I was initially just planning to post the lyrics, but I decided I would have a go at the rapping.
Pretty evident to me now that rapping is not one of my talents, neither is editing... But, I had a lot of fun with this one, so I don't actually give a shit how bad it turned out, and I may work on it again in the future to perfect it once I have a bit more time to do so.
Also, I know that the song isn't really about that kind of "awakeness," but it really ought to be. It's perfect for it.
Check out @jamesgetsit's profile to find the @featurefriday contest if you want to have a go yourself.
Lyrics
Come take my hand, let's make a shadow from the light,
And in that shadow let us place those truths that are my plight,
I should have took the blue pill, but I fucked up and took red,
Now I can't seem to shake all the horrors that live inside my head,
Every night I lie down and then 'course I try to sleep,
But before long, all the shit I know, inside my head it creeps,
I've always been forgetful but some things you can't forget,
Sometimes I wish that I had never discovered the fucking internet,
For if I hadn't then there's lots of shit I wouldn't know,
And all those hours wasted trying to help, I could forgo,
Take me back to ignorance, I want to start brand new,
Why wake me up to tell me that there's fucking nothing I can do?
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Yoooo dude, this really wasn't half bad... I mean, yes, it's obvious you don't do this on a regular basis, but for someone who doesn't do it on a regular basis, you were pretty natural over the beat. Your pacing was pretty dope actually, and in fact, I know MANY actual 'rappers' who can't pace as well as you did in that, that's pretty dope man.
Good shit my dude!
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Thanks for the words of encouragement. I still know I can do a lot better though, and I hope to re-record this one in better quality over the next few days.
Thanks again also for this little competition. If the song hadn't been so decent, I probably would have never even realised how enjoyable it could be to do something like this.
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I like it. :) Dope beat and vocals and.. I wouldn't cut yourself so short.. I think you did a good job! We all have our own unique voice and style and I think you did well. ._.
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Well thanks, man. I think some lines sound okay and some do not, and the inconsistency doesn't help either. But, for a first try I am happy with it. The next will be considerable better.
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You're welcome. Credit where credit is due! And definitely good for a first try. :) Looking forward to hearing more in the future.
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agreed. :)
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Watched the video, I thought you were one of the first two singer 😂. Then you came along and I was like hmmm He has a flow, but if some words were changed the flow could’ve been fire.
Still 10/10 for effort and guts to actually do this. You my friend have balls of carbon fibre.
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I'm offended. My balls are made of adamantium.
In truth, it's cowardice that led me to do this. I am afraid of allowing fear to stop me doing the things I want to do. I'm glad you liked it though. I will have a couple more shots in future, because the second time I do something it's always three times better than the first, and the third time, it's three times better than the second. I have a quick learning curve, and I have decided that I now want to make a song of my own this year. So, with freedom of choice when it comes to the beat, I should hope I'm able to find one that compliments my voice and rhythm.
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Exactly failure is a friend, even Tupac wasn’t rapping when he came fresh out the womb. It takes practice and practice.
So go forth set ablaze the rap industry and rise from its ashes like a Phoenix!
Wait! that could be your rapper name...
Have I discovered the next big sensation???
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Lol. I have no desire to be a rapstar. But I am now committed to making one good song, perhaps for v4vapid's recent competition if I can work quick enough/
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It all starts with a good song, good luck my friend
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OMG...
This is fuckin' AMAZING
Listening to it a third time now.
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It really is a fucking good song. I doubt I am going to be able to leave it as is, because the song deserves better. Just need to educate myself a bit on the process of adding my voice over the top of a beat, as I was just guessing at how to do this.
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Are you using Audacity or something else to mix?
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Yes I used audacity, but I really didn't know what I was doing. I plan to watch a few tutorials over the week and then give it another shot.
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COOL! I can't wait to hear what you come up with. :D
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👌
You've got a terrible rap voice though
Any chance I get to download it?
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Lol. Some honesty. Though you're wrong. I actually sound alright on quicker UK beats( I think at least ). But, this slow shit is not so easy for me. I mighta done better just to sing to be fair.
That's a good point. I shoulda have uploaded it to dsound instead, but I had never used and wanted to avoid the short learning curve. More laziness, but I suppose I will post on there too.
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Lol
I was just messing with ya
I think you sounded like Drake
Are you Canadian?
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Lol. I think you have the wrong person. The person who could actually rap at the start was @jamesgetsit. I was the one at the end, who sounded more like they were just talking.
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I know what I'm taking about. That's the way Drake raps sometimes - like he's singing
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Wait did you write the lyrics too? It was awesome man, I don't know what you're being critical of, I loved the entire thing. I bookmarked it ;)
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You have bias so your opinion isn't trustworthy. Lol. Really though, you shouldn't book mark it. I am going to do a better version this week, if I can, and then upload it to dsound so it is downloadable.
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Er...
What about the chorus and the first rap?
Wouldn't be bad to have the lyrics of those two you know
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Lol. You will have to consult my laziness about that one. I of course had to write my own lyrics as I developed them, so just thought I'd share them.
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Lol
I'm quite a lazy person too so I guess I can relate
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