when one has integrity. That’s the long distant runner. It means one will go against the grain. Integrity is not a populist brand. That light that blinds you and no matter what or how thick ones shades it cuts through. Be each others light guide protect be gentle. Empathy humility that “feeling”one has when one has done selfless acts. When one has not barked back. When one has helped without being asked. Give joy make peace we are all capable of so much goodness.
The last few slog/blog have focussed on our last full band electric rock/reggae extravaganza!!! …….https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/album/babar-luck-the-blind-watchmakers-2
I am always loving the simple guitar and voice sett up. I did release a solo acoustic record in 2020. https://babarluck.bandcamp.com/album/sessions-with-joe
On a sunny day in London Joe said “come over sometime” so i did, no fanfare no entourage just couple of chaps doing what brings joy. Music like love is another realm. It transcends. Joe a chap who is aware of what i do in me humble ways. https://joewilkes.bandcamp.com/ He also does music. He has his vision and try’s to bring light to what he cares about chk Joe’s music on the link.
Four of the five songs on this ep/album are from a character called John Brute. That’s me “ziggy stardust”those who are aware of David Bowie’s alter ego which is a fictional character. This “technique” is to allow me to speak honestly about what and who and how. You know what I mean? Underict? Samajghei? A gentle and honest device as it is art and music. It is designed to evoke emotions. It is entertainment. To make you happy to make you smile to make you feel.
The first song on that ep/album is ,You by my side, the story in the song is about unrequited love and a man who returns after many years to his”true love” He explains the behaviour and the culture of his past. The foolish lifestyles and bravado. Living in impoverished environments. Where its all war. All argument. All ways and means to distract from what is important. Sadly many humans have to face a world of injustice and inequality from a young age. Again it is a love song he has been away he is ok she is ok he is letting her know how he feels. They have grown up. They have lived and loved. Another opportunity is there….
Track 2 /Hot Shotta is about the cycles of so called criminality. Where those who are cast out are left to rot. The constant vile institutions that make young men/women a puppet. The injustice that’s so sad. I have seen so many families destroyed . Again some are very strong and can find a way out. Most dont. The prison system like most penal systems destroys communities and lives. Especially if you are from outside the “regal” bloodlines. There is very little success. These ideas are sold to the young as a way to be. Violent and the stupid dance their macabre dance whilst those who could make a change dont. Those who believe in the “justice system” work within it to make it viable.There are many who work within the system and they do do good works. In the song a elder is reprimanding the young. Justice and morality are ever changing as society changes. In the song i rap in Urdu/Punjabi/Jamaican patio …as many from the subcontinent and the British empire are incarcerated as we speak. One of the jobs of the Empire infact any Empire is to keep maintain control over those who may overthrow it.
track 3 /You wanna be like me? This song talks about how most men/women who build Empires realise from the start its a lonely business. That’s why so many leaders and G’s i witnessed when young ended up alone and by their selves. As a way of making sure all things run to schedule. Or simply all those that have loved them have gone or were driven away.. In this song there is hope because “Love can conquer all” . The lyrics talk about the reality of these lives. I was blessed to have good “guidance” to steer me away from the “clichés” and the eventual “submission” to the system. The residue that remains is devilish enough If one knows those types best to leave alone.
Track 4 is a love song called Awoken. Also the title of this slog/blog. This song honestly talks about addictions and how they control our choices. And those that truly love us will want us to be free from any “addictions” apart from the “loving”….hmmm…. Many I have witnessed miss great opportunities because they have “vices” and those “vices” come with circles. So many lives are destroyed and so much love is not enjoyed. This song is a happy song. It is a success story. I have seen many success stories and how people can live with real love. Good conclusions and good works.
The Last song on this ep “sessions with Joe” which was released 2020 is called Spaceship -That song is song for the Integrity and wisdom and where we all need to be and to remember how far we have come. To also be aware how far we have to go. All the reasons why we are so far from where we want to be in this world. Are obvious to most of us. If we can with honesty and integrity try and try and try again We don’t have to “submit” we can build a better future. This will require team effort. This will also mean many things we want and have we might have to let go. Self sacrifice for the greater good. To build a world that’s better for all the children.
be each others light till next time
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