A Brief Reflection - Nesian Mystik: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

A Brief Reflection

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Hip-Hop/Rap

A Brief Reflection was released on November 1, 2002 by Bounce Records Ltd as a part of the album Polysaturated

Song Details

AlbumPolysaturated

Release DateNovember 1, 2002

LabelBounce Records Ltd

Melodicness

Acousticness

Valence

Danceability

Energy

BPM89

OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Nesian Mystik

Performer

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Nesian Mystik

Songwriter

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

This goes out to you working to make ends meet

Said, this goes out to you working in your office suite

And this goes out for you who fear there is no hope

May the message inspire, so please listen in close

Yo, this is for my people struggling with education

And this is for my people excelling past expectations

The story is simple as our life's pages turn

From this journey of passion, I hope your conscience mind learns

[Verse 2]

Untarnished flames step alongside us on our journey

Teachings beam through our rhymes

Humble remains, oh, the spirit that guides the

Consciousness in our lives

[Verse 3]

Yo, now this goes out to those who said we wouldn't make it

And this goes out to those who said we wouldn't make the cut

I've seen my share of people spreading gypsy myths

Crossed paths with people dodgier, stiffer than fifty pricks

But still there's never been an obstacle unnecessary

Looking back, the reflections, that ish was legendary

Donald, Fred and Chelease back in 96'

(Chapter one) Of my Genesis, yo

(Chapter two) Now that's a different story, it was me

A leki singing hooks, self explanatory

Blossomed to merge as direct harmony

It was about time we met the Fantasy Family

Went on to rock talent quest, numerous shows

Last minute, rugged cuts, Saber, let 'em know

Hilarious productions, looking back, there's history

Despite the horrors of flat moments, friendship remained the key

[Verse 4]

Now around 98', Arch Dynasty formed

(Chapter three) D.H and Fantasy joined force

Pacific festivals, Grey Lynn community

Laying the foundations for this Nesian Mooli

(Chapter four) Into the final thought

Reminiscing back on lessons experience once taught

Continually proceed by any means see fit

This has been a brief reflection of how I lived

[Verse 5]

A brief reflection

(Listen in right here)

Of my dreams

(Teleport me to another time)

Courage enhancing, yeah

(Together we're stepping forth, no one can hold us back)

Through where I've been

(We are C-O-C-O-nuts from the city)

[Verse 6]

Allow me to take you back to where it all began

Listen to street poets black performing with my dad

Yo, introduced to MC by my cousin Scribe

Way before him and P-Money's thoughts synchronized

Along with tracks and N.A.T formed the Fantasy family

Representing Afakasi's C-O-C-O-N-U-T

Unveiled hip-hop in depthly and what it meant to me

Completed the evolution, becoming the MC

The art form called, open doors by love of people

Doing the gigs nobody else ever will concede to

Bust Acoustic stylistics with J.P like meditating

Develop my niche of style and content for navigating

Through this shady industry, that comes with no surprise

At the time, D.L.T truly opened up my eyes

He said, "They'll try to change you, but don't let this faze you

They can't contain the truth, simply remain you"

So with knowledge in my pocket and a fist full of rhymes

Progression was constant, lyrics slowly refined

While the ignorant criticized, stepping on hollow ground

My belief over my family encouraged my inner sound

The spirit guided me through turbulent monsoons

A.K.A the nonbelievers with negative attitudes

May the music empower, strengthening within your mental

Unexpected was the rise of these cats from city central

[Verse 7]

A brief reflection

(Listen in right here)

Of my dreams

(Teleport me to another time)

Courage enhancing, yeah

(Together we're stepping forth, no one can hold us back)

Through where I've been

(We are C-O-C-O-nuts from the city)

[Verse 8]

Yo, seven years out of Dave Wolf's to Grey Lynn-Ponsonby

Living the coconut life and dancing with the family

A.E.C.G be the group, and Aitutaki be my roots

I remember back in intermediate, playing St. Paul's basketball

Twenty five on five, yo, what's the score?

Forget about it, ain't no one gon' care about us

Same hood central society, yo, we like to party

Western Springs was my lily pad to get across the pond

To prepare for these rivers and these years to come

And introduced me to my brothers, advanced to tropical penguins

But on that topic, I'll not mention one year concentration

The time had arrived, the power to techniques

Backing tracks, acoustic gats, four mics

Classroom schedule practices to share mind and arise (Nesian style)

The four mics now turn to five, and Saber

Promoted from lyricist advisor to the monitors

City Coconut behavior as Nesian Mystik stands strong

'Cause everybody knows it's on

I like to send acknowledgement to those who set this foundation

For Aoteatroa Music to build with self-composition

Crossing streets down in Bay

Running fields down in Grey

Ponsonby is home base

A brief reflection of my days

[Verse 9]

A brief reflection

(Listen in right here)

Of my dreams

(Teleport me to another time)

Courage enhancing, yeah

(Together we're stepping forth, no one can hold us back)

Through where I've been

(We are C-O-C-O-nuts from the city)

[Verse 10]

Untarnished flames step alongside us on our journey

Teachings beam through our rhymes

Humble remains, oh, the spirit that guides the

Consciousness in our lives

[Verse 11]

And that went out to you working to make ends meet

And that went out to you working in your office suite

And that went out to those who thought there was no hope

I'm sure the message inspired, I hope you listened in close

But that was for my people struggling with education

And that was for my people excelling past expectations

The story was simple as our life's pages turn

From the journey of passion, I hope your conscience mind learns

Written by: Nesian Mystik

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