Together We Share Positive Vibes (with The Holistic Singer Mr Bookay)
The Holistic Singer Mr Bookay:
(To be sung)
Sitting in the sun dreaming.
My mind is free i'm feeling
Sunlight everywhere
Your doing so well its wonderful
Life in art and peace and joy
Feeling happy boy o boy.
Dreaming of a positive world
Together we shine positive vibes
To better the world to bring in light
The worlds so dark right now
we must bring in the light
The world deserves so much
Let's bring in light.
MANNY:
Together we share positive vibes to
Better the world to bring in light.
The worlds so dark right now
We must!
Bring in the light.
Let's
Vibe away together
Stand strong as one
Enjoying those special
Moments as a team.
Let’s swerve on that negativity
And let positivity take over the place
Bringing our light to the front
And letting it shine out
As it brights up the
World with our creativity
Bringing people hope
Bringing people joy
The worlds so dark right now
We must!
Bring in the light.
Together we can do so much
So let’s unite, connect and
Share those positive vibes.
UNITY (with The Queen of Heartbreak & Candy Campbell)
MANNY:
So much negativity
Was thrown at me daily
Making me not
Want to share my work
Listening to the unwanted noise
Trapping me in
Left me tangled and stuck for a long time.
I thought about
Putting my art away
And not resuming
I didn't want to
Take that leap of faith
I was so worried
I felt so blue.
After all of that
I decided to continue
I'm now
Starting to believe in myself a bit more
Than ever before
And I'm
Enjoying the journey
So much
Teaming up
With The Queen of Heartbreak
And Candy Campbell
We will be
Connecting our powers to generate
Something fierce and incredible
Our golden light
Will continue to shine
Out so colourful and so bright.
The beauty of unity
Leads to
Giving people opportunities
And creating a
Fabulous space for all.
The Queen of Heartbreak:
The loneliness of being on the edge,
the inability to feel okay,
Feeling misunderstood in a world of grey,
Surrounded by darkness, joy locked far away,
When you’re told to work but all you want Is to play.
‘Get a real job, take life more seriously. Why are you wasting your time writing poetry?’
The beauty of serendipity,
Leads to diversity and creativity,
Collaboration is the key to the city.
Our rainbow rays of pure delight, Radiate three endless strands of luminous light,
Which plait together intricate and tight.
Candy Campbell:
You would have to crystalise my endless heart, in a place above and beyond the sun, moon & stars in my father's arms.
Mash my heart into a billion pieces spread those pieces across the world to get rid of me and just when you thought she is no more.
Each broken crystalised piece of her heart will fertilities a new in each of her children and her children’s children and generation long after because Goddess never die.
Strangers to Friends (with Blue calico)
An exciting feeling began
To rush through and greet me
I’m performing
At Poetry LGBT online again
It’s such a different feeling performing
Behind a screen
To being in person
Who am I going to meet today?
What chapter will they share?
Behind locked doors
no one knows
sexuality’s on my mind
To them, I'm straight
To you, I'm still figuring it out
I found you
when I was trying to find myself
Aren’t we all lost
fighting feelings
and the birds pecking in our heads?
I found you
when the house I built was wrecked
I found you
When the walls
Around me were crumbling down
When the space was so noisy
I felt like
I was tumbling, tripping and
Stumbling over life obstacles
For a second
you felt like home
till I carried the guilt
That’s the price of being myself
A sense of community
Acceptance
Something I’ve been looking for
My friendship circle is expanding
Which is amazing
Even though it was in front of a screen
I was still feeling shy
Still working on me
Learning more about myself daily
Aren’t we all lost at times?
Trying to figure things out
One day we’ll meet face to face
Just a quick warning
we can’t hug or shake hands
Only from a distance
I’ll say salaam
One day, we will meet in person
I’m feeling pretty nervous,
But also, I can’t wait
From screen
To meeting in person
From strangers to friends.
Tempo (Switchin’ It Up) ft. Gandy ‘de’ Great
MANNY:
I love
When the tune is sweet
And the bass is low
I can move it fast or move it slow
A touch of sweetness
With a spicy twist
Like Spice The Floor
Hope you can handle it
My hands are
Up in the air so high
Cause
I’m enjoying myself
While my favourite songs
Play away
I can't wait to hear people
Say
Pull up
Rewind the track
So we can
Experience it all over again
I love
How it makes me feels
Gandy ‘de’ Great:
As it pumps through mi veins
Mi hand an foot dem
Affe move
Like mi nuh have no restraint
Mi caay resist
De rhythm
De vibez
Dat mek mi feel so alive
Even when ah just me
Mi radio an cuppa ah tea
Ah mi dat ah sway like ah tree
Ah look over de sea
To ah sweeeet tender breeze
Mi call melody.
MANNY:
I'm
Switchin’ it up
Movin’ my body to the beat
This is so elite
Sizzling like
I’m in the
Caribbean
Bringing all of the heat
Time for us to repeat
Tempo, tempo
Here we go
I can change it up for you
And give you something new
Time to celebrate our power
And take over the space
Bruk it down
Slow whine it around
Tick tock like the time
Catch it right from behind.
It's M to the Y & Gandy ‘de’ Great
Time for us to skate
On this lyrical plate
Hope you like the island fusion
Badass tag-team.
BRINGIN’ THE SAUCE Pt. 2 (ft. S-BARS)
MANNY:
It’s M to the Y
I have to bring the sauce
So the stage is not dry
Yeah,
I’m going to try
I have the sauce in my bag
Just in case.
Showcasin’ my glowing light
While I'm
Ravin’ it up in my lane
Wild times ahead
Fun memories to be made.
I’m bringin’ you a flavour
That is so fresh
Do you like my recipe?
If you do
Maybe
You might get a little extra taste.
Hot sauce tings
Yeah,
We’re ready to bring the blaze
Feelin’ the rays
Shinin’ away
While our
Creative work is on display.
I have to bring the sauce
So the stage is not dry
Yeah,
I’m going to try
I have the sauce in my bag
Just in case.
S-BARS:
Bringing it all
bringing perfect flaws that you can’t ignore
sauce so hot
your eyes are watering I’m sure
they’re sore
need more spice
love life
love
I want it wild and wicked
want you to really listen
when you’re hearing all the lyrics
cos we’re bringing it all
bringing perfect flaws that you can’t ignore
bringing perfect flaws that you can’t ignore.
Body Talks (with Jack Norman)
Your body;
the blank canvas it once was.
From stretch marks to muffin tops
tattoos to piercings.
Everything beautiful
sometimes you’re happy with it,
sometimes you’re not.
One thing is though, this is your body for life
you can modify it, work on it
but the most important thing, is loving it
Easy for some, but not for others.
Your body is a work of art and will take you to the grave
enjoy that cake, get that tattoo and don’t worry.
My body is a canvas
A symbolic symbol,
Painted with different colours to express how it's Feeling
Acknowledged for the brain
Above my lips
Travelling
Down to my hips.
These bodies have done us
Nothing but good
Cried tears for every time we compared them to Another,
Wrapped their arms around us when everything Else felt distant
Your body is your home so
Treat it with love and respect.
Yes my body talks
And this is my canvas.
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Cups Up High/Drama At The Door Pt. 2 (ft. The Lantern Carrier)
MANNY:
Whatever you're drinking
Hold your cup up high
And let's vibe
Tonight is a celebration
Welcome to the
Be The Change party
Where you can be yourself
No judgement
I just
Want to see people having fun.
I’m back again
With Lantern
We have something cool
Something slick
I hope this one sticks
I don't want the party
To be locked off
So please don't start
Leave the frost outside
As I love the warm weather
Create fire with your moves
Instead of your words and fists
Let's create iconic moments
Instead of
Making the atmosphere gloomy.
Tonight we're celebrating
So let's
Dance and
Have a great time!
Good vibes only
Welcome to the
Be The Change party.
Lantern Carrier:
Yes! Throw away the darts and shoot
Only Love towards heaven. The moon
And stars are laughing with your Light.
Look, look! The celestial entities are in an
Enchanting state of waltz. Get rid of remorse;
Entreat the rain to clean the gutters of your house!
UMMM! Flowers! Do you smell them? Lavenders
And jasmines are frolicking! Sparrows coo, even as the
Hummingbird sings and starlings sway with the Heart’s symphonies.
Drink wine! Now is not the time for serenading
Your brother’s faults; for feeling the anxiety of
Life’s struggles. Hasn’t it tormented you enough?
Come! Love is compensating in our Hearts
Of Joy and the ship is sailing, full speed ahead.
What are these shadows of which you spoke?
Daybreak hums and the dawn is glowing!
Welcome to the party of transformation! Let’s dance!
Spice The Floor (ft. Kevin)
Kevin:
This is the power of us
it's about a body and a spirit
alligned
despite it all
we make our bodies tall.
This is the radical power of us
and don't ask me about it,
watch and see me
let me tell you.
How I am fire and water and lightening
lighting myself and putting myself out
light and love and fire and the spark
unafraid and burning
with a truth
with the raw radical radial power
of joy
we are shifting myths
covering ground
smoke and salt and sugar and spice
occuping the space, occupying this
life
in front of you
on the floor
and we are made for this
made to be
right before your eyes
we
occupying
not denying
what's at our core
the connection, freedom
illumination
is the key to the door
to the center of it all
in the middle of the floor
we are
pure
light.
MANNY:
It’s time to take control,
Love with all your heart and soul.
Standing tall,
Dancin’ away and ignoring the
Unwanted noise
The lights is on us
It’s time to move our bodies.
Move it to the left,
Move it to the right
While our light inside
Shines so bright
Glimmering
For the world to see.
Tonight
We’re owning it
Let’s bring our all on to
The dance floor
Seasoning everything around
Time to surround,
While the
Bass is shaking the ground
Living our life to the fullest
Enjoying everything we love to do.
It’s time to turn up
Wherever you’re from
Come and join me in my circle
Let’s unite and become one
We will carry on the celebrations
All night long.
MY HAIR IS MY CROWN Pt. 2 (ft. Gandy ‘de’ Great)
MANNY:
My hair is
Gleaming with so much power
Like a palace
Glistening for the world to see
My hair is a part of me
My hair is so wonderful
So much love I have for my hair
So much joy radiates from this hair
We have grown together over the years
Shared a few great times
Confronted some fears
My hair is amazing
It has awesome powers and its
Full of so much magic
I'm going to wear my crown proudly
As people made me believe
It was not strong
Just wrong for so long
So
I’m going to say it again and again
MY HAIR IS MY CROWN.
Gandy ‘de’ Great:
Hmmm Boi Mi hair
De Love weh mi have fe mi hair
De Love weh mi have fe mi hair
If, mi hair could talk
Fe mi hair would ah deaf mi
Because,
Mi know mi hair would have alot fe seh
Because,
Mi hair style dem load
Mi plat mi hair,
Twist mi hair,
Mi pull it out
Mi cut mi hair,
Mi dye mi hair,
Mi grow it out
Mi cornrow mi hair,
Den shave de sides dem low
Mi never Jerry curls mi hair,
But mi S-curl mi hair,
Wash it out
Mek mi hair grow
Mi put beads inah it,
Buss de Afro, wid de afro-pick,
But now mi lock it
Mi locks mi hair
Different set ah style fe dem
If only, mi hair could talk
Fe mi hair would ah deaf mi
Because,
Mi know mi hair would have alot fe seh
Because,
Mi hair style dem load
It's just.
De Love weh mi have fe mi hair
De Love weh mi have fe mi hair
Mi love mi hair.
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SWERVED Pt. 2 [Explicit] (ft. Candy Campbell & MitZfit)
Intro: MANNY
M.A.N.N.Y, Candy Campbell & MitZfit
Be The Change
21
MANNY:
Ready to run the race
I’m going at my own pace
Swervin’
Down my lane
Yeah
I'm not
Catchin’ a case
I'm loving this
And
I'm owning it
Spicing it up
Yeah i’m keepin’ it lit
Now you see
I am
Spreading the flames,
Lightin’ tings up
As
I continue to train
Through the negativity and
The hate
Growing slowly while
The shadows evaporate.
If people want to
Start with their
Nonsense
Imma
Let them carry on with it.
While
I’ll keep on
Swervin’ it,
I’ll be
Bringing
My entire flame.
No, I won't be playing your games
Reversing on
People who try to dim my light
Bad energy you
Better
Take a flight.
All the darkness
You send my way
I'll serve it back
With kindness
Everyday.
Candy Campbell:
Yes it’s an S on my chest
Always winning cuz
I’m playing the game like chess.
Yes it’s an S on my chest
I’m swerving down my lane
beep beep!
Yes!
I’m the best.
Yes it’s an S on my chest
I have no time to rest, haters can never compete cuz
They know
I’m the best.
Yes it’s an S on my chest
Cuz I’m swerving pass negative press,
I’m blazing,
I’m paving the way,
Cuz this queer black magic is the best.
Yes it’s an S on my chest
Smart, Sexy, Sassy
And destined for
Success.
MitZfit:
Inner peace is my thing.
Walk the streets while I sing,
Smile on my face you will never know the full of my pain.
In this life we have so much to gain,
all of the lessons come wid’ a blessing.
So why do I feel strange?
Is it because I been holding onto the negative energies, loving the frenemies,
directing my anger at the wrong entities?
I don’t know,
but all I know is,
I’m letting that shit go.
I wanna grow - I wanna flow - I wanna float
I wanna fly.
I wanna be happy. I want to live my life.
Not live the lies;
that were told to me - sold to me
and filled with hate
What is hate?
Like why do we do it?
I’m SWERVING on that.
Ima pray for you, send a curve ball right back, reverse that with
LOVE, PEACE and JOY.
Reverse it with love and fill that void!
Inner peace is my thing,
walk the street while I sing.
Smile on my face ‘cus I’m dealing with my pain.
A Race Against Time (with George Cole)
MANNY:
Yes i’m black
That doesn't mean
You can just attack
When you feel like it
I’m more than
Just the colour of my skin
I have emotions too
Just like you
We matter that’s the truth
We get stopped for no reason
I’m not carrying a knife or gun
It feels like
For you
this is just a bit of fun
Countless times in the past
I hated the colour of my skin
Because of the repeated echoes
That tried to cloud my mind
But
I’m black and
I'm so proud
That's a fact.
Let’s go into
The bright future
Equality for all.
George Cole:
Yes I’m white
born to a privilege
I never understood
born to a world
they told me I could
my path was clear
yes with struggle but not for my race
for that face is the one
that tells the media
I’m not gonna have a gun
I sit with people of every colour
who are told they can be just like one another
yet the barrier the world brings
doesn’t allow that passion to flourish
no young black man is told he can be powerful
no black women are seen on our screens
when they white world just tells us our dreams
times may be changing but what time do we live in
when black lives don’t matter
and Colin can’t get a job
the conversation shouldn’t be about me or you
but about the people who don’t have the platform
their voices are louder than ever
let’s make them echo
so our future
isn’t as white as our past.
This Creation (with 9ine)
A lone spark
Ignites
the void now illuminated.
A sacraficial
simulation
in sonic surrender
A curious constellation,
contemplating
the crusade of cultivation
As waves n vibrations
expand in resonation.
Energy is in constant motion,
Call it the birth of creation.
A powerful
Imagination
Sparks new inspiration.
Upon that it
creates a reaction,
striking up
new conversations
Expanding our
mind with education.
A powerful thing
like determination
Protecting for
future generations
expressing my
emotions
through the
beauty of creation.
Better Days Ahead (with Timmy)
As these stories go, hope can be
Borrowed from those whom do not use it
Out of a blue bottle
Onto a blue sky.
As these stories go, hope can be
Borrowed from those whom do not use it
Painted with a flat brush
Onto the blue ends.
It may not be
Over tomorrow,
Next week,
Even next month
But soon
Families will be all together again,
Friends will be creating memories
Sharing laughs
That fill a whole room
Dancing the whole night away
I know
It seems like life is over
But
The storm will pass
You may think it never
Will but just remember
It won't last forever.
It may seem
Like we’re so far from each other.
But we are all
In the same boat
I look out of my window,
To see the
Chaos circling around
But
I’m keeping strong through all this
Because I believe
Better days are ahead.
Lit Lyrics [Explicit] (with Pablo Rouge)
MANNY:
Love being on stage
Yeah
this is my place
I have the fire
In my soul
Workin’ on new pieces daily
Yeah
I’m on a roll
I’m MANNY and
I’m back with Pab-lo
Do you like my new flow?
Bringin’ light in the room
With the inferno
Feelin’ like
I have won
I shout BING-O
Melanin magic man
That’s me
Time to thrive
Yeah
I feel alive.
This piece is so hot
Glowing up the floor with my
Fiery flavour
I’m wondering if you like my
Badass behaviour?
Lit Lyrics
I love the alliteration
Blazin’ away
This is my invasion
Now I have your
Attention
You won’t forget this
Fiery collaboration.
Pablo Rouge:
I got my headphones on, back of the bus
Watching you reading, kinda sus
MP3 shuffle, Prince follows Harry Irene
Mix up gurus all playing on my team
What you listening too?
The basslines hits heavy
Lyrics bleed right through
Rapper rampage, call him MC Rage
Didn't like the lovers kiss at the end of the story so he tore out the page
Faggot!
What?
I think you forget it's not the same
A faggot is a buddle of sticks for burning
I'm bringing the flame
Yeah I'm bringing the flame
Bringing the flame
Yeah I'm bringing the flame
'cause this is my game
Step one, return of the purple one
Never held a gat, trip to the cinema was my idea of fun
The flaw in the diamond is it's shine
You got my attention if you lay it all on the line
I am not the son of sha clack clack
No, I am not the poster boy for alternative rap
No
I'm London underground erupting into the sun
Like a open fist leaping from the tip of my tounge
Blur on your CCTV as I rescue the cat up the tree
Ex-Flâneur
Filter the world through my scan-yar
Can ya-
paint the red darker
Reading Clive Barker
Take me to bed
Chop my head
I wrote this shit
because I never heard it said
I'm done.