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Nocturnal Truth - EP

by The Universe Project

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1.
Flight 03:45
Watching the sun set over the West Side Highway Sideways Looking for Hump Day on Friday When I play the game, I don't like to use cheats. Bad mood from fast food This pool's deep Swimming upstream. I don't understand Sun tanned mermaids love to slow dance The damage done come, and then it healed I swear I'm not drunk, it's just how I feel Damn, this landscape is rougher than sand papes! I'm making mixtapes just so I can get a date... shit. Next summer Imma take over the world, and try to write a song that isn't about a girl. You can't keep us out of the sky. We got too many tricks to keep us in flight. We don't wanna go where we don't wanna be. We don't wanna float We don't wanna sink We don't wanna go where our feet touch streets We just wanna fly We just want some wings Oh brother, I'm breaking into the cave of wonders Grab a magic lamp And give it to my mother Then celebrate over marijuana and wine What a marvelous way for us to pass the time! Try to find that sun But the warmth is done Chugging that Chai when the winter come I got a tongue like a gun in the hands of a nun No fun till I'm done making plans with the _____ Indie kid and I'm shameless Waiting on the next release from Rhymesayers Ent. Rest in peace Eyedea One of the greatest Come on, We almost made it You can't keep us out of the sky. We got too many tricks to keep us in flight. We don't wanna go where we don't wanna be. We don't wanna float We don't wanna sink We don't wanna go where our feet touch streets We just wanna fly We just want some wings Destiny calls I'm pacing in my room wall to wall Killing time, not doing anything at all I love the Fall That transition point where things feel new And you don't feel so fucking small Who has the gall, to step toe to toe with the gods on the edge of divinity's promenade? I do. I'll take the lightning rod from Zeus And put it straight into Babylon's root Less is truth The who's who of every lose-lose scenario Loving the cheap cameos So let me come do a set at your college I'll get drunk on stage in a rage and spit word vomit We don't wanna go where we don't wanna be. We don't wanna float We don't wanna sink We don't wanna go where our feet touch streets We just wanna fly We just want some wings
2.
Freedom Song 02:42
Freedom come Freedom ring Freedom go Freedom fly Freedom float Freedom runs Freedom knows Freedom makes Freedom takes Freedom fakes Freedom steals Freedom raps, sings, drums, kneels On a one two rhythm freedom dances And manages to handle necromancing Can't stand it when the demon only comes to take Doesn't give anything when you respond to fate Nay I want to escape this place I want to get out of here When freedom attacked I got a bit overwhelmed Tried to make a statement Ran too fast and then I fell Right into hell And I use that word loosely Like hell is when you wanna write But you don't have looseleaf "Knock knock" Who's there? "Noc" Knock who? Nocturnal Poet, Nocturnal Truth The truth is I miss home and eating good food If I was home I'd be sleeping Not speaking to you No offense You're still my favorite audience But now I'm rapping because I need it Not because it makes sense Now it's getting late And dreams seem to be around the way I wanna close my eyes and say peace today I wanna escape this place I wanna get out of here I don't know where I'm going But I know that I'm not scared Found God in a half remembered dream He was on the floor Trembling Hugging his knees He didn't have the Power To explain himself But I could tell by his eyes that he needed my help Then I woke up Like I had enough rest Time to restart my quest for a little Happiness Don't sweat But if you do Don't Hate Which is hard when the heat likes to escalate See I'm a featherweight Acting like a Soldier Trapped in a hotbox like it's never over It's been a Wonderful Adventure Sarcastic and clever But my people are done with taking drastic measures Together, is a fragile little word At least that's what I heard from the hummingbird Democracy is another A widowed mother Armed and bitter You better run for cover I want to escape this place I want to get out of here I don't know where I'm going But I know that I'm not scared This life you've given me I know that it's not fair I know that it's not fair I know that.
3.
Cigarettes 03:07
I can taste the tobacco smoke on your tongue My only mistake was that I didn't run Your happiness is not a warm gun It's a nuclear bomb and now it's got me spun Bored to death of your cigarette breath You dug too deep Tryna be discreet Looking for a new leaf All you got is stained teeth So sweet The record doesn't spin neat When you're putting lights out With the soles of your feet I don't wanna open up With a half full cup Like that's the only way that I can handle your touch Too much has gone down With you and your night gown Too wrongs make a fight And it's happening right now I can see the dumb look in your eyes To everybody else you look surprised But oh god damn, I know you well So baby girl, you can go to hell We blow, Smoke rings and things that we like In a tree that only sprouts leaves at night Let's take a break on the fire escape And get light I don't really want the drama to take I'm tryna fake smiles While I stop the cough I'm lost Figure now's the time to cut costs You're the boss And it's never been any other way So let's kill this pack And pretend we're okay I can see the dumb look in your eyes To everybody else you look surprised But oh god damn, I know you well So baby girl, you can go to hell I can taste the tobacco smoke on your tongue I didn't expect it to make me numb Our castle's made of dirt and it's no fun So now I'm going cold turkey and I'm done
4.
Left Turn 04:41
Step back and return to where you nest at Got a Six Pack hidden in your book bag Women treat him like a lab rat Fuck that And they genuinely wonder what he's mad at Dry spell, raise hell, get twizzy Drunk dial, "Hey girl do you miss me?" She doesn't speak She lip syncs to silence He thinks, well I guess that's what I get On the train home feeling like a drifter Need water, the cotton mouth is bitter Sit down, take the pressure off the blisters 4am in the company of sinners I don't wanna Burn down this city But it feels like that's the only way you'll miss me See the thing is, I did this before But what I want isn't in your store Play it cool, act real rude But I played the fool After I drank the booze It goes Dry spell, raise hell, get twizzy Drunk talk, "Hey girl, wanna kiss me?" Now it's awkward Fuck, it's awkward I didn't mean to be so forward Damn I'm getting tangled by embarrassment Call my friend and let him listen to me vent I don't make sense, I'm getting sick of my own voice I wish that girl made the right choice I don't wanna burn down this whole town And make you see the flames This wasn't my goal I hope you know I'm never gonna be the same Said I don't wanna Burn down this city But it feels like that's the only way you'll miss me And the gasoline spreads From the toes of the city All the way to her head Yeah I know it's time for bed But my daydreams didn't save space for the rest I'm inept at redemption Signs that I'm sending Are misconstrued through piss and brew So Imma just go ahead and light it up Live through the dust Like a diamond in the rough Enough's enough With lady luck and her trust fund Sitting stagnant Waiting till the love come I want a lump sum Freeze time while the flame's at it's most fun I'm in love son
5.
Found 02:46
I've been called a hipster and a hypocrite Pretending that I'm killing it But now quite literally I'm bringing iller shit Because I've been sick for the better part of winter But now I'm feeling good Eating sushi for dinner I'm a winner That's what mama said Come quicker But not from getting head I feel dead when I'm not inspired I feel tired Standing next to Ross feeling like I'm from The Shire I used to hate the sound of the choir I used to make tapes from the station of fire I used to wear a cape and pretend that I could fly I used to smoke bowls and pretend that I was high That's life That's life Since then I've learned how to do a lot Getting down on a cloud Waiting till I drop Singing loud to a crowd Oh that shit is hot Turning frowns into songs mentioning my pops Now my eyes are red Deprived of rest Looking for substance Looking for next Looking for a reason to wanna be the best But I haven't quite found one yet Found truth in a makeshift booth Found beauty in a crooked tooth Found liquor in a Crooked Tree Listened to the beat and I Found me Found who? Found you Found swag Who knew? Found pop Found blues Still haven't found a silver spoon

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These songs were primarily written over the summer of 2011, and recorded in the spring of 2012. This was before Levi joined the band.

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released July 10, 2012

Lyrics by Kahiem Rivera
Music by Julien Melendez
Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by Mike Forst
Photo by Elena Polson

The lady under the mask is named Milah.

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