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Reflections .​.​.​173

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"Reflections" - a song about a drunken near-death experience.

"173" - a hidden track about the death of a friend.

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REFLECTIONS

VERSE I
I’m writin’, but I can’t even sit up
eye’s swollen, matted shut from blood and puss
been up for 38 hours—no sleep…
been drunk and sobered up and everywhere in between,
but it all started—we went swimmin’ in Knob Creek,
a few shotsa Tuaca, then we’re ready to leave
no doubt, pimped-out for Bass and Frog’s Spring Break
so it’s a must we get crunk, but I got class at 8
it’s all good—separate cars, now we’re off to B.D.’s
then what—you know us, we get Crowned like kings
met my boy’s girl for the 1st time, the pleasure’s all mine
Miah speaks of her highly…good to meet her finally
ran into Buck and J, they wantin’ to leave to D.G.C.’s
cool—pile in her car 4 deep, just down the street
we continue scopin’ scenery
dollar bills gettin’ tucked when you touch—it ain’t free
at this point—no cares—toast to friendship and ladies
little did we know…this night would end with tragedy
a memory, I promise, that’ll never be forgotten
no way to dodge it with logic, the keys of death in our pockets
and we almost unlocked it……
no way to dodge it with logic

CHORUS I
my eye’s frozen—so I can’t help, but reflect
internal mirrors rarely lie—they cause an effect
tonight could be your time—so don’t test
death is a step, just a breath away

VERSE II
worked up and too wild—we ‘bout to get kicked out
plus gotta get back to Denton so peace, we out
Northwest Highway, the route, a few minutes from my ride
bullshittin’ with Bass in the back…
then silence…til the next impact
chaotic confusion, happened fast—no time to react
deep sleep, fuck that—wake up, panic attacks
what just happened, thoughts blackened, tears are fallin’, minds are crashin’
man you alright—I’m fine, wife-beater soaked in red—
must be blood—screams focus…fuck—your girl’s stuck
adrenaline rush—be strong—dial 9-1-1,
sirens crescendo to us, the ambulance pullin’ up
get her and I both on the stretchers, I’m confessin’ intoxication
right beside me cryin’ in pain, squeeze my hand, pray for a blessin’
Parkland E.R., our destination—we make it there
the 4 of us separated, gotta straight face, but I’m scared
I ain’t prepared for this, but you think anyone is
for a second I smelled the mornin’ breath of death in the wind…
for a second I smelled the mornin’ breath of death in the wind

CHORUS I

VERSE III
tryin’ to remain calm—thinkin’ I’m here, but why
the cops suggested it, but I went cause Bass said I should for my eye
so I’m tryin’ to chill, but agony surrounds me
some from Coke withdrawals, some from gun-shots ‘round me
doc’s in—needles and scissors so close, they’re blurry
stitches in, bandages on—don’t put no mirrors in front me
where and how is she—what—heart surgery…
ankle broken…ribs too—this can’t be the truth
I’m scared we will lose…and I’m far from havin’ a clue
sweat’s pourin’…dog…what the fuck we gonna do
thoughts smearin’, this is serious—pray she’ll make it through
we in this together—we in that surgery too…
it went smoothly—an angel was at her side…
thank God—we almost lost a life, and my eye
what’s the date—3-1-3-03—
Jacob was born today, it could have been an exchange for us
I know you’ve heard it before, but tomorrow ain’t promised
so make it a point to tell your blood you love ‘em…everyday
and live your life to the fullest…
live your life to the fullest

CHORUS II
it’s hard to see—with frozen-shut eyes
external mirrors have blind-spots that often lie
don’t test—tonight could be yo time
life and death switch lanes when you drink and drive…



…173

VERSE I
some look up when I look down
when life’s disrupted by dark clouds
and I can’t help, but think our life is fading

try to fight the pain—don’t suffer
my love goes out to sisters and mothers
that have lost their son’s light temporarily

in the end, we’ll all meet again,
but as of now I’ll lend both hands
to any soul that’s thinking they need anything

this is hard, but we’ll make it
heads will drop and spirits are breaking
you’ve lost yourself, but found by the erasing

VERSE II
thoughts racin’, precipitation buildin’,
tears interrupted by memory-induced laughter
few smiles, scattered weeps, and blood-shot eyes
unexpectations run wild…
folks of all ages surprised, sight blurred by salt-water,
some kneelin’ at the feet of the Father,
bothered by miscomprehensions and unanswered questions
as the mixed scent of nature invades the air
I’m visually impaired—unfamiliarity
ties and dresses ain’t usually what I’m used to seein’…cause
under any other circumstance
we’d be chillin’, drinkin’, goofin’ off, or makin’ music
now friends and family gather to celebrate the life
of an individual that’s been truly freed
people dealin’ with it differently—including myself
few words…ever…even escaped my mouth
I deal with things internally—inhalin’, why others exhale—
we all differ in the ways we excel
many grippin’ tissue—wishin’ they’d wake up
I’m dwellin’ on how I didn’t take advantage of
knowin’ a good person…better than I did
they’re few and far between…and I’m sorry for this
never collabed on a track ever……
but I promise when we meet again, we will in the next level
well, you left with a pick in your pocket, my pick, a bowl of ‘dro,
and…Jacob’s photo, but know
your place’ll be marked in ink over our hearts—
173…Knicka Knox…you’ve left in peace

OUTRO
but you’re free now…more than you could be on Earth
(together with)
R.-I.-P.-E-li

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from absolute truth, released August 26, 2006
[J. Griffith: J R Griffith Music Publishing (ASCAP)]

Vocals & Music by GOAT

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