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This is the 4th and final installment of "The Reflection Series." I truly hope you've enjoyed this short journey as we are now about to begin another one with "Mirror Music". Be the example of the change you wish to see in others and spread light!
lyrics
Verse 1:
Shouts out to all the truth seekers, newsreaders, schoolteachers, plant based food eaters.
Skinny jean teens who work hard for some new sneakers, everybody hearing me through their two speakers.
This one’s for the single parent households, & college kids who don’t drink till they’re out cold.
Grown men who want more than a one night, and young men who walk away from a gunfight.
Young women who were loved by their fathers who won’t fall victim to a weak-minded heart robber.
Married couples that have kept the faith, and know the kind of sacrifice that investment takes.
For all those who have run the race, jumped out the lane, passed the baton, or changed the pace.
For real people who admit mistakes, who put pride aside, and recognize you don’t win debates.
Let’s laugh in the face of hate, let’s dance and embrace the greats, just clap as we change our fate.
Demand more as we raise the stakes, unsung heroes let’s celebrate!
Verse 2:
Shouts out to all the cats who never sold their souls for cd sales, who never short change themselves.
Give it up for the divas who kept their clothes on, don’t grip the pole or fast grind to slow songs.
A round of applause to the independents, who record themselves, mix down and send it.
Let’s hear it for the ones who do their own promotion, who don’t have a team, but have dreams and hopes.
And don’t forget about the ones with an open eye, who look beyond the surface because they know the grind.
Well done to the ones who never sat content, or sat idly by, but thought why can’t I?
Reach up and Touch the sky, that’s word to K. West, there’s more to this life than paychecks.
Great work to the ones who know, that this art is supposed to evolve and grow.
This part of the game you’re supposed to know, put heart where your brain is supposed to go.
Kudos to the one’s waiting on their break, but meanwhile understand the hard work it takes.
Let’s laugh in the face of hate, let’s dance and embrace the greats, just clap as we change our fate.
Demand more as we raise the stakes, unsung heroes let’s celebrate!
Verse 3:
If you’re an unsung hero toast to you, changing lives of all those close to you.
Don’t ever be fooled, I know the truth; it’s not easy to do what you’re supposed to do.
If it were easy then everyone would show and prove, which is why I respect what you’re going through.
You don’t accept everything that’s told to you, because research helps to uphold the truth.
No I in team or the golden rule is like everyday life for a chosen few.
These types only want to see growth in you; they teach you to build you hold the tools.
Here’s my appreciation for your strength and patience to know you have flaws and face them.
You have dreams and chase them, you have high standards, goals and aspirations.
Thank you for choosing to demonstrate, the example of a life that elevates.
I wish more of us would emulate, cause the higher vibrations resonate.
Let’s laugh in the face of hate, let’s dance and embrace the greats, just clap as we change our fate.
Demand more as we raise the stakes, unsung heroes let’s celebrate.
This song is for every unsung hero who chooses to live outside the box consciously. Who finds comfort in the uncomfortable, who dares to dream.
Who impact the lives of others without hope, or expectation of a gift in return. For those who are uncompromising… on truth… Thank you!
credits
from
John Graham Presents: The Reflection Series,
track released January 5, 2011
Lyrics by John Graham
Music contains sample taken from "Soul Impressions" composed by Janko Nilovic.
Engineered by Amir Swain for Serious Sounds Productions
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