course A map won't help me in this case, so I check with the Source I know I’ve been blessed with the gift to burst A verse and I believe most concur but first I should get a high paying job from a stellar education To lay down a financially stable foundation For my yet to be discovered significant other Economic times will get tougher if she becomes a mother I need to get my priorities organized Expand on positives, get negatives minimized At this moment in time, I’ll gladly pursue this music And use it to deviate from the typical rubric That most rappers follow for their songs nowadays I’ll admit that set formula certainly pays But I won’t change who I am just to stack mad cash It was easy to deal with that internal clash I’m just gonna stay true to me Transfer that truth into something musically I’ve seen plenty of artists step on the scene then leave And it makes me wonder how many songs I could possibly conceive Before my mind goes blank and I can’t make any more Times like these makes me that wish I knew what was in store But I don’t, so I’m just gonna stay grinding Designing and reciting rhyming lines with impeccable timing Some people think I’m a decent guy, hardly Frequently, I wonder why God stills wants me Pick about just any expectation I’m far from it I rise when I fall, but more often I plummet My heart has been smashed into indefinite pieces I know the only one who can mend them back together is Jesus But taking action and actually handing Him the fragments Is a reaction easier said than put it into practice Fact is, everything I’ve stated is how I feel What’s past the present, only God can reveal The future is unknown territory I tread But every so often I gaze past the satellites to planet ahead

[verse 1] (Man) I distribute bars on bars on bars, mars Tucked away in a cannon, shooting for shooting stars Call me crazy but maybe I just might acquire a few Kindle the fire of desire in both me and you I keep mine lit with a passion that’s everlasting Be like a couple pairs of flying fists in order to see some action I’m making a transaction, I’m taking a risk Shaping truth in a song hoping that an audience exists It’s obvious one does, cause you’re taking the time to listen To me join an ever expanding clique of musicians I fully appreciate you hearing this song of mine That could possibly help strengthen the soul and the mind Cause maybe you’re depressed, congested with stress Maybe you feel that your life is a mess, nevertheless Kick back relax, take a moment to unwind Cause my friend, I think it is about that time (yeah) [chorus] I know that you know that we know This go from seacoast to seacoast Da da da da da da da da It's our lives that we're writing, so let's be riding vibes [verse 2] I set off on a long journey to develop this mindset Face my problems instead of trying to sidestep I’m still figuring things out and such Don’t want to rush like a porcelain doll maker’s touch It’s impossible to get the mind mastered Still, it should be something strived for like wifi passwords I’m not telling people to go evil I’m saying we will Be better off if we’re to be more generally gleeful Now, it’s easy to drown in negativity But I prefer to surface which serves as a service for my visibility Cause then I can catch a glimpse of some silver linings Snap a photo no filter, upload and share my findings With a passerby utilizing minimal or massive vibes Pick either one, as long as you can spread them to some degree Let me pass advice It seems years pass, slip by in the time that it takes to bat an eye So make the most with what you’ve been given and let good vibes multiply (because) [chorus] I know that you know that we know This go from seacoast to seacoast Da da da da da da da da It's our lives that we're writing, so let's be riding vibes [bridge] When there’s food on your plate (ride some vibes) When everything’s going great (ride some vibes) When the sun is shining (ride some vibes) When stars are aligning (ride some vibes) When times get tough (ride some vibes) When you think you’ve had enough (ride some vibes) I know at certain times, it’s hard to (ride some vibes) That’s why we gotta stick together while we (ride some vibes) [chorus] I know that you know that we know This go from seacoast to seacoast Da da da da da da da da It's our lives that we're writing, so let's be riding vibes