Friends arduous to trust at this altitude,
Tryna come to terms with my magnitude,
Yo, the change comes, shape it like an attitude,
You gotta plan it dude, before the gratitude,

The closest ones, yeah, you gotta watch most,
Many stars in the sky, but few in this cosmos,
We was close, now it's distance in this space,
Reminiscing on them days we were still mates,

Behind the scenes, the greats still struggle with addiction,
Restrictions only hamper ambitious conviction,
Strength, knowledge, wisdom, united in this kingdom,
But black boys still victims, can’t escape the system,

Snakes in the grass, gotta cut low,
Jurisdiction, them Boys singin’ high notes 
When the tide's low, man, you fly low,
Some snakes venomous, even I know,

Been through trails that ain’t fire drills,
Romancin’ queens rockin’ them higher heels,
Through struggle, I acquired skills,
Developed my raps, stacked bank off clientele,

Real problems in the world, get outta your bubble,
Continents in trouble, bro, get in the huddle,
Take action, this ain’t Tesco, but every little helps,
As we acquire wealth, don’t forget to give back,

Contemplating decisions, past and future,
Still find time to practice Kama Sutra,
Told her that fragrance, yeah, it suits ya,
She’ll always complement me on my humor,

Dark days, with Benjamin in the basement,
Down to basics, change, but it never made sense,
Patience all took, had the payslip of a crook,
But now I do it by the book, no more shook.

Friends arduous to trust at this altitude,
Tryna come to terms with my magnitude,
Yo, the change comes, shape it like an attitude,
You gotta plan it dude, before the gratitude,

The closest ones, yeah, you gotta watch most,
Many stars in the sky, but few in this cosmos,
We was close, now it's distance in this space,
Reminiscing on them days we were still mates,

Behind the scenes, the greats still struggle with addiction,
Restrictions only hamper ambitious conviction,
Strength, knowledge, wisdom, united in this kingdom,
But black boys still victims, can’t escape the system,

Snakes in the grass, gotta cut low,
Jurisdiction, them Boys singin’ high notes 
When the tide's low, man, you fly low,
Some snakes venomous, even I know,

Been through trails that ain’t fire drills,
Romancin’ queens rockin’ them higher heels,
Through struggle, I acquired skills,
Developed my raps, stacked bank off clientele,

Real problems in the world, get outta your bubble,
Continents in trouble, bro, get in the huddle,
Take action, this ain’t Tesco, but every little helps,
As we acquire wealth, don’t forget to give back,

Contemplating decisions, past and future,
Still find time to practice Kama Sutra,
Told her that fragrance, yeah, it suits ya,
She’ll always complement me on my humor,

Dark days, with Benjamin in the basement,
Down to basics, change, but it never made sense,
Patience all took, had the payslip of a crook,
But now I do it by the book, no more shook.


Stellaris [Demo]

I was in a Dark Place, 
Scarface
Listening to Dark Days
Evolved through my Dark Ways

Those Skies were Dark Grey
Journey through my Heartbreak
But Ima Fake it Out…
Till I make it Out…

Back then i used to Stargraze
Heartbreak… Dark Days…
But i found my Saving Grace
Found the Lord through Faith 

Trapped and i can’t way Out
Those Demons Begs me to Stay Out
Cashed All In Last Year without Payout
Last Year wasn’t my Year
Got Cuffed got put in Jail
Dark Days all i had was my Prayer
Sectioned but did they even  Care
Back then Life wasn’t really Fair

I was in a Dark Place, 
Scarface
Listening to Dark Days
Evolved through my Dark Ways

Those Skies were Dark Grey
Journey through my Heartbreak
But Ima Fake it Out
Till I make it Out

Life was a god-damn Riddle
Felt Trapped, I was Stuck in the Middle
But That was the life i was Living
Take Two, without any Giving 
Put On, Front, Fake Image
They Gave the Boy a Light Sentence
Sentence, couldn’t let a Boy Finish
Back then all i knew about was Sinning 

I was in a Dark Place, 
Scarface
Listening to Dark Days
Evolved through my Dark Ways

Those Skies were Dark Grey
Journey through my Heartbreak
But Ima Fake it Out…
Till I make it Out…

Back then i used to Stargraze
Heartbreak… Dark Days…
But i found my Saving Grace
Found the Lord through Faith 

Trapped and i can’t way Out
Those Demons Begs me to Stay Out
Cashed All In Last Year without Payout
Last Year wasn’t my Year

Somewhere Only We Know [Demo]

Yo, grace is calling, I try to answer,
The birds are yawning, those morning dancers.
Peace, meditation, bliss in the mix,
Phone up sis, ‘like wagwan, what I miss?’

Rise and shine, it’s dawn of the nine,
Those thoughts of mine, plague the mind, it’s a grind.
Conversations with the divine, over wine,
All it took was time, for me to find peace, bruh, it’s a sign.

And I preach, 'cause each got a word to teach,
Dust in my eyes, while I diamond win, I reach.
This time we're in, glorify the sinner,
If you a beginner, remember, your time will come, no beginner’s thin.

Just pray five times to the rise of the sun,
Can’t see clear, with these diamond shades, you gotta run.
Braids, little finger waves, yeah she slayed,
Momma used to pray, ‘Boy, act your age,’ cascades.

Grace is calling, while the rest are falling,
In the dawn of autumn, leaves got me brawling.
Trips back from New Orleans, I’m all in,
Stove still running, it dawned on him, let the truth spin.

Died over a cross, like the start of Christianity,
If those disciples wouldn’t blast for me, that’s a tragedy.
Actually, it’s a catastrophe, mastery over casualties,
Protect your facilities, fuck the disparities.

Weight on my chest, it’s a board game,
Prayed twice to Christ, then the Lord came, that’s the claim.
All day we making plays, hor-hay,
Over-burdened, I need some peace, no cliché.

Ponder over deceased, they didn’t meet their nieces,
Teachers unpaid, yeah, that shit never ceases.
The tapes on the way, just wait, no debate,
Grace, persona personified, it’s never too late.

Africans colonized, but to the white man, no surprise,
Open eyes, tell me who’s the victim, rise.
Blessed to be breathing, peaceful bliss evenings,
Long gone are the days of grieving, now I’m receiving.

Yo, grace is calling, I try to answer,
The birds are yawning, those morning dancers.
Peace, meditation, bliss in the mix,
Phone up sis, ‘like wagwan, what I miss?’

Rise and shine, it’s dawn of the nine,
Those thoughts of mine, plague the mind, it’s a grind.
Conversations with the divine, over wine,
All it took was time, for me to find peace, bruh, it’s a sign.

And I preach, 'cause each got a word to teach,
Dust in my eyes, while I diamond win, I reach.
This time we're in, glorify the sinner,
If you a beginner, remember, your time will come, no beginner’s thin.

Just pray five times to the rise of the sun,
Can’t see clear, with these diamond shades, you gotta run.
Braids, little finger waves, yeah she slayed,
Momma used to pray, ‘Boy, act your age,’ cascades.

Grace is calling, while the rest are falling,
In the dawn of autumn, leaves got me brawling.
Trips back from New Orleans, I’m all in,
Stove still running, it dawned on him, let the truth spin.

Died over a cross, like the start of Christianity,
If those disciples wouldn’t blast for me, that’s a tragedy.
Actually, it’s a catastrophe, mastery over casualties,
Protect your facilities, fuck the disparities.

Weight on my chest, it’s a board game,
Prayed twice to Christ, then the Lord came, that’s the claim.
All day we making plays, hor-hay,
Over-burdened, I need some peace, no cliché.


Sometimes I Might Be Introvert [Demo]

Ain’t gonna lie, I’ve been tryna call ya,
Closure, I need resolvement, 
Case closed, I need your honour,
Smoke break with marijuana, 

Going through withdrawals, 
you was my first love,
Ecstasy, you was my drug, 
couldn't get enough,
But these days, babe, it ain’t enough,

Sin City, tonight so empty,
But I need more and plenty, gotta fill this frenzy,
But was it meant for me? Let’s wait and see,

In pyjamas, counting sheep, livin’ like a thief,
Noah arch, took two of each, life’s a wild street,
That promethazine, [sippin’ slow],

Lines drawn deep, yeah, I'm diggin’ in,
New income gotta generate, let the hustle begin,
Penetrate and get paid, serenade and get laid,

Those capsules tasted ugly, yeah, sleep don’t disturb me,
Pockets fit like Burberry, but the peace ain’t worthy,
[Can’t sleep now, peace disturbed,]

So tempting, sin city, tonight’s so empty,
But I need more and plenty, this pain ain't friendly,
I need your warmth to churn this ache,

Most times I can’t refrain, 
but I’m all in for the gains,
Been tryna call, but I hear these empty halls,
The greats will fall, messages, 


Ain’t gonna lie, I’ve been tryna call ya,
Closure, I need resolvement, 
Case closed, I need your honour,
Smoke break with marijuana, 

Going through withdrawals, 
you was my first love,
Ecstasy, you was my drug, 
couldn't get enough,
But these days, babe, it ain’t enough,

Sin City, tonight so empty,
But I need more and plenty, gotta fill this frenzy,
But was it meant for me? Let’s wait and see,

In pyjamas, counting sheep, livin’ like a thief,
Noah arch, took two of each, life’s a wild street,
That promethazine, [sippin’ slow,]

Lines drawn deep, yeah, I'm diggin’ in,
New income gotta generate, let the hustle begin,
Penetrate and get paid, serenade and get laid,

Those capsules tasted ugly, yeah, sleep don’t disturb me,
Pockets fit like Burberry, but the peace ain’t worthy,
[Can’t sleep now, peace disturbed,]

Dora [Demo]

Did I do something wrong, I'm afraid,
A slave to the cage that you have created,
Formerly a patient, I truly waited,
Drinks coming with the food, I’m agitated.

Customer service, but can’t be rude,
Who was I to intrude on this lovely get-together?
The truth is, I ain’t getting better,
Vomit on your sweater, but you still ate those M&Ms, never!

Are you a friend to them, or do they make you scared?
Spectacle, vision impaired, but you still dared,
Are things under control? "Can’t lie, I dunno,"
"I just go with the flow," that’s the show—let’s go!

Pain in your eyes, I see the hurt,
Brush off the dirt, girl, allocate a skirt.
'Cause in this earth, every man’s gunning for first,
Forgive me, I’m dying of thirst—ready to burst.

What the fuck happened to you? You were the greatest,
Always had the latest, playlists so outrageous.
But now you’re lost, succumbed to desires,
I know, but you’re preaching to the choir, no fires.

Did I do something wrong, I'm afraid,
A slave to the cage that you have created.
Can you admit defeat, do the streets still love you?
Took a lot of effort, now you’re confused too.

But can’t lie, your argument was compelling,
Won those spelling bees through forgery, I ain’t telling.
Yelling, trying to reach out, communicate,
But the gates closed at a sooner date.

Self-harm, it was calm till you started,
Rest in peace to the dearly departed.
Someone filled the battery in your cartridge,
But why wouldn’t they when you were starving, hard-swig?

Do you still hear voices, can you feel the noise?
Aggressive delivery, tear down those poise.
You’re caged in this madness, what’s the plan?
Break free, find yourself, be your own goddamn man.

Did I do something wrong, I'm afraid,
A slave to the cage that you have created.
It’s a lovely get-together, but I’m lost in reflection,
Searching for a way, I need that connection.

Customer service, but can’t be rude,
Who was I to intrude on this lovely get-together?
The truth is, I ain’t getting better,
Vomit on your sweater, but you still ate those M&Ms, never!

Are you a friend to them, or do they make you scared?
Spectacle, vision impaired, but you still dared,
Are things under control? "Can’t lie, I dunno,"
"I just go with the flow," that’s the show—let’s go!

Pain in your eyes, I see the hurt,
Brush off the dirt, girl, allocate a skirt.
'Cause in this earth, every man’s gunning for first,
Forgive me, I’m dying of thirst—ready to burst.

What the fuck happened to you? You were the greatest,
Always had the latest, playlists so outrageous.
But now you’re lost, succumbed to desires,
I know, but you’re preaching to the choir, no fires.

Did I do something wrong, I'm afraid,
A slave to the cage that you have created.
Can you admit defeat, do the streets still love you?
Took a lot of effort, now you’re confused too.

But can’t lie, your argument was compelling,
Won those spelling bees through forgery, I ain’t telling.
Yelling, trying to reach out, communicate,
But the gates closed at a sooner date.

Self-harm, it was calm till you started,
Rest in peace to the dearly departed.
Someone filled the battery in your cartridge,
But why wouldn’t they when you were starving, hard-swig?

Do you still hear voices, can you feel the noise?
Aggressive delivery, tear down those poise.
You’re caged in this madness, what’s the plan?
Break free, find yourself, be your own goddamn man.

Did I do something wrong, I'm afraid,
A slave to the cage that you have created.
It’s a lovely get-together, but I’m lost in reflection,
Searching for a way, I need that connection.


Only Honest On The Weekend [Demo]

Worries all rest on my shoulders,
Hold me tighter tonight, yeah, I’m feelin’ colder.
I’ll miss you, so don’t tell me let me go,
Morning said, “Hey, will you be on your way?”
The day has come, damn, there’s nothing left to say,
Seas apart tonight, but smiles to replay, hey.
Morning said, “Hey, will you be on your way?”
The day has come, damn, there’s nothing left to say,


Hey, I’m okay,
You know I’ll be alright,
Never let shit stop me, I’m stompin' on this ground tonight.
I’ll be there for your birthday,
Yeah, I’ll take you here someday,
But promise me you’ll love yourself like you love me, no delay. x2


We seek the same sight, cry again, we just might,
Last dream I had, you were here with me that night.
Listening by the river, hell, that’d be better,
My hands, my feet weak, sweatin’ like a sweater,
Along the bridge, I weep, deep in this creep,
But I’ll call you tomorrow, yeah, I’ll make it through, peep.
Along the bridge, I weep, deep in this creep,
But I’ll call you tomorrow, yeah, I’ll make it through, peep.


Hey, I’m okay,
You know I’ll be alright,
Never let shit stop me, I’m stompin' on this ground tonight.
I’ll be there for your birthday,
Yeah, I’ll take you here someday,
But promise me you’ll love yourself like you love me, no delay. x2


Stay awake, stay right here,
Fear that you’ll break, fear that you’ll disappear.
Please stay for me, yeah, promise me,
Hey, I’m okay, you know I’ll be alright, free.
Worries all rest on my shoulders,
Hold me tighter, don’t let this love get colder.
I’ll keep pushin’ through, with every breath I take,
You got this, I got you, let’s raise the stakes, no break.


Hey, I’m okay,
You know I’ll be alright,
Never let shit stop me, I’m stompin' on this ground tonight.
I’ll be there for your birthday,
Yeah, I’ll take you here someday,
But promise me you’ll love yourself like you love me, no delay. x2


Worries all rest on my shoulders,
Hold me tighter tonight, yeah, I’m feelin’ colder.
I’ll miss you, so don’t tell me let me go,
Morning said, “Hey, will you be on your way?”
The day has come, damn, there’s nothing left to say,
Seas apart tonight, but smiles to replay, hey.
Morning said, “Hey, will you be on your way?”
The day has come, damn, there’s nothing left to say,


Hey, I’m okay,
You know I’ll be alright,
Never let shit stop me, I’m stompin' on this ground tonight.
I’ll be there for your birthday,
Yeah, I’ll take you here someday,
But promise me you’ll love yourself like you love me, no delay. x2


Good People [Demo]

Yo, a tornado flew around my room before you came,
Excuse the mess, it fucked up my whole damn game.
It usually doesn’t rain in SoCal, no shame,
Much like Arizona, but I’m feelin’ pain.

My eyes don’t shed tears, but boy, they pour,
When I'm thinkin' 'bout you, can’t take it no more (ooh, no, no, no).
I've been thinkin' 'bout you, you know the score,
Do you think about me still? Or am I a bore?

Do you not think so far ahead?
'Cause I've been thinkin' 'bout forever, got my heart on the thread (oooh, oooh).
Do you not think so far ahead?
'Cause I've been thinkin' 'bout forever, but you’re stuck in my head.

Nah, I don’t like you, just thought you were cool,
Enough to kick it, I don’t play the fool.
Got a beach house I could sell you in Idaho,
Since you think I don’t love you, just thought you were the glow.

That’s why I kissed you, lit like a fighter jet,
But I’m layin' down thinkin' 'bout you, I can’t forget (ooh, no, no, no).
I've been thinkin' 'bout you, damn, you’re my regret,
Do you think about me still? Or did you neglect?

Or do you not think so far ahead (ahead)?
'Cause I've been thinkin' 'bout forever, wishin' you instead (oooh, oooh).
Do you not think so far ahead (ahead)?
'Cause I’ve been thinkin' 'bout forever, your love’s my thread.

Yes, of course, I remember, how could I forget?
How you feel? You know you were my first—no debt.
A new feel, it won’t ever get old,
Not in my soul, not in my spirit, keepin’ it bold.

We’ll go down this road, from color to black and white,
Or do you not think so far ahead, outta sight?
'Cause I've been thinkin' 'bout forever, it’s a fight (oooh, oooh).
Do you not think so far ahead (ahead)?
'Cause I’ve been thinkin' 'bout forever, you’re my light.

Yeah, a tornado flew around my room, it’s clear,
Excuse the mess, but damn, it's you I hold dear.
Thinkin' 'bout forever, like I’m trapped in a sphere,
Hold me tight, baby, let’s disappear.

Yo, a tornado flew around my room before you came,
Excuse the mess, it fucked up my whole damn game.
It usually doesn’t rain in SoCal, no shame,
Much like Arizona, but I’m feelin’ pain.

My eyes don’t shed tears, but boy, they pour,
When I'm thinkin' 'bout you, can’t take it no more (ooh, no, no, no).
I've been thinkin' 'bout you, you know the score,
Do you think about me still? Or am I a bore?

Do you not think so far ahead?
'Cause I've been thinkin' 'bout forever, got my heart on the thread (oooh, oooh).
Do you not think so far ahead?
'Cause I've been thinkin' 'bout forever, but you’re stuck in my head.

Nah, I don’t like you, just thought you were cool,
Enough to kick it, I don’t play the fool.
Got a beach house I could sell you in Idaho,
Since you think I don’t love you, just thought you were the glow.

That’s why I kissed you, lit like a fighter jet,
But I’m layin' down thinkin' 'bout you, I can’t forget (ooh, no, no, no).
I've been thinkin' 'bout you, damn, you’re my regret,
Do you think about me still? Or did you neglect?


Sincerely Yours [Demo]

Yo, I tried to stay honest,
You tried to stay modest,
Arguments cursing mothers,
But we were still lovers.

Left that studio unbothered,
You kept it real from the jump,
Pump fakes lead to numerous dumps,
Those slumps, girl, I know you felt it. x2

But you selfish, Instagram takin' selfies,
You was drunk that night, words spillin' over,
Drunken fights ain’t the kinda shit that love’s made of,
Too used to the drugs, they make you feel,

Yo, I tried to stay honest,
You tried to stay modest,
Arguments cursing mothers,
But we were still lovers.

Left that studio unbothered,
You kept it real from the jump,
Pump fakes lead to numerous dumps,
Those slumps, girl, I know you felt it. x2

Off on the wrong foot, girl, you didn’t want me to heal,
Now you out here flexin', like I ain't your real deal,
Came to me when the chips were down,
Now I'm burnin', talkin' green leaf, no crown.

Yo, I tried to stay honest,
You tried to stay modest,
Arguments cursing mothers,
But we were still lovers.

Left that studio unbothered,
You kept it real from the jump,
Pump fakes lead to numerous dumps,
Those slumps, girl, I know you felt it. x2

Sativa weed, you the queen of thieves,
Dime piece, my safe haven, can't believe,
Cravin' your touch, who you playin' games with?
Dangerous, always wanted to be famous.

Yo, I tried to stay honest,
You tried to stay modest,
Arguments cursing mothers,
But we were still lovers.

Left that studio unbothered,
You kept it real from the jump,
Pump fakes lead to numerous dumps,
Those slumps, girl, I know you felt it. 


Darling, I Tried [Demo]

Is there a reason that you're acting different?
It's like I want you close but at a distance.
This wasn’t part of the vision,
But now you're gone, I swear something's missing.

Leave your crib, come to mine instead,
Don't say no, I'm leaving you on read.
I need to get back into your heart,
The only way to get you out my head, no second chance!

Listening to everything you say,
I'm not somebody you can play,
Caught up in your twisted game,
You drive me wild, call my name!

Is there a reason that you're acting different?
It's like I want you close but at a distance.
This wasn’t part of the vision,
But now you're gone, I swear something's missing.

Alcohol and Adderall too,
Got me trippin’ like who knew?
Started this year seeing red,
Ending this year feeling blue instead.

Know that it’s all in my head,
But I keep tripping over you, I dread.
All the things that I should've said,
Guess I just didn’t think it through, damn I bled!

Is there a reason that you're acting different?
It's like I want you close but at a distance.
This wasn’t part of the vision,
But now you’re gone, I swear something's missing.

Leave your crib, come to mine instead,
Don't say no, I'm leaving you on read.
I need to get back into your heart,
The only way to get you out my head, take a stance!

Listening to everything you say,
I'm not somebody you can play.
I can’t be mad if you go,
But god damn, I want you to stay, this ain’t just a show!

Is there a reason that you're acting different?
It's like I want you close but at a distance.
This wasn’t part of the vision,
But now you’re gone, I swear something's missing.

So tell me, babe, what’s the reason?
We could turn this cold into a season.
I’m ready to fight for what’s real,
But these damn feelings, it’s hard to conceal.

Dangerous Woman [Demo]

Yo, creeping in the shadows, what a disgrace,
Playing games, girl, don’t you find that your face Is painted with lies,
 that you crafted on your own?
Cheating, did it on your own accord, now that’s grown.
But I gotta thank you, for this lesson learned,
We no longer entangled, but now I’ve discerned.
In the room where you undress, yeah, I bet you know,
Where we caressed, now it’s just cold in the flow,

Put that pussy to the test, a complicated mess,
Do you wanna confess? Bitch, I’m done with the stress.
Take care, I don’t need you no more,
I'm sure, I don’t need you no more, x2

It ain’t the same, no more, this shit’s a chore,
You changed up the game, now I’m hurt to the core.
Disturbed, I need closure, but I’m steady coping,
You was my queen, now I’m just left hoping.
Put on Celine, memories dance in my head,
But you for somebody else, that’s the life that you bred.
Thoughts so clear, nigga’s sober and awake,
Creeping, that evening, can’t believe this heartbreak.

Put that pussy to the test, a complicated mess,
Do you wanna confess? Bitch, I’m done with the stress.
Take care, I don’t need you no more,
I'm sure, I don’t need you no more, x2

Actress with the glasses, on the mattress you played,
Earned your fucking badges, in this mess we laid.
Lost you to the streets, didn’t think you could cheat,
Meet and greet, swipe then delete, now it’s bittersweet.

This ain’t love, this a sin, where do I begin?
Do I take it on the chin or just count it as a win?
You really played me, was my lady, now you shady,
My baby turned crazy, all those moves, they drive me crazy.


Sorry For The Chaos [Demo]

Gbenga is an artist hailing from South London. 

Influenced by Kendrick Lamar, Sampha & Kanye West, his top-tier lyricism, virtuosic microphone command, and sharp conceptual vision consolidate his musical journey.

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