Moose
Sweatshop Union Lyrics

The memory of Mike Joss, "Moose"
Honoring the memory of Mike Joss, also known as Moose

We miss you dogg, one love, still here, 'sright forever
Expressing love and missing Moose, but recognizing that his memory lives on

God bless your life
Offering blessings for Moose's life

Seem like only so many summers ago
Reminiscing about Moose's youth

Moose laid foot in the same age at the same grocery store
Recalling Moose's early days working at a grocery store

Before you chase grades and high playin to show
Before Moose focused on academics and pursuing his passion for music

Laid out plans from the safety of home
Making plans for his future from the comfort of his home

Boy, two steps ahead of all the rest
Recognizing Moose's intelligence and determination

But you're restless, so I guess it's all for the best
Acknowledging Moose's restless nature and understanding his choices

Sublet your techniques and MPC
Sharing his music-making techniques and equipment

Before you left four beats bless the first CD
Producing music before his passing, which included the first CD with four beats

Wildlife Canada as it came to be
Referencing Moose's involvement in the Canadian hip-hop group, Wildlife

Round the time, 99 chained to 2G
Referring to the year 1999 when Moose was involved in music creation and the emergence of 2G networks

Raised in the good old rains of NV
Noting Moose's upbringing in the rainy climate of NV (Nanaimo, British Columbia)

In those days, always remained with me
Holding onto memories of Moose's past

See the pain ain't just sayin "so long"
The sadness of Moose's passing is more than just saying goodbye

It's just a shame dog you didn't stay so long
Expressing sorrow that Moose's time on Earth was short

You may be gone but the memory is strong
Although Moose is no longer here, his memory lives on

so your name lives on as they play this song Dear friend God bless you laid to rest
This song is a tribute to Moose and his name will live on through it

It go: one for the friendship Two for good judgment Communicate what you gonna do and stay above it I take a deep breath and pray for you Exhale and hope my faith makes it through
Reflecting on the value of friendship, the importance of good judgment, and hoping for guidance

I crack a fresh book, a new page to write your name
Starting a new chapter in Moose's honor

in my own way, to stop meditate and light a flame
Making a personal commitment to honor Moose's memory

You left like you came, alone But we pray that you're safe, at home in a way better place
Moose's passing was a solitary event, but hoping that he is now in a better place

You made a tough choice homie guess it's fine Wish we could come visit but it's just not time
Understanding that Moose made difficult decisions and wishing for more time together

Gotta keep on this vicious grind, we ambitious Think of you every time we sip this wine
Continuing to work hard, while remembering Moose in every moment

I raise my glass to you, Wonder why this fate was passed to you Wonder would I take the case if you asked me to
Raising a glass in Moose's memory and questioning why he was taken too soon

I don't know, and that's the truth We left living with, after you So here's my toast to you, MOOSE From everyone that's close to you
Acknowledging that we don't have all the answers but honoring Moose with a toast from those he was close to

I won't say rest in peace I want your soul to move And come back in the flesh, so we can see you again Like we're holdin our breath til you're breathin again Dear friend God bless you laid rest
Expressing a desire for Moose's soul to be free and hoping for his return in the future