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Music Therapy EP

by Kenny Sharp

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1.
Hook: Everybody wants to be somebody, but nobody wants to grow They say, "Aye', that's too slow" They say, "Aye', that's too slow" So.. Everybody wants to be somebody, but nobody wants to grow They say, "Aye', that's too slow.." They don't know We are never as beautiful as we are now We are never as beautiful as we are now "Girl the stars out, look everything's Mellow" ...Just let everything Mellow Verse: A nice young fellow, says, "Hello" With a cigarillo Bye Going on a drive. To the next level Riding with the La-La, the car mellow (Carmelo) Stars yellow, I see several No clouds, at least not till now But those don't seem to bring me down Those come from a place we called uptown Moved out my old mind state Taxes too great. Couldn't enjoy the cash that I made So my mind's in Florida like it's still spring break (Hook) Verse: We need to speak, vis-a-vis Face to face? Yes, yes, oui oui. We've been asleep like Mr. Bean In this here rat race, where cats chase cheese Now all my beats get Laced like sneaks Kicks so rare, can't find these ..At the mall with my best friend in Carolina She's about to get me out the way on something to eat Her cousin works downstairs at the Apple Store He's about to get us out the way on some of the tree ...Just like tumbleweed as we roll We had to move, in order to grow (Hook)
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Words We Say 03:54
Verse: She'd say "Do me like a drug and hold me close. till' we overdose (doze) off and go to sleep." ..Making love made us weak We'd wake up to Swisher Sweets, but we'd been sour for weeks Trust, turned to lust is all that's left tween' her and me Though we're jonesing. We mutually agreed We're not meant to be. Must have growth fore' we proceed Both broken Maturity is what we'd need. Unfortunately, that was something best learned individually So we'd lay beneath the sheets. Unwilling to accept defeat Or overlook deceit Tears streaming down her cheek, looked in my eyes And asked if I think our lives might in sync And if we'd be more complete when we next meet, forever linked And intertwined I'd say, "Bay', don't lose no sleep. I got to make these beats or else my goals are never reached I got to climb There's no time to check you do the same." Said she'd be forever mine We both knew we were lying but we'd say Hook: "Love you, Always" "Leave you? Never." "I'll be here for you Forever" Always, Never and Forever Words we say all the time Especially when we're lying We'd say "Love you, Always" "Leave you? Never." "I'll be here for you Forever" Always, Never and Forever Words we say all the time Especially when we're lying Verse 2: So I know we're not together now, and probably shouldn't mess around Cause' that complicates the mess, but the temptation of the flesh Had me thinking about that dress, that you were wearing when we met Same time I'd get that text. Drenched in overtones of sex Just says, "I'm lonely.." I'd say yes to your request. You'd arrive at my address And ya'll can guess what happened next.. Same ol' story Probably just as you suspect. Addicted and can't quit it like we need some Nicorette While we physically connect. We still have issues to correct Took us back a couple steps, but when you're young, what you expect? Can't leave each other lone' can't call each other grown Cause' a relationship's two people that can function on their own Since she still don't really know, exactly who she'd like to be Guess she'll focus more on that, and be less involved with me I'll focus on the raps, and getting nicer with the beats Cause' if I never handle that they say this cycle might repeat Where we say... (Hook) (Outro)
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Doorman 04:08
Verse: "Fill it up please sir", that's what they say to the bartender. He responds in kind and kindly points them toward the tip cup, Right beside him, at the makeshift bar. Says, "Boy watch me close, looks like we've got some big spenders... Heavy drinkers...but this here, no this here Ain't no normal Long Island Iced Tea, No this is homemade. Sure to knock you on your keister. They say they can't taste the liquor Watch them turn into believers." I say, "Good luck," Right before I duck Back in the Front room The DJ plays the rap tunes The night's heating up I'm posted in the cut On Duty This private party isn't for me truly A young lady runs into me As she stumbles out the bathroom In a two-piece bathing suit "..There's no swimming pool?" I step back to get a better view She says,"Excuse me baby, now just Who are you?" Doorman Posted in a corner Streetwalker, Sweet talker "Oh, I'm supposed to count your dollars And watch this door. If you need me Just holler" Repeat Verse 2: At her other job, it's all about the grind Even off the clock, has the money on her mind She's not underpaid, still puts in overtime "Oh that's why she was running late?" Walked in with a friend...Like A Pimp David Banner, Lil Flip How ironic then, that this record spins All the men, been there since 10 They're three sheets to the wind When the show begins He wore construction workers' Tims And a wave cap, pulled back His hair was gray, the skully was black Head leaning, thought he took a nap She gets closer, and he throws a stack She throws it back Now he'd like to get more intimate She acts cool, but she's still about her business They walk past, he looks at me suspiciously... Like, "Who are you?" ..I just wanted to ask the same Doorman Hook: Bridge: She says, "Thank you darling" And I'm like, "Sure, problem But wait, pardon babe You never told me, who are you? She say, "They call me the party starter!" Say she the reason why they popping bottles. (Oh I know) I'm like, "But really, who are you?" I say, "But really, who are you?!" Who are you? Hook: Doorman
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OCD 03:41
Hook: Caught in your quicksand Sinking deeper the harder I try Every time I close my eyes I see the same thing Every time I close my eyes ...You're the only thing on my mind Verse: If you were the Sky, then I'd be the Sea Whenever you shine, it reflects in me If you were the Sky, then I'd be the Sea Calm and steady But if you want to get rough I'm ready Bridge Don't tell me what you think Tell me how you feel Cause' your feelings don't think And I need to know its real So when the lights down low And everything is still Then tell me how you feel (You're the only thing on my mind) Hook Verse 2: If you were the Sky, then I'd be the Sea Shining bright as two Suns on the horizon At sun set when we meet If you were the Sky, then I'd be the Sea Calm and Steady But if you want to get rough I'm ready Bridge Hook
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Verse: I started life clear on wrong and right Saw black and white, such a young pup then All bark no bite, took awhile before I saw the light's Not always bright. Sometimes it's Sprite, sometimes it's spiked It's hard to tell all on First sight. So think Twice Like an ump on the Third strike Heard they're calling people Out just to be Safe But there's no instant replays in real life Feels like the devil's coming at me with a steel pipe I picture him disguised as Iron Mike And they ain't tell me if it's fight or flight? (Do Both!) Do Both? I guess the brother's right Get fly and touch the sky like the Brothers Wright And jab like Winky. Sack of something stinky Got me built to deal with pain a little better than some others might But back in the days, I used to never see the grays So many different shades, Thank the Lord it's just a phase Hook: It isn't what it looks like You think you know But it isn't what it looks like No Repeat Verse 2: Set my mind free. Let my mind be flying through space and time Einstein simply could not imagine. The visions of Alladin That jump to Chappie James, Flying through my brain Trying to gain ground, against the Grain now Went from ABC stores in VA to my man's house Bout half an hour away, from where we stay The distance was only 8 miles, but traffic extends the day ..Like lights in a casino such as the Mandalay Bay And life's a gamble but hey, before the gamble we pray Pray He guides us in the chances we take, trying to tempt fate Take destiny on a date with me Tell opportunity I'll leave the key no need to knock ..Steaming hot pot of spaghetti twisted in knots For four men that eat in silence as the television watches them Not long before they're on the clock again Right back to the grind. Little extra spit shine this time Work as hard as you play. No work when the music plays The mood follows the muse My muse follows no rules THe most elusive woman I've pursued Eyes glued to the tube round 2 Eyes Red, news Blue, what's new? Man I hope the Green gives me sweet dreams Fore I rise. 6:45. Sounds windy outside Grabbed a hoodie like Tra, hoodie gray like the day... With Tra, only thing I can say These racist almost make me want to Cut My Hair Hook
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Hook: Will I Love you in the morning? I really hope so I can't wait, to get home... Verse: I won't find what I'm looking for Till I decide to look no more I still hope to find love soon But until then I'll sing this tune We made love underneath the moon ..If I know love, and I think I do I think its you. Every time Every time it's new, til' my love is true Hook: But Will I Love you in the morning? I really hope so I can't wait, to get home And turn you on I never love them in the morning There's a lot of different names Why's it always feel the same? Verse: I know why you seem so sad You just want what others have You won't find what you're looking for Till you decide to look no more We made love in dim lit rooms We don't know love, we pretend we do I'll pretend it's true. Every time Every time it's new. Tonight it's you babe Hook: Will I love you in the morning? I really hope so I can't wait. To get home And turn you on... I never love them in the morning There's a lot of different names Why's it always feel the same Verse: I never loved them in the morning Man I rarely took them out in public The feelings come and gone, since I first turned them on Quick to find something wrong Stuck in a pattern, trying to make magic Knowing this ain't something you can Make happen Out there searching for my destiny John Lennon sang, "Let it Be" When we met, I had post traumatic stress Stressed over love lost. Fighting myself They say, all is fair in love and war I'm up against a wall On a late night, anxious as hell Said you could tell Told me go with the flow Your flow was so dope I got you high off smoke You got me high on life That wasn't my drug of choice, we got too high that night Been building up my tolerance ever since First night swear I'm convinced, but babe Hook: Will I Love You in the Morning? I really don't know I can't wait. To get home And turn you on I never loved them in the morning There's a lot of different names Why's it always feel the same? Verse: "You tired babe?", cause' you've been running through my mind all day ..Don't take it the wrong way, I'm only playing I just want you to understand, I'm the man That wants you more, don't you want to travel shore to shore Like on a tour? I'm just saying I see us going places I can't ignore, your allure Was unsure before, ain't know what to say I was just overthinking But Grandmama told me "Finish what you start boy, if you know what you want in your heart boy," I think I do.. Cause' I can't help but think of you The pickup lines was corny, I was joking, but I meant it too ..Now I ain't saying you're the one But you're the one remind me how to have fun You're a song In this song about songs Love and Music I can't wait to turn you on Outro: And that's every single morning Cause' you sing to my soul Your voice, takes me home
7.
I start with an apology, to break with a part of me And beat those into archaeology who might like to dig up dirt. It hurts, but no worse than the pain I inflicted on her, Myself, and anyone else that taught me enough to know better. I'll address family later.. Moving on, I wrote this poem to say sorry. I knew your story. I knew dudes before me had put hands on you without permission. Security was attractive to you in the beginning, But I did not have the experience to fill that job description. I hesitate to say I lost control because I'm not sure I'd ever had it. A boy, not grown. Held back by demons unknown to you and perhaps to me. Doesn't matter how you've acted before or after. I'll take a brief look backwards then open into a new chapter. Where I pray for me and I pray for you. I grew. The only was through Saturday (sadder days) to Sundays. When sun rays beam down now I can smile. But remember trials after the trial? Really had me down for awhile. See it so clearly now from this dark, padded room. ...I'm in the vocal booth. The place where I found my truth. One truth that I could not escape was that we do things both terrible and great And I was no different than anyone else. But that helped me escape part of the hate that I had built for myself. Despite the love my mother would share with me. I call this Music Therapy...

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released December 7, 2013

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Kenny Sharp Washington, D.C.

Kenny Sharp is an emerging artistfrom the Washington D.C. area.

His debut EP, Music Therapy, is a vibrant fusion of original Hip-hop/R&B.

A military brat raised mostly in the Washington D.C. area, Kenny graduated from Washington and Lee University studying Music and Mass Communications.

Also a producer,Kenny attributes his sound to influences in hip-hop, blues, and classic rock.
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