paroles de chanson Burgundy Soul II - Thomas Burgundy

"I am pleased to welcome our special guest
Who flew all the way from Lynwood, California
He is a recording artist
Producer
Clothing brand owner
And after-school educator
Please, give a warm welcome for Mr. Thomas Burgundy"

This is what it feel like
Spill your soul on the canvas, paint your real life
As I juggle 3 careers, it made me realize
Either I'm over-working, or I'm just over-idealizing
Conversation with my dawg, he said I should go to college
Told him I would think about it once I finish this album
Couple months later I flew to South Carolina
To speak at a university
(Shit)
Last time I doubted myself
Should be proud of myself
But I keep staring at the clock, punching down on myself
It's been what, 6 years since my last record?
I tell myself nobody's checkin, but I can't half step it
It was 2020 lockdown, I locked in
Made 20 different beats for every memory that popped in
Sonic therapy through my production and my lost pen
Everything that held me back was locked in my subconscious
Ended up with an album, I ain't even wanna drop it
Made that shit for me, it helped me navigate the nonsense
Somewhere along the path I lost religion, and the politics
Peeled every layer back, I'm just left with my savior complex
'Cause Monday through Friday got 20 students in my palms
And I'm tryna teach these 10 year olds how powerful their thoughts is
But their environment keep on trying to swallow these kids alive, and it's reminding me of every fear that I've suppressed

Just don't let it take your soul
No no no
Just don't let it take your soul

Just don't let it take your soul
No no no
Just don't let it take your soul

But recognize a 1 of 1
Show me someone else that's coming where I'm coming from
I ain't talk city, state, talking state of mind
Though my story would be different if I stayed inside
I put my lyrics on a shirt, said, we'll see what happens
Couple thousand people bought it, got no time for rapping
Accidentally built a brand, and run it single handedly
Never left the country, but my words are dancing internationally
And that's a feeling that I couldn't imagine
Wore my passion on my sleeve, that's universal fashion
Little seeds of prosperity were deeply planted
Within my struggle, I just watered them, that's daily practice
Still feel I'm running out of time though
My last love interest said there was too much on my mind though
Or too much on my plate
That I push everyone away
She said "I hope you get what you're chasing, just don't end up empty inside though
'Cause deep down I know you're the family type
"But you're romanticizing a life full of sacrifice
"With your appetite, you never gon' be satisfied
"Can't have your cake & eat it too..."
So I'm driving home, my car falling apart, with my hazard lights
'Cause I'll my money gotta go back into this passion right?
What am I willing to give up for something so uncertain?
Will it all be worth it?
Huh?

Just don't let it take your soul
No no no
Just don't let it take your soul

Just don't let it take your soul
No no no
Just don't let it take your soul

Couldn't tell you how many nights I tried to quit this shit
But every morning I wake up like, "nah let's get this shit"
'Cause When I listen to my thoughts, none of this make no sense
But when I listen to my soul, it tell me take those risks
So here I am, over budget, pocket full of patience
This what happens when delusion meets with dedication
You listening to one of the greatest of this generation
I'll be the first to say it, you can repeat it later
If I been given a gift, I better give it back
This shit much bigger than me, it's much bigger than rap
I do this for the kid that's sitting in the back of the bus
Who's been so low, got nowhere to go but up
But feeling just like you're stuck
And thinking you're out of luck
And hoping this shit will change
But knowing that's only up
To how bad you really want it
How much you're willing to trust
That maybe a Higher Power
Is orchestrating above
And telling you you can fly
But waiting for you to jump
You know you got what it takes
But lately you just been numb
It's hard enough making it through the day
The weeks and the months
Continue to pass you by
Your solitude is a crutch
You haven't fully addressed
What happened when you was young
The waters that kept you under
Still linger inside your lungs
But fuck it you got a dream
Go chase it by any means
You've given up everything for this
But just don't let it take your soul