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Barefoot Vandit

by Penn Johnson

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Intro 00:32
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it’s a different kinda rainbow learn again all over clouds full of chemicals artificial city glowin connections in the simplest of online communications lovin this technology so much we’re all addicted constant flow of info and tomorrow seems so far away van was towed I’m broke n low send prayers for my sanity devoted to my practice i know people they fall short sometimes revolving with such speed best believe we’re all a part of i i know it’s hard to see circle formin come n take your seat widen your channels and breathe let go of what is and be you n me and us is we let it grow like apple seeds trust they’ll blossom fruit n love and scatter them with clarity always seek the higher road temptations they will drag you down heart to heavens full unload release it on yer mat for now steady climbin slip on back organs feel so outta whack need a second to myself away from all the constant black darkness like a lampshade see peaceful thoughts and harmony back and forth so damn often focus patience try to soften know i am so rough sometimes apologize to father sky sorry for my constant movement do do not there is no try lessons from the wisest yeah takes a while to take flight i know it’s hard to see circle formin come n take your seat widen your channels and breathe let go of what is and be full moon lives in taurus this time will bring prosperity focus on yer goals clean yer aura space n energy renewal is a comin clear conscious shinin down on we overstand and praise to jah creator keep on healin me lettin go of the struggles in our past ya see the path has opened up join the circle now n take a seat gathered by the fire huddled round my newfound family every day a newborn chance to bring more hope live to a slower beat 3x close yer eyes n breathe it in a wonder for the world to be accepting of our kinship birds sing inside a forest green i know it’s hard to see circle formin come n take your seat widen your channels and breathe 3x let go of what is and be 3x
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fallen brother cradle me close. send love through your bark into my toes. share your synchronicities and remind me of my cosmic family. cuz right now i need healing the most. breathe in my energy. soak it into your roots and leaves. return it to the earth 100 fold. well i know, i know, i know it's hard. the moon's nowhere to be found and you can't see the stars, but close your eyes you've come so far: burn a little sage remember where you are. remember where you are. we share a mother mightier than all. lay on her body, hear her call. through many sounds and many ways. through forest showers, bird songs, and waves. and tops of mountains oh so tall. darkness blooming into sunlight creatures of the day and shadows of the night. every time you slip well back you fall. well i know, i know, i know it's hard. the moon's nowhere to be found and you can't see the stars, but close your eyes you've come so far: burn a little sage remember where you are, remember where you are. sister my sister what have they done? don't they know you're the only one to give new life on earth through your sacred womb and the miracle of birth. how could they favor only sons? we chant it loud and clear: strong brave women are the only reason we are here. we want equality for all and not just some. well i know, i know, i know it's hard. the moon's nowhere to be found and you can't see the stars, but close your eyes you've come so far: burn a little sage remember where you are, remember where you are. close your eyes, you've come so far. you've come so, you've come so far. the moon's nowhere to be seen and you can't see the stars. you can't see, you can't see the stars. well i know, i know, yeah i know it's hard. well i know, i know it's hard: but burn a little sage, remember where you are, remember where you are. remember where you are...
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singin sisters swayin in the shady oaks. uncle laughin bout a joke that he told. healing words abundant in a blessed space. it's been a long journey but we're finally here gathered round this fire on a night so clear. talkin bout tomorrow's of distant memories. so hold your hand in mine as we wander thru this night. if you need me you can call me i'll be by your side. and when the sun returns and my prayers have all been burned i listen to the call of the wind and remember these words be humble but beware the ego easily clouds our messages and purpose cloaked in thick tricky shrouds. let your spirits guide you they will lead your way. tongues of slithering serpants seek to spoil your mind. tho the angels fall from the truth they can’t hide. love will be the last one standing when the haziness fades. so hold your hand in mine as we wander thru this night. if you need me you can call me i'll be by your side. and when the moon returns and your prayers have all been burned just listen to the call of the wind and remember these words harp solo / ooh's voices join together and we echo as one. doubt dissolved and hate resolved this medicine's strong. differing shades of lenses still share the same eyes. so fear not as the darkness creeps and closely surrounds. its lessons bring us closer to the sky and the ground. balance carries wisdom on the wings of soft lies. so hold your hand in mine as we wander thru this night. if you need me you can call me i'll be by your side. and when the moon returns and our prayers have all been burned i listen to the call of the wind and remember these words ooh's so hold your hand in mine as we wander thru this life. if you need me you can call me i'm right here tonight. and when the moon returns and our prayers have all been burned just listen to the call of the wind and remember these words...
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we all hear it as an echo in the thickest of the trees in the highest of the mountains you can hear it whispering it's an echo and I hear it it's here inside of me and it's inside of you too if you just start listening to the echo we all hear it as an echo and we all feel is as an echo oh oh oh we all hear it it started as a lion cub who grew into a king subjects so entranced by the wisdom he could bring a warrior of the people in shackles for so long but the light inside so bright he knew he couldn't do no wrong across the land he traveled to those who were in need those who longed for healing and a love of being free smiling as he shared his tails of newfound mystery kindling a new fire of a hope and harmony of the echo... we all hear it as an echo we all hear it as an echo and we all feel is as an echo oh oh oh we all feel it so many miles traveled one can lose themselves in time searching for solutions, distractions in the mind it's a dangerous road to go down, but follow if you dare you'll find a deeper meaning and then soon you'll be aware of the endless chest of treasures hidden inside you for so long an answer to your prayers and the message of your songs a new appreciation for what is all around a love that you can keep until they lay you in the ground it's the echo... we all hear it as an echo and we all feel it as an echo we all hear it as an echo in the thickest of the trees in the highest of the mountains you can hear it whispering it's an echo and I hear it it's here inside of me and it's inside of you too if you just start listening so love the road you ride on and those along the way it might be bumpy now but all things wash away mother she reminds us just when we need it most: we're a forest of creation and we all need room to grow to hear the echo we all hear it as an echo we all hear it as an echo and we all feel is as an echo we all hear it as an echo and we all feel it as an echo we all hear it as an echo in the thickest of the trees in the highest of the mountains you can hear it whispering it's an echo and I hear it it's here inside of me and it's inside of you too if you just start listening to the echo we all hear it as an echo oh oh oh we all hear it as an echo in the thickest of the trees in the highest of the mountains you can hear it whispering it's an echo and I hear it it's here inside of me and it's inside of you too if you just start listening to the echo...
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saw you at a market. looked again and you were gone. but passing glances from pretty girls are common on the road. something bout my words it found you. man i guess you never know. so many cosmic encounters make it tougher to let go. bleeding suns and a dangerous smile and names written in the sand. purple lotus got me losin focus. time is washed away again. low cut t shirt tells me rock n roll stole your soul. i'll see you in the mountains of Colorado. guitar slung over my shoulder. barefoot we walk this beach. singing songs of peace for strangers sittin by the sea. we ain't got nothin but time is whatcha said to me. but time is washed away like sand. and all we're left with is the memory. bleeding suns and a dangerous smile and names written in the sand. purple lotus got me losin focus. time is washed away again. low cut t shirt tells me rock n roll stole your soul. i'll see you in the mountains of Colorado. paths they often change direction. that’s just the life i lead. so whether or not i see you again. it ain't really up to me. it might be a month from now or a year or two or three. another lifetime that blows me back to wherever you might be. bleeding suns and a dangerous smile and names written in the sand. purple lotus got me losin focus. time is washed away again. low cut t shirt tells me rock n roll stole your old soul. i'll see you in the mountains of Colorado.
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together, together, together we rise 2x We're heroes with a message. floors gettin slippery. power and pipelines don’t define us as a country. tides are turnin up now. mother’s gettin angry. chant up zion babylon can’t hold me. channel has been opened. words free flowin. love from my fam’ly and homies keeps me goin. long nights, tall drinks, pass around the bowl yeah. offer up a prayer to the most high JAH. livin in a pattern tryna break a spell of bad luck. pennies that I’m passin lately all them got their heads up. learnin from my elders and I’ll teach 'em when it’s my turn. ocean fulla acid like a wook around a campground. been found, been proud, speakin to a different sound. been there done that, sun behind a rain cloud. disaster disaster gotta serve a master. slavery ain’t disappeared it’s just another chapter. head rush, soft touch, beggin for some change. lookin for enough cash to make it to the next place. head space, human race, gotta slow up our pace. future generations need us now more than ever say together, together, together we rise 2x law of attraction: manifest thru action. truest beauty in this life comes thru ones compassion. got passion and I'm askin can we all get past this? wrap these words in harmony and gift ‘em to the masses. sands of time they're fallin through an hourglass. hurricanes n wildfires. prayin that the pain’ll pass. from standing rock to the black hills to Mauna A Wākea man I’ve signed my will. peaceful with an open fist. modern abolitionist. sacred fire burnin in me nobody can fake this. take this, bake this, cookin up a meal. let it simmer, peace for dinner, grain inside a grist mill. grind n grow find my flow, tell the people all i know, live a life of truth and love and in the end we let it go. let it go... together, together, together we rise 2x the circle will be unbroken 2x share it, spread it, live it all ya can. join the tribe, sweat it out, be a better man. woman, child, whatever way you choose. i and i we and we wake up n flip the fuse. end to oppression, no need for aggression, find my self folding over every time i’m stressin. balance in diet keeps my feet down on the ground keeps my spirit from temptation and my words and message loud. strugglin with doubtfulness battling a darkened mess risin above, stayin love, stayin free, bless. colder in the shadows but I’m warm here by the fire. pray these words save me from my self n take me higher. protectin it’s a blessin. this life we live ends so quick it makes my head spin. 2x reckless, check this, time to make a change. deception and addiction pickin pockets for some bread hey. might not be the best but I’m runner up for sure yeah. servin somethin better help me spread this love and cure. together, together, together we rise 2x
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boogie man boogie man money aint nothin but a boogie man tricks your eyes and ties your hands but the boogieman baby is in your head guys with lots of boogie chicks n vintage cars sippin' on power in an ivory tower in a bar up near the stars meanwhile down below them barefoot in the factory leather is stiched by women and kids workin overtime for you and me boogie man boogie man money aint nothin but a boogie man tricks your eyes and ties your hands but the boogieman baby is in your head outside Buenos Aires in a mine full of coughs n coal there’s a loaded gun bein' shot for fun and behind it is a ten year old down on the reservation peacefully they chant and pray drugs are killin, holes they're diggin taking all the water away boogie man boogie man money aint nothin but a boogie man tricks your eyes and ties your hands but the boogieman baby is in your head its easy to believe him its easy to get swept away man makes money but money takes a man strips him of his sanity but come my fellow family to the land of possibility give more than ya takin and there’s no mistakin' only then will you be free boogie man boogie man money aint nothin but a boogie man tricks your eyes and ties your hands but the boogieman baby is in your head i don’t see why you’re yellin i aint done nothin wrong life aint fair and i don’t really care go back to where you belong i may have lost the battle but you can bet I’m winning this war I’m slick and sly an easy to like guy and I’ll do better than i did before boogie man boogie man money aint nothin but a boogie man tricks your eyes and ties your hands but the boogieman baby is in your head well the boogieman baby is in your head yeah the boogieman baby is in your head i said the boogieman baby is in your head
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well times are gettin hectic there’s a man in a house. some people we don’t like them so we're kickin' him out. brothers they lay covered in their blood on the street. rainforests decimated by the hunger of thieves. fires burnin down most everything in their path. mother nature’s in defense and she ain’t takin our shit. temperatures are climbing and land of the free funds the mighty corporations and child slavery. homicide rates are higher than ever. the fake news is dominating we can’t keep it together. the walls they are a slipping soon they’ll tumble right down. we need to focus on a new world so we’re making a sound. the power's in the people raising loving vibrations. we'll counteract these greedy crooks and their destructive intentions. there’s more than one way to reach the promise land. don’t know, hold your ground, take a breath, take my hand. we are lions you'll hear us roar we stand for peace we aren’t fighting your wars anymore. it’s love and forgiveness we seek to explore come join us now. we'll open the door you thought i ran outta words but nah I’m just getting heated. missile scares on my ohana without a purpose or reason. conspiracy theories they quickly comin reality. i ain’t no entrepreneur I make a new kinda salary. there's nothin much to it in fact it's part of the life. lay down the things I don’t need I'm always travelin light. sagebrush and a guitar sacred feathers and totems. respect my native grandparents, ceremony, and customs. strayin from the red road when i get in my head. but i’ll overwrite these false ideals and preconditioned dead ends. building bridges of bliss and spreading lovin and truth. east to west north to south in these directions we move. higher purpose intentions lay tobacco and pray. smudging sacred spaces burn all them demons away. burn burn em away 2x we are lions you'll hear us roar we stand for peace we aren’t fighting your wars anymore. it’s love and forgiveness we seek to explore come join us now. we'll open the door so gather around and hold those you love close. close your eyes open your minds take a breath let go. meditative states are sure to help us transcend. who’d have thought that the solution was as simple as this. we can reach to the sky and we can all get along. share your words and your visions and soon enough we’ll be gone. a higher reality awakened to what we truly are. dust from the explosions of some trillions of stars. arise to the highest yes JAH surely we will. there’s no need for fears, no complications, no enemies to kill. third eyes fully opened to the void we return. we will seek our shelter there while our planet is restored. a journey it awaits so prepare for it now. I&I we are awaiting patiently show us how. I bow to the great spirit who will show us the way. i surrender my being this earthly body and name. we are lions you'll hear us roar we stand for peace we aren’t fighting your wars anymore. it’s love and forgiveness we seek to explore come join us now. we'll open the door

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released March 1, 2019

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