This song is about wanting to be yourself. Accepting you and not worrying about keeping up with the Jones'.
lyrics
Chorus:
If I had to, I could be you
But I want to, Just be me.
If you want me to, Be just like you
But I don't fit in
You think I'm bizarre, how twisted we are
Verse 1:
You wake up feeling like you just laid down
and you ain't got a pot to piss in.
You walking in circles staring at the ground
When its you you're really missing
Your friends ain't got no tree to smoke
Or no beer, or drink for sipping
The parties moved on and you wanna go back
And Go back, go get to something
(Chorus)
Well all those things that must go up
Them things that make attention.
They come back round reach lost and found
Complete their holy mission.
And when its all said and done watchu got to show
that you're worthy of admission.
To the next level of the game its all the same
Its the human condition
Bridge:
Give a blessing, Keep a blessing
Lose a blessing, Use a blessing
Keep stress levels on the low
Cash flow rules everything and every anybody
when you got the money
Funny dolla bill ya'll
(Double verse)
Now when you wanna hang
you wanna do the same thang
I never know just what my flow is.
Now I'm to into me, that's how its gonna be
Ain't' bout to keep up with the Jonses.
And when its all said and done what you got to show
that we looking for a similar vision.
To the next level of the game
it may not be the same, that's the human condition.
So let's agree to disagree cause you don't understand me
I appreciate your confusion.
Let's not complex or perplex this simple pettiness
What you see is what you get.
This is beauty, don't forget the real me
With all the flaws and the finesse.
I know I ain't perfect, but tell me who is
(Chorus vamp out)
credits
from Fuzzy Blue Robe Chronicles,
released July 17, 2009
Produced by: JoVia
Lyrics: Kimeco Roberson, Asia Roberson, JoVia
Vocals: Allegra Delores (Kimeco & Asia Roberson)
All instruments, production & programming: JoVia
Recorded & Mixed by: JoVia
Mastered by: Kevin Ford of Fullerton Recording Studio (Chicago)
supported by 4 fans who also own “Bizarre feat. Allegra Delores”
Zero Grasses is yet another masterpiece by a truly unique artist. Jen Shyu is a consummate scholar-practitioner. Her vast knowledge of East Asian musical traditions is audible in her voice, its impeccable articulation and expressive range.
This album focuses decades of intense craftsmanship to bear on deeply personal reflections on family, loss and growing up as an Asian-American woman. It's a deeply touching, beautiful record that I cannot recommend highly enough. Cosmographer
supported by 4 fans who also own “Bizarre feat. Allegra Delores”
It's hjyper-edgy and yet still in the tradition. I hear echoes of Trane and Ornette and the more I listen, I'm sure the more connections I'll hear. davxyz234