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Peace 586 - Mourning for the Art
(from the album Generations)
© copyright 2003
Peace 586- Verse 1
i heard the word being spoke and it broke me down made me
check myself made me spin right 'round. Found myself
doubting myself at what I could do, didnt believe in myself
yo i thought i was through. I stopped chillin' with the
crew, stopped sampling too thought it was a little something
that i had outgrew. But when you're called there's little
that you can do, God's gonna make sure that you continue.
Until it's finished, i know i'm supposed to be in this and
not from the 15 years experience. Yeah that speaks louder
than most cats tracks, I still felt that i lacked and I was
being held back. but what was holding me was me I wasnt
rolling with the beat, my head was swollen from the heat i
brought previously. You see pride it come right before the
fall and of all the things i thought i was i never thought
this. I gave until it hurt man was up in the lab with the
crew puttin in work man pushing the pads 'till my hand was
turned blue man the we get stabbed in the back you dont do
that to the tunnel rats!
Hook
Feels like I lost a good friend today
Opened my pen to an empty page
No writin', just mournin',
No flarin', no transformin'.
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Sev Statik- Verse 2
I remember the first day hearin' you on the block and it
don't stop everybody rock check the word play the start of
something so fresh. You fought hard and demanded your
respect on these cardboard streets bangin' out beats. The
only one to bring peace to the east and the west indies.
Independent at heart from the start and you love bein' free
so I'm the son that you raised on the east coast. Sev Static
representin' my dunns and locs. And through you God gave me
a vision put His promise in this music and get 'em all to
listen. I'd rather use this tool to reach those lost and
teach those few who paid them dues
That cost and speak life to the world and all mourn the art.
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Sev Statik- Verse 3a
You possess a raw talent but chose not to use it. Say it's
not the will of God and call it devil music or rather rap to
your friends and pretend that's real. Try to take the daps
with the pat on the back and pay the bills. You stuntin'
your own growth you need to feed your mind. Get close to the
Word and get away from those lies. Focus on the vision to
know what God sent you. The art lives in you so stop killin'
your potential.
Peace 586- Verse 3b
If i remember it right it was me and the music just waiting
for God to show me how I would use it. I spent time away but
it was needed for me, for me to grow into the calling of
being an emcee. Its not only about skills but the heart of a
song. I learned this while i was gone now I'm back and I'm
strong. I miss the old ways cause yall just dont get it, the
art will never be lost cause we just wont let it!