KEEP GOING
Keep Going: Emotions, Struggles, and Triumphs in KevinKempt's Musical JourneyLyrics
Hey guys
Greeting and introduction to the purpose of the song.
I wanted to make a song about my emotions, the heart, and, overall
Expressing the intention to create a song about personal emotions and recent life experiences.
Just how life's been treating me as of recent. It's just
Describing the challenges faced in life recently.
Had to put a little wait
Highlighting the effort and dedication put into creating music, referencing the use of 808s for impact.
I just could not facilitate
-The work that goes in servin'
-Brand new songs on top of dinner plates
-Sacrificed a little time just
-At the price of fickle rhymes and
-Layed them over 808s that
-Break the brain and hit the spine (OKAY!)
-I just pulled up in it, hard and focused like a sucker-punch
Describing a determined and focused approach to music despite facing criticism and negativity.
I fumble much, stumble and get made fun of as if no one does
-Some of y'all too negative, sensitive, straight repetitive, and
-Casual on one rope while I'm out here doing double dutch
-I can make a fast song, keep the lyrics real and making sense
Asserting the ability to create meaningful lyrics and find joy in the connections made through music.
I can keep the passion when I've been out here just making cents
-I can see the money-hungry saying that, "nobody wants me"
-Meanwhile, I'm just happy that this rapping made me friends
-Don't care what you said to me
Emphasizing the importance of trust in relationships and the need for authenticity in friendships.
Keeping my enemies
-Under a bit of
-A clutch
-Don't try befriending me
-Unless you're willing to
-Act real and earn all
-My trust
-Switching my flows like I'm too indecisive
Admitting to a tendency to change artistic styles and expressing frustration at not gaining recognition.
And can't keep one right so I act like a child and I
-Throw both away in a series of rage and
-Don't get any streams cause I'm doing too much
-Had to put a little wait
Reiterating the challenges faced in the music industry and the dedication required to succeed.
I just could not facilitate
-The work that goes in servin'
-Brand new songs on top of dinner plates
-Sacrificed a little time just
-At the price of fickle rhymes and
-Layed them over 808s that
-Break the brain and hit the spine (OKAY!)
-Had to put a little wait
Repeated emphasis on the struggles and sacrifices in the music-making process.
I just could not facilitate
-The work that goes in servin'
-Brand new songs on top of dinner plates
-Sacrificed a little time just
-At the price of fickle rhymes and
-Layed them over 808s that
-Break the brain and hit the spine (OKAY!)
-Questioning the universe
Reflecting on the uncertainties of pursuing a career in music but acknowledging the power of the internet.
I knew it'd hurt. I
-Popped off in a couple minute-longs and
-Then I moved to work
-In those little songs, I acted
-Funny cause I knew what worked
-Now I'm after commas and the status of a
-Music nerd. To restate I
-Popped off. I know music's an
-Odd job. It might not get me
-Caviar. It might not get me
-Foie gras. But better than a
-Cop car, or stalking, drugs, and cigarettes
-Luckily I figured out how to utilize internet
-Had to put a little wait
Repeating the theme of hard work and sacrifice in the pursuit of musical success.
I just could not facilitate
-The work that goes in servin'
-Brand new songs on top of dinner plates
-Sacrificed a little time just
-At the price of fickle rhymes and
-Layed them over 808s that
-Break the brain and hit the spine (OKAY!)
-Had to put a little wait
Further emphasizing the challenges faced and the dedication required in the music industry.
I just could not facilitate
-The work that goes in servin'
-Brand new songs on top of dinner plates
-Sacrificed a little time just
-At the price of fickle rhymes and
-Layed them over 808s that
-Break the brain and hit the spine (OKAY!)
-Now I'm done. Now I'm out
Repeating the phrase "Now I'm done. Now I'm out," signaling the end of the song.
Now I'm done. Now I'm out
-Now I'm done. Now I'm out
-Now the song's over now
-Now the song's over now
-Now the song's over now
-Now the song's over now
-Now the song's over now
-Ah, yeah, we did it!
Expressing a sense of accomplishment and requesting appreciation for the effort put into the song.
I think the song is over at this p
-This beat took me a whole day to make please like
-I hate having to record in my closet. It's so annoy
Expressing frustration about recording conditions and seeking approval for the song.
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