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No Letting Go
03:03
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And if I had to do it all again
I don't think that I would change a thing
'Cuz every step I took has lead me here
Even times when it didn't seem clear
I had the chance to see so much of this world
And there's so many places that I have yet to see
And even when I feel like giving up my dreams
I get a feeling that i can't ignore
There's just no letting go
Fire that burns deep inside of my heart
Passion that lives deep inside of my soul... of my soul
There's just no letting go
Fire that burns deep inside of my heart
Passion that lives deep inside of my soul... of my soul
And I remember I was just a boy
Stories of the greats I would explore
And each one would have a struggle time
Never easy always a grind
There were visions in my head that I'd later see
And there were people who would walk along this road with me
There were times when I felt I couldn't take no more
I got a feeling that I couldn't ignore
There's just no letting go
Fire that burns deep inside of my heart
Passion that lives deep inside of my soul... of my soul
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Vibin'
04:50
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Early morn sun rising
New day is starting
Gather up and we' rollin'
We 'gon hit the road
Weekend Langano
Let's hit the highway
Get away from the madness
Lay back and let it flow
We 'gon celebrate and have some fun
'Til break of dawn
We 'gon turn it up, have a real good time
Let's get it on
Turn it up some more, turn it up some more, turn it up some more
Right there let's go
Turn it up and we vibin', turn it up and we vibin' (Vibin', vibin')
Turn it up and we vibin', turn it up and we vibin' (Turn it up and we vibin')
Open up and we arrivin' and the sun still shinin'
These beautiful people, magic's in the air
Get something to sip on
Or you could even get your dip on
Everybody here to party and it's just begun
We 'gon celebrate and have some fun
'Til break of dawn
We 'gon turn it up, have a real good time
Let's get it on
Turn it up some more, turn it up some more, turn it up some more
Right there let's go
Turn it up and we vibin', turn it up and we vibin' (Vibin', vibin')
Turn it up and we vibin', turn it up and we vibin' (Turn it up and we vibin')
Ooo oh, we 'gone get it on
Ooo oh, we 'gone get it on
Ooo oh, we 'gone get it on
Ooo oh, we 'gone get it on, on, on, on, on
Turn it up and we vibin', turn it up and we vibin' (Vibin', vibin')
Turn it up and we vibin', turn it up and we vibin' (Turn it up and we vibin')
Turn it up and we vibin', turn it up and we vibin' (Vibin', vibin')
Turn it up and we vibin', turn it up and we vibin' (Turn it up and we vibin')
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You playin' hard to get
You're not available
But I'll keep on trying
I won't be givin' up
'Til you live here in my arms
Gonna make you love me
Gonna make you mine
Let's be together
'Til the end of time
And if you ever leave me
I would fall apart
'Cuz I need you darling
Always in my heart
I need you darling always in my heart (In my heart)
I need you darling always in my heart (In my heart)
We got a story
We got some history
I thought I could let you go
But you came back to me
There was something in your eyes
Gonna make you love me
Gonna make you mine
Let's be together
'Til the end of time
And if you ever leave me
I would fall apart
'Cuz I need you darling
Always in my heart
I need you darling always in my heart (In my heart)
I need you darling always in my heart (In my heart)
Without you I'm lonely
I need you, my only
Just stay here forever
I dream of us together
Take a chance, take a chance of love, take a chance
Take a chance, take a chance of love, take a chance
Baby take a chance
I need you darling always in my heart (In my heart)
I need you darling always in my heart (In my heart)
I need you darling always in my heart (In my heart)
I need you darling always in my heart (In my heart)
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4. |
Mind Over Matters
02:38
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Laying in my bed I thought I wouldn't wake
So much on my mind I felt like i could break
Looking for relief, a chance to release
The pressure, the stresses
Things ain't the way they used to be
Hard to find the time, hard to find the energy
Always keep direction, towards the destiny
With clear vision, the journey
The world will have you like I can hardly breathe
And have you spinning 'round into infinity
Standing on my shoulders always testing me
I stay strong to find the inner peace
Mind over matters, mind on what matters
Hold onto the vibe never stray from the path
Only hold on to the things that will last
Mind over matters, mind on what matters
Hold onto the vibe never stray from the path
Only hold on to the things that will last
Heart is beating fast, filled with anxiety
Nights so cold, I can't feel my feet
I'm going deep inside, to try and find the power, the stillness
I feel my whole life flashing right before my eyes
As i see my soul ascending towards the skies
While I'm asking God to let me see another day
It ain't over, I'm not ready
Tremendous focus on every breathe I take
Hard to concentrate with the pain so great
Will I get to see all the possibilities
Or will it take a turn and end in tragedy
Mind over matters, mind on what matters
Hold onto the vibe never stray from the path
Only hold on to the things that will last
Mind over matters, mind on what matters
Hold onto the vibe never stray from the path
Only hold on to the things that will last
Mind over matters, mind on what matters
Hold onto the vibe never stray from the path
Only hold on to the things that will last
Mind over matters, mind on what matters
Hold onto the vibe never stray from the path
Only hold on to the things that will last
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People gonna shout when they don't know what to say
People gonna fight when they don't know how to slay
People gonna run when they don't know where to go
Everywhere where you walk, dem a talk, talk talk
Werey, werey werey
They say who the Lord bless
Let no man curse
They say that the meek shall inherit the earth
In these times of mass distraction
Let our hearts be open to the words of the truth
Not just the one's that are spoken
People gonna shout when they don't know what to say
People gonna fight when they don't know how to slay
People gonna run when they don't know where to go
Everywhere where you walk, dem a talk, talk talk
Werey, werey werey
When you're up they wanna bring you down with harmful words
When you shine they wanna take your crown for all it's worth
But you don't have to give these things no light when you're doing the works
Keep you eyes on your destiny and remember to keep God first
People gonna shout when they don't know what to say
People gonna fight when they don't know how to slay
People gonna run when they don't know where to go
Everywhere where you walk, dem a talk, talk talk
Werey, werey werey
No conspiracy formed against me shall prosper
No conspiracy formed against me shall prosper
When you're up they wanna bring you down
When you shine they wanna take your crown
People gonna shout when they don't know what to say
People gonna fight when they don't know how to slay
People gonna run when they don't know where to go
Everywhere where you walk, dem a talk, talk talk
Werey, werey werey
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6. |
Where Love Don't Live
04:00
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You will never find love in a place where love don't live
You will never find love in a place where love don't live
If it brings you pain (Love don't live there, love don't live there)
If it leads you to a sunken place (Love don't live there, love don't live there)
If it takes away your joy (Love don't live there, love don't live there)
If it doesn't help you grow (Love don't live there, love don't live there)
You will never find love in a place where love don't live
You will never find love in a place where love don't live
If it keeps you down like gravity (Love don't live there, love don't live there)
If it holds you in captivity(Love don't live there, love don't live there)
If you can't be who you want to be(Love don't live there, love don't live there)
If it doesn't make you feel free (Love don't live there, love don't live there)
You will never find love in a place where love don't live
You will never find love in a place where love don't live
You will never find love in a place where love don't live
You will never find love in a place where love don't live
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7. |
I'll Come Runnin'
04:08
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Awwww
Awwww
I always wondered if I said a little more
Tried a little harder
Gave you all my time
Loved you like no other
Would it be enough to make you stay
Maybe if i stepped outside my world
Looked a little closer
Gave you a chance to hold on tighter
Maybe we could have found a better way
To work through the hard times
And stay connected
Never lose the passion
Always together
So many questions live inside my head
I really need you marey
You're never far away
Is it too late for us to try again
My feelings for you are never dying
I miss you deeply, heart is crying
If there's a chance then i'll come runnin'
I'll come runnin', I'll come runnin'
I'll come runnin'
I'll come runnin', I'll come runnin'
I'll come runnin'
I always wondered if you said a little more
Expressed your emotions
Opened up your heart
Let all the fears go
Would you be right here with me today
Maybe if I knew what your friends knew
All your intentions
Things you never mentioned
Like in the beginning
Would it be enough to make me see
That my love was all you needed
To make it to the future
Nothing else mattered
Just had to keep it simple
Would it have made us feel much more secure
I really need you marey
You're never far away
Is it too late for us to try again
My feelings for you are never dying
I miss you deeply, heart is crying
If there's a chance then i'll come runnin'
I'll come runnin', I'll come runnin'
I'll come runnin'
I'll come runnin', I'll come runnin'
I'll come runnin'
I really need you marey
You're never far away
Is it too late for us to try again
My feelings for you are never dying
I miss you deeply, heart is crying
If there's a chance then i'll come runnin'
I'll come runnin', I'll come runnin'
I'll come runnin'
I'll come runnin', I'll come runnin'
I'll come runnin'
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8. |
Unconditional Love
04:05
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Ooooo hoooo, ooooo hoooo
Ooooo hoooo, ooooo hoooo
It's been a longtime coming
I always wanted to put my love for you in a song
You made me the man I am, I'm so grateful
I just wanna make you proud
If I never buy you a house, never buy you a car
Just know I would, if I could
This life has never been easy
You made sacrifices to please me
And i never wanna let you down
With grace, you brought me into the world
Mama I'm so thankful this day and everyday
I honor your
Unconditional, unconditional, unconditional, unconditional love
I honor your
Unconditional, unconditional, unconditional, unconditional love
I know I haven't been perfect
You always let me spread my wings so I could fly
I know the distance is killing
But you're still happy to see me here living dreams
Everything I do is for you
Just to let you did well
And I'll always be your little man
You will always live inside my heart
'Cuz you were the one who taught me from the start
And I'll ways do the best I can
With grace, you brought me into the world
Mama I'm so thankful this day and everyday
I honor your
Unconditional, unconditional, unconditional, unconditional love
I honor your
Unconditional, unconditional, unconditional, unconditional love
And whenever I am down and out
You always know just what to say
You never turned your back on me
I'll appreciate you 'til all eternity
With grace, you brought me into the world
Mama I'm so thankful this day and everyday
I honor your
Unconditional, unconditional, unconditional, unconditional love
I honor your
Unconditional, unconditional, unconditional, unconditional love
I honor your
Unconditional, unconditional, unconditional, unconditional love
I honor your
Unconditional, unconditional, unconditional, unconditional love
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9. |
Song Never Ends
04:02
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I waited so long just to hold you again
You stayed in my thoughts and my thoughts never changed
And now that you are here today there's so much I wanna hear you say
Oh tell me how you need me more than ever and I show you that I feel the same
I needed you now
Our time gives me strength
No other I've found
It's a love heaven sent
It stays in my heart
I plays deep within
A sweet melody
Our song never ends
You travelled so far and too soon you will leave again
I'm lost when you're gone but the memories never fade
Our moments tend to seem to last forever
In the soul is where they stay
If this is the last time we dance let us dance with eternal winds
I needed you now
Our time gives me strength
No other I've found
It's a love heaven sent
It stays in my heart
I plays deep within
A sweet melody
Our song never ends
Maybe time will tell us where and when
Or maybe we'll remain the best of friends
I know that the love is real
And I know it's something we both feel ohhh
I needed you now
Our time gives me strength
No other I've found
It's a love heaven sent
It stays in my heart
I plays deep within
A sweet melody
Our song never ends
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Thankful ft. Ebony J
03:19
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Traveling winding roads
Can't see to far ahead
Times you gotta slow down
Not to go over the edge
Everything coming fast
Ways you can barely see
When you feeling overwhelmed
Sometimes you just gotta breathe
'Cuz even in the hour darkest
You can find a little light
Grateful for the simple things
'Specially the gift of life
Every morning that I wake up
Heart is still beating
I'm so thankful
Life's never easy
It goes up and down
So long as I'm standing
I'm so thankful
I'm so thankful
I'm so thankful
I'm so thankful
Blessed me with a home in Zion
Blessed me with a family
Given me a voice to sing praise
And a faith i believe
It's a joy to watch the kids grow
The youths dem grow so fast
Time I wish that I press pause
Just to make these moments last
And even when we're facing hard times
We still got what's in our heart
Every storm passes
A chance for a new start
Every morning that I wake up
Heart is still beating
I'm so thankful
Life's never easy
It goes up and down
So long as I'm standing
I'm so thankful
I'm so thankful
I'm so thankful
I'm so thankful
As I'm moving through the years
I appreciate more and more letting go of heartache
Searching for love that is pure
Facing many challenges
Somehow I seem to make it through
Don't always have the answers but seem to know just what to do
I will never be perfect, still I strive for perfection
'Cuz when I feel weak I get guidance, protection
Every morning that I wake up
Heart is still beating
I'm so thankful
Life's never easy
It goes up and down
So long as I'm standing
I'm so thankful
I'm so thankful
I'm so thankful
I'm so thankful
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We pray in the night
Struggle in the day
Trying to survive
Working hard to earn our pa
Because there's no other way
The gives and the takes
The bends and the breaks
Still gotta keep the face
Because there's no other way
Everyday people
Minimum wages
Life in debt to society, yeah
Times are changing
Steady rearranging
What's in store for our great future?
Generation hopeless
Ready, need a oneness
Still we wait for our prosperity, yeah
We pray in the night
Struggle in the day
Trying to survive
Working hard to earn our pay
Because there's no other way
The gives and the takes
The bends and the breaks
Still gotta keep the face
Because there's no other way
Through the trials of the day we move it on the double
Times a get hard every nickle make a muckle
To feed our youth we're working from morning
No time to waste, we have to keep it going
We need our seeds to grow so we cultivate through the push and the shove
Survival is the mission so we can't give up
'Cuz we're compelled by the powers above
Guided by the most high, delivering solutions for I and I and I
We pray, we pray
We pray in the night
Struggle in the day
Trying to survive
Working hard to earn our pay
Because there's no other way
The gives and the takes
The bends and the breaks
Still gotta keep the face
Because there's no other way
Take a look around we see the consciousness a changin'
Rich and poor alike we all have challenges we facin'
Gotta to have a vision in the road ahead we travellin'
Even when the road ahead seems to be unravelling
We haffa walk not by sight but by faith
We haffa uplift the human race
No matter what the cards that we hold in our hands
Got to stay alive and find a place to take our stance
With money on our minds, it's tough to keep our temper
We forwardin' through time wishing life could be simpler
We struggle and we're striving day to day
But in a smile there's a hope so let love lead the way
We were put here to shine so shine
Liberate your heart while you elevate your mind
No more hiding in the shade
It's time to rise up and give thanks and praise
We pray in the night
Struggle in the day
Trying to survive
Working hard to earn our pay
Because there's no other way
The gives and the takes
The bends and the breaks
Still gotta keep the face
Because there's no other way
We pray in the night
Struggle in the day
Trying to survive
Working hard to earn our pay
Because there's no other way
The gives and the takes
The bends and the breaks
Still gotta keep the face
Because there's no other way
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12. |
Nature of a Man
03:45
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It's the nature of a man to search seek and find
Something he can hold something he can feel
It's instinctual to see even if the man is blind
He can tell if it's right 'cuz he knows what is real
He can travel 'round the world find himself with empty hands
He can dabble, never settle
In his mind he knows the truth, in his heart he feels the gold
Guiding forces all around, inner voices clearly sound
It's the nature of a man to search seek and find
Something he can hold something he can feel
It's instinctual to see even if the man is blind
He can tell if it's right 'cuz he knows what is real
He can travel 'round the world find himself with empty hands
He can dabble, never settle
In his mind he knows the truth, in his heart he feels the gold
Guiding forces all around, inner voices clearly sound
Never wants to hurt a soul, he was raised by a good woman
She remains the boy's hero
Zero tolerance for the shit that distracts the man, counteracts the plan
'Cuz he understands life is short, so he lives in the mo'
He goes back in the past wishing everything lasts
Never in a rush to get to tomorrow, 'cuz he needs more time to get over sorrow
Follows him around like an imaginary friend
But she is not a friend, she's a foe maybe coming with a lesson to learn
Never to burn, she sticks around, takes him through turns
But he still yearns for a small piece of the good life, a good wife
To make good loving through the day, through the night
His concern is providing for the people that need him
The people who feed him, the people who greet him
And he never stop believing in the vision he was given at a young age
Writing stories, turning pages, rocking stages, through the phases
Different places, many races, when he chases in amazement
And as the lights go down, the curtains close
He falls to his knees overwhelmed
'Cuz with all these people standing here
He still feels drowned in loneliness
It's the nature of a man to search seek and find
Something he can hold something he can feel
It's instinctual to see even if the man is blind
He can tell if it's right 'cuz he knows what is real
He can travel 'round the world find himself with empty hands
He can dabble, never settle
In his mind he knows the truth, in his heart he feels the gold
Guiding forces all around, inner voices clearly sound
I just wanna be a better man in this life, in this world
I just wanna be a better man in this life, in this world
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Kenny Allen Washington, D.C.
Kenny Allen is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer based in Washington, DC.
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