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Nightmare (feat. Ashley Seeler; prod. by .dB)

from CM Cool J by Christopher Michael Jensen

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Track 7

lyrics

(Verse 1: Christopher Michael Jensen)
Life's a midget, get it, can't lead it eternally, people's immaturity the reason for breedin' their insecurity, relishing in their jealousy, so they start up a beef, so the saying is suitable, you are what you eat, 'cause they feast upon the drama 'til the point it's defining 'em, settin' so many bridges ablaze you gotta call the firemen, wiser men are retirin', tirin' of the phony games, not about to lose over somebody else's growing pains, so deranged and delusional, but not just in music, though, it's families, relationships, and in the cubicle, people brokerin' business that doesn't fit in their job description and stickin' their noses in things that they shouldn't be sniffin', and even if ya try to stop 'em, cockroaches and vultures opposin' are layin' in wait just to shank ya in your spinal column, weary 'cause what fear do, gazes thrown over shoulders, tastin' bitterness as you lick your lips, staring through the rearview

(Chorus: Christopher Michael Jensen)
Proof is cookin' in the puddin', you can see it right there, you think that life's fair, do you think that life's fair, so if you got a dream, then ya better plot and scheme before another person turns it to a nightmare, proof is cookin' in the puddin', you can see it right there, you think that life's fair, do you think that life's fair, so if you got a dream, then ya better plot and scheme before they turn it to a nightmare

(Verse 2: Christopher Michael Jensen)
So much egregious needless B.S. that can sideline ya, a frightful sight, at night it's like you're sleep walkin' on high wires, wakin' up in chains and cuffs, your body stretched across the bed, I'd change it up and break it but all these connections keep me tethered, fuck that, I'm in a rough patch tearing out the stitchin', every welcomed guest keeps wearing out their visit, my thoughts are loud, I block it out with music blaring out my system, turn the volume down and walk around, but I'm fairly optimistic that for each killjoy, there's another saving grace, that can instill joy and doesn't have to take away every little hint of it, isn't it just ridiculous the things that sting and stick in us, I'm cringin' when I think of it, it's ringin' in my head when I ain't even tryin' to listen and it's so insidious that we're forced to fuckin' live with this, high hopes as a child learnin' from a highchair, but dreams can be so easily converted to a nightmare, so why am I here, can I barter with my karma, hold it now, please slow it down and maybe pause it like a comma, leave my friends alone, get along, and put drama in the water like laundry day and wash the stains from the garments that are on us, because I wanna wear my heart on my sleeve and let it speak every time you try to tug on its strings, I'm cuttin' you free, it's just not somethin' I need, 'cause no one's ever gonna be healthy with a fuckin' disease

(Chorus: Christopher Michael Jensen)
Proof is cookin' in the puddin', you can see it right there, you think that life's fair, do you think that life's fair, so if you got a dream, then ya better plot and scheme before another person turns it to a nightmare, proof is cookin' in the puddin', you can see it right there, you think that life's fair, do you think that life's fair, so if you got a dream, then ya better plot and scheme before they turn it to a nightmare

(Interlude: Christopher Michael Jensen)
Turn it to a nightmare, turn it to a nightmare, a nightmare, a nightmare, a nightmare, a nightmare

(Verse 3: Ashley Seeler)
While I feel so grateful for Mother Earth and the constant beauties and blessings she provides, I understand and can physically feel the pain of those around me, the depths of some of their dark moments tend to astound me, as I look to the ever changing clouds for an answer, they slowly drift away, they dissipate, and I am left with a velvety blanket of darkening skies, I accept in my heart that the sky will not give me the answers, not today, no, today I must dig deep into the rabbit hole, let myself slip, fall, let go, to reach the bottom of this seemingly never-ending struggle, I also realize I must not remain here for too long, my spirit deserves better, but must experience this wrenching hurt in order to fully and wholly appreciate all the gifts Mother Earth has given, so here I must sit, cross-legged like a small confused child back in second grade, constantly looking around for approval, endlessly wondering what will come next, and I feel like that young child, alone, and pondering, how I let myself fall this far yet again, why would I continue to let you hurt me, much worse than I was injured on the tire swing and the monkey bars so long ago, no, you may not have broken my arm, or scraped my knee, you inflicted harm on my soul, took stabs at my heart, telling me that you love me so, then day after day tearing me apart, while I find myself surrounded by dirt and ugly memories, I realize that I've been looking down this entire time, I allow myself to glance up and see the answer, to see the light, sneaking through the tiny cracks in the earth above me, knowing that no matter how deep you try to bury me, the light will always come through, because I deserve it, and so do you, despite all the wicked hell you've put me through, Mother Earth will always have a place for you, and for all of us, it's only a matter of time before we all find our light, only a matter of perspective, of courage to overcome, to realize that we all have worth, and deserve all the blessings and all of the beauty

credits

from CM Cool J, released May 22, 2014
Vocals written and performed by Christopher Michael Jensen and Ashley Seeler.

Original production by .dB.

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