Rumba
Sound of Rum Lyrics

I'll be me,
I will remain true to myself

you be you,
You should also be true to yourself

be the true you,
Do not wear a mask or put on a facade, be authentic

I can see straight through you.
I can see past any attempt at deception or pretending

Take the mask off.
Remove any facade or false image

I pushed bullet I was marchless,
I took risks without hesitation even though I didn't have a clear plan

speed raps,
I rap quickly

eat prose,
I consume and absorb written words in prose form

hear and scream when the breeze blows,
I am in tune with my surroundings and express myself freely

drink flow,
I consume the stream of consciousness and emotions

clutch sight,
I hold onto my vision and keep it in focus

touch mic,
I am a rapper and performer

taste vision,
I have a clear idea of what I want to achieve and it drives me

success into antigony's tradition.
I am creating my own path and legacy despite any obstacles

London born, bred, raised, London's in my guts.
I am a Londoner, and my identity is closely tied to the city

London is a savage place full of strangers,
London can be a rough, unfriendly place where people don't know each other

it's too abrupt,
London can be overwhelming and fast-paced

it's too immediate,
London demands quick action and adaptation

it's too cold and it's too sprawling
London can feel impersonal and vast

but London is as London does and I hear London calling.
Despite its challenges, I am drawn to London and its unique culture

And I've got to reply,
I feel compelled to respond and engage with the city

creep his chicks at night,
I am nocturnal and active during the late hours

I'm like you can be assigned to what we beat or twice,
I am confident in my abilities and willing to take on challenges

I live to eat the mics.
I am passionate about rapping and performing

I replaced it just for spittin' bars and skippin' class to walk a little further down a different path.
I prioritized my music and chose a different path from my peers who were engaging in negative behavior

All my friends were hittin' bars, sniffin' palms, getting ripped apart, nicking cars, con and playing living large.
My friends were engaging in reckless behavior

I was on top of a mountain screaming dreams into existence, watch the city life from a distance.
I had a clear vision for my future and was watching the city from a safe distance

Both eyes fixed on a darkening sky, harder I try, larger my prize, faster I fly, faster I fall, bare faced in your masquerade ball, bare faced in the masquerade.
I am focused and determined, but also vulnerable and exposed in a world of facades

Believe.
Have faith in yourself and your dreams

I carve lyrics into cubicle doors like they were pyramid walls and these were hieroglyphs,
I treat my lyrics as if they are ancient and meaningful symbols

old mics with their iron fists,
I have respect for the history and power of the microphone as a tool for expression

mind is a storm, rhymes and their eyeing it,
My mind is always active and creating potential rhymes

evil in the world but I'm peaceful In spite of it.
I am able to remain calm and positive even in the face of negativity

Snakes never understood the way that lions live,
Those who seek to bring others down cannot understand the strength and resilience of confident individuals

hear wisdom is the words that fall like rain falls from dying lips,
Wisdom comes from unexpected sources and can be found in moments of pain or hardship

I waste a lot of time getting high but look.
I have some vices, but there are positives to my personality as well

I wore my bones dry trying to climb the cliffs of knowledge.
I have worked hard to gain knowledge and experience

I heard that if you wanna rap, ok, you've got to read,
I understand the importance of reading and education in developing as a rapper

I read Shakespeare, Beckett, Blake, Sophocleas, ancient mythology, eastern philosophy, got stained glass panels for eyes where the apostles breath.
I have a diverse range of influences and knowledge, and my vision is clear and focused

So come on do what you can, do what you must.
Do your best and take action towards your goals

In these times they make me leave so much that we can trust.
In challenging times, it can be difficult to trust others or institutions

Vanity and narciss ascend upon us like the top of me, I'm down here in the fire pit dancing through the dust.
I am not affected by vanity or narcissism, but am instead grounded and focused on my creative work

peace making never started no brawl and if I did it was a small one, and hardly at all, bare faced in the masquerade.
I am a peaceful person, and any conflict I may have engaged in was minor or inconsequential

ugh!
Expression of frustration or annoyance

I got both eyes fixed on a darkening sky,
I remain focused on my goals despite any challenges or uncertainties

bare faced forever,
I will always remain true to myself and my beliefs

and if your bare faced to then maybe we can be bare faced together.
I hope to connect with others who are authentic and genuine