Nobody can help me, I’ve been battling my health,
Somedays I feel like I’m battling myself,
Cried out for help, but nobody's there,
When I was down and out, looks like nobody cared.

Heartbroken, insides torn to pieces,
Broken, but somehow, I'm healing, no leases.
Dealing with decisions, that I made,
We all take that shit to the grave, it won't fade.
Feeling so lost, yeah, I’ve been wasting time,
People that coulda helped, they weren’t so kind.
Blind to success, life’s a tangled mess,
I’d rather guess than stay trapped in distress.

Nobody can help me, I’ve been battling my health,
Somedays I feel like I’m battling myself,
Cried out for help, but nobody's there,
When I was down and out, looks like nobody cared.

Lessons burned, bitch, lessons never learned,
It’s your turn, but that wasn’t my concern.
Maybe we find peace in a church on a Sunday,
Or maybe in a hearse, man, it’s all just gunplay.
Fought for hours, did you even care?
Battling these demons, when nobody was there.
Everyone wants me to share, but did they even care?
Trying to reconcile with my friends, but it’s rare.

Nobody can help me, I’ve been battling my health,
Somedays I feel like I’m battling myself,
Cried out for help, but nobody's there,
When I was down and out, looks like nobody cared.

No matter the reason, still a reason to live,
Deceived by those big wigs, they take but never give.
Trying to find peace, like the Middle East,
Taming a beast, with a lion unleashed.
Damn life’s stressful, moments eventful,
Gotta be careful, bodies always hurtful.
It’s a damn shame when no one respects you,
You coulda been helpful, now I start to resent you.

Nobody can help me, I’ve been battling my health,
Somedays I feel like I’m battling myself,
Cried out for help, but nobody's there,
When I was down and out, looks like nobody cared.

Caught in this mess, man, I paid all my dues,
A few left in the crew, who would've knew?
Last one in the queue, first one to sue,
You shoulda had a clue, I’m just breaking through.
Abused so many times, can’t wash off this stain,
This pain that I’m battling, unraveling the shame.
It’s a game that we play and no, you can’t save,
On the train that day, it was raining in May.


Slow Dancing In The Dark [Demo]

Yo, I can’t give up now, cus i don’t know what the Futures holds
I released Springfield, told my Story from my Soul
Started writing about Tales that weren’t even my own,
And realised that Certain Stories need to be told,

Certain Scenes need to Unfold, Those Chapters of Gold
Just Spoke to Abduallah on the Phone, And he told me ‘bring it Home’ 
So I Decided to bring back those Beautiful Poems that gave me my initial Glow

Obsessed with Progression, Teacher Pet to my Lessons 
Gbenga’s Legacy’s already Destined, written in Stone, (never Guessing) 
So I can’t waste a Second, or I’ll end up in Second - Place
Used to be Bars on Saturday, now its Bars, a Set a Day

Inspired by the Greats in the UK, Can’t lie Dave is setting Pace
Just listen to ‘the Harp’ and he inspired Faith
Imagine I made a Song about a Wraith… When I ain’t even getting Paid
Soundcloud just Sent a Cheque, Seems like im on Pennie’s Wage

[Hook]

So I can’t give up now, the Futures too Bright
Late Night, writing Rhymes, Reminiscing on the Times 
That I used to Cry and Why the Devil Chose me as his Lyre
Now If I Speak my Truth, im a Liar?

The Demons Conspired and Bombared me with those Episodes
Can’t be Defined by Songs I never truly Wrote
So I gotta Elevate, and Bring these Hymns from the Soul
So One Day ill get the Recognition from the Words that i Spoke

Working on my Craft, Seeking Advice from every Angle
Abduallah Said Focus on the Flow, if you wanna make a Mark
So I now Im attempts to Create Ensembles 
5 Years Deep and I’m still Humble,

Used to be Afro-Swinging in the Jungle,
Some Praying on my Downfall, they wanna see me Stumble
But I’m Reaping Gains Strictly off the Muscle,
Building Sky-scrapers from the Rubble 


Breakfast at Banksy’s [Demo]

I feel the Pressure to Succeed, even though it isn’t there
Pressure to have a Seed, but it seems only I Care
Nightmare, this wasn’t what i Dreamed
In my Teens I had a Taste for a Greater Cuisine 

But the Love for the Game Faded
Emotions became Jaded
Bought into the Hatred
Succumb to the Works of Satan

But God was Standing right there
Guided me through my Greatest Fears

Drowning in the Sorrows of the Past
Built Friendships and Relationships, I Hope that they Last
Constantly reminiscing on the Past, Cus that all i have
The Future Seems Bleak, Devils Workshops for the Hands of the Weak
 
And I Pray… that the Lord lead the Way
And I Pray… that i make it Home Safe
And I Pray… that One Day I’ll be Saved
I Pray… I Pray… I Pray…

[Hook]

Chained to my Condition, need Change
Struggling, Living on Minimum Wage
Unlimited Strain to the Brain
How Can One Man Deal with all this Pain

Pressure Cooker, was Once an Onlooker
But now im Deep in the Trenches, Seems like Nobody Understood Us
The Mind been Crooked, my time been Tooken
Showcased but didn’t get no Bookings

Seems like no-one wanna G a Look-in
Im just Out here Praying for Some Good Things
I wish Sometimes I Understood things
Like Why a Mother would Abandon her Kids
And Why some people are Dying to Live

A Great Change is Coming, I can Sense it
Spoke to God and I came to my Senses
Broke the Tension and Departed Detention
But for the Jehovah, he’s always got to be mentioned


West Orlando [Demo]

Yo, we was closed to an open relationship,
She took it all in, babe, savoured that shit,
Steppin' out on us, where the danger is,
One night stands, yeah, they can be dangerous.

Ménage à trois, they were my fav’,
Chantel, Lorraine, and Jayda, oh behave,
Remember those times? Playin' rough with us,
Now it’s a co-op ting, don’t play wid us!

Cocktails mixin’, daiquiris clinkin’,
But to slip up, girl, what were you thinkin’?
Can’t lie, groncs felt like a pimp, man,
Family stay solid, can’t catch them simpin’.

Dangerous thrill, get your appetite filled,
Babes from Brazil, it felt like a film,
Now it’s Mazaleen flexin’ with Kodak,
Caught in the moment, but can’t go back.

Flirtatious nights over laughter and wine,
Champagne after pasta, yeah, we fine dine,
But what did it lead to? Natural disaster,
Offerin' that plate? Damn, callin' the pastor.

Love ain’t a question, you rode the equestrian,
Glutes gettin' blessings, no room for regression,
Take a Cory Gamble, can you handle this fame?
When I was MIA, you was switchin’ lanes.

Yo, we was closed to an open relationship,
She took it all in, babe, savoured that shit,
Steppin' out on us, where the danger is,
One night stands, yeah, they can be dangerous.

Ménage à trois, they were my fav’,
Chantel, Lorraine, and Jayda, oh behave,
Remember those times? Playin' rough with us,
Now it’s a co-op ting, don’t play wid us!

Cocktails mixin’, daiquiris clinkin’,
But to slip up, girl, what were you thinkin’?
Can’t lie, groncs felt like a pimp, man,
Family stay solid, can’t catch them simpin’.

Dangerous thrill, get your appetite filled,
Babes from Brazil, it felt like a film,
Now it’s Mazaleen flexin’ with Kodak,
Caught in the moment, but can’t go back.

Flirtatious nights over laughter and wine,
Champagne after pasta, yeah, we fine dine,
But what did it lead to? Natural disaster,
Offerin' that plate? Damn, callin' the pastor.


Ex’s & O’s [Demo]

Summer wasn’t over in December
I was Crashing Out, do you remember?
And What the Hell is Going on in Denver?
Told me you would Stay with me Forever and Ever

Belated Gift… when i turned Twenty-Seven
Twenty Seconds with you felt like Heaven
But what the Hell is going on in Devon?
I Should have left you… in the Bedroom Forever and Ever

You told me that you couldn’t Hold me
You were my One and Only (you were my One & Only…)
Started off as Friends like Rachel and Joey, you know me
But the things you said last summer wasn’t Holy

Danced that Summer till the Sun Rise
But you always wanna go until the Love Dies..
Sometimes I think we could be Together Forever and Ever
Until the Love Dies, (Sometimes im reminded of the Sun Rise)

Summer wasn’t over in December
I was Crashing Out, do you remember?
And What the Hell is Going on in Denver?
Told me you would Stay with me Forever and Ever

Belated Gift… when i turned Twenty-Seven
Twenty Seconds with you felt like Heaven
But what the Hell is going on in Devon?
I Should have left you… in the Bedroom Forever and Ever

I Don’t know anymore
Dunno, cus im not Sure
Are we still Involved in Love
Lost in the Lust and the Drugs

I Don’t know anymore
Dunno, cus im not Sure
Are we still Involved in Love
Lost in the Lust and the Drugs

Summer wasn’t over in December
I was Crashing Out, do you remember?
And What the Hell is Going on in Denver?
Told me you would Stay with me Forever and Ever


Alē [Demo]

Growing up wasn’t easy, believe me,
Grocery shopping for the children, mama did it weekly,
Reminiscing deeply,
One night, couldn’t sleep, she was fighting the feelings,
But she kept us fed, man, we were eating,
Father’s hairline receding, but in shadows, he was leading,
Competing to make sure there’s food on the table,
That evening, little baby brother was teething,
Dealing with issues, oh, we were scheming,
Created an ambitious demon,

Growing up wasn’t easy, believe me,
Mama grinding hard, never looking for a freebie,
Late nights, she’s on her feet and still competing,
But we made it, yeah, we were blessed, no deceiving. x2

But the fact that some of the world’s still woke gives me hope,
I keep my head down, focus on the rhymes and the dope,
Guitar’s plugged in, strumming chords, yeah I’m grooving,
Drugs I abused ‘em, man, I was losing,
But I found a solution through the hustles and the pain,
Grew from the struggle, I’m repping through the rain.
Growing up wasn’t easy, 

Growing up wasn’t easy, believe me,
Mama grinding hard, never looking for a freebie,
Late nights, she’s on her feet and still competing,
But we made it, yeah, we were blessed, no deceiving. x2

The struggle is real, poverty ain't just a TV show,
God’s got my back, puts the healing in my flow,
Dealing with issues far above your pay-grade,
Calling for a vacay, yeah, I just wanna fade,
Rest my head, test the bed, find some peace,
Recover from the trauma, let the chaos cease.
My sister’s greatest fear? Be broke, that’s the theme,
Can’t provide her kids clean clothes, man, that’s harsh,
Yet I'm living comfy, like life’s a motherfuckin' lark.


Paramount [Demo]

Yo, how can it be?
Whole world’s charging, fuck, it’s on me.
I’m tryna change, who the hell I am,
But decisions? Nah, that wasn’t part of the plan.

Searching for answers, no I can’t lie,
Dig deep in the roots, gotta learn to fly.
There’s a void in my soul, echoing pain,
But down in that darkness, there’s still some hope to gain.

Searching for answers, it’s hard to find,
Holy books in the booth, outta sight, outta mind.
Who do we turn to? The crown’s a joke,
Pray this searching leads to that real smoke.

Di-Vinci Code, man, I’m denied,
Sheep in the field, living life misaligned.
World’s filled with famine, the pain runs deep,
But beauty in the eyes of kids makes me weep.

Yo, how can it be?
Whole world’s charging, fuck, it’s on me.
I’m tryna change, who the hell I am,
But decisions? Nah, that wasn’t part of the plan.

Searching for answers, no I can’t lie,
Dig deep in the roots, gotta learn to fly.
There’s a void in my soul, echoing pain,
But down in that darkness, there’s still some hope to gain.

We all on the search, dawg, can’t you see?
Digging for gold, man, that's a part of me.
Heavy on my heart, these truths weigh a ton,
Tears in my eyes, but I’m still gonna run.

Searching for answers, it’s hard to find,
Scoured so many pages, pulled apart my mind.
Before the great fall, who’s gon’ take that call?
When the silence screams, who’d be there at all?

Yo, how can it be?
Whole world’s charging, fuck, it’s on me.
I’m tryna change, who the hell I am,
But decisions? Nah, that wasn’t part of the plan.

Searching for answers, no I can’t lie,
Dig deep in the roots, gotta learn to fly.
There’s a void in my soul, echoing pain,
But down in that darkness, there’s still some hope to gain.

Analyzing smoke, damn, it’s hard to breathe,
People lied to, man, they’ve been deceived.
But there’s a world out there where the truth lives,
Searching for the light, my soul gotta forgive.

Searching for answers, it’s hard to find,
Scratched and bruised, but I’m working on my grind.
Changing who I am, but I gotta stay true,
Soon the whole world’s gon’ know what’s due.

Yo, how can it be?
Whole world’s charging, fuck, it’s on me.
I’m tryna change, who the hell I am,
But decisions? Nah, that wasn’t part of the plan.

Searching for answers, no I can’t lie,
Dig deep in the roots, gotta learn to fly.
There’s a void in my soul, echoing pain,
But down in that darkness, there’s still some hope to gain.

Di-Vinci Code, yeah, I’m still in the chase,
Hurdling these walls, can’t slow down my pace.
Yo, how can it be?
This world’s got me charged, but I’m ready, you’ll see.

Searching for answers, breaking through the chains,
Feel the weight lift, turning loss into gains.
Yo, how can it be?
I’m here for the climb, and this treasure’s me.

Sundown II [Demo]

Yo, mischievous ways, grouped in with the slaves,
In the home of the brave, still we fight to get paid.
These lemons ain’t make lemonade, we still misbehaved,
Can’t stand to get waved, decisions haunt us to the grave.

In this heat wave, who’s to say,
We can’t make it to the championship game?
Peep how she slay, in her own gorgeous way,
Jada to my will, but still we serenade.

Are there angels at heaven’s gate? If so, I’ll wait,
Bets on the parle, women of the night can’t relate.
Just lived through the coldest May, pray we don’t skate,
My niggas caught up with Jakes, gotta communicate.

This cold world need the sun to exist,
First day at school, gave her son a parting kiss.
If he ain’t make it to the honor list, who gives a shit?
Scholarships evaporate, like dreams they just quit.

Yo, mischievous ways, grouped in with the slaves,
In the home of the brave, still we fight to get paid.
These lemons ain’t make lemonade, we still misbehaved,
Can’t stand to get waved, decisions haunt us to the grave.

In this heat wave, who’s to say,
We can’t make it to the championship game?
Peep how she slay, in her own gorgeous way,
Jada to my will, but still we serenade.

Oh, you poor? Cry me a river of doubt,
Believe in the thieves feedin’ fam beyond south.
Seems like they figured it out, found a different route,
Loaf with the trout, I’m talkin’ money in the clout.

Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,
Protect your health, keep your wealth on the lay low.
These angels never came with a halo,
Friends you can trust? Can you name those?

Yo, mischievous ways, grouped in with the slaves,
In the home of the brave, still we fight to get paid.
These lemons ain’t make lemonade, we still misbehaved,
Can’t stand to get waved, decisions haunt us to the grave.

In this heat wave, who’s to say,
We can’t make it to the championship game?
Peep how she slay, in her own gorgeous way,
Jada to my will, but still we serenade.

This the life we live, the breed we were born,
Protection from elders, yeah, that shit kept us warm.
In them dorms, had to go against the grain,
Till death do we swear, endure all this pain.

Tryin’ to make change, but it don’t register,
From the cradle to the grave, we fight competitors.
Deficits led us to loan shark creditors,
Through trials and tribulations, we elevate, forever...

Yo, mischievous ways, grouped in with the slaves,
In the home of the brave, still we fight to get paid.
These lemons ain’t make lemonade, we still misbehaved,
Can’t stand to get waved, decisions haunt us to the grave.

In this heat wave, who’s to say,
We can’t make it to the championship game?
Peep how she slay, in her own gorgeous way,
Jada to my will, but still we serenade.

Are there angels at heaven’s gate? If so, I’ll wait,
Bets on the parle, women of the night can’t relate.
Just lived through the coldest May, pray we don’t skate,
My niggas caught up with Jakes, gotta communicate.

This cold world need the sun to exist,
First day at school, gave her son a parting kiss.
If he ain’t make it to the honor list, who gives a shit?
Scholarships evaporate, like dreams they just quit.

Yo, mischievous ways, grouped in with the slaves,
In the home of the brave, still we fight to get paid.
These lemons ain’t make lemonade, we still misbehaved,
Can’t stand to get waved, decisions haunt us to the grave.

In this heat wave, who’s to say,
We can’t make it to the championship game?
Peep how she slay, in her own gorgeous way,
Jada to my will, but still we serenade.


The Forever Story [Demo]

Fuck it, im going alone
I got your Bitch on the Phone
She keep on calling my home, like no
Yeah… that Bitch gotta go

Gronco, One with the Dough
Yachtmaster Came with the Boat
If you Drown, it mean you ain’t Float
We Round, Trips round the Coast

Solo…
The Ralph came with a Polo
The Brand came with a Logo
And She Bouncing Back like Yoyo

Chill Out, Bitch get a Froyo
Ice, so Chill its a Frozone
This Ganja is Burning the Ozone 
Im Searching for Change like a Hobo

And the Lobster came with the Bass
Im going Haiti in France
That Bitch love doing my Dance
But she more in Love with the Cash

But im more in Love with the Bands
Counting the Racks with my Hands
Sticky, Cover Bread with the Jam
Pray that this Blicky don’t Jam

Solo…
The Ralph came with a Polo
The Brand came with a Logo
And She Bouncing Back like Yoyo

Chill Out, Bitch get a Froyo
Ice, so Chill its a Frozone
This Ganja is Burning the Ozone 
Im Searching for Change like a Hobo

Fuck it, no time for Romance
So Grand it fuck up the Plans
Im with a Bad Bitch in Japan
Half a Xan till i Land 

Gronco Stealing the Show
Its G, you already Know
These Imitators wan Copy Flow
But they Don’t know how to do it like Pro

Fuck it, im going alone
I got your Bitch on the Phone
She keep on calling my home, like no
Yeah… that Bitch gotta go

Gronco, One with the Dough
Yachtmaster Came with the Boat
If you Drown, it mean you ain’t Float
We Round, Trips round the Coast

Solo…
The Ralph came with a Polo
The Brand came with a Logo
And She Bouncing Back like Yoyo

Chill Out, Bitch get a Froyo
Ice, so Chill its a Frozone
This Ganja is Burning the Ozone 
Im Searching for Change like a Hobo

And the Lobster came with the Bass
Im going Haiti in France
That Bitch love doing my Dance
But she more in Love with the Cash

But im more in Love with the Bands
Counting the Racks with my Hands
Sticky, Cover Bread with the Jam
Pray that this Blicky don’t Jam

Solo…
The Ralph came with a Polo
The Brand came with a Logo
And She Bouncing Back like Yoyo

Chill Out, Bitch get a Froyo
Ice, so Chill its a Frozone
This Ganja is Burning the Ozone 
Im Searching for Change like a Hobo

Fuck it, no time for Romance
So Grand it fuck up the Plans
Im with a Bad Bitch in Japan
Half a Xan till i Land 

Gronco Stealing the Show
Its G, you already Know
These Imitators wan Copy Flow
But they Don’t know how to do it like Pro

Solo…
The Ralph came with a Polo
The Brand came with a Logo
And She Bouncing Back like Yoyo

Chill Out, Bitch get a Froyo
Ice, so Chill its a Frozone
This Ganja is Burning the Ozone 
Im Searching for Change like a Hobo

Fuck it, im going alone
I got your Bitch on the Phone
She keep on calling my home, like no
Yeah… that Bitch gotta go

Gronco, One with the Dough
Yachtmaster Came with the Boat
If you Drown, it mean you ain’t Float
We Round, Trips round the Coast


Solo De Percusión [Demo]

Yo, I'm walking - away from -
The pain that - you started,
My heart has - departed -
I've gone from - this garden,
I don’t need you anymore…
But I'm not sure…
If I wanna play for keeps,
Last time, you were gone for weeks,

Yeah, I’m walking - away from -
The pain that - you started,
I’ve gone from - this Darkness,
I need you - my Darling 
I don’t need you anymore…
But I'm not sure…
I don’t wanna play for keeps,
Last time, you were gone for weeks,

Suicide… is a side,
Do or die, would you ride?
I'm gone from this garden,
My heart’s torn and it’s hardened,

You stayed and watched me bleed,
Last time, you were gone for weeks,

I'm walking - away from -
The pain that you’ve started,
I'm breaking free, cold-hearted,
Yeah, I’m gone, now I’m charted,
I don’t need you anymore…
But I'm not sure…
If I wanna play for keeps,
Last time, you were gone for weeks,

Yeah, I’m walking - away from -
The pain that - you started,
I’ve gone from - this Darkness,
I need you - my Darling 
I don’t need you anymore…
But I'm not sure…
I don’t wanna play for keeps,
Last time, you were gone for weeks,

Relapse, no decaf,
Need you, my heart’s a trap,
Torn damn between us,
Forgive me, I’m a sinner,
These shots, they hurt my liver,
You broke me into pieces,
Forgive me, my weakness,
I need you back this weekend,


Crossroads [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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