Their project has included a debut single with remixes from Skream & Commodo, a Noisey streamed video as well as performances at World Wide Festival (SETE), London Jazz Café (DEEP MEDi LIVE) & Notting Hill Arts Club. Their productions have been creeping into top DJ's mixes and getting regular radio play support from the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs & Gilles Peterson.
Vortex
A/T/O/S Lyrics
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Dark nights, gunfights, shit and piss on the subway
He can lose his life in a eerie minute of one day
Live my whole existence from Mondays through Sundays
Hoping for better right now, there's only one way
Dark nights, gunfights, shit and piss on the subway
He can lose his life in a eerie minute of one day
Live my whole existence from Mondays through Sundays
Nigga
I bet you never seen your uncle die
Wonder why I feel the way I feel, I seen my mother cry
Cause shit is real, who am I?
Just another man wish for sun and skies
But the man above seems to just defy,
It's justified?
I guess
Read the bible, still stressed
My rival is death
My idols are dead, with goggles on head
I still can't look at that album cover
Shit still give me nightmares even when I lay down in covers, cause shit is a foul discover
Like my father and I, we felt our brother dead
He asked me if I needed anything before he went to bed
I was good but still, I should've double checked
Felt a little guilt
I was watching NHL, this shit just got me vexed,
E & J went out of his head when we flipped him over
Didn't tell my mom and honestly felt like he wasn't sober
He probably needed that shoulder to cry on
Could've came to me
He didn't know he was the one I relied on
No lie, you was my dog
Why did God take you?
I don't cry much, that's in part because time will innately start to change you
I seen different angles
I pleaded God to help me please and he provided angels
I would still just like to face you
To tell you sorry that I ain't truly appreciate you
For all the times we argued, the hatred was very fatal
But still I feel amazed that you ain't here dude
I could've told you hold the fuck on
You gone, and I could've saved you
Dark nights, gunfights, shit and piss on the subway
He can lose his life in a eerie minute of one day
Live my whole existence from Mondays through Sundays
Hoping for better right now, there's only one way
Dark nights, gunfights, shit and piss on the subway
He can lose his life in a eerie minute of one day
Live my whole existence from Mondays through Sundays
Hoping for better right now, there's only one way
The reason why I go so aggressive
I try to teach and give out pure lessons
Don't make the same mistakes I made growing up as an adolescent
Just turned 24 and shit should be a blessing
But I face even more pressure
Live for tomorrow, but today's thoughts have crept in
If I don't get that car to buy by age 25
Will I be viewed in the public eye, a man who fails to try?
Literally it's me and moms and I provide for both
You live to eat with silver spoons and knives and forks
And I spit mostly fire from torch
But I am bothered by the lives that I've crossed
Most connive and loft
I'm not trying to resort to anger tied in a knot
But now I'm wondering, did all I gave out was for naught?
Most of the time I take a trail just to soothe
You never cared so I'm prepared just to lose
But let me dare to save loot
Every avenue and corner had me real scared and subdued
Call up coroners when bodies go in those vans for the news
I'd be damned if I do something annal and rude
Cause now my anger's to the point it's anywhere like a cruise
I've felt at times, fuck the rhymes, I understand that we choose
My family's the only hope now, only prayer that I use
But the foul shit is this, that they're condemn and be crude
My stance is standardized, I vandalize your plans with the few
I'm sick of y'all, so I demand to be pruned and above the hate shit
Niggas outlandish with they views, that's why I don't say shit, nigga
Makes me feel like crying
Makes me feel like crying
Makes me feel like crying
Dark nights, gunfights, shit and piss on the subway
He can lose his life in a eerie minute of one day
Live my whole existence from Mondays through Sundays
Hoping for better right now, there's only one way
Dark nights, gunfights, shit and piss on the subway
He can lose his life in a eerie minute of one day
Live my whole existence from Mondays through Sundays
Hoping for better right now, there's only one way
Nigga
The lyrics of A/T/O/S's song "Vortex" delve into the harsh realities of urban life, portraying a gritty and somber narrative. The artist begins by painting a picture of a dangerous and unforgiving environment, characterized by dark nights, gunfights, and the disturbing sights and smells of the subway. The vulnerability of life is highlighted as the artist reflects on the fleeting nature of existence, emphasizing how one's life can be taken in a single eerie minute. This sense of precariousness is reiterated throughout the song, with the singer narrating their struggles and uncertainties that span from Mondays through Sundays.
The artist delves deeper into their personal experiences, revealing the profound impact of loss and trauma on their psyche. The mention of witnessing a loved one's death and the subsequent emotional turmoil showcases the raw and unfiltered emotions that accompany such tragedies. There is a sense of searching for meaning and grappling with one's identity in the face of life's unpredictability. The artist questions their place in the world, pondering the justice of fate and grappling with feelings of guilt and regret for missed opportunities to connect with those they cared about.
Throughout the verses, there is a poignant exploration of grief and regret, as the artist reflects on the relationships that were strained or severed by misunderstandings and unresolved conflicts. The theme of missed chances for reconciliation and the weight of unspoken words lingers heavily, adding a layer of melancholy to the lyrics. The use of vivid imagery, such as the haunting memories evoked by a specific album cover, further underscores the lasting impact of loss and trauma on the artist's psyche.
As the song progresses, there is a shift towards a more introspective tone as the artist grapples with feelings of self-doubt and pressure to succeed in a society that often values material success over personal well-being. The internal struggle between striving for a better future and grappling with past mistakes and perceived failures adds a poignant depth to the narrative. Ultimately, the lyrics of "Vortex" convey a deeply personal and introspective journey through loss, longing, and the complexities of navigating life's tumultuous waters in search of redemption and peace.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Amazi Browning
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this is not just "melodic stuff of of DEEP MEDi", this is A TASTE OF STRUGGLE
no offense, thx for share ;)