City on Our Knees - tobyMac

VERSE

If you gotta start somewhere why not here
If you gotta start sometime why not now
If we gotta start somewhere I say here
If we gotta start sometime I say now
Through the fog there is hope in the distance
From cathedrals to third world missions
Love will fall to the earth like a crashing wave

CHORUS 1
Tonight’s the night
For the sinners and the saints
Two worlds collide in a beautiful display
It’s all up tonight
When we step across the line
We can sail across the sea
To a city with one king
A city on our knees
A city on our knees
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

VERSE

CHORUS 1

BRIDGE
Tonight could last forever
We are one choice from together
Tonight could last forever
Ooh
Tonight could last forever
We are one choice from together
As family
We’re family
Oh Tonight could last forever
We are one choice from together
You and me
Ya, you and me

CHORUS 2
Tonight’s the night

For the sinners and the saints
Two worlds collide
In a glorious display
'Cause its all love tonight
When we step across the line
We can sail across the sea
To a city with one king
A city on our knees
A city on our knees
Oh oh oh
A city on our knees
A city on our knees
Oh oh oh
If we gotta start somewhere why not here
If we gotta start sometime why not now

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lyrics courtesy of http://www.lyricsreg.com/lyrics/tobymac/City+On+Our+Knees/

moving forward indeed...

a new month, a new post. methinks that MONTHLY blogging will be an activity of higher frequency that i will be carrying out in the up and coming days...i mean, months...to come. perhaps with the exception of a few fortnightly posts in between as well. that is, IF i'm capable of slottin' them into ma rather maddening daily schedule.

lethargy. a common sensation that i've been experiencing lately. well, mostly everyday i must say. and to ma surprise and amusement, i have yet to acquire a particular skill that is much sought after among many Pre-U and 1st year college students - time management. i'm quite unable to cope with whatever that's being thrown at me - academically speaking, of course.

emotions. an erupting volcano and a devastating tornado are just a few metaphorical emotional catastrophes which are constantly in brew within me. containable? with much strength from The Divine - yes. alone? - an inevitable meltdown will draw nigh.

however, the above two are experienced and unjustly intensified during usual schooling days. mind you, the holidays are here...besides, i also strongly believe that, ...

"You make all things new

yes, You make all things new

and i will follow You, forward."

Moving Forward, Israel Houghton

Not Afraid - Eminem

this new track by Eminem for his new 'Recovery' album is indeed uplifting. there's something we can all learn from his experiences. so...

Chorus
I’m not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We’ll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you’re not alone
Holla if you feel like you’ve been down the same road

Intro
Yeah, It’s been a ride…
I guess i had to go to that place to get to this one
Now some of you might still be in that place
If you’re trying to get out, just follow me
I’ll get you there

Verse 1
You can try and read my lyrics off of this paper before I lay ‘em
But you won’t take the sting out these words before I say ‘em
Cause ain’t no way I’m let you stop me from causing mayhem
When I say ‘em or do something I do it, I don’t give a damn
What you think, I’m doing this for me, so f*ck the world
Feed it beans, it’s gassed up, if it thinks its stopping me
I’mma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly
And all those who look down on me I’m tearing down your balcony
No if ands or buts don’t try to ask him why or how can he
From Infinite down to the last Relapse album he’s still sh*ttin’ and
Whether he’s on salary, paid hourly
Until he bows out or he sh*t’s his bowels out of him
Whichever comes first, for better or worse
He’s married to the game, like a f*ck you for Christmas
His gift is a curse, forget the earth he’s got the urge
To pull his d*ck from the dirt and f*ck the whole Universe

Chorus

Verse 2
Ok quit playin’ with the scissors and sh*t, and cut the crap
I shouldn’t have to rhyme these words in the rhythm for you to know it’s a rap
You said you was king, you lied through your teeth
For that f*ck your feelings, instead of getting crowned you’re getting capped
And to the fans, I’ll never let you down again, I’m back
I promise to never go back on that promise, in fact
Let’s be honest, that last Relapse CD was “ehhhh”
Perhaps I ran them accents into the ground
Relax, I ain’t going back to that now
All I’m tryna say is get back, click-clack BLAOW
Cause I ain’t playin’ around
There’s a game called circle and I don’t know how
I’m way too up to back down
But I think I’m still tryna figure this crap out
Thought I had it mapped out but I guess I didn’t
This f*cking black cloud’s still follow’s me around
But it’s time to exorcise these demons
These motherf*ckers are doing jumping jacks now!

Chorus

Bridge
And I just can’t keep living this way
So starting today, I’m breaking out of this cage
I’m standing up, Imma face my demons
I’m manning up, Imma hold my ground
I’ve had enough, now I’m so fed up
Time to put my life back together right now

Verse 3
It was my decision to get clean, I did it for me
Admittedly I probably did it subliminally for you
So I could come back a brand new me, you helped see me through
And don’t even realise what you did, believe me you
I been through the ringer, but they can do little to the middle finger
I think I got a tear in my eye, I feel like the king of
My World, haters can make like bees with no stingers, and drop dead
No more beef flingers, no more drama from now on, I promise
To focus solely on handling my responsibility’s as a father
So I solemnly swear to always treat this roof like my daughters and raise it
You couldn’t lift a single shingle on it
Cause the way I feel, I’m strong enough to go to the club
Or the corner pub and lift the whole liquor counter up
Cause I’m raising the bar, I shoot for the moon
But I’m too busy gazing at stars, I feel amazing and

Chorus
I’m not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We’ll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you’re not alone
Holla if you feel like you’ve been down the same road
End

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lyrics courtesy of killerhiphop.com