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Atypical
02:27
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All my rhymes are hashtag original
Inspired from the analog days
Before digital
Call me old fashioned
But that time was integral
In forming my musical mind
Critical
I still collect vinyl
It’s something physical
The sound in my opinion
Unequivocal
Invisible
When I was young they diagnosed me atypical
Treated me like I was an imbecile
But I’m showing out now
Making all them sad cats sit back and meow
I take a bow
Don’t put baby in a corner
You can push me back all the way
I’m moving forward
Straightforward
I’m a child of God
I’m truly happy inside this isn’t a facade
Broad strokes
Don’t paint me with
I’m very specific in my craft, wordsmith
To all of my people who are feeling this
Set yourself free and get down with it
To all of my people who are feeling this
Yeah
To all of my people who are feeling this
Set yourself free and get down with it
To all of my people who are feeling this
Yeah
Sometimes I wish I was a simple individual
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Highway 93
02:37
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You and me
On highway 93
We pass that old antenna
On the hill
we’re almost there
You say it’s necessary
That they’ll help me
That I’m sick and that they’re well
Equipped with all their papers
And their plans
I’m afraid but you can’t tell
I just turn up the radio
And sing
On highway 93
Years go by and we turn gray
I’m desperate
Freedom isn’t mine
I long to live and make mistakes
Unencumbered
By the people in my life
You say any day now
Almost there
Hang on it’s almost time
My seatbelt on I promise
To be good
Even though you told a lie
Then I turn up the radio
And sing
Highway 93
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Wind Chimes
02:50
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Heartfelt days and sunshine rays
I’m taking what I’ve got
I know sometimes it has to rain
And these wind chimes sing a lot
They keep me knowing
When a storm is going
To soak this happy plot
I hear them ring and every thing
Turns gray until it’s not
I cry
when the sun comes out feel guilty that I’m down
I lie
in my bed sometimes for days and won’t come out
It’s hard to keep pretending to be ok when I'm not
Sometimes it has to rain
And these wind chimes sing a lot
Moody Mondays aren’t alone
It’s Tuesday Wednesday too
I try my best to smile so you don’t worry like you do
My heart’s all topsy turvy when i’m trying to hide the truth
from you
you always know
what I'm about to do
I cry
when the sun comes out feel guilty that I’m down
I lie
in my bed sometimes for days and won’t come out
It’s hard to keep pretending to be ok when I'm not
Sometimes it has to rain
And these wind chimes sing a lot
I finally admitted that I’m feeling not so well
It wasn’t a surprise to you and Im glad you’re here to help
And as long as it takes for us to make it through this spell
we’ll hold each other’s hands and fight the fire in this hell
I cry
when the sun comes out feel guilty that I’m down
I lie
in my bed sometimes for days and won’t come out
It’s hard to keep pretending to be ok when I'm not
Sometimes it has to rain
And these wind chimes sing a lot
Sometimes it has to rain
And these wind chimes are all we’ve got
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I’ve been pretty down
Go to school and then come home
I think about my imperfections
And the fact I don’t feel whole
Not many people understand
At least I think they won’t
That I’m flipped inside out
And what you see is what I don’t but
Today is the best day I’ve had in a while
You can tell from the pictures of my genuine smile
We played games and watched the people
Living their best life
I just want you to know it’s the best day
I’ve had in a while
I don’t step on the lines
When I’m walking down the hall
It helps with my anxiety
And stops the circle thoughts
I never knew you felt the same
Til you wrote me this song
And just for once I feel like nothing
About me is wrong
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You asked me to the party
And I happily accepted
But I tried to keep my cool
‘Cause everyone else seemed unaffected
That we’re gonna get together
Eat crackers and play Settlers of Catan
I showed up in my best jeans
With a pot of buttered noodles
And a present for your dog
Because I always have loved poodles
Then I walked into the living room
And sat down with everyone on the couch
This is the toned down version of me
Don’t want to show I’m too excited
And end up uninvited
This is the slowed down version of me
Don’t want to seem enthusiastic…
I’m cool and classic
The night is getting long
And people’s eyes are starting to fade
But I’ve got overwhelming energy
That could last for three more days
So I start cleaning up the cups and things
My eagerness gets lost in the task
Then you ask…
Why did you tone down that version of you?
I was looking forward to your love of life
Like everything is new
I want to be more warm like you
But life has gotten in my way…
So next time you’re at the party
Bring your overzealous laugh
And your penchant for shenanigans
I promise I won’t get mad
‘Cause it’s the unique things you do
That make you, you
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The Old Dog
03:10
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The autumn sunlight’s getting low in the sky
Dusty leaves brown and dry
The earth is ready
For winter time
There’s a dog
Gone muzzle gray
Lived his life good
Lived his way
He was fast and strong
Just the other day
The old dog sleeps
He’s contented by the sun
It warms his tired bones
The old dog sleeps
Got no cares in the world
He’s living in the moment
He sleeps
He sleeps
There’s a man
Worked all his life
Said he’d rest
When he got tired
He was straight and tall
Just the other day
He sees
The old dog sleep
He wishes he had lived
Like a pup that finds the wind
The old dog sleeps
Got no cares in the world
He’s living in the moment
He sleeps
He sleeps
He sleeps
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La la la’s
Minus your girlfriend we’d make a great pair
But she always seems to be standing there
Over your shoulder when I’m talking to you
I can’t even brush your hair out of your eyes…like I want to
La la la’s
Two plus one makes three
And that’s too many to be you and me
So might I suggest you downsize a bit
And subtract the one that’s not legit-
That’s her
‘Cause I love your eyes and I love your hair
And I love that fact that you don’t care about walking in the rain
Others running by, umbrella’s fly
But you stay steady on your path
You’re cool as a cucumber
Tall and handsome
Just look at that…
Ask me no more questions
And tell me no more lies
She don’t see your eyes
But I do
And they’re looking back at me
Minus your girlfriend we’d make a great pair
But she always seems to be standing there
Over your shoulder when I’m talking to you
I can’t even kiss you like I want to
Minus your girlfriend we’d make a great pair
But she always seems to be standing there
Over your shoulder when I’m talking to you
I can’t even love you but I do.
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I wanna get your attention
Can’t you see me over here
But I’m up against this wall
So my intentions aren’t clear
I wanna get your attention
See I’m staring over there
But you’re hanging with the cool kids
The room is filled with starlight
Now I feel like I could fly
But I can’t get off this wall
I’m holding on for dear life
So I’m swaying back and forth
I feel the rhythm in my bones
But you’re hanging with the cool kids and I’m alone
What do you see in them anyway
They talk behind your back and smoke all day
Yeah I’m quirky but I’m real
And I’ll tell you how I feel
So let’s steal the night and dance like we’re alive
I wanna get your attention
And this night is getting old
The punch has got my punchy
And I’m starting to get bold
I’m gonna strut across the room
I’m gonna take your hand in mine
And we’ll dance to this beat
‘Cause we’re alive
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9. |
Pulling Me Apart
02:48
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You got my attention
A crush wasn’t my intention
You’re beautiful i’ll mention
Soft as moonlight in my eyes reflection
Your air is so refreshing
Wonder can you feel the tension
I’m open to your suggestions
Your touch is warm electric
I don’t mind, revive me with it
Safer than any blanket
Go ahead my dear surround me with it
Lived long I know what’s true
Find doors and walk right through
I’m waiting for you, waiting for you
You have my attention
You have my heart
I’m swayed in your direction
It’s pulling me apart
I want it to be easy
But the easy things are hard
As I reach for your connection
It’s pulling me apart
Skies and stars and poetic bars
Can’t make something come true
But if I could believe just once
I’d wish for time with you
I want it to be easy
But the easy things are hard
As I reach for your connection
It’s pulling me apart
Pulling me apart
Pulling me apart
You're pulling me apart
Pulling me apart
Skies and stars and poetic bars
Can’t make something come true
But if I could believe just once
I’d wish for time with you
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Call This Home
02:50
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You seem so lonely but I can’t break through
So I’ll just wait here ’til you tell me what to do
An aching heart wasn’t meant to beat alone
So we’ll sit right here and call it home
We don’t have four walls
But we’ve got hours on the clock
We don’t know all the answers
But we know enough
Although life isn’t fair
I’ll give you what I’ve got
And then we can call this home
I know you’re sad but you can’t find the words
I’ll hold your hand if you want me
Crying eyes shouldn’t have to roam
So we’ll sit right here and we’ll call it home
We don’t have four walls
But we’ve got hours on the clock
We don’t know all the answers
But we know enough
Although life isn’t fair
I’ll give you what I’ve got
And then we can call this home
And then we can call this home
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Scratch Ticket
02:01
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My pockets are empty but I’m feeling fine
And all the love I’ve got is mine
I love my friends and I’ve still got time
I don’t know why I crossed the line
Bought a scratch ticket from the corner store
Gonna make a million or maybe more
I’m rich for a minute but then I’m poor
Don’t know what I bought it for
Fame and fortune will make you sad
With all the things that one could have
Empty love will drive you mad
A simple life seems not so bad
Bought a scratch ticket from the corner store
Gonna make a million or maybe more
I’m rich for a minute but then I’m poor
Don’t know what I bought it for
Piano/instrumental
Bought a scratch ticket from the corner store
Gonna make a million or maybe more
I’m rich for a minute but then I’m poor
Lord
My pockets are empty but my heart is yours
Lord
My pockets are empty but my heart is yours
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12. |
Up
01:49
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I’m going up up up
To the highest place
Not any weight
Can drag me down
Life’s been rough rough rough
Like a playground bully
Pushing me
Onto the ground
Lightning struck
I'm dusting off
Going up
I’ve got intentions
Swimming through
The riptide pull
Can't make me drown
My imperfections
Got me to the surface
Yeah i’m breathing now
Lightning struck
I'm dusting off
Going up
It ain't luck
The things I've found
I’ve got enough
So gather round
Listen up
I'm going up, up , up up up
I’m going up up up
To the highest place
Not any weight
Can drag me down
Life’s been rough rough rough
Like a playground bully
Pushing me
Onto the ground
Lightning struck
I'm dusting off
Going up
Lightning struck
I'm dusting off
Going up
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Jen Msumba Wauchula, Florida
Jen's mix of folk and acoustic indie pop elements are raw, with lyrics that will take you into her world, and leave you better for it.
Jen's message is mighty. She is one to watch.
Jen Msumba recommends:
It's smooth and easy to listen to taking me back to my childhood days, riding in dad's LTD listening to disco inspired pop hits. Only this has a modern twist. Love it!
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