Don't You Give Up On Me
by Joshua Idehen
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“This was the first beat Ludvig [producer] sent me, and I pretty much finished the lyrics by that days end. It’s a poem about second chances and forgiving yourself. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel people are too quick with each other these days: I know I’ve been guilty of it at times. this is a plea for a bit more patience with each other, and for me to be a bit more patient with myself.”
lyrics
The ways and hows of healing
Asked me how I'm feeling?
Said I'm fine
Say I'm great
Smiles in place
The mask is peeling
Life's a game of cards
Everyone's dealing
Feet firm
Eyes to the ceiling
Keep it sealed in
No revealing
All concealed
How I learnt to act a man
Never ask for helping hand
Lonely soldier
World on shoulders
That's how this altas stands
And yet
And yet
And yet
Bad man is acting out
Lashing out
Unanswered text
What's that all about?
More than a few lines crossed
More than a few grenades tossed
And just like that
Decade old bonds crumble into dust
But hold it there, my breh
Hands up, I've been a mare
Basket tried to hold his tears
My shame too much to bear
Responded to love with fear
But I swear
I'm getting myself into gear
The signal is starting to clear
Your mate is still here beneath the layers
Don't you give up on me, don't you dare.
Don't you give up on me, don't you dare.
Still here beneath the layers, mate, swear
Verse 2
The ways and hows of healing
Ask me how I'm feeling
Say I'm fine
Said I'm fine
Cuz sadness ain't appealing
Had it up to here with you
Had it to the ceiling
This facade you got on
Solo Agent, Mr James Bond
Old fashioned, orange peel in
What the hell are friends for
If not for when your soul is sore?
I Know you got a lot on
How you been going is not on
Any one else would jog on
Why you been so stubborn?
I just didn't wanna be a burden
Never learned how to handle hurting
I know I was lieutenant let down
This hole was hard to get round
From my own life I felt left out
But i appreciate that you stepped up
And when I'm back to blue-sky sunny
I hope you'll be there for me
Asked me how I'm feeling?
Said I'm fine
Say I'm great
Smiles in place
The mask is peeling
Life's a game of cards
Everyone's dealing
Feet firm
Eyes to the ceiling
Keep it sealed in
No revealing
All concealed
How I learnt to act a man
Never ask for helping hand
Lonely soldier
World on shoulders
That's how this altas stands
And yet
And yet
And yet
Bad man is acting out
Lashing out
Unanswered text
What's that all about?
More than a few lines crossed
More than a few grenades tossed
And just like that
Decade old bonds crumble into dust
But hold it there, my breh
Hands up, I've been a mare
Basket tried to hold his tears
My shame too much to bear
Responded to love with fear
But I swear
I'm getting myself into gear
The signal is starting to clear
Your mate is still here beneath the layers
Don't you give up on me, don't you dare.
Don't you give up on me, don't you dare.
Still here beneath the layers, mate, swear
Verse 2
The ways and hows of healing
Ask me how I'm feeling
Say I'm fine
Said I'm fine
Cuz sadness ain't appealing
Had it up to here with you
Had it to the ceiling
This facade you got on
Solo Agent, Mr James Bond
Old fashioned, orange peel in
What the hell are friends for
If not for when your soul is sore?
I Know you got a lot on
How you been going is not on
Any one else would jog on
Why you been so stubborn?
I just didn't wanna be a burden
Never learned how to handle hurting
I know I was lieutenant let down
This hole was hard to get round
From my own life I felt left out
But i appreciate that you stepped up
And when I'm back to blue-sky sunny
I hope you'll be there for me
credits
released March 31, 2022
Lyrics/Performance: Joshua Idehen
Composition/Arranging/Production/Co Mixing: Ludvig Parment
Mixing: Dean Barrett
Mastering: Johan Åkerström
Chorus Voices:
Heidi Vogel
Cleveland Watkiss
Ade Omotayo
Sharlene Hector
Artwork/Press Shot: Agatha Powa
Set Design: Ruth Bartlett
Asst Set Design: Jay Dee
Styling: Kerone Campbell Olai
Styling: Caleb Nicolas Spahr
Dancers: Astan Ka, Exoce
Lyrics/Performance: Joshua Idehen
Composition/Arranging/Production/Co Mixing: Ludvig Parment
Mixing: Dean Barrett
Mastering: Johan Åkerström
Chorus Voices:
Heidi Vogel
Cleveland Watkiss
Ade Omotayo
Sharlene Hector
Artwork/Press Shot: Agatha Powa
Set Design: Ruth Bartlett
Asst Set Design: Jay Dee
Styling: Kerone Campbell Olai
Styling: Caleb Nicolas Spahr
Dancers: Astan Ka, Exoce
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Joshua Idehen London, UK
Joshua Idehen is a British-born Nigerian based in Sweden. A spoken word artist and
musician, he has contributed poems to
Mercury-nominated albums ‘Channel The Spirits’ by The
Comet Is Coming, ‘Your Queen Is A Reptile’ and the Mobo winning "Black Is The Future", both by Sons of Kemet. He recently, worked with LA electronic maestro Daedelus on the critically acclaimed LP, "Holy Water Over Sons"
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Mar 31Munich, Germany
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Apr 1Ulm, Germany
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Apr 22London, UK
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Apr 23London, UK
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Apr 24Brighton, UK
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Apr 25Brighton, UK
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Apr 26Leeds, UK
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Apr 27Bristol, UK
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Apr 30Manchester, UK
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May 9Reading, UK
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Aug 30Manchester, UK
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