Chapter one by John Reuben

So this is a song titled "Chaper 1" by a rapper named John Reuben. it's really deep, so i figured I'd post it. :)



I'll embrace dreams again when I can breathe again
And at that point I won't be needing them.
It became clear to me that i was fighting a war I couldn't end-
You don't make it on your own merit
Only royalty inherits the kingdom
And that's a system good intentions can't help.
Your courage is no good here-
So don't try to excel!
What a sad day when you realize nothing can change-
The revolution didn't leave you-
It never came.

There will be no parades
No royal balls
Just long days topped off with last calls for alchohol.
Go to sleep
Wake up
Repeat the same routine.
Smooth skin dressed with wrinkles
And brown eyes with dark wrings.
And enertainers sing of extremes that don't exist for you and me.
When real like is reality tv-
No wonder our youth don't believe in anything!
It's all a joke!
There are no heroes
Just those of us with high hopes.

It's just not that simple!
I'm not trying to save it all
I just wanna create a ripple
And even if one individual is affected,
It's monumental with a beautiful perspective that's unusual in essence.
And traditional thinking won't suggest this-
Is life really that precious?
Well yes it is.
But there will be no celebrations or congradulations
No pat on the back
Just your mind intact
And the freedom to hear your heart beat at the speed of light.
Go to sleep tonight knowing you did it right
And rest easy outside of a system that resents you,
For not doing what they expect you to do!

Psycologically wear you down
And they make the suggestion
That you get on a prescription to deal with your depression
Anxious
Lazy
Tempermental
Obese
-That's what money makers like to call a "disease"
And they'll be looking for creating new problems
With profitable solutions to solve them.
But you won't get any better.
You'll just come back for more until your medicine drawer
Is filled with unreliable chores.

And that's the way of the beast-
I can't do nothing about it.
I could shout it in a room that's crowded
But i doubt it'd make a difference.
So ignorance will be my disguise
Cause twenty-first century America likes it witchcraft civilized.

I really like this song. It's beautiful. It's a very poetic way of describing the faults and problems of our culture and society. It's really eye opening if you think about it. I would definatly suggest getting your hands on this song. It's titled "Chapter 1" by John Reuben, and is on his album "Boy vs. The Cynic".
And that's all I have for today guys. Chew on that some and maybe, if you get time, leave me a comment and tell me what you think.