VS: Do you ever get the feeling you're in your own way?
At one with your body, yet still outta place.
Reaching out for healing as you slip away.
There goes reality; what else do ya face?

PreCH: Do you have the answer if you don't mind the question?(2xs)

CH: Could it be so simple; if I'm not the one that makes this hard?
These problems seem so little; just to end up back where we start.

--Sax Solo--

PreCH: Do you have the answer if you don't mind the question?(2xs)

CH: Could it be so simple; if I'm not the one that makes this hard?
These problems seem so little; just to end up back where we start.

Simple

Always On My Mind - cdmxtape_teaser

Just Tell Me - cdmxtape_teaser

BeHere - cdmxtape_teaser

thematic morsels that highlight Cliff Gordon's musical rite-of-passage

Lulling Zora

When did you realize on/off ships are exercises in futility unless some change occurs? 

composed/performed/written/recorded by Cliff Gordon (bass/keys/drum+pad/EWI/Vox)
CGM, LLC
Mastered by: @tonyclarketunes

Ferris Wheelin' ('Round and 'Round)

written and performed by CliffGo and JJ

JJ: "I know I've got a bad habit; ooo baby, I gotta have it.
I know you say you can't stand-- Imma put the pressure on you.
Your friends tell you leave, but you never will (never will 3xs)
You won't ever leave me. All you do is please me.
Imma put the pressure on you" (repeat)

CG: "Imma put the pressure on you, when you done actin' all cool. Apathetic when you disapprove--Do you even know what you're doin'?
Bring that back-- you knew what it was when we met.
Startin' cases when you don't get your way, no shame.
I'm still the same. You frown and fuss, I slick disconnect. Why say it's my decision when it's met with opposition?
I can't read minds, no rewinds-- oh what to do? 
I got some cheese for that whine; you thirsty too. 
Don't disrespect peace of mind, I'll set you loose.
But you been known I'm the type take aim and shoot. Hey! 
Baby is you fiendin'? 
Rubbing on me like you want some pleasin', but you fussin' during flooding season. 
So butter me up; gimme a reason. Hm. 
Imma put the pressure on you, when you done actin' all cool. Apathetic when you disapprove--Do you even know what you're doin'?
Both: Imma put the pressure on you (repeat)"

Pressure On feat. JJ

Trouble's in my pocket on these streets, and it ain't heat.
Moving through life all by myself, with no hopes to grow my wealth.
Just sweat (is there any left or...)
for this check/shit (can i get a bit more?)
for me to eat.
Imma have to get up and out. (2xs)

I'm hungry for affection, on my way to seize the day.
We were good or so it would seem, just for our poor ship to sink.
Til these pangs (can i get a bit more) 
of hunger (is there any left or...)return. 
Imma have to get up and out. (2xs)

Hunger Blues

acoustic guitar- J Walls
all else- CliffGo
(bass, voice, sax, lyrics, arr. etc.)

"Hey there, hey there;
Even after glory days, 
To me, you still radiate...
Sunshine, sunshine.
But when the clouds come, 
I can't bear to see you all alone.

Can you thaw my heart from the past? (Bitten by frost)
Chilled by the frigid grip of forbidden facts;
You bring warmth...during drafts. (No longer lost)
A joy I never thought would last."
--sax solo flutter--
'Through the test of time!
Through the fire,
To the limit-- to the wall;
For a chance at lovin' you,
I'd gladly risk it all.
Through the fire,
through whatever- come what may; 
For a chance at lovin' you,
I'd take it all the way.'

Hey There, Sunshine

CliffGo & JJ

JJ: A lot of you __ think you special--
"But I'm so nice, I'm so nice. I'm so nice, yeah...(repeated)
CliffGo: so nice(2xs)
so nice, yeah; so nice
Both: I'm so nice
CliffGo: (flash flood)
Yo homies all left and you need a ride? (Just call you an uber)
No coat nor umbrella and your phone just died...? (Your friends are super)
'Cause you think you cute, I should play nice? 
...alright, just hold tight...
'...and uber eats too sir...'                     ...Now you gotta appetite??
Don't mistake my kindness for some type of weakness;
(I don't know you)
You could be killer crazy, you ain't got to tell me;
(what I should do)
I ain't got to bother, I'm just gon' be honest;
(you just people)
But do as if unto you 'cause I once struggled too, here's 28 cent;
(ramen noodle)
Please and thank you, you, you
JJ:(I'm so nice)
You can have whichever you like
(I'm so nice)
Chicken, Beef, and Shrimp-- are you satisfied?
(I'm so nice)
Both: I'm so nice
CliffGo: 
so nice, yeah(2xs); 
so nice(2xs)
JJ: I'm so nice... hol' up... I'm so nice;
Both: I'm so nice (repeated)
I'm so...
CliffGo: Super nice (2xs)
Both: I'm so nice
(super nice 3xs)" repeated

SO NICE

*blaring sax*
It's heavy on my psyche- I can't brush it off.
Y'all make me nervous goin' beyond the terms of service.
Invite they friends Beretta and Kalashnikov--
Fall in your sunken place like Dungeon Drop.

No drop-top, straight Rolla, I try my best to..
duck nightly patroller but unsuccessful.
My right side's good, left side's loosey (Luci)
They all pursuing-- tryna choose me!
You sweatin'-- I'm glistenin'
You throwback--I'm hittin' it
Late nights/ early mornings thats my business.

Rubber-bands over wedding rings,
Fake love, no reality
Attitudes lacking empathy
Need both dark and light to see
All black, gold everything
Flash me down like they into me
Right side claims "have more faith"
Left claps "you're never too safe" (message!)
Both sides point the same way
the infamous 15:
they sell you the minutes and gut you by second
Turn around say the first 10 was a blessing, (bet)
I think about it, it gets me heated
They haunt our mirrors if we don't please them
What do you do when they come for you?
What I do wrong (criticized to come here)
Cant I be strong (ill-advised to lack fear)
Here I belong! 
Yo, gentrification says "Hey, let em eat cake.
Raising the stakes; cops and appraiser are right on the way. HA!

It's heavy on my psyche- I can't brush it off.
Y'all make me nervous goin' beyond the terms of service.
Invite they friends Beretta and Kalashnikov--
Fall in your sunken place like Dungeon Drop.

Dungeon Drop

recent collab w/ The Hermit in the works; unmastered draft clip.
enjoy the vibes

Cliff Gordon

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