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lyrics
[Verse 1]
Don’t understand why it’s you that you are denying
Hiding and slighting, discredits keep you from trying
Every night, everyday, you keep yourself away from love
The very thing you scorn is what you should be proud of
I’ve seen this side of you and, wow, it’s so amazing
A beauty so divine; glory worthy of praising
Yet you won’t show the world, you barely will let me see
Embracing all you are is how it’s meant to be
[Prechorus 1]
I go up for you, baby, but it’s never enough
It’s messed up you won’t receive and you call it a bluff
Every blemish and scar is what makes you a star to me
What would it take for you to trust it and believe?
[Chorus]
I want you to know you’re a blessing to earth (and I)
Know God went way beyond when he made you somebody
You are celestial, more than just potential
You’ve got something special, and I want you to share it with you
And I really wish that you could see how much you’re worth (yes I)
I love your entire heart, mind, soul, and body
You are celestial, more than just potential
You’ve got something special, and I want you to share it with you
[Verse 2]
Not to be rude but I’m starting to think that maybe
The one who respects you least of all is you, baby
Always sell yourself short: the inner saboteur folly
Embracing all you are is how I wish it’d be
[Prechorus 2]
I go up for you baby but it’s never enough
Won’t let up and you deceive/treat your psyche so rough
Every blemish and scar is what makes you by far the dream
What would it take to hold yourself in high esteem?
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Make centering yourself the first priority
Reject the spirit of inferiority
And see you have dignity
Imagineered by God, made in his own image
So nothing in the universe could diminish
Every freckle and trait is what makes you fully unique
Embracing all you are is how it’s meant to be
[Chorus 2x]
credits
from Believer, a.k.a. The Last Shall Be the First,
released June 2, 2023
Written by Manasseh Ray Curenton-Dillinger and Brandon Adams
Produced by Brandon Adams and Ray Curenton
Programming and instruments by Ray Curenton and Brandon Adams
Guitars: Brandon Adams
Vocals co-produced by Tim Dillinger
Recorded at: The Dungeon (Nashville, TN) and Moja’s House (Antioch, TN)
Mixed by Blake Eiseman
Mastered by Dave Harris at Studio B Mastering, Charlotte, NC
Lo-fi grooves with a side of dream pop. Paul and Brandon are incredible friends (producers of my Backslider and Believer albums) and super inventive musicians. Catch me on a couple of these songs! Ray Curenton
Five jazz tracks composed by Mercury Prize-nominated composer ESKA for Hope 4 Justice, a UK youth initiative fighting climate change. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 17, 2024
