[Verse 1] Anthony Vee

I need some light in my life, cause all I feel is darkness
Most people around me, yeah their hearts are heartless
They don't feel a thing, they sling their words around me
Like I'm not even a human being
If you want me to give you some feedback, man now let me sing
Lyricism and passion is what I'm gonna bring
My enemies better be prepared to face the Holy King
Cause I don't wanna be the one to face his wrath, man
Cause I don't wanna be the one to face his wrath, man
Holy Hip-Hop wasn't really my thing
Until God made me into a new, human being
Transforming a heart of hate into a heart of love
Who else can do that, but the Lord above
Yeah, you better recognize
Or you can continue to walk around with your blind eyes
You haven't harvest as much fruit from that rotten vine

[Hook] Anthony Vee

I know you're hurting, yeah you're hurting inside, yeah
Give me a shoulder, need a shoulder to cry on
I know you hurting, yeah you're hurting inside, yeah
Give me a shoulder, need a shoulder to cry on
I know you hurting, yeah you're hurting inside, yeah
Give me a shoulder, need a shoulder to cry on
I know you hurting, yeah you're hurting inside, yeah
Give me a shoulder, need a shoulder to cry on

[Bridge] Anthony Vee

I wish I could know, what is driving me down now, so down now, yeah
I wish I could know, what is driving me down now, so down now, yeah

[Verse 2] Anthony Vee

Check it, yeah
Drive me down like the nails unto my Lord's wrist
He gave his life up, so we could all have his
I really wish, you could see the Lord's glory
But I'm afraid you're being blinded by the devil and you believe a different story
There's only one God, and one way
One path, and one gate
One shepherd, one flock
One key, and one lock
Whatever door you choose, just know you will be there forever
So your destiny is yours to lose

[Hook] Anthony Vee

I know you're hurting, yeah you're hurting inside, yeah
Give me a shoulder, need a shoulder to cry on
I know you hurting, yeah you're hurting inside, yeah
Give me a shoulder, need a shoulder to cry on
I know you hurting, yeah you're hurting inside, yeah
Give me a shoulder, need a shoulder to cry on
I know you hurting, yeah you're hurting inside, yeah
Give me a shoulder, need a shoulder to cry on

[Instrumental]

[Hook] Anthony Vee

I know you're hurting, yeah you're hurting inside, yeah
Give me a shoulder, need a shoulder to cry on
I know you hurting, yeah you're hurting inside, yeah
Give me a shoulder, need a shoulder to cry on
I know you hurting, yeah you're hurting inside, yeah
Give me a shoulder, need a shoulder to cry on
I know you hurting, yeah you're hurting inside, yeah
Give me a shoulder, need a shoulder to cry on

In His Will

Shoulder to Lean On (Bonus)

[Verse 1] Anthony Vee

God the Father, our great comforter, our divine master
The only one who had a plan since the great disaster
When Adam and Eve sent the whole world in a cast
God the father sent his only son to redeem us
What great love he has for us
Even though we don't deserve it
He observe it, our great depravity and our great need
For he himself is born to bleed
For you and I, his love is as high as the clouds touching the sky, yeah
I can't understand that he loves me the way he does
Satan tempts me just because he has nothing to do, but catch a wicked buzz
Off of death and destruction, he cooks up some rebellion
Against the only G.O.D who controls the Heavenly
I'm asking God to please shield me from his fiery darts
He leads his dark forces as they march
Above the plains and fight the Lord who reigns
But don't worry, revelations says Jesus defeats him at the breath of his mouth
So you can silence all your doubts, yeah

[Hook] Anthony Vee

Open, open, open the sky (show us your glory Lord)
Open, open, open the sky (show us your glory Lord)
Open, open, open the sky (show us your glory Lord)
Open, open, open the sky (show us your glory Lord)

[Verse 2] Anthony Vee

Open up the sky, as you hear our cry
Falling to nature, we're all destined to die
As we read your word our souls begin to fly
Soaring above the clouds what we fantasize
Righteousness, truth, and love is what you're made of
So you graciously gave us your very nature
You are the one and only, only savior
Though in this world we face danger
You have overcome this world because you are greater (greater)

[Hook] Anthony Vee

Open, open, open the sky (show us your glory Lord)
Open, open, open the sky (show us your glory Lord)
Open, open, open the sky (show us your glory Lord)
Open, open, open the sky

[Verse 3] Enrico James

So stuck in my ways of trying to get paid
Back in the day I just wanted to get laid
Now I focus my energy when I go to pray
Place the bible under my pillow so I feel safe
My tongue is my sword let me sharpen my blade
Need to be evenly yoked so watch me crack the egg
These lyrics ain't no act, but peep the way I play
A hard act to follow but finally changed my ways
Forget being famous listen to my rainy days
Depression got me tied down hoping I won't break
Can't touch the ground, But I'm ahead of the race
Maybe one day we'll find a way to escape and leave this all in place

[Hook] Anthony Vee

Open, open, open the sky
Open, open, open the sky
Open, open, open the sky
Open, open, open the sky

Open the Sky

[Verse 1] Anthony Vee

I'm really stuck in a struggle
I'm trying to pick my feet off the ground
But the world they wanna see me stumble
And we can rumble if you meet me outside
I'm just playing with you, I ain't really got the time
I'm too blessed to stress, so take a sit and take a rest
Because you're messing with the best
I hardly care to impress you
So as we stand here, tell me what we gonna do?
What we gonna do world, yeah, yeah what we gonna do?

[Hook] Anthony Vee

I need, I need, I need, I need, I need, your spirit with me
I need, I need, I need, I need, I need, your spirit with me
I need, I need, I need, I need, I need, your spirit with me
I need, I need, I need, I need, I need, your spirit with me

[Verse 2] Enrico James

They don't see the vision
I think we paint it different
Ever since a kid, I was always wishing
That people would give a listen, lend an ear or two
Nowadays, it's a peace sign when I slide on through
They never played my tracks
They said my flow was wack
Talking about we're friends and how they always had my back
Now that I'm on my own, I'm in a different zone
Finally a place where I can call my home

[Hook] Anthony Vee

I need, I need, I need, I need, I need, your spirit with me
I need, I need, I need, I need, I need, your spirit with me
I need, I need, I need, I need, I need, your spirit with me
I need, I need, I need, I need, I need, your spirit with me

[Verse 3] Anthony Vee

Lyrically I'm a master, but spiritually I'm a disaster
My soul it needs a pastor, my sin is like a cancer
My prayers they need an answer
But lately all I hear is an echo
My past I just need to, yeah yeah, let it go
I gotta know am I destined to live
And do I, have something on this earth to give, to you Lord
I owe you my life, you set me free and gave me eternal life
Now I'm waiting on you to provide me a wife

[Hook] Anthony Vee

I need, I need, I need, I need, I need, your spirit with me
I need, I need, I need, I need, I need, your spirit with me
I need, I need, I need, I need, I need, your spirit with me
I need, I need, I need, I need, I need, your spirit with me

[Bridge] Anthony Vee

You know I need you Lord
You know I need you to breathe
Cause my back is against the wall, and the world wants to watch me bleed

You know I need you Lord
You know I need you to breathe
Cause my back is against the wall, and the world wants to watch me bleed

Watch me bleed, yeah, watch me bleed, yeah
Watch me bleed, watch me bleed, yeah, yeah

Watch Me Bleed

[Hook] Anthony Vee

I wanted to tell you today, that you don’t have to run away
Narrow is the gate, narrow is the gate, that leads to life
I wanted to tell you today, that you don’t have to run away
Narrow is the gate, narrow is the gate, that leads to life

[Verse 1] Anthony Vee

Don’t you watch me go, don’t you watch me go
Don’t you watch me go, won’t you come this way
Don’t you watch me go, don’t you watch me go
Don’t you watch me go, won’t you come this way
Don’t you watch me go, no no I want you
All to know, won’t you come
This way, and won’t you
Watch me come, and won’t you
Come with me, and won’t you
Come with me, and me, and me, and

[Hook] Anthony Vee

I wanted to tell you today, that you don’t have to run away
Narrow is the gate, narrow is the gate, that leads to life
I wanted to tell you today, that you don’t have to run away
Narrow is the gate, narrow is the gate, that leads to life

[Verse 2] Enrico James

Breathe the evergreen
I never thought life could seem so much better clean
Wash my hands in the sink now it's time to eat
After I say grace I pray before I go to sleep
If the Lord shall take me, I know I lived a better he
The gate is narrow but it ain't hard to see
Before you jump off the bridge think about the leap
It may seem steep but don't be afraid to seek
This hoodie I'm wearing is just a sneak peak
I found a change of heart from being the old me
It's better for you to give so you don't owe me
Growth truly inspires I'm yelling go me
I'm telling the truth but you don't feel me
You may be living, but really is it the right way
Each moment is a chapter to a new day
There are somethings that I have to tell you
So listen to what I have, to, say

[Hook] Anthony Vee

I wanted to tell you today, that you don’t have to run away
Narrow is the gate, narrow is the gate, that leads to life
I wanted to tell you today, that you don’t have to run away
Narrow is the gate, narrow is the gate, that leads to life

Narrow Gate

[Hook] Anthony Vee

We dropping records now, we dropping records now
I love how everybody wanna listen now
All our haters y'all can back down
We spitting rhymes like some mac rounds

We dropping records now, we dropping records now
I love how everybody wanna listen now
All our haters y'all can back down
We spitting rhymes like some mac rounds

[Verse 1] Anthony Vee

All our haters can back down
In high school I used to be the class clown
From popping pills on school grounds
To chasing all the pretty girls around
They love how that white boy's flow sound now (Yeah, Uh)
But then God changed my life, he showed me that I needed the light
But the devil wanted to keep me walking in the night
Thankful never left my God's sight
Even though sin lures and entices me to ta-ta-ta-ta-take a bite
Never that, we run away like the sound of a gat
I'm a Christian living in the devils habitat
This worlds not my home, it's just a place where I have to roam
For God's glory alone, we give him praise on the throne

[Hook] Anthony Vee

We dropping records now, we dropping records now
I love how everybody wanna listen now
All our haters y'all can back down
We spitting rhymes like some mac rounds

We dropping records now, we dropping records now
I love how everybody wanna listen now
All our haters y'all can back down
We spitting rhymes like some mac rounds

[Verse 2] Enrico James

Let’s take it back to living in the Vill (3-2)
Every night a cold corner
Italian Style is where we got a meal
Hitting licks before we got a deal
I’ll never sign to that paper
They'd rather hate you, if you keep it real
My minds focused as a kid playing sports
My parents rarely support, everything I was taught
I had to learn on my own, when I was grown I was forced
Homeless at 21, but kept faith in The Lord
Everyday I wake up is a blessing at home
I was taught the greatest lesson while praying alone
His grace is worth more than any amount of gold
For God's glory alone, we give him praise on the throne (for real)

[Hook] Anthony Vee

We dropping records now, we dropping now
I love how everybody wanna listen now
All our haters y'all can back down
We spitting rhymes like some mac rounds

We dropping records now, we dropping records now
I love how everybody wanna listen now
All our haters y'all can back down
We spitting rhymes like some mac rounds

The Come Up

[Verse 1] Enrico James

If a lion roars loud doesn’t mean he’ll bite
Just gotta keep the faith when you pray at night
There’s a war going on outside, and you might die
If you claim there’s nothing but pride
Most likely you won’t make it alive
I continue to strive, just to show people the light
It’s a blessing when you wake up, now go and get on your grind
My enemies start to line up, I tell em’ times up
A silver lining in the sky they can’t blind us
People forget the picture, can’t draw the logic
Why are y’all afraid to address real topics?

[Hook] Anthony Vee

Does anybody really care what's going on in the world?
I feel like I'm the only soldier standing in this war
I see my enemies lining up against me, but they won't prevail
Because my God is with me, and he is mighty like a Lion who growls

Does anybody really care what's going on in the world?
I feel like I'm the only soldier standing in this war
I see my enemies lining up against me, but they won't prevail
Because my God is with me, and he is mighty like a Lion who growls

[Verse 2] Enrico James

God is with me, I don’t ever have to force faith
I’ve been praying on my knees for some better days
I feel at war with the world turn the next page
We all bleed the same, its the same race
At the same time, make the same mistakes
Understand we’re all human just a different face
Maybe flip the flow, or rip another page
I do it for his glory, for The Lords grace
Switch next gear, change the whole pace
By this time next year, we should be okay
Let em' say, what they need to say
I’ve been grinding for years
I got no time to play
I’ve been facing my fears
I’ve been dodging the hate
I acknowledge the tears
Never force the pain
A heart made of gold
Because I’m blessed by the great
If you dig what I’m saying, only God holds my fate (for real)

[Hook] Anthony Vee

Does anybody really care what's going on in the world?
I feel like I'm the only soldier standing in this war
I see my enemies lining up against me, but they won't prevail
Because my God is with me, and he is mighty like a Lion who growls

Does anybody really care what's going on in the world?
I feel like I'm the only soldier standing in this war
I see my enemies lining up against me, but they won't prevail
Because my God is with me, and he is mighty like a Lion who growls

Lion

[Hook] Anthony Vee

Any given day, I could wake up and die
Why should I bother, to even open my eyes
I crack the window, to feel the wind blow
Color of the leaves make me wonder
They make me wonder
Where time goes? Oh oh oh
Where time goes? Oh oh oh
Where time goes? Oh oh oh
Where time goes? Oh oh oh

[Verse 1] Enrico James

Time is in a space searching for a sound
His grace is healing, rightful of his crown
Painting pictures daily hoping they'll be found
Try your own way, falling to the ground
We all make mistakes, don't ever force the fall
Feeling Far From Holy, the scripture says it all
Choose the right path for your final call
Quit trying to rob Peter just to pay Paul
Forget filthy riches, I've lived piss poor
Greed is full of envy what are you living for?
That's so immature like robbing a candy store
Enable new beginnings with a fresh start
Either remain the same, or confess for a change of heart
Vivid pictures painted to the sound of art
It could all fall down, but it won't fall a part

[Hook] Anthony Vee

Any given day, I could wake up and die
Why should I bother, to even open my eyes
I crack the window, to feel the wind blow
Color of the leaves make me wonder
They make me wonder
Where time goes? Oh oh oh
Where time goes? Oh oh oh
Where time goes? Oh oh oh
Where time goes? Oh oh oh

Time

[Verse]

I'm struggling for this dream
I'm fighting for a cause
I'll go and risk it all, even if I fall
Time is everything, and I can't take a loss
You can put me down, but I'll be standing tall
What type of father figure tries to put his son down?
When the night falls I bleed for the sun to drown
I know you hate me, because you hate yourself
Put yourself in predicaments risking your own health
I built my own business with a passion to blog
You're just your own witness to others faults that you cause
Quit pointing the finger, repent to your flaws
Stop cursing the Lords name if you're a Christian at heart
In no position to judge, we all have our own vice
I shouldn't have quit my job, and listened to my own advice
Saying you don't need me, you should think twice
You're left with people who hurt the most I guess that feels right
With just a little support I could have went far
Just like a car with no ignition I never had a start
I've dealt with mental abuse saying you love me
First you taunt me, and then you try and hug me

[Outro]

"Hey Dad, I know you lived your entire life not knowing who your biological father was. But just know you have a greater father at heart with the Lord above. It's a blessing to be able to take the good with the bad. It's October 5th, and it's your birthday. Happy Birthday. I love you."

Lost Art

Time in a Bottle

[Intro]

My father
I recognize the blessings you've given me throughout the years
I never imagine I would make it this far, without you
Thank you

[Verse]

On your last dime but you spent it on me
I'm your only son so you did it for free
Time is critical I hope you share it with me
Remembering times where I had to leave
Just to stay you would beg me please
Just trying to break the habit of smoking weed
It's not that I hated you, I just couldn't deal with the fact that I was feeling too weak
So I fall and I pray on my knees, not for what I want or any of my dreams
Life is such a blessing; to be alive, and truly that's enough for me
Flashbacks; of living in Motel 6
Brian bought us McDonald's to no coincidence
Back in 20-10, 21 and homeless, now I'm writing this record at age 26

[Hook]

Sit down talk to me
Read this menu lets just eat
What's your thoughts on destiny?
Cause right now it's you and me

[Verse]

I used to, think about putting my hands to a tool
Music, is my escape to fire the fuel
When I'm, feeling confined trapped in my room
That's when I, picture us seating a table for two
And I, find myself still caught up in my childhood
A broken home all alone but I knew I could
Turn this into something better like I knew should
Time is wicked when its ticking it's misunderstood...
I still wonder where my home is?
Build me up, but I'm still feeling broken
I bus through the bullsh*t without a token
But if I drown are you around to throw the rope in?
I'm still searching for a higher ground
A higher power holds a hidden peace that shall be found
My powers hidden, but when written you will hear my sound
Another story unfolding to show my heart is bond
Just....

[Hook]

Sit down talk to me
Read this menu lets just eat
What's your thoughts on destiny?
Cause right now it's you and me

Table for Two

[Hook]

I was....
Red Roof living..
Water fountain sipping..
Tryna' make a living..
While I'm caught in this position
I'm slipping... (I'm slipping, Red Roof living)
I'm sipping... (I'm slipping, tryna' make a living)
I was....

I was....
Red Roof living..
Water fountain sipping..
Tryna' make a living..
While I'm caught in this position
I'm slipping... (I'm slipping, Red Roof living)
I'm sipping... (I'm slipping, tryna' make a living)
I was....

[Verse]

Motel 6ing, Pops and I were broke while fiends were looking for a fixing
Steady on a mission, like the hoes around me trickin'
Tryna' make some chicken, I gotta make it out my only guidance intuition
Take a listen, my passion starting slipping, my relationship with friends became distant
I don't have a pot to piss in
I was hopeful, I was wishing
That I could find a job so I could have a bed to sleep in
Keep the faith instead of...

[Hook]

Red Roof living..
Water fountain sipping..
Tryna' make a living..
While I'm caught in this position
I'm slipping... (I'm slipping, Red Roof living)
I'm sipping... (I'm slipping, tryna' make a living)
I was...

I was....
Red Roof living..
Water fountain sipping..
Tryna' make a living..
While I'm caught in this position
I'm slipping... (I'm slipping, Red Roof living)
I'm sipping... (I'm slipping, tryna' make a living)
I was....

[Verse]

Caught up in this lifestyle
Gotta make it worth while
People try to converse, but its time to crack a fake smile
Grab the key and then I'm gone
Wash my clothes and move along
The world keep turning, but my heart beats to a different song
Every night I'm in the lobby, hoping that they never find me
Rather keep the memories than leave the journey left behind he; wants the world to hear his song, and pray to God they sing along
A story never written, but to you a story passed along

[Hook]

I was....
Red Roof living..
Water fountain sipping..
Tryna' make a living..
While I'm caught in this position
I'm slipping... (I'm slipping, Red Roof living)
I'm sipping... (I'm slipping, tryna' make a living)

I was....
Red Roof living..
Water fountain sipping..
Tryna' make a living..
While I'm caught in this position
I'm slipping... (I'm slipping, Red Roof living)
I'm sipping... (I'm slipping, tryna' make a living)
I was....

Red Roof 6

Read the lyrics to each track from off of the "Lost Art" - EP on Genius.com - Genius.com/albums/Enrico-James/Lost-Art-EP

Written & Performed by: Enrico James
Produced by: Ant Chamberlain & LC Beats

[Verse]

Half the battles within yourself to define who you are
Always chase your dreams, shoot beyond those stars
Even if you miss, you may land on the moon
Tell me the truth, why do people do what they do?
I can't question others motives or the way that they move
Looking like a dance, but can't get down with the groove
It's like Ivan with the ooze, what's controlling these fools?
Stand ten toes down there's no way I could lose
My Mother told me people go through change
Flowers only grow once they go through the rain
Love is only real if you go through the pain
I don't think you really hear what I'm saying (so check it)
They'll bring you flowers to your grave, but no soup while you're sick
Look you closely in your eyes as you die in a blink
Wishing they could get back all the time that they spent
Full of regret, take another loss on the chin

[Verse]

I'm depressed, I got a feeling that I wish I wasn't here
I've been grinding, I've been trying, life just seems like it's not fair
Got some friends who've turned their back acting like they never care
Once my momma passed away all of a sudden they appear
Tell a joke, they wanna smoke, but really ain't got time for that
Still up on a mission with this message each time that I rap
Take me back to the days with a freestyle on a track
Nowadays it's all lip-syncing and I think that sh*t is wack
Time is ticking, I've been wishing that I could catch a break
All my family knows is struggle we just tryna get a plate
My own promise before I die that 9 to 5 won't be my fate
Poppa told me hustle hard you're not that far from in the race
On the grind, all the time, praying that I hit a lick
When I lay, I start to pray that one day I'll give up my sins
Feel so stressed, I'm still depressed
Won't let it show beneath my skin
Let them hate while they debate, they'll never ever f*cking win

[Interlude]

Lately, I've been, I've been feeling lonely
Being at rock bottom hasn't changed me as a person
It just made me realize nothings for certain
And that I live to serve a purpose

[Verse]

Even when the light goes down, when the curtains start to close
Will you still hold me down, I hope you do that's fo' show
Because I know how it feels, when you're all alone
Nobody is around, all I got is my songs
All I got is my breath
All I got is one mic
All I got is my word
All I got is one life
All I got is one day
All I got is tonight
Everyday I roll up, stay fly as a kite
I don't wanna go back, to the way I used to live
No more looking back, Father forgive me for my sins
Pray my friends hold me down, yeah I'll say it once again
Pray my friends hold me down, yeah I'll say it once again

BeautiFULLY BROKEN

Just Listen

Enrico is a recording artist born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. His current discography consists of 3 projects, “Lost Art - EP“, “BeautiFULLY BROKEN - EP", and “In His Will" with collaboration from Anthony Vee, available on all digital streaming platforms.

In July of 2020, the Philadelphia Weekly newspaper featured an article asking 5 questions, about past inspirations as well as his future endeavors.

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