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Impressive Debut

by Great Lakes Collective

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Purpose 03:02
(verse - Gary) Don’t blame the revolution for inciting the violence; it’s better to start swingin’ than just dyin’ in silence Every new divisive character gets labeled “messiah.” Time to round up the detractors and set ‘em on fire If I’m on a time crunch to make the points I need most I don’t want Post Malone; I want Malone in the post Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra; continue the saga The opulent flaunt what they took from the coffers Out here tryin’ to celebrate the dawn of a decade A generation left in the dust with no nest egg The plans had been best laid, but let’s say the dojo caught fire and now you wanna turn on the sensei? That’s senseless and reckless. Go back to the checklist. I’m so unimpressed with those who act like the guest list is a symbol of status or notoriety. Focus on just building better societies (chorus) Watchin’ from afar, alone in my bubble - It’s easy to see all the people in trouble We need to abandon delusions of grandeur - Away with the hate and anonymous slander Welcome the new era by heeding the calls - Reading the writing all over the walls The path has been laid; we continue to stall - How many more failures can we absolve? We could do better by working together - We’re birds of a feather; it’s not all for naught Action and passion don’t have to be rationed - It doesn’t come down to what we can allot We’re pointing the finger and passing the blame – Has that ever served to elicit a change? We’re stoking the fire and fanning the flame? Be livin’ with purpose or end up the same. (verse - Mel) Where do we start? Taking turns to do our part Drawing on the strength of humanity’s heart For a brief moment let’s consider what’s smart We’ve got a limited time, then all we do is depart For some it’s new; lookin’ out for me and you, it’s true But that glue keeps us together and prosperous through Trials and tribulations testing our foundations We’re all on different paths to the same destination Don’t look back in 20 years and wonder, “Where did the time go?” We have to push on for more than only survival The world is burnin’ just as fast as it’s turnin’ (We) keep taking the lessons, but nobody’s learnin’
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released January 25, 2023

Mixed by Clint Covey
Mastered by Adam Boose

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Great Lakes Collective Cleveland, Ohio

Two emcees and a DJ making 90s-style hip hop in the Great Lakes region/community

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