"Immigrant Parents" is an ode dedicated to those who left everything they once knew behind so that they can pursue a better life for the ones that they loved. Though this sacrifice was great, it still did not promise them any return. They still faced great adversity every step along the way. But just the chance of having more opportunities was enough to push them to make the move. As a first-generation Pakistani American and son of immigrant parents, I try to be thankful every day for the incredible sacrifices that were made for me by my parents. 

Lyrics:

Verse
Smoke in the air 
Sun… set on my lungs 
See… dirt in my nails, 
Moon… shine on fingers
Something kinda sweet set…
Set upon my tongue cuz…
Tea might leave my taste bitter 
But it kept warm during my winters
Heavy threaded sweaters
I still feel weather
I might need a little ether
They say i won’t feel it either
Every step I take is feeling rocky I could feel my soles is torn to shreds, 
Try to rest but all the days been copies and my dreams just feel like they dead ends… yeah
Still I can’t afford to bend 
I know I needa keep ascending  
The air is thin I can’t pretend
Same feelings they not mending 
See each time step forth… still feel so behind 
If I don’t know I once fell… then it might just help me climb?
Then it might just help me shine
Maybe this just all takes time

Smoke in the air...
Dirt on my face...
Can’t see the way... but...

Chorus
Been feeling like the worlds’ coming down on me.
But I could hold the weight for you.
Been feeling there ain’t no place to stay
But I could hold a space for you 

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Written, Produced, and Mixed by Ahmed Kazmi (@ahmedxkazmi)
Additional Mixing, and Mastering by Carl Rushing (@gemstarpro)
Artwork Graphic Design by Yusuf Kazmi (@cckase) 
Artwork Photography by Foster K. White (@fkwhite_)

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