[Verse 1] There was a boy who couldn’t help but longing for his true home With appreciation, sense of belonging But it never came easy, he always felt that he was wronging Didn’t have nowhere else to turn, so he opened up his book of song And music can’t give you a hug, but it’ll listen to you It’s never bothered if you’re bugging or you’re tugging Cuz it’s missing you Waiting on you to reminisce Or tell a story about love or that time you got pissed That’s why the pencil and paper are my best friend No matter how long it’s been you can pick up from where you last end Or maybe it’s time to begin a new chapter A new source of laughter after you figure out that you can’t win Tryna swim in this thing called life when you ain’t got no fins Drowning in circumstances Someone get me oxygen A gin and tonic as well, don’t tell me “wait til ten” Matter of time I love myself again But I’m not seeking love of self, I’m seeking a love that is selfless Willingness to give in value, not necessarily what wealth is I mean, the type of giving to check in on my wellness Or at the very least notice when I started to fell It’s the bells from this tune that got me in the mood For this internal dialogue, feeding my thoughts some food So pardon me, I ain’t tryna be rude or be shrewd Putting myself together just for you, listen [Chorus] Tryna keep it all inside my head and on my own It’s not holding up, it’s just not holding up And soon we’ll realize we have to harmonize Like oooh Tryna keep it all inside my head and on my own… [Verse 2] People start questioning if words are that essential Not that communication ain’t important But the potential for music to speak on it’s own It’s kinda wack Maybe the music expresses something, but it be all abstract What’s really facts anymore? Can’t say for sure Clarity is a rarity, don’t teach it in the Common Core Don’t teach common sense either Build up a wall blocking out all critical thinking Damn us all in like we’re beavers But I got my own thoughts, own feelings, own mind Converting that into expression is a slow grind Slow climb outta this shell, it’s time to use my voice It scares me into my mind, but I ain’t got no choice But will my words reach the ears of the masses Cuz I barely like to speak in classes And so I fade away into the shades behind my glasses And everytime I take the stage, it’s never everlast It’s me stuck in my trespasses The bells feel like a call to salvation But I don’t answer enough I’m here vocalizing meaningless dictation I’m not seeking admiration, I’m seeking affirmation [Chorus x2] [Outro] Tryna keep it all inside my head and on my own And the bells just go like ooh Chai Let it breath

[Verse 1] Feeling the way that your fingers intertwine between my own It’s a danger zone Your body trapped in my arms, the same way that you trapped my heart We could never be apart As we just lay each other down breathing each other’s air We don’t need to go nowhere And still fly, flap our wings as lovebirds do We’ll float away, as long as you stay [Chorus] I don’t need, the world long as I can be still with you The virtue of this peace Body, mind and soul, it shall not cease As we just, as we just [Verse 2] They say the best things in life, the price is so unbearable But you’re incomparable I feel the richest man alive everytime I see your smile We could be here for awhile As we just dive deeper into our love and harmonize The beauty in your eyes Hear your cry of passion and affection Feel my heart be fast, we were made to last [Chorus] [Bridge] There will come a time to reach beyond and see But for now just be, you and me We’re laying on the clouds and looking at the stars Ain’t no shame in where we are, it ain’t that far If we just [Chorus] Chai!

[Intro - 'Kechi] Dear Lord, Help me be a vessel to shine your light Amen It's 'Kechi [Chorus - 'Kechi] I see the light, and it's driven in me I thank God what He's given to me I'll let mine shine (repeat) [Verse - F.A.B.L.E] First, praise be to the father This little light of mine Shines brighter than bombs burstin' in Palestine My dark depths flood with guilty conscious When Jesus wept These feelins' swept under They're left rugged I'm last pick with my kinfolk I'm cold blooded A snake who whispers knowledge My daddy hate that I dropped out of college He never worry bout the little things I wonder if the light at The end of my tunnel vision's even meant for me I pay attention to my destiny Securing all my future While my baby get the rest of me I feel so content with being Grounded by a muse Who rings so truly When my trumpet's sounded We were running through the light the day this song was founded Stackin up our prayers I can barely count it Year we may cut our corners But we'll never round it Oh, who ever knew that standing in the light Would feel so astounding [Chorus - 'Kechi, Domerie] I see the light, and it's driven in me I thank God what He's given to me I'll let mine shine (repeat) (And then I'll take it with me We will seek in the darkness) Just follow the light [Verse - 'Kechi] How do I keep this kindled light on fire? The pain and passion of my true desire It's getting tired at times Stuck in the dark places, hard faces Moments from drowning God holding me in ark spaces It's my reality A constant navigating duality A black soul's spirituality How can he show it? Or better yet prove that he knows its presence? A young musical poet, that be my truest essence I can't fret Finding ways to show them my silhouette Let it shine bright Matter of time that I do it next Will I be ready when my time comes Clock ticking "Take it nice and steady" they say Can't do that where I'm from I'm sticking to my guns and the plan They'll call me crazy It's okay, they won't understand It's 'Kechi offering my heart and soul Follow the light, pray it make me whole, yeah [Chorus] Just follow the light Just follow the light [Outro] "You are the light of the world A city on a hill that cannot be hidden" So just Follow the light Thank you all, much love 'Kechi Chai!