First released a part of the "breathe EP" in April 2016 as a teaser to the album.
lyrics
Verse one
Make ups to break ups to cussing to fucking,
wake ups, to wondering what happened in the morning.
Breakfast is quite concentrating on the eating,
giving us reason not to question what we're doing.
We deserve Oscars for our brilliant pretending,
That we are not making the same mistakes again.
We've been here before; this is a regression.
We are not progressing, but very much enjoying.
I guess life is made for living not existing.
and we are drawn to the things that bring us inspiration.
You become the reason I am tossing and turning,
growing and learning, what I am partial too.
Addressing my own passions and actions
and straight physical attraction,
this what makes us human.
Chorus
I am no longer guessing; I am more than sure.
If life has taught me any kinda lesson before.
It's that when I want to, I really really want to
I know that I want you and I know want to.
So what you think maybe us two, up until two, maybe even three, well see
Verse two
We go back and forth, back and forth like tennis
and each time we give a less than the beginning.
I guess what keeps us coming back is coming
That's not joking, that some real analysing.
You'd be surprised by the truths that are hidden.
‘cause it comes to light when you start digging.
Pun intended, whoever invented you are my nemesis, ‘cause I am powerless.
That blatant obvious, like have no common sense.
Like I can't see what's going on or haven't got the foggiest,
idea, my dear, why I am still here, it's three in the morning
and we're calling, each other’s name, like we never knew it.
We said we wouldn't go back I guess we blew it,
animalistic acting, this is what makes us human.
Are we willing, to accept the terms and conditions, of our arrangement and pretend it is painless.
Are we willing to give more than we are giving and see what we are missing, if we could only listen?
credits
from tantil before i breathe,
released March 17, 2017
Produced by Wayne Lotek, co-produced by Speech Debelle and Nick Trepka
Written by C.Elliott/N.Trepka/S.Shinowa
Bass by R.Shaw/Drums by Will /Cello by T.Kelly/Violin by E.McCullagh/Electric Guitar by N.Trepka
Backing Vocals by Miss Baby Sol and Shingai Shinowa
Corynne Elliot, AKA Speech Debelle, kicked in the music industry’s backdoor in 2009, waving her sensitive, introspective
Mercury Prize ‘British Album of the Year’ and debut album ‘Speech Therapy’, beating the likes of Florence and the Machine, Kasabian and La Roux. Her 2012 Kwes-produced sophomore album ‘Freedom Of Speech’ and her 3rd album in 2017 "Tantil Before I Breathe"...more
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Just a beautiful jazzy rap album with buttery smooth flows versed with huge talent. It's not only lovely to the ears, but the lyrics are profound and empowering about the struggles that she faces. zhangtastic
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As soon as I heard the song Like Really I just had to buy the album. Then I finished listening to all the songs, and knew I made a good choice. Oddisee is one of the best hip hop artists on bandcamp. Devin Anderson