Stir of Echoes
J-Live Lyrics

Ayo, the hotter the summer, the cooler the fall
The more difficulty you face, the greater the relief and calm that follows

The lesser you stress her, the quicker she call
The less pressure you put on someone, the more likely they are to respond

Now whether you short, or whether she tall
Regardless of physical differences between people

The later you bust, the louder she bawl
The longer you wait to achieve something, the more impactful and dramatic the result

Now that was for them, this is for y'all
The previous lines were addressing specific individuals, now the focus is on the audience as a whole

The more for the little store, the less for the mall
Supporting small businesses benefits the community more than supporting large corporations

The smarter your plan, the better for all
Having intelligent and well-thought-out plans benefits everyone involved

You fail in the plan, you plannin' to fall
If you don't succeed in executing your plans, you are setting yourself up for failure

United we stand, divided we fall
When people come together and work together, they are stronger than when they are divided

The quicker they come, the harder they fall
The more rapidly something or someone rises to power, the more significant their downfall will be

You straddle defense, pickin' a brawl
Being defensive and looking for conflict

You loved by none, hated by all
Feeling unloved and disliked by everyone around

See eloquent words, never the wise
Simply speaking intelligently doesn't necessarily equate to wisdom

Keeping it simple, teaching it real
Choosing simplicity in communication to convey genuine and truthful messages

Live by the sword, die by the sword
The consequences of one's actions will come back to them

Swinging for justice, fuck how you feel
Fighting for what is right and fair, regardless of others' opinions or emotions

Rappers with deals, tuck in they shines
Successful rappers prioritize their craft and skills over material possessions

Fuck the chains, I'm talkin' 'bout rhymes
Emphasizing the importance of lyrical content and skill over flashy jewelry or status symbols

Maybe they got 'em and maybe they don't
Some rappers may possess the skills, while others may not

Maybe they spit 'em and maybe they won't
Some rappers may choose to showcase their skills, while others may not

Nevertheless, fuckin' with mine
Regardless of others' opinions or actions, the artist's work should be respected

Never the best, better with time
While not claiming to be the absolute best, the artist believes they continually improve over time

Movin' the body, sparkin' the mind
The music evokes physical movement and stimulates the mind intellectually

Keepin' the real heads pressin' rewind
Appealing to genuine hip-hop enthusiasts who appreciate the art and replay the music

I feel good! Ahoooooooo! About Hip-Hop! (x4)
Expressing a positive and enthusiastic feeling towards hip-hop

Ayo, you feelin' the song, you happy it's yours
If you're enjoying and connecting with the song, you feel a sense of ownership and happiness

You diggin' the cadence, you heard it before
Appreciating the rhythm and flow of the song, possibly recognizing the familiar style

You know it's the freak for many emcees
Acknowledging that the song's uniqueness and quality appeals to a wide range of rappers

Maybe ya Kool Keith or maybe it's Breeze
Referencing well-known emcees with distinctive styles

Maybe ya Flava Flav or maybe it's Meli Mel
Referencing influential hip-hop figures from the past

Or Maybe it's Run or maybe it's L.L.
Mentioning iconic artists from hip-hop history

I'm makin' it mine, ya dissin' it fine
Taking ownership of the song, accepting criticism with indifference

Don't take it too personal, it's only a rhyme
Encouraging listeners to not take lyrics personally, as they are just part of an artistic expression

A minute has passed, a sucker was born
Time has moved on, implying that someone foolish has come into existence

One minute you're here, next minute you're gone
Life is unpredictable and can change rapidly

If you can predict the shit I'ma say
The artist challenges anyone who claims to know what they will say next

Initial my name, you know that it's justice
By using the singer's initials, one can associate them with the pursuit of fairness and righteousness

I saw your mistake, don't take it too far
The singer noticed someone's error, advising them not to dwell on it excessively

Take kindness for weakness, the man for a star
Mistaking someone's kindness as a sign of weakness and underestimating their abilities

With either extreme, you're mentally dead
Adopting extreme viewpoints or thoughts can lead to closed-mindedness and intellectual stagnation

Take heed to the words, J-Live has just spoken
Paying attention and considering the message conveyed by J-Live's words

Ya did it again, you thought I was jokin'
Repeating past mistakes, underestimating the singer's seriousness

You tryin' to fix, but you know it is broken
Attempting to repair a situation or relationship that is already damaged and beyond repair

You need to sit back, nod your head to the track
Taking a step back, appreciating the music, and reflecting on it

And check out the lyrics so you can react
Examining the lyrics and responding to them in one's own way

[Interlude - Woman Speaking]
Transitioning to a spoken interlude featuring a woman's voice in the recording studio

Okay, just relax, get very comfortable
Encouraging the listener to calm down and get into a relaxed state

Relax, trust me, close your eyes, now just listen for a moment
Advising the listener to trust the artist, close their eyes, and focus on the music and words

Listen to the sounds of the room around you
Drawing attention to the ambient sounds in the room, creating a sense of immersion

Remember that you are in a studio, a recording studio
Reminding the listener of their physical location and the nature of the recording

With your name on one mat
A personalized mat in the studio, indicating their presence and involvement in the recording

You're in the mic booth, you look around
The listener is situated inside the soundproof microphone booth, exploring their surroundings

It's one huge empty mic booth
The mic booth is devoid of other objects or people, emphasizing solitude and focus

You notice that the walls are painted in black
Observing the black walls of the booth, creating a sense of isolation and intensity

The mic is black, the windows tinted black
Describing the color scheme of the microphone and the tinted windows, enhancing the atmosphere

And all you can see is a very old computer screen
The only visible object is an old computer screen, adding to the vintage and nostalgic vibes

Five letters flashing on and off
A sequence of five letters repeatedly illuminating and darkening on the screen

You can barely see what the letters spell
The letters are difficult to discern, creating an air of mystery

You lean closer to the screen, the letters become clearer
The listener leans towards the screen, allowing the letters to become more legible

And the word is rhyme
The letters form the word 'rhyme,' linking back to the art form of hip-hop and the focus on lyricism in the song

Ayo I'm trapped in the mind of a mad man literally
The singer feels confined within their own mind, which is chaotic and unpredictable

It's not a metaphor kid, pay attention
Emphasizing that this is not a figurative expression but a literal description of their state of mind

Reporting to you live from this first dimension
Presenting their experiences and thoughts as if broadcasting from a different reality or dimension

In the real crowded room, I just want some attention
Despite being in a crowded place, the artist desires recognition and acknowledgement from others

And since you lack the bright, like high beams at night
Addressing individuals who lack intelligence or understanding

The silence of the noise is deafenin' to hear
Despite the surrounding noise, the silence and lack of understanding is more disturbing and noticeable

My lack long vision is the jack of a position
The singer's limited foresight puts them in a disadvantageous position

But I can't tell if I'm in the front of the rear
The artist is unsure of their location and relevance in relation to others

Formless I don't know if I'm a circle or square
Feeling shapeless, uncertain, and lacking a defined identity

Let alone solid liquid or air
Not having a clear substance or tangible form

I'm completing myself
Attempting to define and understand oneself fully

But can't confirm or deny if I'm actually here
Having doubts about one's existence and the reality of their presence

That's quite a fucked-up predicament, yeah
Acknowledging the challenging and unsettling situation the singer finds themselves in

I fell at home but I gotta escape
Feeling comfortable yet compelled to break free from their current state of mind

This paradox in a box, I'm intent to solve this mystery
Determinedly trying to resolve and understand the contradictory nature of their situation

I'm made up of dreams and nightmares
Composed of both positive aspirations and fears

Soliloquies, dialogues, arguments
Engaging in internal conversations and debates within their mind

Fantasies, memories, imagery, symmetry, alcohol, history
A diverse range of thoughts and influences that shape their perception and understanding

Love, life, death, joy, remorse and sympathy
Various emotions and experiences that contribute to their complex mental state

Actions, wishes, reactin' and hopin'
Engaging in actions, expressing desires, and responding to external stimuli

But everytime the beat comes the door opens
When the music begins, a sense of opportunity and creativity arises

The out-of-our-body experience is showing me
Feeling disconnected from oneself, gaining different perspectives and insights

Jettin' from the exit, the entrance, the outlet
Moving swiftly between different points, exploring various aspects of their mind

I'm strapplin' through veins, blood vessels and muscle tissue
Metaphorically traveling through the inner workings of the body, exploring its complexity

Till it goes pitch black, and I still don't know if I'm out yet
Continuing the journey through darkness and uncertainty, unsure of reaching an endpoint

I wake up from the blackout, finish with the race
Emerging from the confusion and chaos, completing a personal journey or struggle

Confined in a two-dimensional blank space
Feeling limited and constrained within a flat and featureless environment

Looking back on my original birth place
Reflecting on one's roots and origins

Now taking the shape of a young black face
Manifesting as a black person, symbolizing identity and representation

Parts of my physical erased and replaced
Having aspects of one's physical appearance changed or altered

What was sight and sound is now feel and taste
Experiencing the world primarily through touch and taste, shifting sensory perception

I **tal a fruit punch laced with toothpaste
Describing a peculiar and unexpected combination of flavors, representing unusual experiences

I'm shot from a cannon with amazing grace
Moving forward explosively and gracefully, propelled by determination and talent

My identity revealed with the mystery solved
Understanding and embracing one's true identity after unraveling the enigma within

I see my purpose in life as I travel through time
Finding meaning and direction in their existence as they journey through different moments and phases

Ridin' the beat through audio wires recording venaire
Picturing the flow of music travelling through cables and capturing the essence of the moment being recorded

Waves hit your minds, I'm a J-Live rhyme
The singer's words resonate and impact the listener's thoughts and consciousness, representing J-Live's artistry