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Reclamation

by SWATS

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01 PLAY 02:37
Hello Who am I? A digital kind of guy. Nappy, dread-headed rhymin' just happy to be alive. Doing fine This year I'm reppin' for you and I. Disappear, switch gears, and I'm taking you for a ride, yeah! Back in the day it was checks beside a name: "checks for the lame," today it's checks to shoulder fame, yeah! May I remind you to never give up, the fighter living dormant inside you tried to focus upon the minor ish Gotta pay to play the game: Moving From Philly to NC was really to raise me, you visit but never move back Break Beats, all the Sucka Emcees Re-living the 80s tradition now that's a throw back Mom please, considered a token, just trying to go in I'm winning you gotta know that! All the way from beginning to last inning you're getting this SWATS in! All i know's that I paid to play the game! Money, I am being told Money, I am being sold Money, I am being told Money, I am being sold Learn a lesson, learn a lesson. Pay attention! This is a SWATS intervention. Once a consumer now I can assume you're Bobbing your head to my tribute to the music I used to pay, now I play to break the game! This is not a discussion, this is not a debate Take a case of mistaken identity upon my namesake I found an issue with competition that can't wait Bring a resolution at any moment the GameBreax The same's taken you 8 takes Your brain quakes on it There's Lyricism indecision, it ain't funny It take money to make money The same change you waste on it Could be the change that you ain't started Gotta pay to play the game: Moving From Philly to NC was really to race me, you visit but never move back Break Beats, all the Sucka Emcees Re-living the 80s tradition now that's a throw back Mom please, considered a token, just trying to go in I'm winning you gotta know that! All the way from beginning to last inning you're getting this SWATS in! All i know's that I paid to play the game! Money, I am being told Money, I am being sold Money, I am being told Money, I am being sold Learn a lesson, learn a lesson. Pay attention! This is a SWATS intervention. Once a consumer now I can assume you're Bobbing your head to my tribute to the music I used to pay, now I play to break the game!
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You're a dime, with a crowd to please But your mind could make you anything you wanna be, "divine." Given time, maybe space on a airline to breathe Tried to keep you closer than most But now you're trying to leave. Ridiculous! Anomalies! Picture this: I'm a fiend, cracked up on a drama queen Arguments start up but then we pause so we don't cause a scene! What does all this mean? We used to greet the street lights but now we hardly speak! I'm tripping off the past week right? And I know we decided things gotta change But the things that would keep is departed, sorry they gotta stay, I'm not sorry they got in the way More like sorry you couldn't relate, now I see you waking away. What can I say? Do we ride? Do we die alone? Emptying thoughts of you and I, finished right as I wrote it And when I've given up on everything you're standing right in front of me. Here we go again. What's it gonna be? I'd like to know, I'd like to know, yeah If I'm on your mind. How am I to know what you feel inside you? I'd like to know, I'd like to know, yeah Is it me this time? I just wanna know if you're really mine On again and off again, I don't care who started it As long as you came to party and names remain anonymous Wait, getting stuck in our past ways, who wanted this? Hearts intertwined break every time we're on that common sense You're looking kinda tense. I can make it better Or we can kick it like Capoeira, Tekken whatever! Things we discarded can take the place of What remains if we part it's a shame that we start and finish the same sentences Would you look at this? I told you I'm a mess! I hope your life makes you happy with all kind of success He gave you all that I wouldn't provide and made the time for romantic nights, I'd do the same but it remains that I keep Choking on my pride. Do I die alone? Emptying thoughts of you and I, brought up toxic emotions Now that I've given up on everything you're standing right in front of me. And there you go again. It's not gonna be me! I'd like to know, I'd like to know, yeah If I'm on your mind. How am I to know what you feel inside you? I'd like to know, I'd like to know, yeah Is it me this time? I just wanna know if you're really mine
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03 UpSide 01:48
Where did you find me? What do they want? Man I'm hiding in the dark and there's something behind me How did you find me? What do they want? Let's go! Kick, push it. Any way to rotate a wheel! Never been afraid of a shadow There's never been a shadow that kills! They're sending out a monster to meet us I think I better tie my Adidas He's bigger than a mountain going in I really gotta warn all my friends Dustin, Mike, Lucas, how we get a bike through this? BMX Knights, who dis? I'll be the next, flight to the moon ET FTW! Psychokinesis but it's a horde Armageddon Son las once y media they getting half past Eleven! Oh no! I'll admit it i've been shivering, I'm Thinking I'm gonna need all Lights on in front of me all Night but they gonna be off? What about all these fog lights? You're pissing me off, Hopper. We're gonna be all fine We'll make it to playtime in the day time Got our hands full, we're gonna make time We gonna take our stand, escape the Mind Flayer Gonna watch how I save lives: Taking a bat when I make an attack And I'm breaking their back With the nails that I tacked on I got a companion forever, "d'Artagnan" Who's never gonna let me down. You feel me now? Where did you find me? What do they want? Man I'm hiding in the dark and there's something behind me How did you find me? What do they want? Let's go!
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World's Greatest No seconds. Breaking the world record Put in a position to take on the world (check it) You don't get it? Ready to go, set it! Ain't given me a need to respect it, So I'm wreck it My vision designed a fly mechanism I fight, look in my eye, you're not messing with him (Quite trill) Cause I work hardest (Fight drills) Blind skill never seen a martial artist (I'm here) Never gonna take it from me, 'ey 'Cause it took so long to get (right here) I'ma conquer it all to fight (my fears) And I'm winning it all tonight Never gonna take it from me, 'ey Stay down! Never unning when I'm gunnin' for the crown And if you want some, get at me now I'm ready to go Yeah you can bet I'ma show Better than ever before Steady approach Up to the top I'm a go Give me the prize I'm the G.O.A.T (x2) Man, I'm the G.O.A.T Back to business active vision My passion, wisdom is fast precision Pondering my last decisions On Destiny's row I'm on a crash collision Magician or tactician? Mad vicious, a king on the beat, or I'm cat-fishing Phenom or con, it keeps on But I bleed on these streets to link common arms Never gonna take it from me, 'ey 'Cause it took so long to get (right here) I'ma conquer it all to fight (my fears) And I'm winning it all tonight Never gonna take it from me, 'ey Stay down! Never unning when I'm gunnin' for the crown And if you want some, get at me now I'm ready to go Yeah you can bet I'ma show Better than ever before Steady approach Up to the top I'm a go Give me the prize I'm the G.O.A.T (x2) Man, I'm the G.O.A.T (Bring it on) Back. Flip. you're on the mat End the match with fly kicks Counter attack! Where you at? Fight intellect, certified genius What I mean is I'm a cut above, see: Just take in a minute Switching up a stance, breaking the rhythm You're a punching bag, can't even hit him And I'ma take your joy. Can I repeat? "You ain't nothing but basic, boy" I gotta eat, man Tired of that slick talk Ripped raw and lift off the screen from a hip toss Tipped off on a big boss, hit em with a rib cross, leaving the crowd in awe I love, hate him. Twist, twist like a turntable Step to me I'll fade him! The world's greatest Just as long in the stadium you shout my name verbatim Never gonna take it from me, 'ey 'Cause it took so long to get (right here) I'ma conquer it all to fight (my fears) And I'm winning it all tonight Never gonna take it from me, 'ey Stay down! Never unning when I'm gunnin' for the crown And if you want some, get at me now
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05 Diction 02:03
You upset? You cannot mess with the inter-webs Vocabulary going through my head A dictionary when it comes to this I'm running it! You're upset. You cannot mess with the inter-webs Vocabulary going through my head A dictionary when it comes to this Look at him running it! Oh God, What do I do with this mind? What can I do with these Effortless rhymes? Write another novel! they're taking their time Bottle up my knowledge and sell it for life I'ma box it and ship it on prime, I track it, delivered on time I know you don't mind A tactical lyrical kind I know when you hear it you'll find I'm on overdrive I'm putting my life on the line when I get it I turned down a label to go independent But not a surprise when I run for the Senate Cause everybody and their mom trying to get in office They're picking their candidate I'm Thinking they're gonna debate crimes But they're gonna waste time Thinking I better get a subpoena Somebody get us a better leader (who's it gonna be?) You upset? You cannot mess with the inter-webs Vocabulary going through my head A dictionary when it comes to this I'm running it! You're upset. You cannot mess with the inter-webs Vocabulary going through my head A dictionary when it comes to this Look at him running it! Man I woke up in the morning and I've seen it all I had a dream, but there's an orang trying to build a wall How the heck we got a fruit that gonna make the call? I'm half asleep but reality worse than a recall How we get off of these, Spikes? How we get over these nights Someone on release How we tread on these mines Nobody mapping us right? How do You retreat? Bump that. Better life for the kids, I'll Trump that Anything that my family wants? I'd better be ready. Minority constant. You upset? You cannot mess with the inter-webs Vocabulary going through my head A dictionary when it comes to this I'm running it! You upset? You cannot mess with the inter-webs Vocabulary going through my head A dictionary when it comes to this I'm running it! You're upset. You cannot mess with the inter-webs Vocabulary going through my head A dictionary when it comes to this Look at him running it all!
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Is it time to ride? (Yeah) It's that time of night Gonna hit that gas Drive til the light Cause we out here (we out here) We out in (my world, my world) And when we go, we getting right (yeah) Shifting 7 gears (when I'm whipping) If you ain't drifting (you tripping) (It's mine, it's my world) We riding baby we out here! We out in (my world, my world) Ride baby! And it's all that we asked for. Bruh, hope you hit hard Talk small? better live large! I'm in charge I can show you girls and cars A host of stars a dose of all Getting high til you're dosing off Wanna piece of this pie? Reach for the sky I see the beast in your eye Just get in the frequency sequence to freak with the secrets of grief, though people will die Wanna get cash? Better kick fast Leaving your foes with a whiplash No game, it can get sad With a rip slash, or lip gash, in a split flash it could end bad  Is you ready, or nah, or putting me on? I'm down, I'm real, I'm grown Definitely in my zone So Buckle up and ride along! Is it time to ride? (Yeah) It's that time of night Gonna hit that gas Drive til the light Cause we out here We out in (my world, my world) And when we go, we getting right Shifting 7 gears when I'm whipping If you ain't drifting you tripping It's mine, it's my world We riding baby we out here! We out in my world, my world Ride baby! And it's all that we asked for. Good to meet ya...I'm the best of the best. Feel incredible, better than the rest Don't care if I'm whipping or whooping 'em said it with my chest. And if fighting's a quiz, ima pass the test (yes) Unorthodox he rocks it With the toxic boxing, add a jump kick! Hit 'em and they done quick! Spin out, I make a point with a street style Better get out, locking the joints, where the key now? But enough about me. I heard a rumor, you One of the OGs, so what is it gone be? You letting me roam free? Or do I rock a mechanical leash? Is you ready, or nah, or putting me on? I'm down, I'm real, I'm grown Definitely in my zone So buckle up and ride along! Is it time to ride? (Yeah) It's that time of night Gonna hit that gas Drive til the light Cause we out here We out in (my world, my world) And when we go, we getting right Shifting 7 gears when I'm whipping If you ain't drifting you tripping It's mine, it's my world We riding baby we out here! We out in my world, my world Ride baby! And it's all that we asked for.
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07 The ONE 02:44
Brighter than the rising sun Hotter than the surface of it Even though we've just begun, you're the ONE See you when the lights are off Better when you whisper something I could never have enough, you're the ONE Never meet you, but I've seen you, catch me unawares Breeze through with the sleek moves, Run up on the stairs She cool to me, you ain't seeing no left-handed jewellery My confidence ain't making a fool of me Cause I wanna talk that talk (do it) I never had the chance before (move it) Then I better make my mark, display my heart Or do I play it hard to get? Look, your man is a thing of the past and I got a time machine and the fact that we got us a future Is all that I can see that's affecting me But I've considered a waste of energy anything less than everything honestly I'm your fantasy You don't know me, I don't know the first thing  About you (willing to learn it all) What I mean is I'll do whatever it takes to be Part of you, you gotta be mine cause you shine Brighter than the rising sun Hotter than the surface of it Even though we've just begun, you're the ONE See you when the lights are off Better when you whisper something I could never have enough, you're the ONE Hold up, hold up! Where is she gonna be? What am I gonna need? How do know if I failed Destiny's up to me I've been waiting for this moment Better Fuel up, jump out Ass a leap of faith before that Confidence run out Have you ever been afraid to say those words What would it take not to miss your turn Open the flood gates look at the whole world, say (that's that girl) Your man is a thing of the past and I got a time machine and the fact that we got us a future Is all that I can see that's affecting me But I've considered a waste of energy anything less than everything honestly I'm your fantasy You don't know me, I don't know the first thing About you (willing to learn it all) What I mean is I'll do whatever it takes to be Part of you, you gotta be mine cause you shine Brighter than the rising sun Hotter than the surface of it Even though we've just begun, you're the ONE See you when the lights are off Better when you whisper something I could never have enough, you're the ONE
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08 QC 02:32
You see us Unique New leaders QC Yeah Proud! Loyal! Something like a Knight: We Royal QC burn the midnight oil Living the life and it's got everything for you Never debating Independence Freedom Drive-ing us in it Better "Tryon" And we gonna go straight to the Boulevard, Harris and onto Beatties Ford. We got our ride on. Everybody say: Queen City: home of the New South SWATS coming up, get the news out You can feel it in your bones, got a new sound When the music underground shake a whole town, no LA Where they bust down Come around here call it Uptown Gotta Clock In, you can wear the crown Epicenter live til it shuts down You cannot think it's alarming Coming 'round here with all kind of hate You got the strength of an army Our Power's equal to 98 Check the speed limit when I'm rolling, but there's No Limit in the Morning 485 where I'm coming alive and i constantly live in the moment You see us (Coming in) Unique (Over here) New leaders (Running it) QC Yeah You see us (Coming in) Unique (Over here) New leaders (Running it) QC Yeah Charlotte It's bout the time that we gotta dethrone all And if you on the block then you can get this roll call: Concord! You ready? Huntersville! You ready? Cornelius! You ready? Davidson! Is you ready? Heroes ain't Hard to Find But can a hero be hard to define Somebody crossing the line While somebody saving a life "49er Strong" Might step to police and we might step to the government oh! There's heat round when I speak now and i Keep Pounding them all Mic check! Anybody in the city got it right yet? "Working on it" til I like it I'm Banking on a job that I might get All set, no stress with a dope check, chill with the boys Car for the crib and a weekend toy Fluent in lyricism, make some noise "AMPLIFIER!" Sprachen sie Deutsch! You cannot think it's alarming Coming 'round here with all kind of hate You got the strength of an army Our Power's equal to 98 Check the speed limit when I'm rolling, but there's No Limit in the Morning 485 where I'm coming alive and i constantly live in the moment You see us (Coming in) Unique (Over here) New leaders (Running it) QC Yeah You see us (Coming in) Unique (Over here) New leaders (Running it) QC Yeah
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Making goals was for show It's here now they wanna take you down x2 But you write (you're right), that's when you write (you're right) x2 This won't phase me! It's time to break free Retreat I won't allow When you face defeat, we Never Stand Down! Under pressure, I've been a little concerned, I'm thinking of what I've heard Road blocks gonna get in the way Everybody got a plan 'til they're hit in the face And I wonder, I feel a little obscure, or maybe I'm insecure Never get complacent, only constant in all the world is change That is not the news that I need. Man I got a household to feed I been saving up 'til we made it up here Don't say, "enough", I'm not giving up on it Everybody gone learn. My vision is on my terms My bridges are what I've burned I gave 100% and I gave a portion to weekends And now you threaten, "better do what I say!" Making goals was for show It's here now they wanna take you down x2 But you write (you're right), that's when you write (you're right) x2 On my conscience, I've pleaded my defense This just don't make sense I am never gonna give up x2 (01010111 01101001 01101110) I've had questions, can't live in the past tense Focus on the present Part of me taking a beating, but I've got plenty to treat it I gotta be undefeated: my kid's looking to me Laughing in the face of defeat Never gonna crush all my dreams I was missing something within myself And now I've risen up I'm not giving up on it Everybody concerned, they think it's absurd But now it's my turn Fast forward, I'm rocking a Fast Ford I'm clocking the dashboard like I woke on a new day Making goals was for show It's here now they wanna take you down x2 But you write (you're right), that's when you write (you're right) x2 This won't phase me! It's time to break free Retreat I won't allow When you face defeat, we Never Stand Down!
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10 Oxygen 02:53
In darkness you're all that I see If not beside you, nowhere would I be I'm finding you're all that I need Oxygen, the air that I breathe If you're ever annoyed, hope you hear the sound of my voice "Boogie" roll like a Royce. Never giving up, it's a choice It's daddy's biggest boy, "Miles Morales" coming for you Danger will never destroy, the Rangers will never be foiled Innocent emotion on you, to you I'm forever loyal Growing up faster than any wheat that's pushing out the soil I would do anything for you, no question that I'm committed; And If you've got a minute, take you back humble beginnings: Enter Daddy's little man Poo pooed that initial plan Oh God, he's crying again! Now he's Daddy's biggest fan Swaddling, baby we coddling toddlers Let me get on these bottles, how many diapers? I think it's Infinity Gauntlet! And If anything goes down, and I'm taken away And you're seeing me never (hey!) If you're feeling alone, you can't get it together (hey!) May you always remember that familiar motto "It's Watson Boys forever!" In darkness you're all that I see If not beside you, nowhere would I be I'm finding you're all that I need Oxygen, the air that I breathe Better bow to the Judge Better bow to the Judge Better bow to the Judge! Lookin' like a mirror to me Got a piece of my heart, Baby boy, second coming Well I labeled him, "Young Weezy" 'cause everything comes easy If every they turn up on Turner they gonna get it (Ey)! Why is everybody growing up? Look at it fly! Soon they'll be rolling up Sit in the back of the whip but eventually gonna be taking the wheel I'll be elated but I gotta make it I know you'll be great at it If anything goes down, and I'm taken away And you're seeing me never (hey!) If you're feeling alone, you can't get it together (hey!) May you always remember that familiar motto "It's Watson Boys forever!" In darkness you're all that I see If not beside you, nowhere would I be I'm finding you're all that I need Oxygen, the air that I breathe

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Reclamation is SWATS' first solo album and an invitation into a beautiful mind. Welcome to my world.

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released February 28, 2020

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SWATS Charlotte, North Carolina

SWATS is GameBreax' Song Writing And Tactical Sounds emcee.

A native of North Carolina, SWATS has deep roots in music-making.
His knack for tactical lyricism, vocal harmonies, movement and the alto sax brings an excitingly unique and powerful presence to GameBreax as one of two lead performers or on his own via the soon-to-be-released Album, "Reclamation."
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