Lyrics Born (a.k.a. Asia Born) is Tom Shimura (b. 1972), originally from Be… Read Full Bio ↴Lyrics Born (a.k.a. Asia Born) is Tom Shimura (b. 1972), originally from Berkeley, California, though through his childhood he lived in Tokyo, Japan, and Salt Lake City, Utah. He began his hip hop career while at college at UC Davis, where he was a DJ at the college station KDVS. He is a founding member of the group of artists known as Quannum Projects.

He is also one half of the group Latyrx with fellow MC Lateef the Truth Speaker. Lyrics Born has worked with many artists including KRS-One, Jean Grae, Dilated Peoples, Z-Trip, DJ Shadow, Diverse, Tommy Guerrero, Blackalicious and his wife, Joyo Velarde.

Lyrics Born released his first solo LP in October of 2003, called Later That Day.

In April of 2005, Lyrics Born's second album Same !@#$ Different Day was released on the Quannum Projects label. The album featured remixes of five songs from Later That Day along with a number of new tracks.

LB's hit song Callin' Out was featured in a 2004 Coca Cola television commercial in the United States featuring actor Adrien Brody and was #1 on San Francisco's Alternative Rock station, Live105 for 5 weeks. The song is also featured in the film Waiting... starring Ryan Reynolds.

His songs have been featured in television shows such as HBO's Entourage, Six Feet Under, Skins, Gilmore Girls and the films Collateral by Michael Mann and Fast and the Furious 3: Tokyo Drift. Lyrics Born also appears in the upcoming Justin Lin film, Finishing the Game.

His latest album, Overnite Encore: Lyrics Born LIVE! is a live record recorded in Australia and has received praise from critics all across the board who have hailed it as one of the best live hip-hop albums ever made. Rolling Stone gave the album 3.5 / 4 Stars.

Lyrics Born is currently recording his latest album which is due for release next year.

You can check out updates via his online video blog, LBTV available on his website and Myspace page.

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Lyrics Born Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by Lyrics Born:

04-Callin' Out Joy: People are you ready lets start the show Don't worry …
Anti Things just ain't the same for Asians They slicing our faces…
Baby I Made It Top down in the Cadillac Coupe DeVille I got the pad…
Bad Dream Woke up in the middle of the night cold sweating Ass…
Before and After This is hard for me to write it's difficult to…
Callin Out Joy: People are you ready lets start the show Don't worry 'b…
Callin' Out Remix Joy: People are you ready lets start the show Don't worry …
Chocolate Cake I love chocolate cake And ice cream on my plate I love…
Clap Your Hands Clap Your Hands if you know you're beautiful Clap Your Hands…

Cold Call Lyrics Born: Lemme call this fool Gab *"Mary Had a Little…
Cold Call (feat. The Gift of Gab) Lyrics Born: Lemme call this fool Gab *"Mary Had a Little…
Coulda Woulda Shoulda People say that together we were both sides of the…
Do That There Now he comes close gets crushed like clay packs With unlimi…
Do That There (The Young Einstein Hoo-Hoo mix) Now he comes close gets crushed like clay packs With unlimit…
Don't Quit Your Daydream First Asian Kid to make a Greatest Hits in the…
Goin' Down South More lies, more conversation, girl It really don't matter '…
Hello Oh! Oh oh, oh oh oh oh... I love to see you…
Hott People For all the late night peoples out there "Rock rock y'all.."…
I Every time that I get up on the microphone, I gotta…
I Can't Wait For Your Love I got to put this down for real man, I…
I Changed My Mind Well I came at you a young boy, girl With no…
I Like I I Love It Every time that I get up on the microphone, I gotta…
I Like It, I Love It (Bridge Repeat 2X) Every time that I get up on the…
I'm Just Raw [Intro] His name is (Lyrics Born) And he is, as they say,…
I'm The Best I'm the best rapper in the world I'm the best rapper…
I've Lost Myself Please don't see just a boy caught up in dreams…
Im The Best I'm the best rapper in the world I'm the best rapper…
In Case of Fire In case of fire Break the glass Do What U Wanna Light a…
Is It Worth It Help me I ain't satisfied I need more, more, more Much more …
Last Trumpet Sample: lamentations, lamentations, lamentations worldwide …
Love Me So Bad Oooh ooooh You say you love me so bad but you…
Over You [Intro: Lyrics Born (Joyo Velarde)] Girl I got you good now…
Pack Up From the gate what you know about rapping motherfucker You c…
Rise and Shine Rise And Sing Our God is risen and reigning And were elevati…
Shake It Off My woman left me out to twist in the wind She…
Stop Complaining Stop complaining Stop complaining Now many songs do you fig…
The Last Trumpet Sample: lamentations, lamentations, lamentations worldwide W…
The Last Trumpet (feat. Lateef the Truthspeaker) Sample: lamentations, lamentations, lamentations worldwide …
The Last Trumpet Medley Sample: lamentations, lamentations, lamentations worldwide …
The World Is Calling This is a man's world This is a man's world This is…
Trouble Trouble Trouble You know the voice on site Like your Daddy's Voice like ange…

We Live By the Beat Powerspoonz in a stereo We waited long time let me give…

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Sc250108

4y↑15

_________Lyrics____________
---"I Changed My Mind." -
Well I came into a young boy girl with no experience
And here in here out, we had our ups and downs
But I always took it serious
I made the jokes, I played the fool
I took time made all the plans
I know I told ya that we were supposed ta have something booked for this weekend
But I changed my mind

I changed my mind, I changed my mind, I changed my mind
And I changed my mind

Well it started getting cosy girl
I let you control the reigns
And despite what I knew to be true
Well I'd hoped that things would changed
I'd even say I can't completely blame
But I hesitate 'cause of our situations
In retrospect with the things you say
Would shift direction when put into action
But I just let it whiz on by
People say help me it's going a wry
And I'd flip out and say that's not right
Now I see my shit's stacked high
And I changed my mind

I changed my mind, I changed my mind, I changed my mind
And I changed my mind

Well looking back now as a young man girl
In hindsight I've been blessed
I never listened to my better judgement so my blind sight got the best of me
But we'd live and learn what you did in turn
Make me never ever settle for less
And what I deserve and once you mature girl
You'll always be second best

I changed my mind, I changed my mind, I changed my mind
And I changed my mind

It really pains me to see things change
But your limitations would of held me back
The things you say, try to under rate me
They were just a reflection of your self-respect
But now I let it whiz on by
Can't tell me hell me can't fly
Kiss my wings you can't me hypnotise me
Hear the MC a saying this bye bye
I changed my mind
Bout this here relationship that you've become so complacent
I've changed my mind you'd sacrifice everything we had
For a low price
I changed my mind, plain and simple
Now take me ????? girl
Changed my mind I tried, I kept it quiet
But now why the hell d'ya want to go and hypnotise

Source: LyricFind

All comments from YouTube:

@AnnaNuie

7y↑108

i never get tired of this funky track

@videovideo2423

ANA ..I LOVE YOU....

@kmikl

13y↑16

Oh man... This just made my day. LB, this song never fails to put a smile on my face and elevate my mood. Thanks man.

@nathanwaldrop3263

15w

Love the funk love the vibe LB as always!

@avatar9962

48w↑5

One thing I have not changed my mind about is how hard this song slaps!

@christopherhitt1103

7y↑4

I have walked a thousand miles to this beat so far! Never gets old.

@damiankirkwood7924

4y↑25

saw him at a festival, i was there to see tool, i was tripping hard...and lyrics born made me feel happy and safe lol,

@derekgoins6547

4y↑4

That's beautiful

@damiankirkwood7924

4y↑4

@Derek Goins :)

@mountain-roots

2y↑1

Its my happy place in music too

@alloutwar650

49w

Dope festival

@markoj9398

4y↑4

I had this blasting in my airpods in a uber and he started tapping and nodding intensely to the beat 😂🤙🏽🤙🏻it shows that all people have great taste in music

@marcushl

16y↑1

Awesome. lots of love to the Quannum crew

@mrsynister666

39w↑1

LB sounds righteous in the whip. Loud and funky. Love it. 2023.

@Sc250108

4y↑15

@policemadbenntaj

11y↑10

In the garage of Parallel Lines, this song would repeat over and over, ideal when customizing a vehicle!

@Katzpurr70

15y↑3

This was on the ending credits of an Entourage episode..LOVE THIS..so funky!

@skinheadsoulbhoy2858

What a track, outstanding

@IHateIdiots999

11y↑42

I remember this. It plays when I drive in Ray's Autos! (Driver: Parallel Lines) Oh nostalgia. :)

@arisoares3955

3y↑1

Yes

@brianshooter_6723

2y↑1

Same

@SlimHobbies

15y

it still is good... one of my favorite hip hop songs

@slumkatzillionaire

2y↑4

I love the part where he changes his mind.

@NicBam

1y↑1

I would love to tour with this man in Canada. Out of everybody I’ve ever toured with in 15 years I hope to one day tour with lyrics born

@Roscrab

15y

This used to be on MTV2 all the time back when it was still good. So glad I found it on here.

@ballroomblitzkid1994

14y

Oh, the nostalgia from watching it when I was only 5! This song was my secret getaway from all the drama going on.

@codzy3532

1y↑2

still sounds good in 2023 😊🖤❤💛👍

@porridgesilt

8y↑7

Bass line that makes my brain go boom!

@kungblao

16y↑1

my cousin bought this cd and played the bonus dvd for me last night. i thought the documentary part was boring, but this video was tight as fuck. 5 stars

@JohnJimMilton

24w↑1

I'm replying to your 15 year old comment just so you know.

@PooDotStinkPants

3y↑87

Hello future person, yes we are still listening to this in [insert year here] . You have great taste in music too. Have a lovely day!

@ahalabi777

2y↑3

listening 10/25/2021

@esnebta

2y↑2

@antonio halabi 11/29/2021

@Guilherme-qq4vc

2y↑2

01/11/2022

@sylviewheeler6237

2y↑2

March 12. 2022. I love this so much !

@jasmingolic520

2y↑3

23. Apr. 23:10

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@lyricsborntv

15y↑37

The artist performing the song is Lyrics Born backed by a group of musicians known as The Poets of Rhythm. Quannum Projects is the music label that released the song/video.

@buezplaysvideogames5596

Thx for the infos, I am italian and gone mad to find those. Ciao Andrea

@buezplaysvideogames5596

This song is awesome, use to listen to even hours with the "repeat 1" function. This song is funk in its true essence

@menthosonthegoghst

This is that ABSOFUNKYLUTELY smooth track!

@EfternamnetTell

12y↑1

I always love to have this song on when i fix my car in the garage, makes you feel so fucking good.

@seanbraisted3165

I saw LB in Boulder my freshman year of college back when he was pushing Bad Dreams. I bought the ticket to see Pigeon John, who was the first out of five acts. Of the other four, I found two of my favorite acts, Lyrics Born and Ugly Duckling. Still one of the best shows I've ever seen. (Abstract Rude and Grouch & Eligh were good, but they don't stick out as much.

@HunsV

15y

There seriously needs to be a remix contest for this song.

@dc5803416

34w

This could be the best song ever written

@legosonicraft

it fell in my recommendations and frankly, a beautiful discovery in the spirit of the 2000s. LIKE TO BOSS

@Falbalas

I discovered this band listening to Fip France. Wonderful band ❤❤❤

@goldenmodem8722

6y↑1

making me change close, open minds froze, can't stomach what I storm down, reach into their eyes like ovals, where you gonna go now, so found, soul sound, realize my relapse, wake up to my mishaps, shake up the weak hats, get capped with better judgment, I'm a nut pissing in public, can't milk an almond, but I'm so uncommon, I got a problem, you cannot solve em, I just keep revolving like a barrel is, barely hanging by a thread, spitting out perilous, controversial verses, so it's me versus what everyone said, I'm the source, you can resource this, absorbency, add more since, more are worse than me, see, you're cordially invited, here's my buoyancy, float on, sort of tired, sort of excited, stop trying to hide it, thats annoying me... more will be partially provided...

@vincecarrino2254

I just came across this guy he is dope as fuck amazing music

@Kikaki79

15y

Thanks for claryfying it for me! ^_^ A really groovy beat!!!

@dawn8542

4y↑2

I lost 50 lbs by running to his music on the treadmill. This was 5 yrs ago and I will do it again.

@wiloyomix

14y

maaadrreeeee, hace como 10 años, que rolon !!!!!

@anthonycalvin1699

7y↑3

I'm here because back in the day, triple J played this tune and it has never left my mind!

@SteveBeatzz

14y

gotta love it

@twon1610

14y

that's that funky ish!!

@breakingverybadtrip2334

Homemade funk.. all that I love !! 😜

@GhostRiderAssasin

15y↑8

Man, that's the song of Driver: Parallel Lines in the 2007 era! It rocks! x)

@vincecarrino2254

How do I find more music of his I'm a true hard core beastie boy fan and I haven't heard anything as good till I got hip to this guy

@michaelbeal8709

7y↑1

You see some people don't understand this song, All You have to do is feel the song then you will understand it Player!!! 5 Time's and then try it 6 more time's!! Then you will feel it Player. If you have the money then you will tell that person how you feel. Player!!!!

@wahzooo

14y

i'm pretty sure the chorus samples a song called 'odgen's nut gone flake' by the small faces, which is awesome. love this song.

@Suyashlike

1y↑1

This is best experienced while walking in crowdy street at night

@robotmuseum

11y

I can't believe this song isn't the first song that pops up when searching changed my mind

@nanmaislaisse

15y

top notch,groovy funky

@michaelbeal8709

6y↑3

You see it's only for old School Official's who understand's it!!!!

@megunshot

14y

Hella sick song....great jam..irie life!

@michaelbeal8709

7y↑3

When it come's down to my money, I Changed my mind, I Changed my mind!!!

@galyrion2858

51w

everything about this screams "early 2000s"

@fatkarma330

11y

Goooood shiit I drive around as if i were paid to do so and i remember speeding up when this track would play if c.ds wouldnt skip id still be driving to fast still . Takes me back

@plusone8015

17w

Funk4ever❤

@warman024

15y

First time seeing this...I'ma feelin' it.

@SuperBennybenjamin

11y

Anyone remember this song from MTV2 days? Awesome channel back in the day no adverts!

@lyricsborntv

16y↑7

The original version of this song was a bit more straight ahead funk with the music provided by the Poets of Rhythm. This version was remixed by the Stereo MCs. The singer is Lyrics Born.

@SpidermansBro

Where da OG version at?

@DrMackSplackem

2y↑1

@SpidermansBro I don't know, but it's out there. It's even better by a small margin (the drums in particular). I think I got it from Soulseek many years ago.

@DrMackSplackem

2y↑1

@SpidermansBro Oh, upon further review, I just found it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzxDIqkYw9Y Enjoy.

@alalalalalon

3y↑1

uuuf, still a banger

@sickmicbiscuit

8y↑3

When people ask me how I do it. I do it lyrics born.

@66shadymilkman

16y

Thanks for sharing this!!!

@EfternamnetTell

15y

Yeah love it! :D

@Minnii333

16y

well, he changed his mind. great song =)

@kakil153

Best music ever

@dancing_all_night_long

9y↑9

Nice song ヾ(≧▽≦)ﾉ☆☆☆☆☆

@killerob666

12y

Just heard it on some Skins episode ... I remembered I used to listen to this track when it first came out and realy like it. Still do :)

@frankishbboy

15y

this music change my mind !!! i like this ! good shit !

@Rahimo

15y

This is different/better than the version on Entourage.

@mansenX1978

16y

Tight stuff!!!! Nuff Respect for posting!! Greetz from da Rootzfuchz!!

@ILovetheDJ

13y

<3 thank you for this!!!!!!!!

@andoresu_desu

No se cómo conocí esta canción pero me llega el recuerdo cada tanto, nimodotokó "aicheinchmaimain animasión bideomusikal"

@michaelbeal8709

7y↑1

Now This is one of my song I never told know one about this song!!!! You will have to here this song 5 time to understand Kid!!!

@summerlovesyou7586

I thought I was imagining this song and video since I saw it as a toddler!!!

@Aqihar

15y

so nice tune :D

@MrSaboteur1000

13y

this song brings new york in you mind man

@machinerydoctor

I cannt remember how or where I first savored L.B.'s creations .
Triple J radio in Australia possible .
But Im still so happy 11/2020
Thank you

@keirantheclassiccollector

4y↑2

i used to not like this song but i changed my mind

@lporiginalg

15y

yea this is the stereo mc's remix that should be in the title or something thx! love the LB!

@DrBeatUK

12y

Please upload a version of this Video with decent audio/visual quality. The track is too good to have this low a bitrate.

@happymoogman

12y

Sounds like he just made it up on the spot. Enjoy your hit song.

@christokane

16y

Great track, thanx for postin

@dwelch4

15y

fuckin awesome

@hughy897

8y↑1

2000-2012= Golden years

@acrylics9717

8y↑2

try from 1988-2000 as well

@oms7963

7y↑2

Hughy Every year is a golden year, u just gotta look for the gold

@hughy897

@OM S After years I finally found out. But by each year it gets harder to find good stuff to listen to/watch on TV.

@porridgesilt

14y

yep, credits after entourage! many versions of this tune, but which album has this particular one? anyone? thanks!

@michaelbeal8709

7y↑2

You should never tell a Girl you is going out an then tell her, I Changed My Mind" She will slape the shit out of you, if you do that!!!

@JeseRocchild

15y

yeah seriously tight video... that squirrel tears it up

@jhnevans751

13y

they had the guys from Latyrx and Quannum, Blackalcious, and loads more like J5, Dilated Peoples, Pharcyde, Tribe, etc. all write down how thy became amazing MCs, so younger MCs can learn from the masters.... book is named; ..: H. :,O, .:W. :::.... T:O. .::::: R., A:. P.:::.

@00Buer00

14y

Der Song iss der Knaller. Immernoch. :-D

@goldenmodem8722

seriously, feeling lousy...drowsy...

pick me, up, douse me with a butter cut, a honey dip with a tight fit below underneath where the blouse be, hanging lowly, slowly arouse me, house me, relax my mind like wine, warming up the surroundings like a fireplace next to the rug where the couch be, I need more women, crowd me, crown me the prince, with sticky finger prints and vaginal evidence on my trousers where the cat and mouse be, squeaking, leaking out freely, steely eyed trances, advance in surreal movements like beautiful ballerina dances, make my head spin along with the rest of my anatomy, sorry for being blunt, but I let out the smoke whenever I feel badly, engrossed with bitterness, and out comes the calamity, of littering literature that literal makes my lack of little words belittle the lesser half of me, do you copy? or do you copy me, I'm the private property, with a lighted tip for the odd to see, where I'm coming from, the forms congregate to create a posture, deep, thoughtful camaraderie between me and the beat I greet properly, It's me, see my apostrophe, a conscience speech, pattern, tie you up with comments, riddled with honesty, modesty and a bit of concentrated comedy...

@oljasper5499

+Golden Modem this is dope

@goldenmodem8722

thx

@teodisco2000

5y↑6

Top video’s and Stereo’s Mc super remix 2007....great lyrics Born actually

@gigiboi_david658

5y↑1

Thanks God someones here because of Lyrics Born, Quannum and Stereo Mcs. Hip hop music. Don't know about this video game?

@NoHandleNameScrewTube

Talk about gettin down! 🕺

@ishtarbabylon4869

Im a goth and i fuckin love this!

@michaelskipp1061

12y

I just spent the last 25 minutes, in my own dysfunctional way, signing and placing this lovely photograph of myself in order to leave a comment about this song. So, here is my comment: I think this song should be the next President.

@SRTHEMIMOPAR

6y↑1

Latyrix was dope..and lyricis born is 1 half so yes he's hella dope...these times made me the strong man I am loving great music and my beautiful country and my awesome President Trump!

@egrafixs

SRTHEMIMOPAR , quit trolling, these fools didn't fuck with bush and I'm damn sure they ain't fucking with trump's racist ass.

@codzeedeedee5990

Cool beat

@Kikaki79

15y

The group / singer is called Quannum, right? I really like this song! ^_^ Thanx!

@kevinphillips5777

7y↑1

Im here because I grew up on lyricsborn

@lyricsborntv

15y↑2

no problem. This version is a remix of the original -- remixed by Stereo MCs.

@bloodybladenum1920

3y↑2

This is the golden age of old 3d

@11gangstress11

just
luv this shyt !!!

@schmatever

14y↑2

saw this on entrouage season 2 fkkn cool!!

@hiddenyogimusic

12y

beautiful.

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