The Good Times ep

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1.	Intro (Breakin' The Ice) 00:52	lyrics	buy track
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.
2.	Talk About It Ft. The Edgerton Super Choir 04:21	lyrics	buy track
[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!
3.	No Mask 04:19	lyrics	buy track
[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]
4.	Shield 02:29	lyrics	buy track
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…
5.	Grass Stains 02:52	lyrics	buy track
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…
6.	Good Times Ft. cat 04:02	info	buy track
7.	Footprints Ft. cat 03:31	lyrics	buy track
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
8.	Pure Heart 02:06	lyrics	buy track
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!
9.	Under The Moon Ft. Julie C 02:41	lyrics	buy track
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
10.	Still Runnin' 01:44	lyrics	buy track
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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This record is dedicated to everybody out there going for their dreams and following their hearts. peace and love. The good times will never end. Shine on!

"went through all the bad, now GOOD is all we see!"

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released January 4, 2016

Mixed & mastered @ MRC studio in Minneapolis, MN by Tony Williamette. 2015.

Track 6 produced by Mike Heebz Ft. Cat
Footprints Featuring Cat.
Under The Moon Featuring Julie C.

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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.

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