Open Mic Night Wk 13 Entry: Dad, I Believe That's Love (Original Song)

verbal-d (71)in #originalmusic • 8 years ago (edited)

Not gonna lie, this is my 15th take or so, trying not to cry, or tear up. It was a tough song to perform and you may not have the backstory to my childhood but I hope you can take something profound from this song and keep it within your hearts.

This is a very revealing song in a very vague way when it comes to Me as a person. I'll just leave it at that.

I love my parents and my family indeed and I will be a great parent like them everyday forward to my children as well.

Full Song Lyrics and Due Credit's Below:

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Dad, I Believe That's Love, which will redirect you to the website, Soundcloud.

Song's Due Credits:

Original Beat Produced By Q-Tip

Beat Re-Produced by Verbal D

Chorus Performed by D'Angelo

Verses 1, 2 & 3, Written, Created & Performed by Verbal D

Full Song Lyrics:

Verbal D
Verse 1:
I walk around the city and people say I’m handsome,
But Dad, you’re the type to keep for ransom.
People compliment you, all proud shaking your hand some
Cause you're selling cars, working hard, sweatin’ and some

There’s no spitting these bars like I planned ‘em
So much to say in the way that seems random
See you at the top, so don’t you ever drop
But even if you did, then I’d be jumping for you, tandem

…Father-son relationship’s not quite a warzone
I hate when things pop off like a handgun
…Sometimes we have some disagreements rather than fun
But you’re only one phone call away on my Samsung

I wish we talked more, this love that we fought for
Lines be getting choked up and tied into knot cords
Sometimes I can’t express the things I need to say
So I made this song purely for the love that I’ve brought forth

D'Angelo
Chorus:
That’s love, That’s love, That’s love(x4)
That’s love (x2)

Verbal D
Verse 2:
Some children grow up without having a father.
The ones who walk out like why should I bother?
Where being a dad is more an inconvenience.
And raising their kids with no love or lenience

Some people weren’t meant to be parents
Living for themselves, like their kids were transparent
Or translucent, what a nuisance
Some people beat their kids for amusement

That’s not something to laugh about
Seeing the value of the children by half amounts
When I’m father, I won’t have a doubt
That I’ll love em all regardless whether short and stout,

Got a thick snout, big mouth, small face, tall base,
All waist, smart, dumb or accident prone
I will love them all the same
Just like you love me now and in the past, so don’t change

D'Angelo
Chorus:
That’s love, That’s love, That’s love(x4)
That’s love (x2)

Verbal D
Verse 3:
In this moment I record, It’s never “I be bored”
You can feel my feelings in the way that I keyboard
Open up your arms And let me just lean forward
Cause when I think of you There’s a place that I reach for

It’s your heart, your soul, your mind
And I’m very proud of you from the distance you climbed
You took our family from the ghettoes From the gutter to the meadows
Just to bring us up another level

Not sleeping on the ground Got a bed with a pillow
That’s deep appreciation Like the notes on a cello
For less you never settled Did whatever it took
To raise us right So you never got shook

Even through hard times, You never got hooked down
Now we at the top, So we're looking around
Many haters everywhere, Only looking to clown
Cause they’re jealous that my father brought us up from the ground, yeah

D'Angelo
Chorus:
That’s love, That’s love, That’s love(x4)
That’s love (x2)

Song Lyrics Copyrighted by Verbal D

Well, thank you again for reading and listening to the post in its entirety.

If you missed my other previous Melodious Music Memoirs, including Open Mic Contest Wk Entries, Please click on the provided links below:

All Gifs used from Giphy.com

Next Post coming tomorrow

My very own wonderful gif logo provided to me by the generous and kindhearted @papa-pepper Thanks again very much!

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beanz (68) 8 years ago

This is incredible and beautiful!! I love all the fatherly gifs you included too. But that song-writing is a real talent

Here's your winner @luzcypher

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

Thank you for that amazing reaction and comment @beanz, that is heartwarming and really kind of you to say so. It means a lot. I'm glad you liked this so much.

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ezzy (77) 8 years ago (edited)

Such skills on the mic! And a touching and heartfelt delivery! A true gem in the land of Steemit, you're simply brimming with talent and creative genius, man.

Beautifully done yet again!

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

Thank you a lot man, it's good to see you again in the comments section. I knew you would be able to appreciate the depth of the song and glad you enjoyed this as much I did performing it. Always staying busy in the creative realm, aiming to secure more musical gemstones to share and pass out to the willing listeners out there. Grateful for you checking it out.

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dreemit (71) 8 years ago

Lovely :) I didn't know you were a dad, I'm sure you're an amazing one. I have two gorgeous stepsons I adore, more like kid brothers to me-my husband's a little older and he started young-and we have two beauties as well. It's an awesome privilege to be a parent.
I'm sure your dad was touched by that song :)

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

Thank you very much for being the first to comment. bless your children and family. That's great and I'm sure you're an amazing mother. To see pictures of my children go to my wife's page @happyharmonymay. And yes, my dad loved the song and it brought my mom to tears out of joy. Mission accomplished, an impactful song to always look back on.

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chasingstarss (56) 8 years ago

great song man. nice flow. and awesome meaning. a lot of parents could learn from your compassion and understanding of what good parent is. thanks for sharing this.

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

Thank you very much bro for checking it out and giving it a chance. I hope people can take some valuable lessons from this one. I appreciate your comment, for this song especially.

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

Thank you for the update

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luzcypher (74) 8 years ago

You got the flow bro! Added it to the weekly cue. Thanks @verbal-d

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

Thank you very much for dropping a comment on my entry bro. I really appreciate it and look forward as always to future weeks. Happy New Year's, which is also my birthday :). Hope you have a great day and celebrate safely and being with your loved ones.

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