In 2009, Brendan hooked up with Albany-based Big Face Entertainment and began to take music more seriously than he ever had before. This drive led him to open for big name artists like J Cole and Fabolous. Other artists Brendan has opened for include Young Jeezy, Jadakiss, Talib Kweli, Ghostface Killah, Bobby Valentino, Steve Aoki, Juelz Santana, Estelle, and many others. At the same time, he was maintaining a 4.0 in Albany's business school and traveling to third world countries like Ecuador on humanitarian missions. With boundless energy and dynamic drive, Brendan managed to hit several high marks in his relatively short career, holding his own in an arena that not many white artists have found success.
Like a chess player, every move Brendan makes has a purpose. His latest feat? Winning a T-Pain contest that challenged all new and up and coming artists to drop an original verse on a T-Pain track with the prize being a slot on T-Pains forthcoming mix tape ‘Prevolver’.
“I want to be recognized as an extremely talented writer, producer and performer,” said Brendan. “I want to greater my understanding on mixing music and creating beats, and in the future, become a mentor to those who are eager to learn as I am”.
temptation
B. Martin Lyrics
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Once again
I'm running from my demons
They pull ahead
I feel it in my chest, tugging at my heart strings
Temptation's got me bested and I'm suffering
Creasing my soul
Once again
They pull ahead
Gotta kill these demons it's for real man, this emergency
I put the pressure to my head and pull now that's an urgency
Look inside my head pull back the curtains see
Stressing 'bout the weapon that the world revolve around, now that's the currency
People work and see a 40 cent increase, and fill with glee
Meanwhile they be giving up on dreams, they die before they reach
Time to free myself, I'm busting out the seams
I wanna see these Kings and Queens achieve what they be wanting right in front of me
100 on the dash, yea I'm passionately passing ya, passive when I crash into bastards
Hit me with a little bit of action, attack 'em, I show 'em what I packing, I tag 'em, I flag 'em
Gotta kill these habits, in order to expand my plan and multiply like rabbits
I know I can, and I see the man, standing in my path, yea I do the math
I subtract my past, then I add a bit of bad to prolong my track, uh
Divide and conquering this game
Witnessing my claim to fame
I take my aim and shoot to gain
Miss the target, shoot again, uh
Just don't give up and you'll prevail right through the rain uh
Creasing my soul
Once again
I'm running from my demons
They pull ahead
I feel it in my chest, tugging at my heart strings
Temptation's got me bested and I'm suffering
Creasing my soul
Once again
The lyrics to B. Martin's song Temptation are about the constant struggle between one's best self and their inner demons. The opening lines, "creasing my soul once again, I'm running from my demons," shows the singer recognizing how this fight is a repeating pattern in their life. They feel the pull of temptation, but recognize that it is hurting them and keeping them from achieving their goals. The lyrics "temptation's got me bested and I'm suffering" show the weight of this struggle and the impact it is having on the singer's life.
The second part of the song is a call to action. The lines "gotta kill these demons it's for real man, this emergency" and "gotta kill these habits, in order to expand my plan and multiply like rabbits" show the singer taking control of their life and making a commitment to change. They recognize the urgency of the situation, and are willing to put in the work to make a difference. The uplifting lyrics, "time to free myself, I'm busting out the seams, I wanna see these Kings and Queens achieve what they be wanting right in front of me" show that the singer is not only committed to their own success, but also to helping others reach their full potential.
Overall, the lyrics to Temptation are a powerful message about the fight between good and bad, and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Creasing my soul
My inner being is being weighed down and burdened
Once again
This is a recurring problem that I have faced before
I'm running from my demons
I am trying to escape my negative thoughts and feelings
They pull ahead
It feels like my demons are winning and taking control
I feel it in my chest, tugging at my heart strings
The emotional turmoil is physically manifesting as a heaviness in my chest
Temptation's got me bested and I'm suffering
My inner desires are overpowering me and causing me pain
Gotta kill these demons it's for real man, this emergency
I need to take drastic action to overcome my negative thoughts and feelings
I put the pressure to my head and pull now that's an urgency
I am feeling so desperate that I am considering extreme measures, like self-harm or suicide
Look inside my head pull back the curtains see
I am inviting others to see the inner struggles that I am facing
Stressing 'bout the weapon that the world revolve around, now that's the currency
I am worried about my financial struggles and how money seems to control everything in our society
People work and see a 40 cent increase, and fill with glee
People get excited about small pay raises, but it still isn't enough to make them truly happy
Meanwhile they be giving up on dreams, they die before they reach
People give up on their aspirations because they feel like they can't achieve them or they prioritize other things over their dreams, and this can cause them to feel unfulfilled or unaccomplished
Time to free myself, I'm busting out the seams
I need to break free from my self-imposed limitations and constraints
I wanna see these Kings and Queens achieve what they be wanting right in front of me
I want to witness people achieving their goals and ambitions
100 on the dash, yea I'm passionately passing ya, passive when I crash into bastards
I am aggressively pursuing my goals, but I can become passive or complacent when faced with obstacles
Hit me with a little bit of action, attack 'em, I show 'em what I packing, I tag 'em, I flag 'em
I am ready to take on any challenges and showcase my talents and abilities
Gotta kill these habits, in order to expand my plan and multiply like rabbits
I need to eliminate my bad habits in order to achieve my goals and be successful
I know I can, and I see the man, standing in my path, yea I do the math
I am confident in my abilities and I am aware of the obstacles that I will face
I subtract my past, then I add a bit of bad to prolong my track, uh
I am trying to leave my past behind, but I am also struggling with temptation and making poor choices
Divide and conquering this game
I am taking a strategic approach to achieving my goals
Witnessing my claim to fame
I am seeing the fruits of my labor and achieving the success that I have worked for
I take my aim and shoot to gain
I am focused on my goals and taking steps to achieve them
Miss the target, shoot again, uh
If I don't succeed on the first try, I am willing to keep trying until I reach my goals
Just don't give up and you'll prevail right through the rain uh
Perseverance is the key to success, even in difficult times or situations
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Matthew Andrawis
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