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IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT

from Driver Or Driven by Es, Das Da Beat Junkie

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about

Word to Tom Cochrane. Life is a highway…I wanna ride it all night long. This one is about getting from point A to point B. It’s about knowing where you want to go and knowing how to get there using the metaphor of the vehicle race to illustrate my point.”I’m in the driver’s seat driving with a purpose, enough in the tank ever since my last service”. I’m in control of my destiny regardless of the obstacles thrown in front of me. Let’s go for a ride.

In The Driver's Seat (Official Music Video): youtu.be/O3FEOJ_vMJ0

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I'm in the driver's seat
I'm in the driver's seat

I'm in the driver's seat speeding without a manual
Delivery comes through in the clutch and got handle too
Remain driven but not a scrub riding the passenger side
Hold mics from 10 to 2 with this passion inside
A couple decades past the amateur side
Got some heat and this dope that I stash in the ride
On occasion look in my rear view to reflect on where I came
Most times my eyes look ahead bracing for change
With every door closed a light goes off
Motivation to keep my foot on the gas to like go off
Into creative journey to places that I've never been
Intrinsic motivation not needing checkered flags to ever win
Independent, so free to move, belt worn for restraint
Won't catch me with my pants on the ground hoeing for pay
I look around, all I'm seeing is gimmicks
Kats could never be up to my speed if they crossed the speed limit
When these kats be rapping all they seeing is green
I envision the entire spectrum of colours in my schemes
Eat, sleep and breathe this till you feel it all in your dreams
Control the whole narrative, so eff your Instagram memes
I ride beats you ride coat tail and that's the difference aside from
The difference between the drivers and the backseat riders
My path is not contingent on your approval
My path is reaching destinations going around, over and through you

I'm in the driver's seat driving with a purpose
Enough in the tank ever since my last service
Revving my engine with this passion that's inside
You can hop in for a ride or you can stand outside
I'm in the driver's seat driving with a purpose
Enough in the tank ever since my last service
Revving my engine with this passion that's inside
You can hop in for a ride or you can stand outside

I'm in the driver's seat so I control my destiny
I hold the cards that were dealt to me
Meant to be the starting point not some kind of pre-determined outcome
My will to win cannot be outdone
Pit stop is a momentary setback
The pit crews are trained for you to get back
Out there in the race till its your time to re-tire
Gauge and apply pressure to the amount that's required
Turn your GPS for when you stray off course
Recalculate position when its clear as day that you lost
Wiper the tears from out your eyes during the downpours
And shade from the glare 'cause too much tinting is outlawed
Avoid the areas more sketchy than a canvas
Avoid distractions like overuse of melody and adlibs
In your verses that's synonymous to transmission damage
Leave you stalled on the shoulder with your hazard lights flashing
With no hesitation towing trying to get in on the action
A few hundred dollars later with a credit card transaction
Opportunists on the highway similar to culture vultures
Preying on the vulnerable lemons at every other junction
I keep up with the maintenance to sharpen my blade
Maintain my emcee bill of health to keep the party engaged
No hype man needed using my instincts to ride the beat
Me versus this open road in control in the driver's seat

I'm in the driver's seat driving with a purpose
Enough in the tank ever since my last service
Revving my engine with this passion that's inside
You can hop in for a ride or you can stand outside
I'm in the driver's seat driving with a purpose
Enough in the tank ever since my last service
Revving my engine with this passion that's inside
You can hop in for a ride or you can stand outside

I'm in the driver's seat
I'm in the driver's seat

credits

from Driver Or Driven, released February 14, 2023
Vocals: Es
Beat: Das Da Beat Junkie

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Es Mississauga, Ontario

Based out of Mississauga (suburb of Toronto), Es is a student of hiphop. Inspired by golden era hip hop, Es makes a conscious effort to capture the essence of hip hop...hard beats and raw rhymes. With 7 quality projects under his belt, his 8th aims to be another solid release for lovers of true school hiphop.

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