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Intro (Breakin' The Ice)
00:52
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All of our fears and limitations are so fake that it's sad we actually believe them to be real.
They affect our entire lives and prevent us from accomplishing the greatness that lies inside us all.
There is a path that is untraveled and it looks scary, only because nobody wants to go down it,
we're afraid that we'll be alone and, we may be laughed at for attempting to 'go our own way',
I am on that trail right now, I'll be the one to inspired others to step out and be the real them,
Ladies and Gentlemen these are the 'Good Times!'
Even through dark and cold nights I carry sunshine inside my heart
and smile for this beautiful life of mine
These, are my FOOTPRINTS.
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[vrs 1]
Took a shower to start the day
Put on a record and let it play,
Drift with my thoughts as they take me away
To an innocence when we were at the arcade,
I know it might seem strange but now I feel shame
Regret for what I didn’t do I feel the pain
But I aim to let go, all that stuff won’t help my goals, no no!
No way Jose’ matter fact R.I.P. to Uncle, he was funny as can be
I was watching home videos from when I was 3
Back when I didn’t know what hate and guilt mean
Before I let the world take away my self-esteem
And before all these adults told me not to dream…
I was clean, with a fresh slate
The words put a spell on me it’s time to shake
I will not be fake I’m here to show you who I am
No assumptions, I’m sticking to my plan,
Deleting programs that stand up in my face
So I can slam it like Mike in Space Jam from half-way!
Chorus (Choir)
Talk about it don’t shy away
Get it off your chest today
We gonna run and we gonna play!
Say goodbye to yesterday!
[vrs 2]
Now here I am still going at it
For me being strong is automatic,
Born into a mess that I dropped like a bad habit
I made it out of the storm feeling so alive
I’m just wondering, when will be my time ?
Look into my life to see where I get my drive,
In a world of competition I’m giving high-fives
I’m giving out hugs I’m not choosing sides
Come closer to my eyes the last real one resides
where the wild things are
at the top of the mountain climb,
writing rhyme after rhyme to combine these lines,
break from my confines and live to the max!
I’ve been hiding all my life from the world to write raps
Rebelling against everything so I throw the map
Trash it, chuck it away, find your own dance
And go with that, instinctual tap,
a tug from your heart to guide you on your path
This one’s for the homies, Chad and Lance,
I became who I wanted to be and some may laugh,
But it’s almost impossible,
They all said “You Can’t!”
Chorus
[vrs 3]
A life unlived is not a life at all
That’s why I broke the wall
and got on the ball,
I gave courage a call and it hit me back
That’s why it’s always Summer in the cul-de-sac
And life ain’t wack… no more
I attract beautiful women and travel on tour,
But honestly this is the life for me
So here’s to the open road and to living free,
This one’s for true friends that stuck beside me
It’s not many cuz I only mess with good energy
And to all my fans we’re all Neighbors on my team
Peace to the supporters this is the dream!
I fashioned my own style
check my smile
can’t you see ?
feet dangling off the dock
fresh airs better than TV
I made wealth, I have health it feels good to be happy
the world sits in my palms so these girls harass me
This is more than a song
My soul lives in this piece,
Turn it on I’ll be your friend
And we, can
Discuss what it’s like as Terabithia’s king
This is just the start let the Good Times begin!
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3. |
No Mask
04:19
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[vrs 1]
I refuse to quit until I’m finally free,
Once my mission is complete I will love to see
Who’s standing beside me, holding me up to be…
The greatest version of myself – happily…
I’m not losing sleep
But this lifestyle does not come cheap,
I refuse to weep, I will more so reap what I sow
So, the victory tastes much sweeter from a sweep
Go! Keep going and never stop
Decide who the hell you are and then let them talk
I walk, headed for greatness
They handed me the fountain of youth but it was tainted
So like a chemist I created
My own formula and recipe, I made it
Long awaited, without further ado
Mr. Good Times J, I bring to you…
[Chorus]
No mask, this is who I really be,
For real though, yes, it is really me
Authenticity, Oh that’s a guarantee
Took my heart off my sleeve and put it to the beat
[vrs 2]
I don’t want to hide from life, anymore
Adventure keeps knocking at my front door
I’m making love, fuck all the war
Bringing every ounce of blood and sweat to perform
Jumping like a college kid first day in a dorm
I’m a skilled sailor now birthed from out this storm
No porn in front of my eyes, you must be freaking high
This is Justin time, why?
Don’t even ask that question, I’m deep in this game no need for flexin’
I am individual I don’t follow direction
Wounds turn into wisdom this be my resurrection
Revealing what lies beyond the limited attention
Trending and shit, you can’t even get a mention
Forget all rules, how I start no indentions
Been good all my life and now I’m Clark Kenting
Battling demons just like you and Homer Simpson
When, it’s time to go…there are a few things I want you to know…
I gave my best every day and still fight to grow…
[Chorus]
[vrs 3]
Let it sit there while you play with your thumbs
I look back, all the things I’ve done
Ate a lot of cookies and dropped a couple crumbs
Now look at me about to get a number one
Never had a lot of friends but today I watch crowds run
Lining up to meet me, I got the job done
I followed my calling from very young
That let me to isolation, going into the depths of what I’m facing
Problems, situations mixed with fear and doubt
Added to the noise of society’s account
The pressure to make you conform or be knocked down
But every time I got back up for another round
Like f*** what they think I’m being me and making my sound
Going way the f*** out of bounds and staying true
If you don’t act normal all the clones attack you
Just until you submit, then you start following and lose your leadership
So listen you little shits, I’m brave and full of courage
And thank you all because you kept me encouraged
Built up my endurance and taught me valuable lessons
And now I’m confident as f***!
No more stressing, and no more resistance to life so I’m suggesting
We all take off the mask f*** protection!
[Chorus]
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Shield
02:29
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I honestly never thought life could get better
But now I’m stepping outside in this lovely weather
Pass the cheddar let’s make a grilled cheese
None of you emcee’s are anything like me
I’m sipping green tea, doing Tai Chi
Raising up my energy, to achieve an inner G
I’m not some nature freak that coversates with trees
I connect with everybody for stability
I’m the rose from the concrete
Detailing my artistry, grabbing my heart from my sleeve
and putting it back inside
it’s the beat I dance to to transcend the lies
it’s me realizing life ain’t finalized
nothing is set in stone says the vibes from my microphone
when the world is robbers and I’m the kid home alone
I see with a vision that’s shaped like a pinecone…
Being attacked by clones
Dodging the stick and stones…
Chorus
I’m in touch with everything
Mostly with life, sometimes daytime
Mostly with nights,
I’m putting down my shield, fuck the fight
I don’t care if I’m right
I’m lighting let these words strike…
In touch with everything
Mostly with life, sometimes daytime
Mostly with nights,
I’m putting down my shield, fuck the fight
I don’t care if I’m right
Food for thought, take a bite…
I’m not flawless, I promise I’m not
no intimidation from inhibitions I thought
Think of my muse when I jot
Don’t get it confused intimacy is the spot
I go to after school to jump in pools of Hip Hop
Explore new territories sipping 40’s, smoking pot
The misguided direction of a kid at an intersection
I’m caught between adrenaline and picking up a lesson
Even if I fall and slip I’m not less than, another youngin’ that means I’m blessed and, having more fun than an un-focused freshman
I stand united the nation I’m addressing
Governator on these hoes, my rhymes I’m flexing!
Rubbing shoulders with the brass
While your bed wetting
Hip-hop is my chick, which, welcome to the wedding!
I’m not a Marshall Sara I’m who you won’t be forgetting
Taking off my armor let the love set in…
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Grass Stains
02:52
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My kneecaps are dirty f*** it though,
I came to Earth to live life bro!
Sometimes it’s simple as tic-tac-toe
And other times I find myself just chasing doe,
That ain’t how I roll
I hold the right cards
It don’t make sense to use energy hiding scars
When you could use that to heal, before you depart
Make sure that you can feel, it’s really, a simple process
Even simpler for a novice, if not obvious then I promise I can’t do
Understand that these tough times will make you
I love you, hate you, but it’s all the same
Unplug your controller, don’t play their game
Then there’s no need to feel shame
I’m not looking anywhere you’re all insane…
Chorus
Ugh…Grass Stains on my knees
But that won’t stop me
From sowing these seeds…
Momma clean these knees
I’m going through the pains…
Not scared of it at all
I’m two stepping in the reign
Mastering my lane
as I cook up some new shit
and don’t rep a color this is the Human fist
and I stand for revolution
on your doorstep I’m pooping
glad I could make a contribution
I’m doodling in class while I ponder evolution
And the boobies and the booty too
These be the jewels to life young fool!
Wise up and be smart
Don’t let the old heads gas you up, like a fart!
A lot of times they’ll try to pull you in their dark
So if they leave the house empty
Go and rip it apart!
But hip-hop is my parents and I came to leave my mark
Sliding on my knees in the grass is my start…
Robert Redford, I’m Barefoot in the Park…
Uhh! I’m not scared of you f***** sharks!…
Chorus
C’mon now! Let me breathe
Let me out so I can see
I uncovered things are not what they seem
Who took our power away, are we not free?
It’s sad only we stand in our way to achieve
Blocked up energy, I’m relieved to let go
Found my own voice, and now I’m not an echo!
So I’m like hello, enter my weird mind
Being strange is a compliment my beautiful design
I align to the prime, ripe blessings of life
The universe enlightens, enriches with insight
I put up no fight, no fright I’m not afraid
I realized how much I don’t know and still get paid
Minnesota to Saint Tropez, I travel all over
Waking up to my true calling, no Folgers,
Carefree living I’m a kid playing red rover
I’m falling, I mean I’m balling in October…
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Good Times Ft. cat
04:02
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Footprints Ft. cat
03:31
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I woke up this morning and I let out a cry
I would not hide, that, or try to lie,
Listen we all die, so get busy living ya’ll
Touch the sky!
Peter Pan man, think happy thoughts to fly!
Haha, look!
Losing is what it took for me to finally win
Barefeet now, no Jordans or Timbs
It’s hard to stir the ship in this life of sin
But always remember you can go within’
I found that the answers don’t blow in the wind
They come from your heart if you listen in, Listening…
Chorus
Leaving Foot Prints I keep walking
And I hear them talking…
But that’s ok!
I keep walking anway!
One time for my friends
Thanks for holding me down
It’s only right that I wear this crown
I found out it was either swim or drowned
And now they pronounce “Good Times” so profound!
Green Grass under my feet, the rebound!
On top of the world, looking down!
Like how the hell did I get here ?
When just yesterday I was living in fear,
These tears are of joy
Time to take out the champagne and make some noise!
Cuz it’s such a beautiful life
So let’s do this right and leave our Footprints tonight!
No matter where I go I know I’ll be alright
With LOVE in my sight, the fight is no thing!
It makes your grow, so go! Step into the ring
And when I step to the plate
You bet I’m gonna swing
Homerun or not, I’ll let my legacy sing!
Chorus
Even though some knuckleheads don’t want me to win
I’m still that young boy wildin’ out with some gin!
Ha, with a grin on my smiling face
Thinking about the beauty like what a state of mind,
The sun that shines is ME!
Leaving tracks all around so you can see
What is possible and where I dared to go
No many people have the heart to expose
The truth from the soul that burns like a campfire
So pull up a chair
Let’s roast S’mores and go higher
Until the limits fade away
The lesson I bring to you is never play it safe
Don’t let anything take that spark inside
I’m taking showers of truth
I would never run and hide
The only rules I abide by
Are my own
I walk my own way
And I shatter microphones
The hard part of the road barely traveled is you’re alone
But not if we stick together as we roam
So if life is a trick then make that chick moan
I went wandering off
And then
Made it back home!
Chorus
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Pure Heart
02:06
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Pure hearts get pushed aside we only know how to love
Relationships are our greatest treasure where we come from
That place is the sun that place is a blade of grass
For you life’s a roller coaster for me it’s a slow dance
Rap ain’t a snatch and grab, no flash in a pan
Cuz I give a damn doesn’t mean I’m stressed
My foundation ain’t sinking sand I built a sturdy nest
It’s simple not complex
No long neck to stretch I’m building this progress
Music’s my protest
Ill words of dialect, serve verse to get respect
Stand ground say “cut check!” stand up I be, I let
An Eagle and a Beatle with my ego, a prophet
Wordplay no non-sense, rhythm I got this
Trust me it’s timeless no watch but WATCH IT!
Switch up the script from all this hate to love
Where we all join in create blessing under above
Down below on the heavenly ground I become dove
Flying rap super hero butterfly land on drum
Drinking tea like a legend
Making these women ummmm….
7-27 I’ve been destined to become
33 and a 1/3 that’s the word it’s our turn
I watched my former Self burn
A lesson I had to learn
Until my ashes reach the urn I churn out this Ice Cream
And forget America this is the Universal dream
Where we say F*** a divide and love each other and scream
We are Neighbors! hands together as a Wordly team
Human Being no longer is the separation seen
The arrival and takeover
GoodxJ on the scene
From the heart I beam and bust the status quo at the seems
And step with my barefeet
All my life covered in dirt
Good thing I was a seed
Planted and took root
Blooming into a tree
A magnificent emcee
Embrace me like family
It started single handedly uncanny
Yo can it be!
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I was handed the key to happiness
My fingers bled cuz I held it in my fist
It was clenched up too tight
I just want a pen to write
To express why I went left
Had to run, to protect, a false image
That ain’t even me, f*** it I’ll tell the truth
It’s not always rosy, my cheeks be
Bitten by your cold
As your shoulders turn away from me I start to curse my own soul
Even though I know
Earth is a real heaven
And the greatness in you puts a 7 to my 7
Helping me fill up my heart
First one to blanket in the yard wins
I’m giving you a head start…
Ready…Set…Go!
Life can move fast, let’s make tonight slow…
Chorus
I have the world to give you
I’m placing it in your hands,
We’re staying up tonight dreaming
Under the moon making plans…
I have something to tell you
I’ll whisper it while we dance
You wanted to taste this goodness
Aren’t you glad you took the chance?
I’m drinking the wine
You’re smoking cigarettes
I told you girl that’s gon’ be your death
And then we both laughed
Off the irony of that
So let’s live before we die
And let’s smile while we cry
Cuz in the end when all the tears dry
Mortality will teach me that nothing is really mine
Not my family, not my friends
No riches, or the ends
No need to pretend
The possessions are security, seriously I hope you’re hearing me
But on a lighter note
Let’s brighten up the night
With our love, and what we rolled
Let’s put our minds on the sunshine
While Marvin Gaye plays
And our energies combine…
Chorus
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Still Runnin'
01:44
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I used to feel like Harry Potter under the stairs
Looking out all alone caught in a nightmare
Thinking that no one cares but boy was I wrong
All I had to do was gain strength from my songs
Then confidence started growing like the lawn
And now I’m on, like Kan I dropped out
Ye’ for me let’s not sit and pout
Let’s start a party, we’re alive and breathing
We made it this far and the gifts we’re still receiving
Even when I’m bleeding and want to start screaming
A couple good hearts help me out and give me reasons
Help me find meaning when I simply forget
But I’ll never lose sight of the vision and that’s it
Forget getting a fix, I’m not addicted to the pain
not wanting to be the same
made me create my own lane and I’m happy to be me
took off my shoes and felt the grass under my feet…
Chorus
And I keep on runnin’
But I’m runnin’ from nothing
We’re all sick of being something
Cuz we’re afraid of being no one
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GoodxJ Saint Paul, Minnesota
Good People.
Good Music.
Good Times.
Everyday is a party, life is one big
party.
The whole entire world is a Neighborhood so I guess that makes us Neighbors...
The movement is Happiness. Love. Connection. Human.
GoodxJ is an artist who loves good times and good vibes with good people. Spreading love is the motto. Peace to all.
"Forget what I can get, what can I give" ? LOVE.
Let's Party!!
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