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Mr. Wildenfree's The WILD (2015)

"Journey into The Wild… a sonic discussion on the duality of man. Venture into the calm, crazed mind of one who has to overcome his own internal adversities, and steps out to share his story. Witness the ups and downs and turnarounds of the one they call, Mr. Wildenfree."

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10. Head Above Water (Prod. by Sean Momberger)

[LYRICS]

They only want your money when you don't got it
They give you luxury for free when you got money
ain't that a trip cause I'd love to afford it,
but they never stick around when you on yo knees

that's why we beg for head in return cause "bxtches" green
they only like you if you make a whole lot of money…
or at least that's how the media portrays it to be
cause I've met quite a fine bunch of lil ladies

and I'm just tryna keep my head above water
and take my time to perfect my craft to make it last
impression forever a favor; fulfill my endeavors
There's no reason to debate on what we can surpass

that's why we found the flow and zone in til we hit the end zone
no Michael Vick but these dirty birds dance over dog bones
And I'm just tryna save 2 birds from a rolling stone
not too many hats but the league is where I called my home

I'm Tryna find a dedicated wifey that stays in her dome
One that don't mind when I stay in my zone
Designing for the love of art and help me
Get up and go

Can spit some old bars with me like rigamarole
Sure you can wear my snap but your Givin it back
High five n be alright keep ya feelings intact
I would stay but then some here would get attached
And if you make me girl I'll fall out the sky and crash

So make the most of the night
Make a memory last….

(Chorus)
and I just tryna keep my head above water
Yeah, I just tryna keep my head above water
and I just tryna keep my...

(Verse 2)
They only open fire when ya look like us…
They be right there on the streets tryna wipe us clean
Like look what happen to Dubose in Cincinatti
It’s hardly on ya’ll screens, and they call what’s on ya’ll screens… Reality TV?
And ya’ll wonder why I’m timid on these Tally streets?

I feel it in my heart the fear is tryna follow me…
I sought the bliss of ignorance man I can’t even deal with it

cause fear came back around and Introduced the name Akeem….
I met my yute on a flight delay from JA
A rising Soccer star with dreams of going very far…
From the same hometown of the Great Marley

And earned a full scholarship for his Athletics
and no his hair wasn’t locked but I yeah kinda dreaded
hearing where his connecting flight was headed...
Right to the University of Cincinnati!
And I just gotta pray for peace
and silencing the piece that just keeps

the reaper coming…

hearing the percussion
might give me a concussion
adrenaline is rushing
when I hear that (doot-doot) bussin’…

Sure I can say a lot, but what’s really the cost?
Be a father or a martyr the media lost?
I would like to be a prophet but my soul is lost
So I just pray cause reality is born from Thoughts...

(Chorus)

Keep my head high
and my blessings to the sky praying for a better time
looking for a peace of mind

Gratitude and no other reflection written in my journal
Cause the thoughts that I put out, are what I get in return

Better lessons I’ve learned, isolated and yearned
For the love all people all colors all creeds
all fathers all mothers all sisters all brothers
all lovers all peace prosperity Indelibly...

look all I’m askin’ is that….wherever we individually,
in our conscious state of mind…
it’s time to take it up – One Time…
And then…Two Times….
And then…Three Times…

And I just gotta keep my….

I just gotta tryna keep my Head Above Water...
And I just gotta keep my Head Above Water...
(repeat)

(OUTRO dialogue w/ my sister)

[End]

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For more music from "The WILD", please be sure to check out my earlier posts!

1. Intro to The WILD
2. Don't Be Scared Mama
3. Wavy
4. Jekyll n' Hydin
5. And We High
6. The Wild
7. No Clouds, No Lightning
8. Can't Act
9. Reflection Inception

Stay tuned for more!
All the Best,
Mr. W