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[Verse]
You say you hate me
Yeah
I say I hate you
Too
So let's stop fakin'
Yeah
And do what lovers do

[PreChorus]
I can feel the tension risin'
No need for us to fight it
Long time comin'
No need to hide it

[Chorus]
I wanna be with you
In a real way
Too
Don't say you don't want to
Long time comin'
You know you do

[Verse 2]
You say you need me
Yeah
I say I need you
Too
But not completely
Yeah
And not like lovers do

[PreChorus]
I can feel the tension risin'
No need for us to fight it
Long time comin'
No need to hide it

[Chorus]
I wanna be with you
In a real way
Too
Don't say you don't want to
Long time comin'
You know you do

[Bridge]
Just let me show you (Just let me show you)
The things that lovers do (Lovers do)
I know you want me
Too (I know you want me, too)
Long time comin'
You know you do

[Verse 3]
You say you're broken
Yeah
I say I'm broken
Too
But we keep hopin'
Yeah
Let's start actin like we meant to

[Chorus]
I wanna be with you
In a real way
Too
Don't say you don't want to
Long time comin'
You know you do

[Outro]
So let's stop runnin'
Yeah
Long time comin'
Yeah
I wanna be with you
Yeah
Like lovers do




Long Time Comin

The Narrow Path is more than an album—it’s a call to arms, a cry in the wilderness, a lifeline for a generation searching for meaning in a world gone loud with lies and empty promises. Shemaiah delivers revival music for the soul-starved, the battle-worn, the ones who’ve danced with darkness but crave the light.

This project walks through pain, purpose, and power, giving voice to real struggles—faith under fire, loyalty in chaos, culture vs. truth—and does it all with unapologetic conviction, fast-fire lyricism, and heart-heavy storytelling.

From the soul-stirring rebirth of “Amazing Grace”, to the cultural critique and holy boldness of “Dear Culture”, to the deeply personal transformation in “I’m Changing,” Shemaiah doesn’t just rap—he bleeds truth over every beat.

“In The Dark” exposes spiritual warfare in real time, while “Make or Miss” and “We Ballin He Callin” bring gritty, confident anthems for those fighting to rise in a game rigged against them. At the core, “The Narrow Path” (the title track) anchors it all, a reminder that the hardest road is often the holiest one—and the only one that leads to life.

With each track, Shemaiah weaves Scripture, street wisdom, and raw emotion into a sound that’s both ancient and urgent. This is revival in sonic form, and it’s not for the faint of heart.

This ain’t just music—it’s a movement.
A soundtrack for the chosen.
The remnant. The rebels. The returning.
Welcome to The Narrow Path.

Amazing Grace The Narrow Path Master

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[Verse 1]
What did I do to make you turn away?
Was I too loud, too weird, too in the way?
Did my voice sound wrong? Did I cry too much?
Did you flinch at the thought of a daughter's touch?

You were the storm I couldn’t outrun
Your love was a war i never won
Mama wore perfume like a mask
Dad just drank and didn’t ask
Why I carved poems in my lunchbox tin
Why I screamed at mirrors just to let something in

[Pre-Chorus]
I learned not to knock
I learned not to speak
You taught me love was
Quiet and weak

[Chorus]
What did I do?
Was I born just to bruise?
To grow up in shoes
That never felt used
I looked up for years just to be overlooked
Wrote my name in ash where no one else looked
But I needed you —
So what did I do?

[Verse 2]
I watched your shadows stretch through the hall
Tried to be good, tried to be small
I bit my tongue, I broke my skin
Waited for love that never came in

Was I just wrong from the very start?
Did you see a crack where there was just heart?
You taught me shame like it was my name
A crown of thorns wrapped in your blame

[Pre-Chorus]
But someone saw past
The wreck you left me
Found a flame in the wreckage
And set it free

[Bridge]
Rain sang me lullabies molded from truth
Grizzle gave me love that lit up my youth
They held my hurt like it had worth
Made me feel chosen, not just cursed

They didn’t flinch at the mess I was
They called me brilliant, not just because
They saw me —the spark i tried to conceal 
And gave me a place to finally feel

[Final Chorus]
What did I do?
I survived all of you
I bled but i grew
I built something true
No thanks to the ones who turned away
I found my love and I made it stay
You gave me nothing…
But I made it through




What Did I Do?

[Verse 1]
I ain't got a mortgage — I got mold in the vents,
I ain't payin' rent — I'm just crashin' events.
No lawn to mow, just a patch full of trash,
Where the raccoons fight and the seagulls clash.
Call it rock bottom — I call it a throne,
In my four-wheel palace of rust and bone.


Got duct-tape windows and a milk crate chair,
Shower once a month when the rain feels fair.
I got socks that crunch and bread that bites,
And a calendar made outta Burger King kites.
Eat beans from a can with a Swiss Army key,
Got a squirrel in the dash that keeps starin' at me.
My bed’s just foam with a cigarette burn,
And I’m readin’ old maps like I’m waitin’ my turn.

[Hook]
I’m livin’ in a van down by the river,
Cold beans, loud thoughts, and a three-day shiver!
Ain’t got much, but I’m still that sliver
Of hope in the mud that’ll never wither! 

[Verse 2]
Cops roll by like I’m toxic waste,
But I smile real wide with my toothpaste face.
Neighbors? Nah, just ghosts and fog,
And a homeless preacher with a taxidermy dog.
Got a cup full of coins and a jar of ash,
And a dream I wrote on a Waffle House nap.
Sometimes I sing to the river rats’ choir,
And they harmonize back like they’re breathin’ fire.

[Bridge – lower, almost tender]
I used to chase rent, used to chase worth,
Now I just chase ducks and the smell of earth.
No screens, no scenes, no fake-ass news,
Just the wind and a pack of expired booze.

[Hook]
I’m livin’ in a van down by the river,
Got mold in my soul, but I’m still a giver!
Redford’s wild, but the water's a mirror—
Shows me a face that’s gettin’ clearer.

[Verse 3]
The city forgot me, the system too,
But the moon don't judge and the sky stays true.
I ain’t lookin’ for pity or a place to crash—
I am the crash, with a stash of trash.
I write haikus in grease on my back door glass,
And scream at the stars till the visions pass.
If life’s a joke, then I’m the punchline’s spark—
Smell like hell but I shine in the dark.

[Outro]
Don’t need a driveway. Don’t need a plan.
Just four bald tires... and two dirty hands.
So if you ever feel low, like you’re startin’ to rot...
Just remember ol’ Scraggs… gave it all he got.

Down By The River

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Dirty Laundry Day

Charlie's Angels

“When Love Came Down” speaks on the collapse of something that once felt unbreakable. Two hearts, one bridge, and no way back. Real emotions. No sugarcoating. Just pain, pride, and the smoke left behind.

[Verse 1]
We was solid, I mean castle-strong
Foundation deep, held up through every storm
You was my calm, I was your peace
Talked ‘bout forever like we both believed
I used to trace your voice through the static
Said love’s not perfect, but ours felt magic
Had a plan  kids, keys, even names picked
Now I’m scrollin’ memories like a playlist I can’t skip
Felt like we built this on royalty roots
But pressure’ll test even diamond truths
You started pullin’ back, I ain't notice the cracks
‘Til your love turned cold and I ain’t know how to act
I tried to fix it, but damn... I was blind
Can’t patch a heart when you’re the one left behind
And when it broke? It ain’t just fall down
It burned like London Bridge in a ghost town

[Chorus]
We was standin’ on stone, now it’s smoke in the air
Used to feel like home, now there’s nothin’ there
You ain’t just leave  you let it drown
Felt history fall when love came down
I fell hard, and so did we
Watched us burn from across the street
No goodbye, no rebuild now
Some bridges don’t collapse 
They burn down.

[Verse 2]
You ever love so hard it shake your pride?
Gave you all my truth, still got lied to twice
We had roots in us, like old oak trees
But even those split when the rot runs deep
You said “forever,” I believed that shit
You was God in my eyes, I preached that script
Told the homies “this one’s it, no games”
Now I’m tryna act normal but I ain’t the same
Ain’t no map for a heartbreak on this scale
This wasn’t petty fights or text trails
This was legacy, torn from the page
This was years in the making, burnt in a day
I got ashes where the laughter lived
Got questions but no one left to answer it
And I ain’t sad  just stuck on how
We ain’t fall apart 
We burned down.

[Chorus]
We was standin’ on stone, now it’s smoke in the air
Used to feel like home, now there’s nothin’ there
You ain’t just leave  you let it drown
Felt history fall when love came down
I fell hard, and so did we
Watched us burn from across the street
No goodbye, no rebuild now
Some bridges don’t collapse 
They burn down.

[Bridge]
They say “London Bridge is falling down” like it’s a nursery rhyme
But when it’s your bridge?
When it’s your world?
Ain’t nothin’ childlike about the wreckage.
It don’t fall slow.
It burns fast.
And leaves you stuck in the smoke.

[Chorus]
We was standin’ on stone, now it’s smoke in the air
Used to feel like home, now there’s nothin’ there
You ain’t just leave  you let it drown
Felt history fall when love came down
I fell hard, and so did we
Watched us burn from across the street
No goodbye, no rebuild now
Some bridges don’t collapse 
They burn down.

When Love Came Down

Welcome to Oviside, where music knows no boundaries. As a dedicated songwriter and producer, I delve into the heart of multiple genres, crafting songs that resonate with a diverse audience. My passion for music transcends styles, allowing me to create unique soundscapes that cater to all tastes. From the rhythmic beats of hip-hop to the soulful melodies of jazz, each piece is a testament to the power of sound. With a keen ear for harmony and a flair for blending different musical elements, I ensure that every song not only sounds exceptional but also connects deeply with listeners. Join me on this  journey, where every note tells a story.

When Love Came Down

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