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Exhale! (Breathe Again)

from PLTFRM SE7EN EP [SIDE A] by Karl Nova

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about

I have a made a song called "exhale" before and it was used to promote a live performance event I used to host called "Exhale" I did that for a couple of years but then even kind of stopped happened for many reasons

So the event is possibly returning and I wrote this song thinking about how we used to all come together as creative people and just more or less breathe our creativity because that is who we are.

It is all about expression. Someone tried to tell me I couldn't rap and I am crap when it is pretty obvious that is not true but I also recognise art appreciation is a subjective thing and no one has to like what I do. I primarily do this because I love it. I would obviously like others to like what I do but that is secondary to me just expressing myself. I mean do you breathe for other people to notice or to survive and stay alive? Me being creative actually makes me feel alive, so I just breathe...

lyrics

Inhale, Exhale, just breathe
breathe again

Yo check it,
I don't mean to be a tease as I start this off with ease
Sometimes I aim to please but now I'm shooting the breeze
Yes I'm an emcee have you ever heard of these?
We're that rare species and like hair that recedes
We go way back but now as I proceed
You'll find out that we're current in fact you will believe
We're ahead of the times as lyrics we breathe
We're kinda futuristic as I'm dropping these
Lines and verses that almost sound prophetic
Yes I'm tried and tested in touch with the essence
Manifesting blessings in lyrical sessions
I reckon when I'm done I will leave a deep impression
I'm hoping if you're down you'll be lifted from depression
If you're disconnected you will find the connection
This student of life is still learning lessons
Like how the enemy of greatness could be perfection
You have to show and prove is what I heard before
So when I bust a rhyme wooha! it's rhymes galore
I cater to my core but leave open the door,
I stay accessible on point like decimals and I'll give you more

I inhale inspiration
then exhale these creations
I just breathe (Inhale!)
I just breathe (Exhale!)
breathe again my friend
breathe again my friend [x2]

just breathe (inhale)
just breathe (exhale)
just breathe (inhale)
breathe again my friend
breathe again my friend

Someone called me a minister I said nah I'm an artist
Maybe they are right I'm serving verses regardless
My ministry of sound is still so underground
So please mind the gap the sliding doors are closing now
I do all kinds of styles I wonder if you're wowed
Well anyhow I'm live and direct right now
Profound is how you might describe what is going down
As I'm flowing now different seeds I'm sowing now
No need for termination of this germination
I impregnate the sound with revelation.
Giving birth to higher aspirations
Bringing forth paradigm shifts
in this generation
Sharp verses cause penetration
But bring no pain just a sweet sensation
The music that I make will ease you mind
I'm so laid back though fiery with the grind
I'm lighthearted but burdened with heavy thoughts
Maybe that's why my opinions are strong of course
I don't get it twisted opinions ain't facts
And these ain't scripture neither man they're just raps

I inhale inspiration
then exhale these creations
I just breathe (Inhale!)
I just breathe (Exhale!)
breathe again my friend
breathe again my friend [x2]

just breathe (inhale)
just breathe (exhale)
just breathe (inhale)
breathe again my friend
breathe again my friend

I had somebody tell me that I cannot rap at all
Go through my catalogue expand your mind so small
The last time I checked opinions ain't facts
It's a fact that I'm not wack when my train of thought rides tracks
So please mind the gap, don't cross the line
You could fall off this platform it's clear that you're blind
You don't have to like me and I'm not defined
By whether you accept me inside your tiny mind
Art appreciation is very subjective
And to be expressive is my main objective
I've traveled the world with my collective
I'm a man of the people I'm known and respected
so check it, don't be reckless this is just for the record
My flow is an acquired taste so respect it
The Most High can use the least impressive
I'm a living witness that's why I'm expressive
Yes I'm low key but I am not one to be messed with
If you have bad intentions I'm not interested
When I emcee, it's like breathing to me
I take deep breathes and just breathe on the beat

I inhale inspiration
then exhale these creations
I just breathe (Inhale!)
I just breathe (Exhale!)
breathe again my friend
breathe again my friend [x2]

just breathe (inhale)
just breathe (exhale)
just breathe (inhale)
breathe again my friend
breathe again my friend

credits

from PLTFRM SE7EN EP [SIDE A], released June 3, 2014

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Karl Nova UK

Having fallen in love with poetry and Hip Hop as a child, he discovered his passion for lyrics and found his voice.

He toured extensively with award winning collective GK Real but has also managed to carve his own niche and create his own lane by going against the grain and not being afraid to speak his heart and mind.

He's a versatile lyricist that wears his heart on his sleeve with great flair
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