Lost In Translation (Prod. KJS Beats)

Clarity

Master Peace

Produced by Kjs Beats
Artwork by Ter5eone
Lyrics/Mix by Jook the First

Thoughts Free (Prod. KJS Beats)

Lyrics
VS1
I remember when I sat at my desk
Unconcerned with the world, or the value of X
I closed my eyes and fell into the depths of my mind
where my skies where clearer than the reasons for my pride and
I tried, to see the world the way they saw it but, 
their presentation's breeding hatred, never saw the love.
And that was something that I needed very dearly.
My teachers never listened, my peers couldn't hear me so, 
I sought refuge amongst The Roots and Neptunes and
Sunny days don't have to wait 'til next June I, 
could escape to anywhere I want to go
Jam with Living Legends in Barcelona or Monaco 
Mon ami, when it comes to life, there's always more to see
and as the story keeps unfolding I'm hoping I can make it there
as for this message I'm hoping that I made it clear. 

VS2
I've spent my whole life with my head in the clouds
dreaming dreams of doing everything but coming back down to earth
I hit the ground in search of something bigger than me
something bigger than you. Chased the feeling of free
and found a reason to be selfless
and be myself more often, throw caution to the wind
'cause stopping's not an option, I'm a spartan with a pen
I've conquered all my woes and rebuilt from within. 
Stronger than ever. I found my light. 
And I'll be damned if I don't let it shine
Reflecting all these images I've hidden in my mind
But will they manifest? The only question here is, time. 
I believe the key is your imagination 
And your ability to free yourself from limitations
Open up your heart and find peace in what today brings.
No matter what, never ever quit your day dreams.

Day Dreaming

I do not own all rights to this song. 

Beat by: J'San & Axian
Lyrics by: Jook The First
Artwork by: KILLc-Rey

Let's Love (prod. J'San & Axian)

Lyrics

First off, let me apologize for the pain I've caused
I know it's gonna take some time for all the rain to stop but
look to the skies I've asked God to bring you solace there
Well aware the hardships I caused you were hardly fair
But if we're honest the weight is just as hard to bear
I'm the bipolar, monster extraordinaire 
broken at the start heart's impure just to clear the air
and the best thing for you to do is 
run away 
run away
run away
and I can tell you this with confidence
you and I are polar opposites 
the optimist, the pessimist 
the artist, the cynic
the listener, lyrics
invested in dreams, invested in things
the rest of it seems so evident
it's the etiquette for development 
reverence and detriment
or whichever one is relevant

It's time we went our separate ways I know it isn't fair
oh no
change is scary but that doesn't mean it's bad see
I'm chasing dreams and you ain't happy in the backseat 
I'm keeping it real, let's keep it real
real close to the chest I confess the best me
is the rap version
I'm pulling back the curtains
yeah I'm that certain
self-expression is my blessing now I'm testing my limits 
picked up a pen and changed my future in a matter of minutes
I get it

Batter up!
I'm swinging straight for the stands
My music's never had a knack for making them dance
I mean what good is gonna come from women shaking their ass
thanks, but I'll pass
I'd rather give you something to relate to
I've hidden gems in my vocal stems that await you
and remedies in the melodies to liberate you
hey you
yes you
Mr. Tough Guy and Ms. Cool Chick discretely giving me the eye
let's take a time out
pause the facades so we can vibe out
musically achieving unity now that's what I'm about
without a doubt I struggle on a daily basis
from the workplace to working stages
from the busses to the trains 
it's insane, this was not the plan
I understand that I'm dealing with my consequences 
but brotha man can't help but feel like I lost direction
It's all perception now it's time to shed my skin again

It's time we went our separate ways I know it isn't fair
oh no
change is scary but that doesn't mean it's bad see
I'm chasing dreams and I ain't happy in the backseat 
I'm keeping it real, let's keep it real
real close to the chest I confess the best me
is the rap version
I'm pulling back the curtains
yeah I'm that certain
self-expression is my blessing now I'm stretching my limits 
picked up a pen and changed my future in a matter of minutes
I get it

More than before I feel the full embrace of family
what better drug than love to help revitalize my sanity
gravity couldn't keep me down forever
I was meant to fly
It's my God given right, let me testify
pass the mic and I'll electrify the masses
infinite swipes won't help your chances to match with
the angel in me, because the devil in you is too strong
and I've been on that road for too long
there ain't no going back
matter of fact it's time to grow now
reunited with the light in me, I let it show out
show up, shut the place down like you know what
what what wh-what what what it is
It's Jook The First neither a legend or a myth
just a man in the flesh with hands balled into fists
fighting through the struggle looking for the positives
if you're anything but that
step back and let me live

It's time we went our separate ways I know it isn't fair
oh no
change is scary but that doesn't mean it's bad see
I'm chasing dreams and I ain't happy in the backseat 
I'm keeping it real, let's keep it real
real close to the chest I confess the best me
is the rap version
I'm pulling back the curtains
yeah I'm that certain
self-expression is my blessing now I'm stretching my limits 
picked up a pen and changed my future in a matter of minutes
I get it

Moving Forward

[Lyrics]

[chorus]
I've been trying to find the answers to my questions
Soul searching, blindfolded, no weapons
Fighting through the dark
looking for the spark that resides in my heart
Where ya been little friend?
I promise you I won't ever let you go again
nah, I won't let you go again
uh-uh, I won't let you go again
I promise, I promise, I promise
I won't let you go again

[vs1]
I took a look inside me, what a scary place
Journeyed into the depths and found familiar faces
They were ghosts of folks I held close, they were
Well spoken and held tokens
With their arms wide open they embraced me
Erased my pain with haste and gracefully reclaimed the peace in me
Restored my belief within
Made a blind man see again
Now with my eyes wide open I'm poking around in my brain
Hoping to escape with the flame I earned
This is proof of the lessons learned
I don't expect y'all to get it I'm tearing apart reality
Gallantly destroying my demons, defying gravity
Battling my vices blindfolded, bold strategy
Shooting for the stars left me stranded in the galaxy
Questioning how much of this is real, or just a fantasy.

[chorus]
I've been trying to find the answers to my questions
Soul searching, blindfolded, no weapons
Fighting through the dark
looking for the spark that resides in my heart
Where ya been little friend?
I promise you I won't ever let you go again
nah, I won't let you go again
uh-uh, I won't let you go again
I promise, I promise, I promise
I won't let you go again

[vs2]
In the beginning I knew that this was everything
That I needed to finally be a better me
I could prove to family I'm more than just a bum
I believed my super power rested on my thumb
So I dedicated time and focus
Honed skills, put wheels in motion 
I spoke poems to provoke emotions that I felt left my heart open
What a notion in this day and age
Where everybody's so afraid to show their weakness
I embrace it as my strength and uniqueness
Don't just listen to me, you need to feel this 
Feel this cleansing of my soul 
Let it go, let it be
Let it show, set it free
Let it grow, let it speak 
Watch it float, let it breathe 
Had to open up my eyes to see
That losing track of the time I keep
Is the only way I find my peace

[chorus]
I've been trying to find the answers to my questions
Soul searching, blindfolded, no weapons
Fighting through the dark
looking for the spark that resides in my heart
Where ya been little friend?
I promise you I won't ever let you go again
nah, I won't let you go again
uh-uh, I won't let you go again
I promise, I promise, I promise
I won't let you go again

[vs3]
My heart's been heavy and my conscience compromised
I've been infected by the devil and all of his lies
Drawn to darkness by the promise of my success
I confess this was my obsession
I walked in the flesh and I sought affection
Everywhere it wasn't, lost my heart's connections
I grew cold from this walk in the wrong direction
I was lost, defenseless, jarred and senseless 
Helpless, distraught, I forgot the message
But never did forget the lessons, good Lord
Please have mercy on me
Use me as a tool when I'm rocking on the beat
It isn't hard to see, this light is mine to keep 
And I'ma let it shine
Let it light my way through this life to the narrow gate
I put my trust in Him, my soul is His to take
At any moment, He decides on the time and day
All I ask is Father, please forgive me if I'm led astray

[chorus]
I've been trying to find the answers to my questions
Soul searching, blindfolded, no weapons
Fighting through the dark
looking for the spark that resides in my heart
Where ya been little friend?
I promise you I won't ever let you go again
nah, I won't let you go again
uh-uh, I won't let you go again
I promise, I promise, I promise
I won't let you go again

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