Keep Watchin This Space

Artist: Blade Album: Planned and Executed Song: Keep Watchin This Space Verse Since I was a kid I was an MC villain I held many mics and tore down many a ceilin' They used to say that I was bound to fail Because my skin was pale I couldn't get a sale I took an idea, put it into gear Disappeared for a year and a bit, now it's all clear Sky's the limit and miles more All the while tryna get another foot in the door It's hard though, but as the years evolved And other problems solved the deeper we became involved Every night I used to write Makin' sure the rhymes were tight, steppin' away from the light As the seconds ticked applause follows Groundhog tomorrows, sick of all the fake hellos I must break from the nonsense At the expense of those who play false pretence The evidence I leave is permanent With demos hit studios where money was spent Also, flow so, dictate on a micro-tape One day I'm gonna blow so, cos I said so The material raw, ready for streets Better grab seats cos there ain't no repeats Food to fill the belly give me energy People sayin' I'm my worst enemy But hey, talk is cheap, you must be asleep Wake up cos on streets you ain't defendin' me Daddy said, "Look out for the punks who ride backs Two pound acts", I'm like yeah, then he reacts "They lack principles, quick money they chase But son, you've got the morals, you're invincible I know hard work finally pays There's gonna be bad days and good days, but anyway Stay strong, it might happen quick or take long It's definite, my calculations have never been wrong" I heeded the words of intelligence Spoke by the man I respect the most, and then he left Earth seems to be a long way from home My boy is only two and already holds a microphone Touch wood, things are gonna get good For '95-6-7-8-9, 2000 Alright, I know I made mistakes Slippery snakes took a chunk of the cakes that's where the chain Breaks Huh, this is a new beginnin' Thank God for the strength to keep me goin' And thank those who gave support when times were rough Keep watchin' this space cos I'll be blowin' The only question is when will I ignite? And then hold a mic and maybe strike again Sooner than you think, who could loop and link Lyrics together where your time's seen competitors sink Desperation with his hands around my neck The clip is unbreakable, it just takes a sec But wait, stuck in a room with the same four walls I wanna get away, I must make some calls I need some money first, water to quench my thirst So many things on my mind, it's gonna burst Tsk... Damn it, I'm fed up I'm better than this, I deserve more than this Tryna convince myself it ain't all bad But in the meantime I think I'm goin' crazy Call the media, tell 'em I quit I don't need the papers on my back every time I hit That's it, so I slip into darkness It's a hell of a life on the planet bein' an artist