Maxi Jazz:

When I look back over the years

at the things that brought tears to my eyes

papa said we have to be wise

to live long lives

now i recognise

what my father said before he dies

vocalise things I've left unsaid

left my spirit unfed for too long

Im coming home to my family

Where i can be strong

Be who I planned to be

Within me my ancestory

Givinme continuity

Would it be remiss to continue in this way

would you rather I quit

come with the other shit

making people's hips sway

lip service I pay but im nervous

i pray for all the mothers who get no sleep

like a lifeline I light lines cause my compassion is deep

for the people who fashioned me my soul to keep

and this is who i happen to be

and if I dont see that Im strong then I wont be

This is what my Daddy told me

I wished he would hold me

A little more

than he did

But he taught me my culture

And how to live positive

I never wanna shame

The blood in my veins and bring pain

to my sweet grandfathers face

in his resting place

I make haste to learn and not waste

everything my forefathers earned in tears

for my culture



Robbie:

Fall back again

Crawl from the warm water



Maxi Jazz:

for my culture



Robbie:

water to air

youre on your feet again

your feet again.

Hello Dad, remember me?

Im the man you thought Id never be.

Im the boy who you reduced to tears

Dad Id been lonely for 27 years

Yeah, thats right my names Bob

Im the one who landed the popstars job

Im the one who you told : look, dont touch?

and the kid who wouldn't amount to much.

I believe in the senses out of so