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1. Another Day In Mechanicsville
(J.Bickerstaff)
Film Crew: Quiet on set! Places everybody! And ACTION!
Jsalmz: Finally out my moma house, I moved out here to Mechanicsville. Southwest Atlanta to the "gentrified" location. It ain't that bad though. Nothing ain't experienced in my pass anyways, but it's a roof over my head. Shit, at the age of 27 I got a lot questions with no answers, confusion, frustration, and aggression that comes with life. Just like anybody else my age. That just how it is. So this aint nothing but A Low Budget Story With Cuss Words
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2. Sacrifice (Therapy Session)
(J.Bickerstaff)
I'm in debt to my neck and stress
It got a nigga fucked up
Excuse my language moma
But God? Damn! What's up?
Can't understand this shit
But still grateful for all I got
That's why a nigga tryna plan some shit
Because a nigga really need a lot, for real
HOOK
Who do you call when your phone lost service?
What destination do you go with no gas?
The price of fame. The cost? It ain't worth it
But still a nigga really want it so bad
I, I, I, I
Sacrifice
I, I, I, I
Sacrifice
VERSE 1
Ain't got enough for no Protools
But I'm bout to show you
Just how a nigga supposed to
Grind cause I'm sicker than old food
My vision is old school
Religion? Untraditional
Soul tunes
RAP
All my niggas? They on, but they ain't fucking with me
But see I'm used to this shit and it aint nothing to me
You sure? Cause you sound mad?
Aye, man! Quit fucking with me
Got enough up in me to kill shit
That's that buck up in me
I'm tired of being broke
Well nigga get a job
I mean you make it sound easy
Man, it aint hard
Fuck that! I wanna rap!
J, think smart. Wanna take charge?
Cover your hands when playing cards
Okay, I get it and I understand that, but really tryna comprehend that
While watching these fucking drug dealers who really can't rap
Make me wanna snap
You acting like a bitch in your feelings
You really need to switch how you feeling
You really need to spit like a realist
Get on some real shit and give a fuck how they feel shit
Damn! You right! Advice is nice all
Recite, ignite, invite, entice em all
Treat it like a fight
Get Tyson, bite and gnaw
Feed it to the mic
Get the fighting
Fight and brawl
You know the method cmon nigga, gotta apply
And all them fucking excuses nigga they gotta die
Nobody wanna hear that shit nigga not even I
You be acting restless when you not even tired
Okay, you right
You made your point J
But you gotta make it a point, J
Sit yo ass on the bench if you're not aiming for your goal
Take a shot! Make a point J! Point blank
HOOK
Who do you call when your phone lost service?
What destination do you go with no gas?
The price of fame. The cost? It ain't worth it
But still a nigga really want it so bad
I, I, I, I
Sacrifice
I, I, I, I
Sacrifice
Critics be like...
Critic # speaks
Conscience speaks
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3. Stash Interruption Turned Into A Mind Trip
(J.Bickerstaff)
Oh, I just wanna do my thing
(door bell)
Jsalmz: Who it this?
(walks down stairs to answer door)
Jsalmz: Who is it?
Stash: Stash!
Jsalmz: Wassup boy! You good?
Stash: Wassup Mo!
Jsalmz: Everything straight?
Stash: Yeah, wassup! Shit, Ion mean to pop up on you on no rando shit, but I gotta get my girl back...
Mind Trip
(J.Bickerstaff)
Aye do me a favor man! Pack yo brain. Bring ya soul man. Leave everything else man. It's time for us to go on a vacation real quick.
All you gotta do is pack your soul and good vibes!
HOOK
Night in the hills
Lets take a ride
Just pack your soul
Enjoy the vibe
No need for fears
No need for pride
Just hit the road
Or take a hike
(Don't bring ya clothes. Just bring ya soul)
Just hit the road
Or take a hike
(Don't bring no clothes. Bring ya soul)
Just hit the road
Or take a hike
VERSE
You be lost in some translation
Your time could run out with your damn patience
Your legs can get tired from dream chasing
Keep on running. Just keep racing
Cause they gone make a name for themselves without you
Why would they support when they always doubt you
Gotta be competent, yeah
Gotta keep confidence
They gone find a way to excel without you
Wishing you will fail cause they'll doubt you
Gotta keep competent, yeah
Gotta keep confidence
Ooooooooo
Ooooooooo
Don't let them folks distract your grind
HOOK
Night in the hills
Lets take a ride
Just pack your soul
Enjoy the vibe
No need for fears
No need for pride
Just hit the road
Or take a hike
(Don't bring ya clothes. Just bring ya soul)
Just hit the road
Or take a hike
(Don't bring no clothes. Bring ya soul)
Just hit the road
Or take a hike
CONSCIENCE SPEAKS
Sometimes you have to elevate your mind.
Sometimes that is by cruising on your own journey to see whatever it is that you can find.
And it may not take you flying, driving.
Sometimes it may take you walking, swimming, diving. Only you know
VERSE 2
Life is a balance beam
But it's also what you make -
It can be challenging
Shit real. No fugazi
No movie, No Swayze
This is behind the scenes
Shit that you aint gone see often
Often, Cussing, crying, screams!
Built up from the frustration need a vacation, finally
Like a "mill-ticket" when it's time for me to sit back, relax, recline my feet
You need a break. Get away from the stress and pain, suffering, harshness
You need to breathe. Honestly get the fuck away from the bitterness and the tartness
HOOK
Night in the hills
Lets take a ride
Just pack your soul
Enjoy the vibe
No need for fears
No need for pride
Just hit the road
Or take a hike
(Don't bring ya clothes. Just bring ya soul)
Just hit the road
Or take a hike
(Don't bring no clothes. Bring ya soul)
Just hit the road
Or take a hike
FREEDOM: This is another motherfucking public service announcement from you motherfucking Freedom. This time, I'm pissed at you nigga! I'm pissed at you motherfucker! You need to be getting out a little bit more. I don't remember the last time you took your mind, packed your motherfucking soul, and put that motherfucker on the grind. I need for you to take a vacation motherfucker. I need for you to get away. I need for you to take this brain of me and set me free. Yeah! Set me free! Set me free! Let me free! Free your mind and the rest will follow!
ACTION!
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4. Thinking OMW to Waffle House
(J.Bickerstaff)
After talking about woman problems over with Stash shit, I decided to hop in the Jeep and take a ride for a minute to clear my mind . Probably shouldn't be doing this with the little amount of gas in my tank, but shit I just figured I'd circle the block or two to get some air. Damn, she got a fat ass right there, boy sheesh. This shit funny how you can let distractions interfere with you for just a quick second, right? Guess you just always gotta remember what your main focus is at the end of the day and take the necessary steps to get whatever goal it is you got set. I would turn on the radio, but I bet it ain't nothing good on that motherfucka, anyways. Anyways, let me pull up at this waffle house and get me a fucking chicken patty melt with some hash browns. I'm just gonna post up and relax tonight. I hope fine ass Keisha in there with that cute ass smile. Get me some eye candy while I wait on these motherfucking hash browns! That sound bout right.
(Enters vehicle)
FADES OUT
CUT!
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Under The Influence
02:17
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5. Under The Influence
(J.Bickerstaff)
That was my intent
Til I hit, Til I hit the blunt
On my way to Waffle House
Ooooh shit
Ooooh shit
Hahahahaha
VERSE
In the mood for some feel good
Real good gas in my lungs
Rolling up I gotta feeling
The feeling is so good, yum
Editables ever so extraterrestrial
Feeling all my buzz
In Lamen's Terms?
Translation. I'm uh
Ooh, Fucked up
Fuck a plane cause the weed right here
And these ideas came from that bitch
Puff away, take a chief right here
You can see my tears
Onion shit
See my beers
I'm drunk and shit
I done took a whole 12 pack down
Thinking bout calling up lil bitch to hit
Thinking bout beating up in like 12 lil rounds
(BING)
Fight night
Mike Tys-
Like ice, she's freaky
I like
So I might
Invite, for this penis
That's the liquor, that's the buzz
So you know a nigga have to fuck
I'm a flip it like a spatula
And when I'm finish I'm a make that ass crawl like tarantulas
HOOK
I just might call a ho up
Like so what
It's about to go down
Yo legs about to go up
I just might fuck cause I'm drunk
Then get high once again
Then get right back to work
And get back at it again
(repeat)
So what 16x
CHECKS VOICEMAIL
Stash: Wassup bruh! This Stash, man! Pick up the damn phone! Aye bruh, on the real, mo. I gotta be honest with you bruh. You was right the other night. You was completely right. Niggas gotta re-focus, bruh. Niggas gotta real get back on the motherfucking grind. Get back at it, again, man! Get back on it, for real! I need you to focus man. I need the whole team to tighten shit. Hit my phone, bruh. You already know.
QUIET PLEASE! ROLLING!
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Focus, J
04:50
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6. Focus, J
(J.Bickerstaff)
Yeah, yeah
Sometimes it do take-
Sometimes it do take focus
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Everybody gotta story to tell
Everybody gotta story to tell
Everybody gotta story to tell
Everybody gotta story to tell
Everybody gotta story to tell
Well, let me tell mine then...
VERSE
... 2015, gave you my tunnel vision
... ... wasn't focused on sales just wanted someone to listen (for real)
Never imagined that this would just open doors
Working with Grammy award winners getting exposed
But still riding Marta bus and train fare
Looking up to God like this ain't fair I really need change here
Competing with strangers in this genre of mine
Flying back home I'm getting harder to find (I'm booking shows now)
... ... Hop on a stage ... ... hop in my phase
... ... watching crowds get engulfed in my flames (I'm getting dough naaaaah)
Not really, still dropping my pain
Hoping acknowledgement will flock to my way (but shit don slowed down)
... ... Cause these niggas charging to perform
$25 dollars, $50, $100s niggas piling up they arms
... ... so what's the benefit of me just piling up your dorm
You just milking a nigga ... ... I'm like a pile of Lucky Charms
... ...
... ... So I said fuck that ... ...
Yehn gon get my last dollar bitch kiss my nut sack ... ...
... ... I'm 2017 PAC bringing "buck" back
... ...
... ... I'm know I'm from the lower south but I'm above cats
... ...
... ... ignoring all your baby talk you fucking Rugrats
... ...
... ... I'm too busy plotting on billions for your thug acts
I told my mama it's on so if you hear me on a song that's vulgar
That's just the way that I relate to my culture
Say some things to provoke ya
Whether you relate, love, hate, or hold onto
27 years of experience making a song to just ventilate
... and still like steel peeled, penetrate
My ill skills for real I kill, disintegrate
... ...
... ... Fuck a nigga who saying Atlanta ain't got bars
... ...
... ... while they get lit
... ... I find dark
... ...
... ... creating what's making my mind spark
I'm a king with the lions heart
I define art, motherfucker!
Hook-
... they say focus on your dream
... and you can get it, what you want?
... too much focus on anything
... will make a nigga mind roam
Whether you be focused on hoes or focused on money
Whether you be focused on grinding or focused on stunting
You still gotta be focused on something
You still gotta be so focused on something
... ...
VERSE TWO
... ... laid off before Christmas
... ...
... ... Now, getting a job is all on my wish list
... ... Still focused on God but throwing my fit shit
Like God, ... ... fix this!
Like God, ... ... is this FOR REAL?
... ...
... ... plotting on taking dollars just for getting a meal
... ...
... ... but I was raised better so forgetting to steal
I put the steel to my grill and thought that if I just kill them all this shit would just heal my problems
But not ... ...
... ...
... ... The cost of funerals out of my mama's pocket a lot
... ...
... ... and I can't do my baby like that see how that devil plot?
Get yo ass off your ass ... and get yo ass to the block
But reputation with cops was not good and trying to sell drugs no option
Too many black males get killed by cop guns
... ...
... ... won't be no statistic I'm not one
So I got to plotting bout a business in coped funds
... ...
Piled up my frustration know when spitting I got lungs
Collaborated with Lil Ro Sinatra, the top Don
... ...
... ... now we put the check into box 1
We hold weight, we got tons
We OJ to yo gun
... ...
... ...
Translation killing the game getting away with murder making your throat numb
... ...
... ...
Now they don't speak like no tongue
... ...
... ...
And they know me when I'm one
Jsalmz but the J is silent
I told em the K is violent
I'm told em I'm major, private
I showed em when they was watching
Amazing how they are quiet
... ...shut the fuck up
Get to hush or pacing, try it
Take a hike or take a riot
You ain't the muthafucka to try it
... ... muthafucka you dying
Cause all of my motherfuckers provided
Too focused
Flowing motor rolling like a motor boat along and going on and one and on and on
Until the morning, be quiet!
Bitch!
Hook-
... they say focus on your dream
... and you can get it, what you want?
... too much focus on anything
... will make a nigga mind roam
Whether you be focused on hoes or focused on money
Whether you be focused on grinding or focused on stunting
You still gotta be focused on something
You still gotta be so focused on something
Im too focused to really focus on the bullshit and the negativity that's around me. Folks that's out here charging an arm and leg when a nigga just tryna make a come up. And then when a nigga get a platform and you try to come back and look out for your homeboys (that's already on their high-horse), y'all niggas act like y'all too good when you ain't even got no motherfucking buzz. Sit yo dumb ass down. You ain't doing shit! I'm gonna show you how to really motherfucking grind out here, man. Fuck that shit, nigga! Ain't finna go to no drug dealer. Ain't finna go to no motherfucking label! Fuck all y'all niggas and I guarantee you, shawty you gone see me on the motherfucking top with all my patnas. Cause we gon start from the bottom. Work our way up. You already know what it is man. Fuck it! Let's do it.
Film crew: Fabulous! Moving right on.
CONSCIENCE: Well damn, J! You mad ain't you? Sounds like you're in you're feelings a little bit brother! Man, look,. Check this out. Ain't gon try to tell you how to run your cd and how you do your little story, movie, little thing, or whatever you got going on right her, but don't end it on that note, man. Still remember that you need to get your rest, lay down, go to sleep, and just kinda clear your mind. Don't let these folks distract you, man! It's gone be tough. At the same time you gotta grind bruh, but at the same time homeboy you still gotta get you some rest, man. It's okay to sleep, man. You ain't gotta-... They don't mean no sleep literally. Just work hard!
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7. Rest (I Can Hear Grandma Say)
(J.Bickerstaff)
HOOK
I wanna go to sleep
I wanna roll in sheets
I wanna throw the Z's
Goodnight
I wanna go to ease
My mind
I can hear grandma say
You need to rest
I can hear grandma say
You need some rest
(repeat)
VERSE
Maybe I been going to hard on these niggas
Maybe I just need to be soft on these niggas
Maybe I just need to back off of these niggas
Man... fuck all of these,
Maybe these niggas just need to tighten up
... ... saying I need to lighten up
... ... ... nah, lemme enlighten ya
... ... Ima be the first swing when fighting ya
Fuck it Ima die for this shit, yeah
Fuck it Ima die for this shit, yeah
Ima go hard for this
Won't lose no sleep
Ima go hard for this
Won't lose no sleep
RAP
I done had to skip some meals for this shit
That's why a nigga dead for real bout this shit
That's why I don't date and a nigga ain't got kids
... ... I'm plotting purposely making my ideas
Money making is a necessity
... ... changing my culture verbally do it especially
Niggas ain't got the balls they soft and scared to be the main dish served
When they part of the recipe
(Best served cold)
Well fuck it, Ima be the pot
And this motherfucker getting hot
... ... bubbling up to the top
... ...overflowing cause the supervision it should've been getting it never got
(Now get your oven mitten)
... ...Hot as the kitchen
I'm posted like baking soda in your refrigerator corner chilling
... ... so revealing you hopeless villains
You better focus and pay attention of how Jsalmz coming taking over to conceal it, steal it, real shit
HOOK
I wanna go to sleep
I wanna roll in sheets
I wanna throw the Z's
Goodnight
I wanna go to ease
My mind
I can hear grandma say
You need to rest
I can hear grandma say
You need some rest
(repeat)
PRAYER: Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray to Lord, my soul to keep. And if I die before I wake. I pray to Lord, my soul to take. Yeah, Lord I thank you for just another day. I don't always understand why things work out the way they do or why you have certain distractions, but at the same time I thank you for that. I thank you for the things that you have exposed me to, things you haven't exposed me to, and the things that you will. People that you put in my life, people that you don't put in my life, and the people that you keep away from me. I pray for all my independent artist. We gotta get out here and do it. Right now, it's time to go to sleep though.
HOOK
I wanna go to sleep
I wanna roll in sheets
I wanna throw the Z's
Goodnight
I wanna go to ease
My mind
I can hear grandma say
You need to rest
I can hear grandma say
You need some rest
(repeat)
Film crew:
Listen! See the movie with your ears people.
Well, I'm not sure if anyone's ever tried this before, and I'm not sure that anyone will ever try it again.
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Jsalmz Atlanta, Georgia
Justin Timothy Bickerstaff (born November 04, 1989) is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Raised in Cobb County, Georgia, he embarked on his musical career as a teenager under the stage name Jsalmz, releasing mixtapes that garnered local attention leading to his signing to Philip J. Kaplan's digital music distribution company in 2015 as in independent artist. ... more
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