36 Circles

by Dren Doh

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36 Circles 03:30
36 circles 35 workloads 34 more times as hurtful 33 degree purple 32 flavors of forget you 31saviors to submit to 30 for 30 not likely 29 minds like mine that might be 28 days in a month 27 forever if youre in luck 26 licks to the center of tootie roll pop 25 nicoles i wish i never met but not 24 is rickeys number, i never wonder 23 money green lucky knee to the cucumber 22 is true love lost 21 is new lust to be the boss 20 is funny style blues 19 is coming by at least once a night for you 18 is a daydream ready to be born 17 is heavenly but youll never be warned 16 sweet tarts for my beast heart 15 chicken patties for the prediabetic retard 14 is northside but i wouldnt know 13 is unlucky like shasta jo 12 is mispelled in english only 11:11 make a wish youre not lonely 10 is for dren and how he pretend 9 times i missed class but that was him 8 is infinity but it is enough 7 is the one but is it as tough 6 was my number but that was before 5 are the fingers i wave to the war 4 is the crew i call fresh 3 is the day maisie made me blessed 2 was me n kim when no one else was here and 1 is the baby boy we coming out with this year
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Accept Me 02:55
dont let anyone's doubts cloud your vision they are powerless and cowardice safe and sound in prison ya know, shackled in chains cant get the madness up out of their brains most the time its someones elses pain but i refuse to be helpless, i refrain and you aint gon tell me shit or second guess me wanna get messy like my desk thats irrelevant, what do you suggest we do, if you think i wont compromise knew this was a thing, just not the time you can judge me by my past but memories werent meant to last and you can always kiss my ass when satan shows himself in your actions our lord in saviour'll chase you with an axe back to your cabin its like that so quit asking or demanding i be someone other than me nothing is for free (chorus) except me thats what i am free to see the world as i please like a blind man accept me for who i am with no addictions free of restraints, restrictions lets see thats what i am free to see the world as i please like a blind man accept me for who i am with no addictions free of restraints, restrictions (verse 2) dont let anyones fear steer you wrong they are clearly here to sing a different song if its something they cant do they say its a waste of time but its a choice to keep a hateful state of mind i got love for the faithless debaters by surrounding myself with inspirational motivators i wont be miserable with you heres a tissue if depression is such a crititcal issue swallow that pride and seek professional help there are lives on the line you said it yourself you can point fingers or toy with my temper or join your boy and let joy linger but a man'll hit you with that return to sender put em they back with a much better effort its like that so quit with the suspicion wishing i wasnt me but you know nothing is for free (chorus) except me thats what i am free to see the world as i please like a blind man accept me for who i am with no addictions free of restraints, restrictions lets see thats what i am free to see the world as i please like a blind man accept me for who i am with no addictions free of restraints, restrictions
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(verse 1) all idols are false idols and god and the devil are not arch rivals may the force be with you and the odds ever in your favor terror got a sweet tooth in your ear with a day old flavor if they recycle ideas how are we behind our peers by light years and thriving amongst heightened fear jiving ass turkey bacon with the bible and a beer must be the shoes did parker lewis ever lose or mayweather i stay cheddared up like bob in a golden state sweater, sahob but that dont make me masculine or attractive my friend im on a illing spree do i gotta wear the mask again everyday is a trilogy and every night is an important race if smalls is killing me does everyone i meet have to have a crying jordan face (chorus) its a nightmare, when they scared of the dream you know they right there, trying to tear down the team they dont fight fair with the various schemes in your timeshare with that american meme (verse 2) im sorta laced like shelltoes release the flying elbows dont try to sell me your tickle me elmos ill burn em with your nazi memoribilia alongside two topless esmeraldas their parents died in the war in iraq while you got your jollies off shooting friendlies right in the back and beating prisoners down in the jail just cuz they black and its justified cuz you wearing a badge and you good ole boys make anything match or stick the real ratchet i wonder if you'll catch this shit or putting all rap music in the same bag like your make up on halloween all dressed up in drag im a man like jackie chan or jet li and i really dont trust a giants fan in a brand new tee who cant tell me what a 6 4 3 double play is but who am i theres no memes to make me famous (chorus) its a nightmare, when they scared of the dream you know they right there, trying to tear down the team they dont fight fair with the various schemes in your timeshare with that american meme
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i used to think i could do anything, i still do but if i didnt have your help everything mightve fell through and i see that i recognize game i welcome the unknown and how it help me understand my name and what my purpose is are you there with me leave the nervousness be open to allow the therapy to do its job you cant outsmart the time on the clock i know because ive already tried and i lost now i love to learn from my mistakes but i really cant make the grade until i admit thats what ive made so no excuses you gotta dig deep in any case or its useless the truth is written on your face im not perfect i have bad days but its worth it whenever i can get back on pace ive seen leadership and had great examples clever teachers good coaches who handled themselves with class and thats a glassful so take a sip i have compassion i dont care if it makes me rich or not my heart is beating and one day it'll have to stop art is easy long as there is beauty i can watch ill share with you cuz you shared with me when i felt terrible and was scared to be myself and needed help you were always there so if you need a shoulder im a pull up chair and give back to the world with love some boys need a pat on the back some girls just need a hug we could all be family and never know thats a better fantasy than standing in the cold all alone i believe in community and a baby's brilliance to raise a student to teach its gonna take a village there's more to life then all they say is true before i die, ill forever be grateful
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Cat's Game 02:00
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Daydreams 02:29
(verse 1) I am not the man I was yesterday You are not the man you say you are on your resume While you can lose track of time in a crunch You cant crucify a man for a crime more than once You can lose respect for something I did in the 80's Until we come face to face and i see Youre forced to appreciate me I can lose focus And appear to be the lesser man But then I shake it off, Pay the cost And ace the Next exam. Make me out to be the villain The story will never change The sound will echo off the ceiling Sort of like the rain On the rooftop in a storm Or boom box on the shore And what you think Will never matter just Like before And you will put your hands up Like you riding with ape hangers Once i step on the floor Sure it's a game changer I dont play hero ball But the team might hit you with a haymaker And you can always tell me I told you so a day later (chorus) I know I am blessed I am always down to Stop when it's red and never doubt you Life can be a mess, there is no how to But its full speed ahead, I don't know about you (verse 2) I'm not the boy you think you had once met I'm the man who stands before you That you'll never forget I don't try to look cool Or follow your book of rules You took me for a fool Until I took you to school I give you what you want And Abuse that authority You think you can punk me every month Or try to go to war with me Exhaust yourself Over how you think youre right May have not lost your belt But You know you've been in a fight watch me from afar Try to see inside my mind But I'll lay it out, heart to heart Try to read between the lines Breathe the paranoia And eat the anxiety Only your feelings of joy Are all that could ever quiet me You can tell me I have changed I have only grown up When its time sprinkle game You don't ever show up You cold duck the question Or change the subject Redirect the message Until you claim the upset (chorus) I know I am blessed I am always down to Stop when it's red and never doubt you Life can be a mess, there is no how to But its full speed ahead, I don't know about you
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Little girls need their dad's And little boys need their moms One can show em to be strong the other to keep calm Or both can do it, Doesnt matter who If you know better, you'll know this to be true Babies need both their parents it's not always in the cards Some babies have one others none And could be hard Someone needs to read to them And sing them songs Someone should show em how to draw Or mow the lawn Someone to cheer them on With whatever they choose Someone to tell them it's ok If they should lose Someone to show em How to take turns And how to share Someone to show em how to be patient And to be fair Someone that's just there To help them with homework Or to braid their hair Someone to hold them When they go and get hurt Someone to teach them And lead them by example Someone to rely on Who would never cancel Little girls need their moms And little boys need their dad's When the parents split up its not only sad But can be devastating And stunt child's a growth Some overcome the odds So there's always hope Everything you do Will shape who they are So they know when you gone Getting faded at the bar They learn from you Even when you don't give advice How a woman should be treated When you there beating your wife Or taking from their piggy bank Gambling at night I know u want to give them the best Do it by living up to the hype But don't be doing too much They can lose sight of whats right And forget who to trust Let your kids fly or fail whatever it is they must Show them you believe And you will see them learn to adjust Being a parent is stressful But being a kid is tough Sometimes u gotta stop To tell them special And that they're enough
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Empower U 03:21
EMPOWER U you are my sunshine i bow before everyday we combined resources and god went and gave us grace you walk to your own beat spin like a merry go round i put you on my back and carry you all through out town i explain everything im doing in each step and you hear me and try it yourself theres nothing you wont be able to get i speak to you i listen, i encourage you when you get crazy i dont get frustrated i just have a word with you i want you to be free but to know how to have compassion and how to be with others cuz together theres more laughs and i had plenty of time to reflect or be selfish but this is your time and i am just a guest who never expects only respects his role and the sole reason he is known to be breathing any man who wouldnt shower his boo with love and wisdom is a cowering fool but not me cuz I EMPOWER YOU i have patience because you are worth every second you come before everything who you are i will never question you can do anything ill always be impressed nothing is better to me then having you pressed up against my chest you are my baby girl but one day you will be a woman and you can change the world but for now ill be your cushion ill show you how a man should treat a lady by being considerate and kind to your mama especially your baby bro ill sing along with your favorite songs on the radio, like sorry, lean on or even let it go no i wont steer you wrong, and ill never make you cry ill always be fair, i wont ever have to try ill just do it and protect you whenever youre scared but at the same time, whisper heavenly strength into your ear any dad who wouldnt shower you with love and wisdom is a cowering fool but not me because I EMPOWER YOU
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Native Lungs 03:02
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Not The Vote 02:31
(verse 1) No one ever fought for my wife and I to elope like No one ever died for my right to vote No one ever fought for my precious freedom like No one ever died for any of these sins God will never use guilt To bend you to his will. but Satan will tell you to conform Or you will be killed. Friends will be there for you When its convenient And enemies will surprise you When you least believe it. Some say dad will never hold your hand And some say mom cant make you into a man Some say you can't make it Without a plan. But sometimes society says things It doesn't understand. Some speak from the heart Some always speak of doom Some speak other's parts Some only speak when spoken to Everyone deserves to be heard But not everyone is listening Everyone thinks they have the nerve But not everyone is what they seem (verse 2) Boys will be boys And do what they must to be true But girls will be sluts When they wont do what you want them to We live in a world Where women tell you how to be men, A world where men force women to be more than friends In Some countries They don't honor their kings In other countries, A princess will never be queen Blood is thicker than water Love is a mysterious imposter Lust is slick as the kiss on the lips of your daughter Family you can trust But some don't bother Family is a must But some wait for the better offer Fortune is family if you ask me But I aint feeling these questions so what about Lassie? is he like a son? does your son shine like a sun? does he protect his fam with his mind or his gun? some live the good life and never have fun some have the worse luck with nowhere to run.
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you hella old trying to argue with toddlers you wanna gossip with your in-laws and talk shit when they gone, sure when they here you speak but its always outta pocket you freak out when its not on your time but when it is, youre thoughtless cant imagine a world that dont revolve around you dont have to take classes to know how this is true its common sense you seem unable to afford i am of consciousness i never came for a reward you dont like to talk to children because youre a poor sport and you see them as competition you rather get a deal at the smorgas bord i see kids as a path to the future and i feel responsible to show them more so they can make it and no will have to worry i keep calm and dont have to hurry cuz im always thinking of others and i take it serious its not a chore, its my purpose and im hoarding the experience youre saving things you think you can take with you like control but you never been able to take a hold or get a good grip what is it you are good with i just hear complaining like its bad, but oh my goodness i rather spend time with kids than sit with adults every day all these years still looking for whos at fault any way you say its not fair because youve been cheating you told me lifes not fair when i had trouble breathing now im not scared and im zen everywhere i go lost all my hair but im still dren doh adults are messy and feel sorry for themselves cant let go of the past and wanna blame everyone else cant respect the circle of life or the different phases we all go thru they think they can live for ages adults are stubborn, still stuck in their ways children are open, vulnerable and thats okay until someone tells them its all wrong but when adults run out of breath who do they call on? they expect their children to help them cuz they feel entitled but will they wear out their welcome? children just wanna have fun and feel important adults play games and make it out to be more than what it is, take it out on the kids before they go to bed but they just babies waiting to be led kids are innocent until you teach them guilt like a dog adults always wanna tell you how to your job but they just talking out they ass with plenty of cash but really no class i used to get mad but now i laugh cuz you still panicking and think you can push me around like a retail manager with some mannequins adults wanna judge things they KNOW nothing about and kids just wanna love until you force feeding them doubt adults disgust me while they trying to be perfect they want respect but still dont know how to earn it they depending on tradition but if they listen they can hear yesteryear burning in the distance i got faith in the babies cuz they need me here they dont keep track of what anyone did last year they look at you and trust you can show em how its done i never back down from a challenge especially this one
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you dont gotta close your eyes or click your heels 3 times or even try to memorize these lines sometimes we get lost or run outta breath just call on god, and its like i never left we get carried away dont worry about that love is here today to get you back on track you got it goin on even when you feel alone you cant figure out this song but you have always known all the answers and how they been dancing right under your nose sometimes it dont show but you are a champion friends and family see you shine when you feel you have no time and doing all you can just to stay on the line i hold hope for you you can always trust in me to pick up the slack let love keep you company lets bring it back whether we sing or rap or just sit in silence we can always think of that time when we were just friends but this kind of friendship never seems to end we just fade to black, some will leave but then you know we'll make it back in a premium blend let your guard down i see that you can use some help let me balance you and sacrifice my self i can do what you can and vise versa theres no competition you dont have to say a word i already heard ya when things are fast we can slow it down ill show patience and our love off all around town in other countries you dont have to run from me or chase me down we dont have to wait til sundy we can fix this now and let go of any doubts smile for the paper or tell em see ya later i got your back but i stand by your side and completely open with nothing to hide it used to be scary something i wasnt ready for but the hatchets been buried when i settled the score lets stay together and have faith in the weather and when it rains u know we can always remember a time when we were just friends but this kind of friendship never seems to end we just fade to black, some will leave but then you know we'll make it back in a premium blend
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what i look like has nothing to do with what i cook like you on that crook hype im only on my feet nothing that you could fight i could be a hype man or a silent partner a letter on the night stand a plaguerizing author a patronizing blogger or a patriotic monster a pay-to-play imposter praying to god i thought was yours lucky it only cost you your watch and some words they still want answers sure i wont perform for drugs like a monkey no more used to love the stage i got bars cuz i spit through em from the cage they never thought a baby chimp could come of age take me to your pimp i pumped full of rage im not here to take hints i jump the gun and burn all your sage and turn every page while you still judging the cover adrian is coming for blood all you can do is just wonder to be on that hype you have to believe in that hype its against my religion so your best decision is to just keep dreaming cuz i dont even see it as right what i sound like has nothing to do with how I get down like You be on that clown hype I'm only on my best Nothing that you bout to test I could be an outsider Or an inside job Down to the wire On some Get right dog You up to no good Til it's good night god gesundheit grandma I don't do hype, yall But how about delusions of grandeur With a brand new gun law Control freaks Want sole custody Winners write the story Just no speech Or discussing the company Secrets, boo Thats an Automatic DQ I'm always caught in traffic Trying to do a quick read through Without a script I'm allergic to your power trip You write your raps in cursive Still don't know how to spit Or balance shit But want me to follow suit Its kind of an embarrasment But you dont want to the truth to be on that hype you have to believe in that hype its against my religion so your best decision is to just keep breathing cuz i dont even see it as right
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Washed Up 03:18
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WWXS 03:25
You'll never believe this Like you just had the craziest day Your last breath, who you think gon take it away? you met jesus? Before when you claimed you were brave Or complained Well What would xavier say Let the drummer drum Go Give the lovers some Show the fighter fun What are your hiding from? Who are you running to Do you bust just to be cool Will you apologize just to make others comfortable Will you drop the mic if it means we start to eat Will you sacrifice your dreams for this unborn baby's heart beat Will you play catch with your daughter? Will you play dress up with your son? Will you flip the box on its head And put down the gun? Can you take the pressure Handle the pain Hold a grudge forever Eventually forget my name I will speak for myself As should you, Even when the sky's are gray Make sure that you pray Ask yourself what would xavier say? We're losing big bruh Guess Will have to get em next year Pour out that big gulp I wish my brother x was here He'd said don't even cry But if you have to fine But if u can Tell my mama she gon be alright And shine bright Like she always has And tell zion that I'm still his dad He would say, love you dren Ya know im lucky, man that we was friends Your baby's beautiful And so is kim Keep it going Never give up the fight You got a good head on you I'm glad you go to bed early every night I know he watching me Listening to my heart I feel him on the beat Christening all my art And he'd say do they trust us Do they have love for us He'd say you just hungry for justice What about the chorus What about tomorrow What about today Tonight might be okay What would xavier say?

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20 years ago, at 16 years old i wrote and recorded my second album, title "16 grand" This year at 36 i have wrote one of my most important pieces of work. I call it "36 Circles" to represent the years ive been blessed to travel with all of you on this wonderful planet circling the sun. if you find this album before 10/25/16 then you are previewing a rough draft and in the past i would say you are lucky, but nowadays i will just say what i truly feel and that is thank you.

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released October 25, 2016

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