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Asali & Skit

from A Figure Of Speech by Shay D

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lyrics

VERSE 1

When I first heard that dads having a girl,

I thought a 4th child you bringin to this world?

emotions got the best i got a little vex,

gotta little tense in the backseat of his Benz.



I didn't wanna talk and it got a little silent,

we both known for short tempers that are kinda violent,

went to eat a meal and trust it was awkward,

i wondered how- we were ever gonna move forward.



told him i won't love you as our age gap will be huge

i was confused and didn't wanna know what to do

your mummy was expecting and she was nuff excited

it's kinda blurry now even when i close my eyelids



when you were born it was one big secret

you were so adorable it was hard to keep it

see we had to break the news to celine and jules

another set of siblings just as precious as you



HOOK

La La Lay

This is a ghetto lullaby

It's not over you're my

Butterfly - So spread your wings and I will help you fly



VERSE 2

yes it was hard and a shock to the system

i didnt get to know you through your years as an infant..

you moved to london and i started seeing more

things that you did and said that i started to adore



your mum was in love with everything that you did

you were her angel not just a little kid

she would brush your hair and kiss your chubby little hands

she was so excited about all her your little plans



she couldnt wait to walk you to your school
plan all the goodness that she wanted for you
no daddy everything that he can
and he's being great and being a good dad



see my little sister will never know what its like

every little girl needs a mummy in her life

im your older sister and i gotta show you care

coz you were only three for life to be that unfair



HOOK

La La Ly

This is a ghetto lullaby

It's not over you're my

Butterfly

So spread your wings and I will help you fly



VERSE 3

know your worth, see yourself as treasure

always be a leader, never fall for no pressure,

always eat your greens it will keep you strong,

you are not weak if you admit that your wrong



always be polite say please and thank you

never let a bully or bigger kid attack you

if you can solve it by talking, try to

if it dont work then know that im behind you



listen to your gut it won't lead you astray

if you dont like the game then you never have to play

keep your head up high and believe in your dreams

enjoy all the fruits but always water your seeds



you dont need to be rich, value things that are free

and if you make dough then give to charity

family first, make friends that are true

be proud of yourself whatever that you do



never steal, never lie and never gossip

try your best to show people that you are honest

and if you make a mistake its ok your only human

be mindful of everything that youre doing

i love you

hook

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from A Figure Of Speech, released February 12, 2016
Written and performed by Shay D. Produced by Dos Gringos.

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