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STILL DRIVING (feat. DJ Mercilless)

from Driver Or Driven by Es, Das Da Beat Junkie

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about

This one I speak about doing my thing regardless of what the journey throws in front of me. Keeping an eye on the people who make it their mission to throw you off course with false promises (shady industry people, promo scammers, yes men, opportunists etc).

lyrics

Fear of missing out the anchor to dreams unrealistic
The current to your calm waters if one's being specific
Aim for stars we've been taught to stay to say driven
Make our dreams reality if we say with conviction
Most elevated of diction, paint picture of grind
Prime the mind for the rigors of that uphill climb
To that peak you're trying to reach, agony of the feet
Stay away from retreat till the feat is complete
That peak differs from peep to peep
Monetary or for the love of just rocking a beat
A balancing act trying to navigate opposing extremes
While not going belly up in an ocean of streams
Full timer or hobbyist
My passion for fire on par with gun lobbyists
I keep my circle smaller than most weeding out the yes men
Reality checkers I got in my corner as best friends

Cognizant of my place and where I wanna go
Controlling any delusions of grandeur on the low
Remind myself I'm not selling my soul
To the highest bidder with snake skin dangling dough
In front of me whispering sweet something's, most times it's peeps frontin'
Aimed at amateurs gullible to sweet nothings
My path to get to where I'm after is mine
Impulsive, I don't subscribe to in this capsule of time
I don't subscribe to what you're selling me
You say my time's running out, what you telling me?
I gotta maneuver on the next mans' time
Inflate your pockets even fatter on Es man's dime
Earning my rightful spot, I take aim like a rifle shot
Intoxicate these demons when I spike the shot
I won't dilute myself while making a wave, I'm not a slave
Been that way since cradle to the grave

Find another sucka to toy with I'm not that dude
Walking in a den of hungry lions I'm not that food
Go the distance for your respect 'cause he got bars
Trying to make N's meet like blackpeoplemeet.com
From shorty to 40's got a taste of the glory
True academic, pays homage to all dusties who came before me
The crackle and pop from dusty records ensures me
The vintage vibe I grew to love still courts me
Support me if you feel the essence that I bring to this rap music
Hip hop to be exact is what my raps is infused with
I do this for brothers and sisters who can relate
Salute the deejays still digging in the crates
No limits at the age that I'm in
I drive freely, no encroachment in this lane that I'm in
Seen the light at the end of the tunnel and I'm attracted to the glare
Driver or driven is the caption of the year

credits

from Driver Or Driven, released February 14, 2023
Vocals: Es
Scratches: DJ Mercilless
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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