This one is an homage and an acknowledgement. Every revolution gets co-opted. It all feels free at first and then it eventually feels like a trap. We are dreaming and we are screaming all at the same time.
lyrics
When you are out - When you are home
You can see it happening on your mobile phone
Almost all of us access it
Every day brings a social media twit
Don't want to be them
The revolution on livestream
All the terrible things we are doing
Makes everybody think we are losing
But it's better than it's been before
Not saying much we demand more
The revolution on livestream
On our phones and screens
All broadcasting to me
Learn to deal with these things
A new way to understand the world
Reality and virtual have converged
You and me live-streaming
The whole world can see us dreaming
You and me live-streaming
The whole world can hear us screaming
Feels like it's overrunning
But in fact it's stunning
It can definitely make us feel blue
Might actually make us more true
Gives me hope we can be better
Dear humanity, I write you an open letter
We can look at it collectively
Make choices that improve the current scene
The mirror and so much exposure
To technology that makes us polar
We see and know more
But the world implores
You jump in and help
Not talking about just helping yourself
Connection can be magic
A tunnel out of the tragic
You and me live-streaming
The whole world can see us dreaming
You and me live-streaming
The whole world can hear us screaming
You and me live-streaming
The whole world can see us dreaming
You and me live-streaming
The whole world can hear us screaming
You and me live-streaming
The whole world can see us dreaming
You and me live-streaming
The whole world can hear us screaming
You and me live-streaming
The whole world can see us dreaming
You and me live-streaming
The whole world can hear us screaming
SCREAMING
credits
from Lit-Hop Lessons,
released October 21, 2022
All tracks produced by BCubed and James Patrick
Mixed and Mastered by James Patrick
Creative Collaboration provided by MC Lars
Written and recorded by MC Evol
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