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Overcome (feat. Ras Attitude & Zack Walters)

from Cosmic Knowledge by KnowledgeBorn07

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(KnowledgeBorn07)
So overcome was a song I did way back in the day when I was working with Dj Strictnine. The old recording sounded more like a ruff sketch more than anything but always seemed to stick with me lyrically. I wanted to keep the chorus but rebuild the verses and make kind of a remix version of the song. Johnny Cosmic and I threw ideas back and forth for a while and he sent me a mix of his musical idea. I was blown away. I thought to myself, if you’re gonna do a remix for the song why not get some of the artists that inspire you to jump on it.

First I contacted Ras Attitude, an amazing reggae artist from the Virgin Islands. Constantly receiving awards and making great tunes. I sent Attitude the song and when he sent back his verse, I was blown away to say the least. The way this guy harmonizes with himself would make Brian Wilson want to sign him up as the newest member of the Beach Boys.

Next I contacted Zack Walters of the Long Beach Band 3rd Alley. I have always had a love for the Long Beach sound. Respect due to the originators Sublime. Don't get it twisted though. 3rd Alley doesn’t sound anything like sublime. I have always loved the low brow lyrics of Zack Walters. His bratty punk deliveries followed by his witty lyrics are something that cannot be duplicated. The song writing of this guy is amazing. I called Zack up and asked him to drop a verse on the track and he did so in what seemed no effort at all. I remember calling him shortly after I sent him the track. He had done a little ruff recording in his home studio. He let me hear it over the phone and I could not wait to put this thing to reality. The final takes were made and Johnny put some finishing touches on it and "Pow, bam, boom, biff, smack you in the face, shizzaaaam" This song took life and is one of the best songs on this album in my opinion.

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Chorus
(KnowledgeBorn07, Johnny Cosmic, Zack Walters and Ras Attitude)

And the day has come
And the day has come
When all of us will be one
Shining bright like the sun
We will overcome, say we will overcome

(Ras Attitude)

Seh with the banner and the sword and the shield
marching forward to conquer on lifes GREAT battle fields calling all rasta souldiers united, bold & strong
come mek we sing to Jah a joyful song
victory victory victory victory
victory, righteousness rules the nation
and now the war has end
we strive for conflict to seize
mek we gather safely
inna di value of peace
international love iman a preach
and the day will come fi everyone a go seet
and then we cut and go round
and just trample the beast
they can't defeat the a double t-i-t-u-d-e
unto the king Iman say glory be yes
unto the king rasta say glory be


Chorus

And the day has come
And the day has come
When all of us will be one
Shining bright like the sun
We will overcome, say we will overcome


(Zack Walters)

we got stop signs and speed bumps and
road blocks and fallen tree trunks
if your engine doesn't work
put your feet on the ground
yell "yabba dabba doo" and
turn that frown upside down
i know it's easier said than done
with people like piranhas trying to gobble every crumb
society's cesspool's always suckin' us down and
we gotta keep our heads on the ground
and our feet in the clouds
and our butts off the seat
our arms open wide and our sluts off the street
but don't go crazy with the favors (why?)
friends'll eat you alive like some hungry alligators
definitely need some tlc
weed pickin' party in the lbc
with knowledge born and 3rd alley
we're gone truck along positively


Chorus

And the day has come
And the day has come
When all of us will be one
Shining bright like the sun
We will overcome, say we will overcome


(KnowledgeBorn07)

We have too much frustration
too many trials
too many tribulations
too many in the system have put us in sedation
to not feel the effects of the present situation
war over anything sounds like perpetration
i cannot justify the actions of any nation
if the intent is to bomb another nation
or conquer tribes, societies or civilizations
war behind religion doesn't seem like love
if there are people being killed in the name of the above
so innocent children, women and men lets overcome
all the wicked ways of the world
that have made population dumb
by overstanding every bit of what they throw at us
and bun out all of this negativity and blind em
with the rays of the sun
shining down positive vibes on each and every one
cause each one can teach one and
one is what we will become


Chorus

And the day has come
And the day has come
When all of us will be one
Shining bright like the sun
We will overcome, say we will overcome

(Ras Attitude)
One God, one name, one destiny

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from Cosmic Knowledge, released May 11, 2010
Vocals: KnowledgeBorn07, Ras Attitude, Zack Walters and Johnny Cosmic

Music: Johnny Cosmic and Frank Clayton

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South Bend Indiana Native. Musical Influences:
Sublime, WUTANG CLAN,Filibuster, Jesus Wore Dickies, 3rd Alley, John Gray, Islands, Man Man, screamin Jay Hawkins,Gram Parsons, Father John Misty, ZZ Top, Conscious Hip Hop, The Ziggens, Bargain Music, Frank Jordan, Dr. Dog, Regina Specktor, Bjork, ...the list goes on...download for free and enjoy. ... more

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