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Pad & Pen (ft. Dat Fly D)
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Produced By: Exile Beats Featuring: Dat Fly D Written By: J. Umstead & D.Quinn
hiphop spiritual lyrical pittsburgh underground rap west virginia moody east coast rap
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20 years deep in the craft - raw bars, real stories, and soul-driven hip-hop straight from the hills of West Virginia
I’m an underground rapper from Morgantown, WV, and I’ve been rapping, writing, and producing albums for over 20 years. My name’s a throwback to hip-hop’s roots when "def" meant excellent and an MC was more than just a rapper; he was a storyteller and a presence. My sound draws inspiration from East Coast artists like Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, and Lupe Fiasco. At the end of the day, I’m just here to make meaningful music that cuts through the noise and tells my story.
Song Info
Genre
Hip-Hop • Alternative Hip Hop
Author
Def MC 4Life
Rights
The Street RX 2012
Uploaded
July 12, 2013
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.7 MB • 160 kbps • 3:16
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
Annotation available on Genius: https://genius.com/Def-mc-4life-pad-and-pen-lyrics
Lyrics
[Intro: Def MC 4Life] I hate this [Verse 1: Def MC 4Life] I was holding on that final thread of hope That final thread of hope held onto a single note That bass guitar player struck a chord in us both And when he wrote it down, he done saved my life, yo 'Cause the song tore a window to my soul And looking outside, I could see myself glow I'm the guy you pass by and never really know And walking late at night, wonder where I'm 'bout to go Pull my hoodie down so my eyes'll never show I just made my way down that dimly lit road The stars above me shine, the ground beneath me cold When I pass away, I guess I'll be a part of both I guess it's ironic, I guess you never know Mortality is fading when you know just where you'll go I know that I'm not perfect, I'm gonna make mistakes So I pray I don't hurt no one with the flaws that I was gave [Chorus: Dat Fly D] 'Cause I'm trying so hard, this world is growing so cold You'll be there when I think I need you And you'll be there when I don't The truth is, I am just as guilty - just as guilty as them Running back to my salvation through this pad and this pen [Verse 2: Def MC 4Life] I turn my back like an angry child against a parent I take for granted everything that I was ever handed I walk a lonely path with lonely aspirations I make mistakes and pray that God is there to save me It's only him and me, a couple passing cars A conversation held in secret, a dialogue I tend to miss the path and overstep my reach I put myself into the places I should never be And all for what? To say that music is my dream? Inside, I hate the person that I know I've grown to be But still I won't give, through that I'm not ashamed 'Cause I am weatherproof, and that will never change I'm standing strong like the concrete on a global stage And lit with moonlight casted down from heaven's gate I will stand strong, I will never stray I thought I knew it all, but now I'm blown away [Chorus: Dat Fly D] [Outro: Dat Fly D] This pad, this pad, this pad, this pad This pad, this pad, pen and pad This pen and pad, This pad
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