Meditation
Nawang Khechog & R. Carlos Nakai Lyrics

Inhale Deep Before a bar like I'm Tanjiro
Taking a deep breath before delivering powerful words, like a skilled swordsman in battle.

This total concentration what I need
I require complete focus and mindfulness for this task.

Keep me calm like the Dead Sea
Granting me tranquility and serenity, just like the calm Dead Sea.

A dead beat son choosing to kill beats
A talented musician who is determined to create exceptional music.

Katana Sharp Tongue
My words can be both sharp and powerful, just like a sword.

Cutting deeper than the harakiri
Penetrating deeply and emotionally, going beyond surface-level expression.

Seppuku to niggas who think that they knew me
Severing connections with those who claim to understand me, but truly don't.

Let the failure pile up
Allowing mistakes and setbacks to accumulate as lessons for growth.

We call it kintsugi
Just like the art of repairing broken pottery with golden lacquer, embracing imperfections and transforming them into something valuable.

Scatter-brained and I'm gluing this sanity back together
Despite feeling fragmented and overwhelmed, I'm actively restoring my mental well-being.

With this liquid gold saliva when I swallow boiling pride
Referring to the humility gained from swallowing one's stubborn pride, like consuming liquid gold.

But Pawn Shops never giving dollars for these cracks
Acknowledging how external sources may not value one's flaws or struggles.

So if I'm pushing weight
If I'm exerting effort and striving for success,

It's cause I couldn't wait for money back
It's because I couldn't wait for financial reimbursement or reward.

And now it's back to back nights
Continuously facing challenges and obstacles, without a break.

With my back against the wall
Feeling trapped or cornered, with limited options.

But I'm still standing
Despite adversity, I remain resilient and upright.

Like a tower over people
Asserting a position of strength and dominance over others.

And they think they got me
Believing they have defeated or undermined me.

Shook, overlooked, underestimated
Feeling intimidated, unseen, and undervalued.

I never feel that
I never succumb to those negative emotions or perceptions.

I be water call me Bruce Lee
I embody the adaptability and strength of water, like the legendary Bruce Lee.

With this stream of consciousness
Expressing thoughts and ideas flowing naturally and freely.

I'm searching for some clarity
Seeking understanding and clear insight within myself.

But all in my vicinity
However, everyone surrounding me

A bunch of people spilling tea
Many individuals gossiping or sharing rumors.

While asking me to pour some water in them
While expecting me to give them emotional support or guidance.

That's why I'm letting you drown
I refuse to enable or rescue you from your own problems or actions.

Speaking English but they treat it like its idioms
Even though I speak a common language, they interpret my words as obscure or mysterious.

These idiots are seeking for crowns
These foolish individuals desire power, authority, or recognition.

From previous kings, who six feet down
They look up to deceased leaders or idols who are now buried six feet under.

For many reasons
Due to various factors or motivations.

I just breathe
I find solace and stability in simply taking deep breaths.

Get the stress off
Relieving and releasing accumulated stress.

Maneuver through the chaos
Navigating through disorder and confusion with composure and skill.

And carving holy scripture from the depths of my esophagus
Creating profound and meaningful expressions from the core of my being.

A gust of wind from tartarus
An intense and forceful presence, akin to a fierce wind blowing from the depths of the underworld.

They think they St. Augustine
They believe they possess great wisdom or enlightenment, similar to the revered Saint Augustine.

When they really just the offering
In reality, they are mere offerings or insignificant in comparison.

I'm thanking God for rarely picking up my prayers anymore
Expressing gratitude for seldom having prayers answered, as it encourages independence and self-reliance.

Used to ask so often
I used to make frequent requests or pleas.

Now I'm used to taking everything I'm owed
Now I've become accustomed to claiming and receiving what is rightfully mine.

Even though nothing really ours
Although ultimately, we don't possess ownership over anything.

From the Genesis
Since the beginning of existence or creation.

A Sagittarius looking for a nemesis
As a Sagittarius, I'm in search of a worthy opponent or adversary.

And find it in his own lawn
Surprisingly discovering that the desired challenge lies within oneself or one's immediate surroundings.

Sipping on forbidden fruit juice until his soul gone
Indulging in the forbidden pleasures of life until one's spirit or essence is consumed.

So let this be a seance for AR
Let this serve as a spiritual gathering or tribute for AR (presumably a departed loved one).

The one I had to bury just to keep my folks proud
The individual I had to let go of or leave behind in order to maintain the approval and pride of my family.

And I know now
Now I am aware and enlightened

That manifesting ain't shit
That simply envisioning or desiring something without taking action is meaningless.

Until you go and get it
Only by actively pursuing and obtaining it, does it become significant.

This that Capricorn rising talking
Referring to the influence and traits of a Capricorn ascendant within one's astrological birth chart.

Stars aligning and mercury ain't stopping me
Astrological forces coming together favorably, and nothing can hinder my progress.

From spewing all this truth inside your ears
Delivering honest and profound truths directly into your consciousness.

I put the costar down
Discontinuing the act of relying on a co-star or relying on external validation.

Exhale
Releasing a breath, letting go of tension and negativity.

I turn to Stream
Transforming into a flowing and continuous source of inspiration or creativity.

This a form of meditation for you and me
This piece serves as a method of deep contemplation and reflection for both the listener and the artist.

This a form of meditation for you and me
This piece serves as a method of deep contemplation and reflection for both the listener and the artist.

This a form of mediation
This is a means of finding inner peace and tranquility.

For you and me
For both the listener and the artist.