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Drift Away
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This song is dedicated to those that used to save up their lunch money and blow it all after school at the music shop, or to all those who felt like their headphones were their best friends. A tribute to our favorite form of escapism: HIP HOP
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Comprised of close friends that share an unhealthy lust for music, Magnetic North is a hip hop duo that strives to find the balance between insightful lyrics and engaging instrumentals. Though they formed in 2003, both Direct and T-minus have been emceeing for over 7 years. Direct, the mastermind behind their instrumentals, favors melodies heavy in acoustic guitar, piano rifts, and a variety of strings. He tops off his production with honest rhymes and a refreshingly crisp delivery. Then there is T-minus, so called for her timebomb like tendencies, who brings to Magnetic North that final touch - a female emcee as comfortable on the mic as any of her male contemporaries. Currently, they expect to release their first album together by early 2005. Downloads and more information can be found on their website at
Song Info
Charts
#5,526 in subgenre Peak #9
Charts
Peak #203
Author
D. Kan, S. Tavakoli, T. Vu,
Rights
D. Kan, T. Vu
Uploaded
March 05, 2006
Track Files
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MP3 1.3 MB 128 kbps 0:55
Lyrics
CHORUS: Shaden: Gimme that beat boys, gimme that flow Let me live within the rhythm, let me free my soul, and drift away Give me that beat boys, give me that flow Let me live within the rhythm, let me free my soul X2 Direct: Let me drift away, reminiscing the days I miss listening to hits played on 92 and 106, sitting in my room, hearing the tunes, of 2pac, bone and biggy be blaring from my puny boom box From the crossroads, to juicy, to life goes on, I used to rock, the fugees, the old skool songs. like regulate, my favorite from warren and nate, I was always saving up all my money so I can blow it on tapes. Cuz after school, I would walk straight to the record shop, and walk through every section stopping at hip hop. just ta find a song to buy to bring back home, so I can sing along, when I feel lonesome. That's what I did just to pass the time. I was a, young kid, but the sound was sublime. Cuz the music, I always found, to be therapeutic. looking back at my life now, I know how, I got through it. CHORUS T: Growing up, I was social but, never was the type to open up So my closest friends were never close enough I suppose to them I was emotionless... So, my headphones were my constant companions Around my neck they were constantly hanging And late at night when I'm haunted by phantoms The songs I would jam would subconsciously ban them And damn I know it's just lyrics and beats But lyrics to me are like infinite peace And peace Is what hip hop had brought me Strumming my pain like it was "Killing Me Softly" Killing me, but what a way to die Overdosed on flows, comatose on rhymes And I Wanna drift away Staying conscious enough just to hit replay, okay... CHORUS Shaden: Gimme the b-boys, the freestyle shows, I wanna get lost in that hip hop soul Direct & T: C'mon mister DJ, don't let me down now Take me away from today with surround sound And drown out all the noise from the outside World while I curl up and close both my brown eyes And cool down, let me sink the song Believing every lyric as I lip synch along See it talks to me, it whispers in rhymes Relating life stories that ain't too different than mine So gimme that beat boys, and free my soul I wanna get lost if it's possible Cuz these songs ease my thoughts and let my herat sleep While the bassdrum replease my heartbeat CHORUS
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someonetookmyname
May 20, 2009
I went and bought the reprint of your debut album just for this song.. although it''s full of good music, this is the song that sold me on it. Dope, just plain dope.
jibz29
Apr 13, 2009
noiice.!!
DumplinG
Feb 25, 2008
Favorite song ever. Has to be the best song I've ever heard relay the love of hip hop. :]
blazerbit567
Dec 04, 2007
I love this song! I saw it on Wong fu! It was awesome! Now, I'm getting your songs. Keep up the good work!
anurysm
Nov 17, 2007
What's Good! Congrats on getting #33th on the charts! Keep up the good work! Check out my music if you got a chance