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We would have been unstoppable
Nothing in this world could have broken us
We would have made our mark on love
Showed the world something remarkable
Somehow we let things fall apart
Bridge crumbled right between us
I reached out to catch your fingertips
Space and time beat we, the lovestruck
I still see all the good in you
Do you still see deep in my heart?
Within there’s a reflection of you
A shining spirit, healed, unscarred
Oh don’t mind me
I’m just grieving you
Dare I say US?
Or is it WE?
I dream of YOU
There’s still an US
My soul still whispers
WE.
I’ve let you go
But hold you close
When I lie
Comfortably
I dream of YOU
There’s still an US
My soul still whispers
WE.
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It’s not okay
But I’ll be fine
That part of me
I’ve left behind
Not over it yet
But I will be
Soon as I wipe
My memory
Outdone I was
Now I’m just numb
Going through the motions
Mind on the run
I’m not okay
But I’ll be fine
I’m like the Phoenix
Watch my flame shine.
[I’m burning up / Deep down inside / I’ll be okay / just gimme time]
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Thank God for brothers
Mmmmm I love black men
Glad they walk this planet
So I can
Give them
Long squeezes
Tight hugs
A lot of sass
Tough love
Smart mouth
Good grub
Shiiieeettt...I’ll even hold his hand
My full attention
My best advice
The fun parts of me
(Ya know...)
When they treat me sooooooo niiiiiiice…
Did that get your attention?
Good there’s just a few things I forgot to mention
I wanna make sure we have an understanding
So baby, let’s talk:
Black man, black man
What can you do for me
Put me on pedestal
For all the world to see
Treat me like a queen man
I’ll show you that love back
We’ll take the world by storm
And we’ll watch our paper stack
Black man, black man
What can I do for you
Protect you from the hate
And I’ll your love babies too
Treat me like a queen, man
I’ll give you that love back
When the world is against us
We’ll show our power’s black.
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Howww?? (Aocoa Remix)
01:34
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How does he do that to me
How does he know
The thought of him touching me
My heart explodes
Ain’t even sexually
It’s just the flow
That instantaneous feeling
It’s love fa sho
How did he smell this on me
How did he know
That I need intensity
Not just a show
A connectivity like—it’s magical
An electricity surge
So powerful
How does he do this to me
Ain’t like he tries
It’s just his energy type
Turns other guys
Into a cold memory
That quickly dies
The minute he looks at me
Deep in my eyes
My head keeps spinning
I can’t believe it all
For now I soak his love in
I just let go.
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Another fake out
I had to break out
N***** will play you
For a hoe who just
Chase clout
The wannabe models
Who can’t afford bottles
Phony career bios
Fake goals to follow
...Yeah I bit the bait
Now I sit back and wait
Watchin you lookin lame
I call it your fate
Bro, you ATE the bait
Now I sit back and wait
Cringing, damn you look lame
Watchin a broken man’s fate
You thought you were doing something
Now you’re glued to a trap
Bet you prayed that the DM gods would
Take that thirst quench back
Hope the sex was really really good
Better yet kinky GR8
That is if she’s giving you some...
Heard sh’s still taking dates
Does that baby look JUST like you?
Lemme stop with this hate
I mean I get to laugh at you
Watch me glow—
YOUR MISTAKE.
You might call it angst
And try to escape
Run away from the pain you caused
With your lies
Your mistake
You might call this a waste
Say that I’ve gone insane
Run away from the pain you caused
Narcissist
On the take
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Rhodium (Hawt Coco Flip)
03:35
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Stop telling me that I’m strong
Just so you can be weak
Instead of building me up
Climb your own mountain peak
Be loyal to yourself
I’ll stay loyal to me
When I see you’re ready
Then you + I can be we
Patient I’ve never been
Yet I’m trying to stay true
Stop telling me that I’m strong
Just so you can stay YOU.
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I hate you
I said it
I will live to regret it
I’m leaving
You’re dead
You won’t fuck with my head
I’m angry
You’re wrong
Go write your little songs
I hate you
Not sad
I hope you’re doing bad.
[I hate you, I love you, I want you, I hate you]
[I hate you, I love you, I want you, I hate you]
[I hate you, I love you, who are you?, I hate you]
[I hate you, I love you, oh fuck you, I hate you]
[I hate you, I love you, I want you, I hate you]
[I hate you, I love you, I want you, I hate you]
[I hate you, I love you, what are we?, I hate you]
[I hate you, I love you, oh fuck you, I hate you]
Break
I hate you
I said it
I don’t need to regret it
I’m out here
You’re dead
Don’t want you in my bed
I’m healing
You’re wrong
Go write you little songs
I love you
Not mad
I KNOW you’re doing bad.
[I hate you, I love you, I want you, I hate you]
[I hate you, I love you, don’t want you, I hate you]
[I hate you, I love me, who was I?, I hate you]
[I hate you, I love you, oh fuck you, I hate you]
[I love me, I love you, don’t want you, I hate you]
[I love me, I love you, don’t need you, I hate you]
[I love me, I love you, you need me, I hate you]
[I love me, you love me, you miss me?, oh fuck you]
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Found myself
Lost some friends
Little bit of loss
Gains, big wins
Got knocked down
Stepped back in
Little bit of love
Together again
Ran my race
Took a long pause
Mirror mirror
Saw my flaws
Found my peace
Healed my wounds
Love with limits
I refuse
Seeing clearly
On up high
Believe in self
Do, not try
Be, not do
Stay, not flee
Heart on full
Now you see ME.
Shyt stay real
Don’t look back
Eyes on prize
Soul intact
Stay in now
Moment, next
Exchange love
Brand new flex
Rollercoaster
Hands up high
No control
Breathe in, sigh
Play, don’t weigh
Flow, not fix
Stay connected
Faith, no wish
Lose power
Find new strength
Reclaim time
In the trenches
Breath, don’t hold
Hold, not grip
Let it all go
Life’s a light trip.
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I want to
Wash your pain away
Heal those wounds with love
Wipe away
Your tears
Send you light from above
I want to be
The One
With whom
You share
Your fears
I’ll tell you
You were brave
All those complicated years
Give you laughter
Where there is tension
Give you praise
Where there’s been no mention
Hand you intimacy
With no intention
I’ll let you be your own invention
We can have
A beautiful life of our design
Me and You
In our own time
More love
More patience
Walk to our own cadence
When we are healed and whole
Our Love
Will be unstoppable.
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Train tracks
Freight cars
I was walking real far
Just to get away
From how bright I shined
A true star
Sunset
Moon rise
They say it’s full
It’s all lies
‘Cause I feel nothing inside
Empty as your cold eyes
June heat
Sweaty thighs
I feel nice so I sigh
But you’re not here
I realize
I’m all alone with my high
Lush trees
Hike trail
I was searching for a spell
Just to break a way
From how you pull me into
Your hell
What happened to our soul ties?
What happened to that love tide?
The wave that crashed my Heart
And had me drowning in you
What happened to our soul ties?
What happened to that love high?
I’m calling in a lifeline
Just to save me and you
Full moon
Sun rise
A whole new day
So I’ll try
To fill the void and get by
Do everything that comes to mind
Fall crisp
Inner thrill
I feel frisky so I will
Act like you’re here
With me still
I’m all alone I have free will
Twilight
Bright stars
Saw you in your big car
Flashin by with some broad
Said peace by with ya
Wasn’t hard
Beach front
High tide
Wash away my tears inside
Feel so free that my vibe
Is so at peace
I might fly.
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Sunlight on my
Face
Feeling God’s
Grace
You say that I’m lucky
I say blessed
Cuz I got FAITH.
Not in God’s
Way
Living for
Today
Ima watch my words
They hold
Power
When I pray.
I love you I
Say
Every single
Day
Giving out the vibes
I want to
Feel
From you & they.
Smile on my
face
The money, ME it
Chase
You say that I’m lucky
I say blessed
Cuz I got faith.
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I would have planned goodbye
I would have wished you well
I didn’t realize how quickly time
Moves swiftly when you fail
To say the meaningful and meaningless words
That keep us feeling swell
A call
A card
A visit
That smile when you answered your doorbell
We laughed about the past
Celebrated the present
Wanted you to approve my future
You had to bless my suitor
I loved how you believed in me
I’ll keep that in my heart
Let that be a reminder
Plant a seed
When I’m feeling dark
I know life is a cycle
Of beginnings and ends
Leaving us was inevitable
You were truly a God send.
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Dana Anderson Chicago, Illinois
Dana N. Anderson is a Chicago-based performing artist, writer and producer.
On 3/30/21, Dana
released her debut poetry ensemble, the book “Cries From Quarantine: Poems About Love” + spoken word companion album “CFQ: The Gallery Remixes” available on all online bookstores and DSPs. The album is in collaboration with musical artists from her global creative collective, PNTGLLRYNTWRK.
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