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1. |
Sowed & Reaped
04:25
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That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
Plant it and grow, reap what you sow
Making a show, making it flow
Taking it slow, aching to know
Breaking the blow, rake in the dough
Getting the power to take on the might
The meteor shower illuminate night
Enough of the dark, let's go to the light
You're thinking he will, but I reckon he might
Liberty go if you happen to move
Liberty trapped what you happen to do
Liberty know if you're rapping a groove
Liberty can't let it happen to you
You're two headed dragon duplicity
I think I'm a have an epiphany
You can be looking for gaps in infinity
Seem to be shooting to hit but they missing me
Typically flippantly strange, upping the range
Middle of age, minimal wage
Slipping away, give it away
Live for today, making the hay
Watching my people get shepherd along
Time to be making a record a song
Under the rainbow, a leper, a con
Have to be quick, not a second too long
It's not where are you at but it's where are you from
Do you feel sheltered and do you belong
What do you do when the people are gone
Really depending what vibe that I'm on
Kneeling I'm feeling the embers are glowing
Head to the top and look up and keep going
Hard to be probably never be knowing
The muscles get tired but I have to keep going
That that a man sow
That that a man sow
That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
Don't eat don't taste defeat
Putting forward best two feet
At peace with the rest of me
Who that joker jester be?
Old friends are best to keep
Don't fray don't stray too deep
Not afraid to take that leap
What you sow is what you reap
Rolling along like a rolling stone
Everywhere I go, I roam alone
Landing right where the stone is thrown
Hear those sirens phoning home
It's that Ghostown rodeo
Steal the show like Romeo
Got that phat portfolio
It's all about who you know
Fresh morning dew and I'm starting again
Looking to you gotta spark in my pen
Locked in my memory, harking to when
This is my special sauce melody blend
Don't really know, but I'm hoping to go with it
Open the door I can cope with the covid
The camera lights, they making a show with it
Give us some slack and just cut off the rope a bit
Bringing it back, making it phat
Shaking the shack, making the track
Wake to the facts, making it slap
Cutting the crap, getting the knack
Walk on a hill top, taking a still shot
Life is a thrill but, a question of will but
Rocking the flip flops, don't let the kids stop
Stopping the kill shot, hop when the beat drop
That that a man sow
That that a man sow
That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
That that a man sow, that shall he also reap
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2. |
The Jig's Up
02:42
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Tell me where and when you're heading
I can get what you're getting
Press a button change a setting
He'll only let you down if you let him
For the shilling that you're shelling
Are you buying are you selling?
The beat is so compelling
I can hear you stop yelling
Bad company you fell in
Looking like a bell end
Knowing you're a felon
I can guess what you're betting
Don't worry stop fretting
Just call me on this number
Undercover when you get in
Keep going heading over
Now there's no more half stepping
Better watch who you let in
Get the rumour dispelling
Better watch who you telling
And the people that you're dreading
And the girl that you're petting
In the hotel where you met in
Now you're heading down a dead end
Tell me where about it's hidden
Come forth and be bidden
Of the force you've been ridden
Of course you were kidding
Not lying, you were fibbing
Trying too hard to fit in
Saying that you didn't
But you're just a little pigeon
With a kitten's little ribbon
Gotta man up put your quid in
Dirty bars unstripping
In the car unzipping
The town you'll be skipping
It seems the book that you've written
Had to put your little quip in
And it indicates you're slipping
Don't pretend you were tripping
Dunno who you think you"re shitting
Get a hold, get a gripping
Don't find keep digging
The game keeps rigging
The gig's up, the gig's in
In my face stop spitting
Like a dog that's yipping
Just shut up, you're ship's in
Keep it steady stop jigging
The coin that you're flipping
Keeps messing with my rhythm
In the space where you're sitting
Need the case that you've hidden
You've been aced it was written
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3. |
Goodbye Sam
03:29
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Every morning when I wake
I see you waiting by my side
From my fate I cannot hide
To the date I slowly slide
Before I ate I was holding you
All the stories told in you
Secretly I'm scolding you
In the street more bold with you
Sometimes it gets too much
I caress with every touch
Your emotions make me blush
You're my handicap my crutch
Can't even take a leak
Without you following me in
Let me wallow in my sin
Know you're hollow in your tin
Been together three years but
Now it's time to be moving on
That's why I made this song
Cos every time I turn you on
I can see your life is gone
Where once your light shone
I feel there's no more bond
So I head over the pond
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
Late night contemplating
Used to watch you when I's bating
Always keep me up to date
But now I think you're mates with
Satan I'm just trying to stay sane
But you always wanna play games
It's so drastic that I'm drained
You're so plastic you're so lame
Always seeking my attention
Always got something to mention
My dependance is entrenching
Hence my barriers need fencing
Now how can I relax when
You're sitting winking at me
And I'm thinking what can that be
Like you cast a web, entrap me
Used to be enchanted
Now I can't deny the facts
Back used to be so smooth
Now I start to see the cracks
Like you're so insecure
You compare yourself to Adam
Gotta go on my own journey
And I'll figure out who I am
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
Sam Sam Sam
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4. |
Deadthingz
02:36
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Dead things by the side of the road
Resting looking for an abode
Testing cracking open the code
Destined let the body be stowed
Dead things by the side of the road
Resting looking for an abode
Testing cracking open the code
Destined let a body be stowed
Getting in fashion and getting en vogue
I should be so lucky like Kylie Minogue
Quick to get the data but slow to upload
Slow freak mode now I'm gonna go rogue
Easy to pretend that you didn't know
When you eat the corn that you didn't sow
Hit by the coin that you didn't throw
Tech getting smarter but we don't grow
Dead things by the side of the road
Resting looking for an abode
Testing cracking open the code
Destined let a body be stowed
Dead things by the side of the road
Resting looking for an abode
Testing cracking open the code
Destined let a body be stowed
Dead things by the side of the road
Dead things by the side of the road
Impaled moles by the side of the fence
Stained clothes no sign of defence
Tip your toes step over the trench
Everybody loathes don't know where he went
Trapped hogs by the side of the gate
Thick fog we decided to wait
Hard slog with the effort you make
Turn cogs every second you take
Dead things by the side of the road
Resting looking for an abode
Testing cracking open the code
Destined let a body be stowed
Dead things by the side of the road
Resting looking for an abode
Testing cracking open the code
Destined let a body be stowed
Dead things by the side of the road
Resting looking for an abode
Testing cracking open the code
Destined let a body be stowed
Dead things by the side of the road
Resting looking for an abode
Testing cracking open the code
Destined let a body be stowed
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5. |
Breadstick Bowtie
05:02
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I got the shotgun
You got the briefcase
About to pop one
Roll up steal your cheesecake
Gunning for the top gun
Running get your fees paid
Gonna have to drop one
Cheat my enemies fake
The game is rigged
You can say you did
You can claim your big
But your grave you dig
Cannot lose if you do not play
Look for who not pay
Those who roam astray
Be a blue note day
Well I've heard very bad bad
Bad things about you people
And I'll do whatever the fuck it is I have to do
Run up and attacking you
Chav'll have a stab at you
Smack you till your black and blue
Avenue crack crew
Sun shade
Hail or rain
Custom suit tailor made
Hats fit with razor blades
I heard you dress well
But now I see
Not so well as me
He was my Uncle
Imposters telling me
Better stop your jealousy
Cost of killing me
Be more than a felony
My family in Sicily
He's my Uncle
So every stitch stitched with blood
Stitch stitched with blood
Then there's you
Fucking breadstick in a bowtie
Heads nothing to go by
Feds looking to low lie
You pay now
You no die
Man money ain't got no owners
Shark loaners on corners
Beepers and phoners
Leave debtors in comas
Only spenders
One way dead enders
Look the wall is tremendous
Now the Penthouse don't lend us
Thin line between heaven and hell
At the gates just ringing the bell
The waiting room starting to smell
The hate is breaking my shell
You come at the king
You best not miss
You got nothing to bring
You can cut those wrists
The fallen angel sing
Cross you off my list
Now you just got dissed
And you cease to exist
You think I'm blind, I'm deaf
Think I don't mind the rest
Think I won't sign your death
As I dine on your last breath
No you didn't pass the test
You're a bit past the best
Tony escort my guest
All in the game yo, all in the game
Counting the same dough
All look the same yo
Saying though
Just let it rain so
Money's a tango
Energy drain so
I mean look at me
Look at look at look at you
When I look and read
Monkey see
Monkey do
If a monkey bleed
Monkey blood
Monkey true
If you do the deed
Monkey good
Monkey through
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6. |
D Line
02:26
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Come on Barbie, let's go party
Come on Barbie, let's go party
Rolling on the D line
Take the train
Claustrophobic
Take my pain
All packed up like a sardine tin
When in walks Barbie and Ken
Looked real cute and I liked her style
She's wearing a mask
Didn't see her smile
Been rolling for a hell o' long wile
Autumn morning
The weather's vile
Thoughts of her got misted too
Making lists of lists to do
Make a wish I whisper blue
Make my dreams come crisp and true
Wonder why her hair is pink
Wonder wonder what she thinks
Wonder man I'm on the brink
Wander over wanna drink
Come on Barbie, let's go party
Come on Barbie, let's go party
Come on Barbie, let's go party
Come on Barbie, let's go party
But of course I out chicken
Gotta let that doubt kick in
Furtive shoulder glance checking
Defence my stance is in
In my head we conversate
All my thoughts she confiscates
Yeah so do you like to skate?
Bitties in the lounge BK
From the soul like a prince
Eye contact I didn't blink
My did I detect her wink
Am I a psycho I think
Does she lie the left or right
Will be a lonely bed tonight
I should say something yeah I might
Or just keep my dream a pipe
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Golden, golden black and green
Golden, golden black and green
I set up my bait, but they won't bite
Man gotta learn how to say no right
Just holding on to a loose drain pipe
So far so good, but it ain't alright
Why put off what you can do tomorrow
Why bite off what you just cant swallow
I'm the suspect that nobody follows
From dusk to dawn in dust I wallow
Yeah I was gonna, but I didn't really wanna
Later tomorro' now im a goner
What would I have done if I was a whole lot dumber
Have a lot of fun, can forever wonder
I Take my time don't like to rush
Outta gas outta time cold missed the bus
Back when my hair stood full and lush
Was barely a candy I couldn't crush
Hand me a mic don't take the Michael
You know that life Go round in cycles
I go just over here take an eyeful
Eye for an eye but the blind stay mindful
Left a message but they don't call back
That was my effort, gave it all that I had
Fame and the money is it really all that
Slide like water glide off a duck's back
Golden, golden black and green
Golden, golden black and green
Hold them, hold them back from me
So I was counting chickens but they don't hatch
My goals and my soul are like they don't match
Guess I shrug, water off a duck's back
Some give love, gotta give a hug back
Got laid off, too many cut backs
So I head off, strap on a rucksack
Just gotta figure out where my gut's at
Feeling kinda dated outta fashion rugrat
Nearly out of fuel I'll head on back
Find a bar stool I'll sit on that
Feeling like a fool, get back on track
Virus do track this life to hack
Looking to change this maybe to might
Maybe quite most definitely right
Clipped my wings but still take flight
Lost that fight, fell from great height
Ask me a question but I dunno
Choose any card like pass to go
I used to know such an age ago
A feeling that i was rare to go
Got some doubts but I won't crack
I trained too hard now I got that knack
You might not have called me back
But its like water glide off a duck's back
Golden, golden black and green
Golden, golden black and green
Hold them, hold them back from me
Golden, golden black and green
Golden, golden black and green
Golden, golden black and green
Golden, golden black and green
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8. |
Wagon
03:20
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Ronny what you doing when you getting home again
I'll be singing in the wind, I'll be bringing in a win
I'll be going for a lager with a laugh around the bend
If I had to start again then I'd do it all again
I said I wouldn't drink again at least till next weekend
Happened on a stag party happened on a hen
They said i'm all done in but I'm really on the mend
They said I won't get in but ill see you in the end
Ronny used to have it all
Had a party had a ball
Didn't think he'd ever fall
Never really thought at all
Cheated on his girlfriend
Lost custody of Pearl and Ben
Lost the house and bought a den
Just a place to curl up in
Can't believe she sent him packing
Pop the cork lips smacking
Out of place chase the dragon
Talking bout he's off the wagon
Started drinking on the jobby
Couldn't think his heads foggy
Feeling like a bad doggy
Come on fight back Rocky
Driving trying to clear his mind
Turn a corner, feeling fine
Didn't see the sheila shine
Hit and run left her behind
Now he's done, on the run
Feeling pain just begun
No need to tell no-one
Need a little hit of rum
Ronny what you doing when you getting home again
I'll be singing in the wind, I'll be bringing in a win
I'll be going for a lager with a laugh around the bend
If I had to start again then I'd do it all again
I said I wouldn't drink again at least till next weekend
Happened on a stag party happened on a hen
They said i'm all done in but I'm really on the mend
They said I won't get in but ill see you in the end
Louis was a post Grad
Drop out and he's breaking bad
Living in the Bach pad
Pocket money ask his dad
Naive like a bunny rabbit
Eyes looking old and haggard
Lust like a sharpened dagger
Must have a golden bag of
Stuff, or he'll go off his rag
And slag the slag who sold the skag
And told his dad, he'd rolled the jag
A bolder brag a powder bag
Messy like a haberdasher
Smoked like a Bacon rasher
Eyes glazed he chase the dragon
Definitely off the wagon
Tracy got just days to go
Had to get some tasty dough
Pasted on her face to go
On the game no place to go
Needed somewhere safe to go
One way trip to Mexico
Had to break it to Louis though
Take it like. a placebo
He was just not havent it
Had too many dabs of it
Raided the drinks cabinet
Grabbed her head and wacking it
Woke up in a pool a blood
Phone was ringing, head thuds
Hold on love I'm hanging up
Wishing they would hang him up
Ronny what you doing when you getting home again
I'll be singing in the wind, I'll be bringing in a win
I'll be going for a lager with a laugh around the bend
If I had to start again then I'd do it all again
I said I wouldn't drink again at least till next weekend
Happened on a stag party happened on a hen
They said i'm all done in but I'm really on the mend
They said I won't get in but ill see you in the end
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9. |
Jelly
04:25
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Not got a penny, can you lend me, getting steady, are you ready
Don't be petty, gotta let me, come and prep me if you ready
Heading on my journey and you heard me, don't concern me
Try to worm with your sermon and determine what I'm learning
Rhythm spark, heart'll start, dunno what's the hardest part
Permanently leave a mark, bite like a dog'll bark
Water running, overflow, when I gone be sober though
As above so below, gotta try to get the dough
Getting silly with a tinny, and it really is a pity
Like the truth when it hit me, gotta get up out the city
Looking like a dummy, not funny, don't shun me
Though I'm running outta money still the weathers looking sunny
Heading on a roller coast, raise your glass, make a toast
Who's gonna make the most, who's first past the post
Staring at a hairy belly, muscle gone turned to jelly
French cheese, love a deli, Belly's gonna… don't tell me
Hey Jo, stay low, just say no, pay dough
Get set go, retro, just let show, rainbow, say
Hey Jo, stay low, just say no, pay dough
Get set go, retro, just let show, rainbow
Oh how the time goes, really where your dreams go
Dilly dally stream flow, slow blow domino
Falling the crow flew, get what you sow, true
Regret what you don't do, Step with your best shoes
Spinning like a spinning top Falling like a belly flop
Shopping like a tele shop, stopped by a tele cop
Really not selling myself, not dwelling on self
My dwelling, my health, need shilling, need stealth
My shelf needs filling, my teeth need drilling
My drink keeps spilling, they keep on billing
I'm willing my soul, stop digging that hole
Start filling that hole, I've been in control
My role is blurry, mixed up inventory
Like spice in my curry, day groundhog Murray
So hurry up and choose one, got my new shoes on
Gotta get my cruise on, trying to write a new song
Wake up in the morning, put on yesterday's recording
My slumber's gone since dawn and ill be sipping coffee yawning
My living rooms a studio
Get a little food to go, got me in the mood to flow
Sounding like its super dope
You could think you got me cos you caught me in the lobby
But you probably be sloppy, and I'm hopping, never stop me
Dunno what you think you taught me
But my foremothers before me, got the BIOS to install me
Now I'm working on my hobby
Hey Jo, stay low, just say no, pay dough
Get set go, retro, just let show, rainbow, say
Hey Jo, stay low, just say no, pay dough
Get set go, retro, just let show, rainbow
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10. |
Lets Go Back
03:37
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Controlling your mind it's subliminal
Time on the line it's a crime and it's criminal
No lack of design but it's minimal
Wanted to shine all the time but they dimmed 'em all
If I couldn't rhyme then I'd sing em all
Dropping a line and I'm swinging a syllable
Not paying no fine so frig 'em all
Higher no sing and no dime in the interval
Losing my time I can't win 'em all
There be no memo of mine cos I binned 'em all
Not got no more wine inadmissible
Had a supply that went dry, inexplicable
Testing things so let's go back
Jesting strings so retro track
Testing things so let's go back
Jesting strings so retro track
Turn up the bass it's not phat enough
Had to barge through, they're not backing up
Waiting the day when the money starts racking up
School kids and cool kids and junkies be jacking up
Prodigy Kool Keith'll smack 'em up
Probably look for a girl to be shaking up
Open those hips just a bit and I'll lap it up
Needed a snack on the menu the cat is up
They said it's hip hop but not rap enough
Globally round the world is not flat enough
Soaking the ground the vibes they can frack 'em up
Need to be feeding me, take the track, snap it up
Testing things so let's go back
Jesting strings so retro track
Testing things so let's go back
Jesting strings so retro track
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Ghostown Morecambe, UK
Making wonky hip hop since 98. Musician/Beatmaker/vocalist Rael from the UK expatriated to France where he created Ghostown. Bringing elements of tsigane folk music, electro, dub and trip hop to an unconventional uncompromising alternative hip hop festival which can't be pinned down or categorised. ... more
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