“Being an 80's baby, I grew up listening to a wide variety of Hip Hop during its "Golden Age". Whether it be Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest, NWA or LL Cool J, I enjoyed the music because it was real. These people loved what they did, even though they gained profit they still thought it necessary to promote theiur best efforts. Music needs love again.”
His foray into music initially wasn't all in all hip hop related. "My first memory of anything lyric that I wrote is a poem I wrote in 8th grade called 'In The Ghetto'. It received good reviews from my peers, so i continued to write." He cites Pete Rock and Talib Kweli's collaboration "Fly Til I Die" Off of 2004's Soul Survivor II as his inspiration to begin taking Hip Hop seriously "That song was, to me, the epitome of what the essence of hip hop is. Everything... from the beat to the lyrics to the presentation was so in tune I felt compelled to make music.
Water would begin to write and record raps with his high school friends, experimenting with his new love. The creation of these early songs began his exploration of the Emcee realm.
BE. would go on to practice his craft, using each song as a means to improve, but also a means to express himself. Through time, he would become enthralled at the world of beat-making, and thus began his expansion into the 'Science'.
With the focus and care that BE.water applies to his craft, combined with the determination and passion for his music to be quality and always progressing, one must wonder what water believes the future has in store for him.
"In the future, I would love to make money doing this, but i refuse to sell out. I want to always stay true to myself. If I have to sacrifice monetary benefits for the quality of my music, for the soul of my music, i will make those necessary arrangements. Music is more powerful than we would like to believe. Music is a gift that can connect the entire world, music is universal. Good Music is from the soul, and i want to allow myself to reach the highest peaks attainable through diligence, effort, and a never ending love for my craft"
Tranquility
BE.water Lyrics
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To be honest
Lost my conscious
In the middle fine line
Between suicide or life
I wrote no goodbye note
At least I said goodnight though
It's alright if you don't show
Dying inside my vessel
Fucked up tried not to let go
Acidic is every word
Shut your mouth
Or spit it out
Rotten lies
Eat shallow lives
So why the fuck you wasting time
Sand in the hourglass
Cracks, lands, as spaces goes by
Can't find a quiet place
Inside
Screams of tranquility
Reside
Endlessness
Is all this
Emptiness
You can be one to forgive - but did you forget
Hallowed within
Structure
Caving in
If you are the death of me - I won't give in
Fading retention of images
Twisted and distorted imagination
How could it
All of this
End
(Broken-hearted)
The lyrics of BE.water's song "Tranquility" delve into the artist's deep personal struggles and the battle between living and succumbing to thoughts of suicide. The opening lines, "Smoked out my fucking mind, To be honest, Lost my conscious," depict a state of mind clouded by drugs, leading to a loss of self-awareness and a blurred line between life and death. The mention of not leaving a goodbye note but saying goodnight expresses an inner conflict where the artist contemplates leaving this world quietly without causing any fuss.
The second stanza continues to explore the artist's emotional turmoil. The phrase "Dying inside my vessel" represents the feeling of internal decay and despair. The lyrics touch on the toxicity of words and lies, suggesting that one can choose to either swallow the falsehoods or discard them. The mention of sand in the hourglass symbolizes the finite nature of time and the crumbling of spaces as it passes, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life.
The chorus expresses a longing for peace and tranquility, yet the artist struggles to find it within themselves. The repetition of the line "Can't find a quiet place inside" reveals the internal chaos and lack of inner calm. The cries for tranquility to reside within suggest a longing for emotional stability and peace amidst the inner turmoil.
The final lines of the song portray a sense of desolation and a questioning of the purpose of it all. The artist speaks of fading retention of images, a twisted and distorted imagination, and the abrupt question of how it all inevitably ends. This broken-hearted sentiment highlights a feeling of hopelessness and a struggle to find solace amidst the overwhelming emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Smoked out my fucking mind
I consumed substances that altered my state of mind
To be honest
To speak with complete truthfulness
Lost my conscious
I became disconnected from my own awareness
In the middle fine line
Existing in a delicate balance
Between suicide or life
Choosing between continuing to live or ending it all
I wrote no goodbye note
I did not leave behind a letter as a farewell
At least I said goodnight though
I made an effort to bid goodnight to someone
It's alright if you don't show
It's acceptable if you choose not to appear
No one was ever there before
There was never anyone present in the past
Dying inside my vessel
Experiencing inner torment within myself
Fucked up tried not to let go
Struggling to maintain composure despite being messed up
Acidic is every word
Each word spoken is filled with bitterness
Shut your mouth
Cease speaking
Or spit it out
Express your thoughts openly
Rotten lies
Deceptive falsehoods
Eat shallow lives
Engage in empty, superficial existence
So why the fuck you wasting time
Why are you spending your time pointlessly?
Sand in the hourglass
The passing of time
Cracks, lands, as spaces goes by
Fissures form and fill as time passes
Can't find a quiet place
Unable to locate a peaceful space
Inside
Within oneself
Screams of tranquility
The longing for inner peace is overwhelming
Reside
To exist permanently
Endlessness
A state of continual existence
Is all this
This is the entirety of the situation
Emptiness
Feelings of hollowness
You can be one to forgive - but did you forget
You may have the capacity for forgiveness, but have you truly forgotten?
Hallowed within
Honor and sacredness reside internally
Structure
The framework or organization
Caving in
Collapsing inwardly
If you are the death of me - I won't give in
Even if you are the cause of my demise, I refuse to surrender
Fading retention of images
Memories slowly slipping away
Twisted and distorted imagination
A mind filled with twisted and distorted thoughts
How could it
In what way could it
All of this
Everything mentioned before
End
Come to a conclusion
(Broken-hearted)
Filled with heartbreak
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Michael Palma
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