In age when many of us spend all day in front of a computer, it can be easy to become unaware, jaded, isolated, or self-centered.
This song is about cracking out of that shell and being aware of a broader perspective beyond a Western day-to-day attitude & lifestyle.
With a serious look of musical sincerity, LSM organist/keyboardist recommended Tradonia Baker to producer Josh Giunta. Redd's words were something to the effect of, "She can siiiiiiing. Josh...you don't understand. She can siiiiiiing." He was right.
lyrics
I hear what’s on the radio and on TV
so many people crying me, me, me
but where’s your ego at for unity?
They say it’s lonely at the top but it doesn’t have to be
don’t have to stop your life just to find your Chi
If you want that big reward, give some back
If you don’t like your status quo
try and put more people in your flow
The heart of a lion I’m always fighting
to bring change to what’s in writing
give as we take
live as we wake
I’m always there for my people whenever they need me
we’re making moves, acing the spelling bee
you’ve got to use your swag, to be free
If you don’t like your status quo
try and put more people in your flow
Stand up for what is true
It ain’t always just about you
you gotta look out for those around
keep you feet up on the ground
Take the little trouble
to break out of your bubble
before you self promote
you’ve got to hear the vote
If might makes right, don’t be too polite
find the right blend, balance is your friend
speak the truth trend and please create
we got a drive to succeed, an urge to plunder
to cut people off and steal their thunder
but turn it inside out
and we begin
If you don’t like your status quo
try and put more people in your flow
Stand up for what is true
It ain’t always just about you
you gotta look out for those around
keep you feet up on the ground
Take the little trouble
to break out of your bubble
before you self promote
you’ve got to hear the vote
credits
from Love Science Music,
released May 14, 2013
Written by Josh Giunta & Tradonia Baker
Vocals/Lyrics- Tradonia Baker, Piano- Jon Notar; Keys- Redd Lewis; Bass- Jordan Scannella; Drums, Synths, Lyrics- Josh Giunta
Recorded at Mercy Sound Recording Studio
Engineered by: Nick Miller & Josh Giunta
Produced & mixed by: Josh Giunta
Mastered by: Kevin Blackler
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