This track is about believing in your path, living your truth, and living in the moment. As I was playing this 6/8 North African groove at the beach here in Chicago, I wrote a rhyme scheme and completed the first verse a while back. During the pandemic time, I decided to finish this song and wrote a second verse. I realized I needed a really funky bass line, so I did so in the spirit of my good friend who passed away, Parrish Hicks. Big P was one of the funkiest cats I’ve ever known, and I dedicate this song to his memory.
lyrics
We gona rock in 6/8, cause my flow is so super great
Fly outa the Chi up to the sky it's time to elevate
So sit back and meditate, on these vibes that I create
From El Shaddai, baruch atah Adonai, we gona acclerate
And listen to all these words, flying outa my mouth like birds
Sailing along as I'm saying this song noun adjectives and verbs
As we live upon the Earth, we must realize our worth
We all have a reason like tides and seasons
Till death we living from birth
I'm rolling with the waves, flowing through my days
My consciousness rise as well as my vibe as this music plays
Reflecting on all my ways, giving thanks and praise
No longer stuck in the mind I let my light shine
And it lifts me out of the maze
I've released all doubt and fear, now my vision is clear
I'm beating the drum spreading the love
And magic shall appear
Reaching that final frontier, enter into my sphere
The guide is the rhythm so check how you livin'
Are you now and here?
credits
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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