Inspired by depression, activism and Street Spirit by Radiohead
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Lots of activists did more for me for less…
Recognition, getting stressed and depressed on the mission.
Some stayed on the front line of defence from politicians.
So don't cry for me, cry for the lost ones that went missing.
I was too woke too early, too young with grown man questions,
Didn't know spiritual blessings would come from painful lessons,
Don't cry for me, cry for yourself… because if you understand
<FAST> You must also be over thinking, over feeling like your from another land.
I used to crave empathy, …but can we ever get it?
We only know our own experience - but should we just forget it?
Accept it. Most just want to be accepted.
Afraid to be rejected. Most just want to be respected.
Steady getting older, losing time and losing friends,
Should I hate Society or try to make amends?
Is that being mature… or just a compromise with Babylon,
I Am Sovereign! I'm not a slave or cattle son.
I want my cape and coat tails to be the ones they're grabbing on. These days m more jaded, still a king riding a camel home.
My unborn kids can't eat honour or integrity.
And would they know or care that daddy was once legendary?
But kept it way too real …for mainstream success,
Hosted the wildest parties, some of the biggest and best,
From Bristol's biggest clubs, …to free party warehouse raves,
To introducing acts at Glastonbury Festivals Dance stage,
To poetry for Druids in sacred stone circles,
The Hip-Hop bard of a Druid Order still quietly holds purple
Amethyst crystals, but is less fond of crowds,
Being centre of attention, …or being loud,
Read the book of Revelations aged about 14... Nice?
Nah, might have ruined my life trying to get close to Christ.
Failed to live half as unselfishly for my sacrifice.
And still felt short-changed by the plans of men and mice.
Too young to be that obsessed… with afterlife….
So many questions for lady luck ..I might have asked her twice.
Anti-war activist trying to avert Armageddon
Cos I believed in radiation, not cos I believed in Heaven.
Climate change activist cos my grandkids would need clean air. Activism didn't pay. No one told me life was fair.
My grand kids need fresh air, but they'll need food and a roof too.
So I aim to stack more paper, but saving Earth will continue.
Morality’s its own reward, I was synchro mystically blessed.
But little thanks for little sacrifices, I got depressed and stressed. More shadow work, …still afraid of the dark,
More honest with myself and gold cracks in my heart. 52
We live our best lives by fire sides,
Sacred ceremonies have been seen by these eyes.
A poet... Cos who in their right mind wants a rapper who cries? 55
Just turn up the Skream n feel the bass of Blue Eyes. 56
As I drop to my knees and turn face to sky,
A kid who didn't want to live but doesn't want to die.
I was thinking about politics before double digits,
Each answer leads to more questions, …spirits or quantum physics?
Ashamed of my ego wanting the world to remember me for empathy.
Til sensitivity was depressing me, then he shut down, please stop telling me
People STILL believe politicians, as a grown ass adult? 63
But I've been mad at humanity for so long I can't sulk. 64
Chin up, chest out, cos I'm still the best out.
And when the Angels write these stories I won't be left out.
I listened to Ice Cube and Public Enemy too young for me to ever be a yes man, I'm blessed and I can't do the things they're telling me,
I can't buy what they're selling me, and won't let them get me vex...
Trust. Just wait til you see the moves I bust next.
I've done things that have never been done before
Like Druid Spells on dub riddims and breakbeats, n made the peace the won the war. 72
We've all done things that can never be done again.
Like been ourselves, so sing your song like it'll never be sung again.
We've all done things that can never be done again.
Like been ourselves, so sing your song like it'll never be sung again.
Dub FX is a world-class song-writer, beatboxer, singer, loop-pedal master and legend of the live busking scene. Inspirational songs and sick basslines. KP Kev the Poet
