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Soul of Summer Vol. 1

by Jeff Lucky

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Places 03:40
Places Intro (Dejuan) A man's initial and primary home is his mind This is the virtual world he lives in as he terraforms his physical place to resemble it This projection can be the keys to freedom Or an absolute prison that evily adapts to retain the inmate The world then can be a sort of holodeck That we properly or improperly operate What happens when we find ourselves being the subject Rather than the subjector When in Rome do as the Romans do And when in hell do as the demons do. 1st verse Gradually the cheers start getting softer Now you hear the fears when they start to haunt you Over years people said you had so much to offer But never did one thing long enough to prosper Now you wonder what's the purpose Your worth is less appealing when that point of view reverses Your floor looks like the ceiling plus it's peeling And the cracks are all around But if you're all alone when that wall is falling down does it make a sound? They say the edge is only scary if you're scared to step Well I ain't scared to see, at least that's what I told myself Everything and nothing less, diving into nothingness Choking while I'm taking breaths Drowning when there's nothing left Catching wind crawling from an ocean I can't recommend Because you might not make it back Buy I'm know I'm going in...again To that Place Hook (Dejuan) When our initial environment is invaded by danger And fear. By concrete reality. Do we behave like the endangered? Or do we mimic the danger. Verse 2 Feet dragging through the gravel I was passing by the Chapel Holding on by a thread after everything unraveled They say you're a step ahead when I'm walking on my travels So an answer I expect, unless I'm following my shadow So I'm asking for a start. Could you ever be offended? Is it possible to hate what is created in your image? And why do you get the credit, when you know you can prevent it? And I'm speaking from the heart. So how could I repent it if I meant it? And is any type of challenge worth the balance of another fate? Knowing that it's full of grace but you never see the face… In that Place Hook (Dejuan Dante) Do we supply an equal counter response? Isn't this how we survive? How we conquer what has been imposed upon us. 3rd verse Last fall I grabbed a seat and reminisced about it all Crack a beer in agitation Because opinions got involved, I recalled a confrontation I was bracing from a light snub in a dimly lit club They said I didn't have it when they didn't know what “it” was But it was enough to get to get my shit up Cursing at the top of my Corona “I don't give a fuck” Then I saw her tip up, whispered while I sipped up Dropping wisdom blending with that rhythm while it switched up “What about the feelings and the spirits that you lift up? If you can't see that value you should give your gift up.” She finished up her vent She got herself together on her merry way she went She was gone but the wise words lingered with her scent And for the next 6 months that was the best 20 dollars that I spent In that Place Outro (Dejuan) Every man has an unspoken obligation to their pain To gain the rights of a beast he submits to suffering Or suffers the squalor of a coward So we are daring as a precondition for living
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MUMM (Still Summer) Hook (Ozy Reigns) I done made up my mind Move I wanna move. Why can't you? Verse 1 Mind heavy I was weighing my decision Couldn't show it on the surface for that purpose I was driven All the prayer wasn't hurting but the work is my religion Somethings missing I can feel it in the rhythm Think back reminiscing all the dues and the interest Every right and every wrong all the triumphs and the misses Every time that I was slipping because I couldn't tell the difference Something whispered in my ear and I could hear it like… I felt that winter wind blow I remember in December fingers numbing from the cold Whole world looked froze I was waiting on the glow From a little bit of sun, just enough to melt the snow On line I was trying to get inside But the shelter was declined that made it harder by design But that wouldn't stop the grind and I shouldn't waste the time When they couldn't make it rain nor shine I'm making up my mind Hook repeat (Ozy Reigns) Verse 2 Bad forecast from the shore they were bringing forth I ignored the warning from the chorus I'm a stay the course Because everything that you absorb you will bring aboard All I packed is peace of mind and losing that I can't afford But I believe a fine wine never spoils And I was told a watched pot never boils So when you're anxious, patiently you must approach It's torture while you're waiting but it's ready when you need it most And I could feel it in the breeze Saw the trees being painted with a different shade of green Same place old seeds, new arrival every spring But I wondered how when everything was falling like the leaves I felt the sun on my face when I was waking up Knowing I would never break if I could take enough Frustrated with the time I was taking up But never got resigned it's my mind that I was making up Hook repeat (Ozy Reigns) Verse 3 Rainfall grass getting long, we were getting strong As the days were going by a couple folks were hanging on Waiting for the fair weather it was never long By the time it came around a couple more had come and gone Wasn't beauty it's the view that inspired them What's the beauty of it if you can't provide it then? And what was not on the horizon was surprising them None of them could see that it was us that it was hiding in And it would never be the same Autumn fell into the winter we were ready for a change Spring brought showers so we washed away the pain And we never missed the sun it was shining in our veins It gave me strength enough for music when I wasn't fine And gave me energy to use it when it wasn't mine And I ain't lying it was hard every time But it'd be harder if I couldn't make it rhyme I'm making up my mind Hook repeat (Ozy Reigns)
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Nancy 03:35
Nancy Verse 1 It happened out the blue, lady whispered in my ear Speak of ghosts and watch them reappear imagine meeting you here Across the line because a month ago you crossed my mind No surprise you look the same I figured time would treat you kind But are you doing fine? Do you ever pause And recollect on how we met back in our junior fall? Or possibly that second spring I don't recall But these days are you happily alone or did you stay involved? She said she was holding out for someone worthy But she grew with paranoia once she started nearing thirty So she briefly got engaged to a man that's undeserving Now she's married to ambition so it's no longer a hurry And plus, she said “brothers only want to conquer, They rarely have a use unless they are a sponsor” I warned her it's bad karma to expect the worst from everyone She told me “you should know, you're the person that I learned it from” Hook Verse 2 Well see a lot has changed, I'm in a better place I used to play but now I motivate and do whatever it takes I caught a couple breaks suffered through a few mistakes Made some moves even burned a bridge or two but anyway…. So did you play it safe, with the career you chose? And the decisions that you made are you content with those? Don't mean to pry but I'm excited I suppose To see the woman that I met is still that girl I used to know She said she was good to go, then she mentioned That she read something about me in an article of interest About someone that passed away and another being sicker Because she lost some people too, so that struggle was familiar She said to this day she often “cried the whole night. But for you I know that music is what feelings sound like So if you gave me advice I know I would benefit But if it's not inside a song I doubt you'd probably ever offer it.” What!? Hook “Are you still in pain, did you struggle hard? Did it ever really heal or do you hide the scars? Was it never really strong or simply fell apart? Tell me did you slowly lose the faith, do you believe in God?” I told her troubles can be worse than you expect It happens to the best that makes it harder to accept But life is difficult I know I need help And that's why I still pray, even if I'm only talking to myself I guess I learned it's part of life for us to wrestle demons But there's a better Wolf inside us if we choose to feed him “Well there's a power to your words I hope that you believe them. And since you have the people's ear I pray you don't mislead them.” I told her knowledge by itself could lead to ruin But before I planted seeds I accepted that influence Destiny is not for choosing, I'm here to find the truth She said “by the time you do, I'm hoping you don't find yourself alone too.” Hook
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BabyGirl (No Le Di Gus) All you had to do is stay and for nothing you would need For that privilege you pay and the price is never cheap Now you're forced to turn the page on an old familiar scene Is it freedom or a cage, maybe something in between Wondering if he would keep the light but dim the fire Though drive and independence were the traits that he admired He offered piece of mind, a kind you don't desire Instead you would decline knowing time's the only thing that he requires, still… It never feels as noble as he makes it seem Even if it's really that a strings attached to everything For every ring a scar, another feather torn out of your wings Because being grounded that's not who you are But what is right is always a debate And in your heart you know what doesn't bend can only break But you'll create a space by any method and defend it when it's reckless Because if home is in your head, it don't matter where you rest it… And I respect it. Hook (Anthony Hamilton) BabyGirl this is for you BabyGirl this love is for you (2x) Verse 2 If you go through it life would take a very new direction Decision to be made coming to an intersection Dazed at the vision staring back in that reflection Every single drop of pain was contained in that expression Lesson wasn't learned, you've been reminded Of his many indiscretions he tries to hide them He won't give you dedication but he offers blindness So will you walk away or stick around and be the victim of his kindness Because truthfully the truth is inconvenient At least he cares enough to be deceiving The fact you know it's better for your health if you concede it Has you questioning yourself asking is it still a lie if you believe it? Yes. But all that fear has left you brittle And all your tears are gone because you left them on the pillow Now you're all alone, left to make a choice that's never simple While you're thinking about the future and you're staring out that window just remember. Hook (Anthony Hamilton) BabyGirl this is for you BabyGirl this love is for you BabyGirl this is for you Don't ever give up Things are getting better now
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Soul of Summer pt.1 Dedicated everyday trying to keep a flame Inside but the happiness had burned away Nothing left but the pain When I realized it I could barely say your name I was so ashamed For so long, narrowly avoiding crisis But holding on, so many sacrifices Out of love meant for me to honor back But if I internalize it wrong I would squander that Thankful for the vision that was sent to me It's magical the power you can summon from a memory When it's weighing on your mind then you toil with it If you want to harness it you gotta bring the joy with it People are so deceived They say they value time but they dream of where they'd rather be I value mine all I think about is legacy With no fear today is still the youngest I will ever be And if I do it right I'll never have to make amends For a step up any ladder that I might ascend Because back then, a wise man said Don't blend don’t pretend, make it yours, then you'll make it in It started with a seed riding to the A We began an odyssey that you would not complete But a few of us believed And in the process we provided motivation that a few would need And yeah we wanted something more dramatic But the result would never render it invalid Dog says it helps him overcome his challenge For that simple fact alone a taste of bitterness would never stain my palette And I could never waste a minute if I'm improving I imagine you approve and it's so soothing Worn down to the groove but we kept moving New songs new youngins and a new movie And I keep it in my heart if it ever gets dark When I'm sitting in the room and I work alone Everybody's gone but I'm trying to make it spark They wonder how I kept it disciplined for so long Because I remember College Park you would lock me in the house and say I couldn't come out Until I wrote a song… Oooh so long We walked that road We walked that road And it's one thing I need for you to know to know Anytime I wonder how I can't find which way to go When I focus on that smile Then I know then I know Trying to overcome the days When I'm moving way too slow When it works I'm so amazed Cause I know that's Summer's soul

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Music inspired by the motion picture "No Le Di Gus"

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released September 21, 2016

Written and produced by The BraneTrust

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