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etheoryL

by DrifterShapeShifter

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1.
"It is What it is" Verse 1 Cold hands, warm heart they say-hope that's the truth. Note to self: I guess it just is what it is. Is it ever all that it's cracked up to be? Beautiful, round "smile," they said-"smile," they said-saw through all complications. How many portraits can you live? How many songs can you be? In some way, it always comes out your own. How much love can you give? how much wonder can you see? We've all got the seeds, Oh! From the stars we're sown! And rollin' downhill ain't always as bad as it seems, I guess sometimes.. We've all got to grow. Chorus And Oh, it was rollin' down a slopey hill and oh- to the night's windy chill, and oh- the lichens grow on the rocks- and oh, the limbs love in a box. When to prove, that it wasn't fair, tried to (make(3x)) somebody care; but the whole damn situation wasn't fair- tried to (make(3x)) somebody care. Verse 2 And don't let the ego get you down; 'cause you know it sure will try. Oh, it's the truth I've found. Empirical data suggests (2x). I want to YOLO hard as fuck. Don't wanna hold back; when opportunities come knockin' I want to smile and say "Yeah!" Even when (2x) it feels like... 2nd Chorus Oh, it was rollin' down a slopey hill and oh- to the night's windy chill, and oh- the lichens grow on the rocks- and oh, the limbs love in a box. When to prove, that it wasn't fair, tried to (make(3x)) somebody care. But the whole damn situation wasn't fair- tried to (make(3x)) somebody care. Verse 3 I wanna be able to feel heiphy about feelin' sad. If it's the truth I don't wanna feel bad or mad- but if it's the truth and I do.. well, maybe that's fine, too. 3rd Chorus And Oh, it was rollin' down a slopey hill and oh- to the night's windy chill, and oh- the lichens grow on the rocks- and oh, the limbs love in a box. When to prove, that it wasn't fair, tried to (make(3x)) somebody care. But the whole damn situation wasn't fair- tried to (make(3x)) somebody care.
2.
Jasmine 04:41
I chopped the tree down, excuse the gruesome pain. A life cut way too short. A mother left to cry. A Swedish princess small under the sky. Stars will eventually have to go, sun will eventually have to rise. Pain evaporated in a puff of smoke; and love finally exposed to my eyes. insturmental chorus I'm sorry, Miss Terra. Your son deserved a chance. So young and so innocent, he floats in the tears you cry. I'm naked and stupid. I deserve what I have left. The flesh over the bones will soon begin to rot; the turning' of the world will soon come to a sudden stop. instruemental chorus oooooos and aaaahhss
3.
It's written in that book that even gods can die. It says right in that book that even gods will cry. So take the time to see- so says me. The truth is rarely told. We all have loved a lie-so says I (2x). Reality can really bite. So just keep talkin' all that shit, and I promise I'll be gone; so gone; so long, cause I'm gone. ((2x)) And now I hope to find whatever I lost in space and time (2x). I'll try mother's miracles.. and father's compass rose. Whatever it takes to get me home. So I no longer have to roam. And don't you tell those minute men. I don't think they'll be on my side. Convincing as a country glen; deceitful as a sheep's disguise. Strange as a blue-eyed African. Uglier than freedom's demise (3x).
4.
Camper’s Dream Verse 1 Flying saucers, come and shoot your powers. Whose trust can I have? Thought I saw that gun in her hands. Or were they orbs of energy; sent to enrapture me? Red-haired man says he knows what I’ve been through.. knocked on all the same doors and heard the same things, too. Chorus And aren’t you happy as a pig in blanket? And aren’t you happy like I told you the truth? (2x) Karma’s comin’, oh, I sure can tell.. Karma’s comin’, and she don’t mean well. Karma’s comin’ can you smell that smell? Karma’s comin’ and she don’t mean well.. Verse 2 And I wonder, will they choose lightning or thunder? Giant machines, dare you break down all this glass? Prayer time is over, it’s time to close up on this mass. Gavel’s are slammin’ but I sure hope they do! Judgement judging judgement, oh, it’s nothing new. 2nd chorus And aren’t you happy as a flower in springtime? And aren’t you happy like a criminal set free? And aren’t you happy as a pig in a blanket? And aren’t you happy like I told you the truth? Karma’s comin’, Oh, I sure can tell. Karma’s comin’ and she don’t mean well. karma’s comin’ can you smell that smell? Karma’s comin’ and she don’t mean well.
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Vortex 06:23
Smoke unfurls in my see-through world; plastic or glass? Maybe there are no walls at all. Could you imagine that? Thank, God for these feet that can move to the beat. Oh, so sweet that's why they call me sugar freak. The lightning transmuter learning to love myself in the desert (2x). I've learned to embrace more and more that life is just falling through a vortex; try to live with intent, have fun, do my best... more or less... (2x) Tune in live! Watch the see-through walls as they crumble and fall (2x). Born so strong; born to last long-resilient muthafucka 'til the end of the song. Pray with me. Peace, Prosperity, Love, Strength, Healing, Wisdom, Courage, Health, Vitality, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Resilience, Safety, Protection, Ascension, Transcendence, Abundance, and Light (2x). I've learned to embrace more and more that life is just falling through a vortex; try to live with intent, have fun, do my best... more or less... (2x) Maybe after all, we don't have to be so scared to answer our call. I got the skills, I got the skills that kills-and so do you, I know you know it's true. I've learned to embrace more and more that life is just falling through a vortex; try to live with intent, have fun, do my best... more or less... (2x)

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first studio release!

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released July 21, 2016

lyrics, vocals, and Strumstick: Jesse Nelson/DrifterShapeShifter
All songs (except for "Vortex") produced by: Equanimous
"Vortex" produced by: Bradley Davis
All songs mixed by: Detective47
All songs mastered by: Mark Chelecki

cover photo by Sadiyya Ameena Photography
cover designed with Danny Balsam

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DrifterShapeShifter Los Angeles, California

DrifterShapeShifter is the project of Singer, Songwriter, Musician, and Storyteller, Jesse Nelson. The music and expression of DrifterShapeShifter comes alive in the unusual and the unexpected. Mixing soulful vocals and heart-centered songwriting with an array of musical influences and genres, the sonic experience is one of mystery, curiosity, and surprise. ... more

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