This tune has kind of a nineties hip hop vibe a la De La Soul, with a Middle Eastern rhythm flowing underneath the main beat. The lyrics are exploring the workings of our mind and a reminder to chill and go with the flow
This song came to me differently then how I usually create music. I wrote the lyrics first, in a poetic style that each line in the verse ends in a similar rhyme. Then I added the beat and the bass synth line
lyrics
Control your mind control your vibe
Let it rise no need to hide
Let it glide from side to side
As we slide stay in stride
Be your guide look inside
Don't look behind flow like the tide
We must abide we will shine
Bright and divine rhythm and rhyme
Up we climb like the vine
Up your spine chakras align
Events combine unfold design
Stay in line stay on the grind
Live in your prime follow the signs
See what you find stars in the sky
Comets fly never die
Always ride till the end of time
What do you see when you breathe
Like a breeze open and free
Go with ease the birds and bees
Winter freeze cycles complete
Live in concrete on these streets
On repeat cold and heat
To the cosmic beat we move our feet
Get out your seat yes indeed
Through rain and sleet accomplish your feat
Brave like a steed get what you need
And receive when you believe
You can achieve grow like a tree
Slow and steady so be ready
Mind is empty soul is at peace
Tension released spirit increased
Plant the seed and just be
credits
from Rhythm Rebel Number One,
released May 5, 2023
Song written, produced, and performed by RA'YON I (R. Mayer) at Falcon Vision Studio, Chicago.
Mixed and Mastered by Mike Post at MooseCat Recordings, LA
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