Story Behind The Song

One of the last songs I wrote while living in Copenhagen. Thinking about life, what was on the news at the time, and how life moves in cycles.

Song Description

Introspective. More cerebral than celebrity with a strong chorus

Lyrics

Life is for the living although we're born to die
the dash in the middle is up to you and I
some take it for granted this short time on this planet
sit back and deal with that and wish that they hadn't
some work their whole life head down for a little swop
never get to enjoy it cause they punching a clock
seven days a week some people don't even eat
young and dumb spend a whole stack on sneaks and freaks
whats important in life is always to debate
but time never stands in stone so don't wait
to do what you go do and be who you go be
before your heart stop see more than your block
invest a little stock even though you can't take it
elders always told me that life is what you make it
wise words to grow on so on and so on
pour a little liquor for those who've gone home

Its the cycle of life
living breathing grieving believing be patient and wait
its the cycle of life
be strong and have faith
remember that love always better than hate
its the cycle of life
growing flowing and inner knowing that things are temporary
its the cycle of life
new babies are being born and elders are moving on
but we keep moving on

its the cycle of life

while shock jocks taking pot shots and black women
and cop shots in the background of ghetto living
and global warming got me thinking about ending
freedom still the mission do more than half listening
we now witnessing the time to choose sides
whether problem solution which way do you ride
and Hip Hop is more than in your radio box
and its more than being whats let out of Pandora's box
stay strong through the racist storm like an ox
and watch politicians as they move like a fox
real radio we need one nothing clear on the channel
do more than fake activist sitting on the panel
unravel mysteries of poverty
wonder why rappers don't make it rain in my community
keep the focus on life cycles key on survival
remember who I am and never worship false idols

ts the cycle of life
living breathing grieving believing be patient and wait
its the cycle of life
be strong and have faith
remember that love always better than hate
its the cycle of life
growing flowing and inner knowing that things are temporary
its the cycle of life
new babies are being born and elders are moving on
but we keep moving on

its the cycle of life