In The Red
Reflection Eternal Lyrics

Can you feel it? Can you feel it?
Are you ready for this? Can you feel the energy and excitement?

Here we go; are you recording?
Let's start this off, are you ready to capture what's about to happen?

Hey, yo, Tone, is it on?
Excuse me, Tone, are we ready to get started here?

Let it bump; they love it in the red
Turn up the volume and let the music hit hard; people love it when it's intense and passionate

Reflection Eternal; that other shit is dead
Our music has a deep and introspective quality that sets us apart from the superficial and meaningless music out there

Yes, let me know if you alive
Are you engaged and present in this moment?

Put your hands in the air; let me know if you bring it live
Show your enthusiasm and energy; let me know if you're fully invested in this experience

Hey, come on, hey, I love music
Music is my life and my passion, and I want to share it with others

Music is the river we floating; we get to live it
Music is like a never-ending stream that we all float along with, and it gives us a way to truly experience life

Like the souls of those swept away crossing the Mississippi
Music can transport us like the river that carried away countless souls crossing the Mississippi

Honorary spokesman, my focus is so scary
As a representative for my community, I take my role seriously and am deeply committed to my message

Vocalist for the hopeless, I'm championing my city
My music speaks to those who feel lost and hopeless, and I want to be a voice of hope for my city

Cracks in the levy--we catching the last ferry
Our society is on the brink of collapse, but we're doing everything we can to survive and move forward

Apply this application that's crashing your BlackBerry
My message is so powerful that it can disrupt even the most advanced technology

"Rock Steady" like Aretha; it's got heavy
My music is strong and unbreakable, like Aretha's hit song "Rock Steady"

What's that about, cat and mouse, Tom and Jerry?
Why are we always chasing after things and trying to stay one step ahead, like the cartoon characters Tom and Jerry?

Commissary get commissioned, the prison no sanctuary
Even in prison, people are still trying to make money and find a way to survive, but it's not a safe or comfortable environment

For the locked up; every relationship adversary
Being in jail puts a strain on all of your relationships, and makes you feel like you're constantly fighting against the world

Ain't no replacement so make a statement before you buried
We are all unique and irreplaceable, so make your mark on the world before your time is up

We very legendary already, no need to worry
We've already made our mark on the world, so there's no need to worry about our legacy

Pay attention to the music, led your hazard to bury
Listen closely to the music, and it will help you bury your worries and focus on the present moment

Mixed for transistor radio speakers, Marvin married
Marvin Gaye's music was produced to sound good on the low-quality speakers of transistor radios

His daughter in sort of a quest for a father figure
Marvin's daughter was searching for a strong father figure in her life, and struggled to find one

Adding E to the end of his name--you got the picture yet?
Marvin added an "e" to the end of his name to distance himself from his father, and to create a unique identity for himself

The little Stevie Wonder was killing 'em at the shows
Even as a child, Stevie Wonder was captivating audiences with his incredible musical talent

Best songwriter since Smokey and Quincy Jones
Stevie Wonder is one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and is in the same league as Smokey Robinson and Quincy Jones

Gil Scott and Last Poets turned they poems into song
Gil Scott Heron and The Last Poets used their poetry to create powerful, socially conscious music

Everybody know that my favorite Nina Simone
Nina Simone is one of my favorite musicians of all time, who used her music to combat racism and injustice

Rest in peace Michael Jackson; I think I need a "Shamone"
We miss and remember Michael Jackson, and his iconic catchphrase "Shamone"

Paid attention to his lyrics; he wished we leave him alone (Leave me alone)
Michael Jackson's lyrics often expressed his desire to be left alone and live a normal life

huh, leave him alone
This phrase emphasizes Michael Jackson's desire for privacy and personal space

James Brown and Michael Jackson was working until they gone
Both James Brown and Michael Jackson continued to work until their deaths, and left a lasting legacy in the music industry

On tour just so they could make payments on they homes
Even though they were incredibly successful, James Brown and Michael Jackson still needed to tour in order to afford their homes

Everybody cried when Usher sang him a song
Usher's tribute to Michael Jackson was emotional and moving, and touched everyone who heard it

Joe Jackson was promoting his label; he know he wrong
Michael Jackson's father, Joe, was more interested in promoting his record label than supporting his son's artistry or well-being

Shame how our heroes are broke; we call 'em stars
It's unfortunate that so many of our cultural heroes end up broke and struggling, despite their fame and success

That's because when they falling to Earth, they falling hard
Celebrities often experience a sudden and dramatic fall from grace, which can be devastating

Everybody balling hard, but they sound whack
Many successful artists are focused more on making money and producing superficial music, rather than creating something meaningful or authentic

If you in the resistance, then this your soundtrack
If you're interested in social justice, activism, or fighting against the status quo, then this music is for you