Rebirth
J.A.K.A.M. Lyrics

Rebirth through Earth
Starting anew by transforming oneself from within

Got to break free
Breaking free from old habits and patterns that held me back

Got to be the best version of me
Striving to achieve the highest potential and become the best version of oneself

Be with Me
Inviting others to join me in my journey towards self-discovery and positive change

Hey, My name is J
Introducing oneself in a casual and friendly manner

Friends call me Jesus
A personal nickname given by friends that may show respect and admiration

Pick and choose, it's OK
Making choices in life and being comfortable with one's decisions

Don't let this in between us
Not allowing external factors to come between us and our relationships

Cause I just want to say
Expressing oneself honestly and openly

How I've been facing my demons
Confronting and overcoming one's innermost fears and struggles

Born in the land of Bethlehem
Referring to the birthplace of Jesus, symbolizing new beginnings and spiritual rebirth

Lisbon town
The capital city of Portugal, the artist's place of origin

By the river
Describing a location near a river, perhaps representing the flow of life or time

By the sea
Describing a location close to the ocean, perhaps representing vastness and possibility

Mother Mary
A reference to the mother of Jesus, symbolizing nurturing and maternal care

She raised me
Acknowledging the importance of family and upbringing in shaping one's identity

At the park I ran free
Recollecting a joyful and carefree time at a park, symbolizing innocence and playfulness

Marley vibes ran through me
Referencing the music of Bob Marley and its influence on the artist's own work and life

Age 19 from the Summer to the cold
Recalling a formative time in life when the artist experienced both pleasure and hardship

Of the old London town
Referring to a major city, perhaps representing urban life and cosmopolitanism

Looking for my sound
Seeking one's own artistic and creative voice

Couldn't get off the ground
Encountering obstacles or difficulties in achieving one's goals

Years and years I failed
Enduring numerous setbacks and failures over an extended period of time

Jailed, and frailed myself
Feeling imprisoned or trapped by one's own negative thoughts and behaviors

But I'm still here
Persisting through adversity and continuing to move forward

Still facing fears
Overcoming one's fears and challenges

Still got the rhythm
Keeping one's passion and energy alive

See through my prism
Viewing the world through one's own perspective and creativity

I'm see-through
Being transparent and authentic

I go step by step
Taking things one day at a time, methodically and patiently

Bridging Heaven and Earth
Unifying the spiritual and physical realms, perhaps representing a personal connection to a higher power

I was addicted to weed
Confessing a previous addiction to marijuana, which may have hindered personal growth

I couldn't stand on my feet
Experiencing the negative effects of addiction and dependency

Puffed like an old chimney
Metaphorically describing excessive smoking and its impact on the body

So much smoke
Highlighting the dangers of addiction and its ability to cloud one's judgment

Ain’t no joke
Acknowledging the gravity of the situation and its impact on one's health and well-being

You couldn't even see me
Feeling invisible or unnoticed in the midst of addiction

Losing my own memory
Experiencing the negative effects of addiction on cognitive functioning

Truth be told
Emphasizing the importance of honesty and transparency

Let me be bold
Encouraging oneself to be brave and speak the truth

I couldn't see myself
Losing sight of who one really is and what they want out of life

I hated myself
Experiencing self-loathing and shame

On the outside
Appearing fine or normal to others

All seemed fine
Putting up a façade of happiness and contentment

But on the inside
Experiencing emotional turmoil and inner conflict

I was cursing myself
Engaging in negative self-talk and harboring feelings of self-hatred

And cried...
Expressing the emotional pain and anguish caused by addiction and self-loathing

I called the dealer
Acknowledging the role of external factors in perpetuating addiction

I got the cash
Prioritizing addiction over other financial obligations and responsibilities

In a dodgy alley
Engaging in dangerous and risky behavior in pursuit of drugs

I got my stash
Obtaining drugs to satisfy addiction

I burned it up
Taking the first step towards recovery by eliminating drugs and breaking the addiction cycle

But it was never enough
Experiencing the negative effects of withdrawal and craving more drugs despite their harmful effects

And I said 'enough'
Making a definitive decision to quit addiction and start down a new path

Many times
Acknowledging the difficulty and relapse involved in recovering from addiction

I can't say everything in these rhymes
Acknowledging the limitations of language and creative expression in fully conveying one's experience

But I tell you
Emphasizing the importance of sharing one's experience with others and seeking support

I paid the price
Acknowledging the consequences of addiction and the hard work involved in recovery

2012 was the beginning of the end
Reflecting on a turning point in life where the artist was forced to confront the negative effects of addiction and begin the journey towards self-improvement

When Bernard said
Referencing a particular person or moment that had a profound impact on the artist's personal growth

“Who are you, João?”
Provoking essential questions that challenge one's identity and sense of purpose

What had I allowed?
Reflecting on one's past decisions and accepting responsibility for one's life

Wasting time
Realizing the value of time and the importance of making the most of it

As if my time
Acknowledging the fleeting and precious nature of time

Ain’t worth a dime
Realizing the futility of wasting time and the need to prioritize one's goals and aspirations

Magic mushrooms, LSD
Listing examples of drugs that may have been used recreationally, but no longer serve a positive purpose in the artist's life

Porn, ecstasy
Further examples of negative temptations and behaviors that the artist sought to eliminate

I was a mess
Acknowledging the chaos and confusion in one's life before making positive changes

I confess
Acknowledging past mistakes and faults

But now I am free
Celebrating one's newfound freedom and positive changes

No regress
Committing to forward progress and refusing to backslide into old habits

Closed all backdoors
Eliminating all potential triggers and temptations that could lead to regression or relapse

Check out my score
Celebrating one's accomplishments and positive changes

I used to
Reflecting on one's past behaviors and patterns

Binge watch TV shows
Referencing a negative behavior or habit that the artist sought to break

In my dreams Game of Thrones
Reflecting on the impact of pop culture or escapism in one's life

Gaming late, till sunrise
Describing a pattern of addictive behavior that the artist sought to eliminate

Wife was up, then I lied
Acknowledging the negative impact of lies and deceit in personal relationships

Social media - no deny
Highlighting the negative effects of social media on one's mental health and time management

I had to say goodbye
Making the conscious decision to eliminate negative behaviors and patterns from one's life

Come with me now
Inviting others to join in the journey towards positive transformation and self-discovery