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Shoot For The Moon - EP

by Dartel

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1.
SFTM (Intro) 02:16
When the stars align Will they shine for me? Maybe they will I need time to breathe In designer jeans The life I lead One day we'll stop and see I just hope you sign for me And because I write Sometimes it makes me wrong But I give you truth in each and every single song So you can sing a long Hold on bring a bong So you can try and find Which fucking wing I'm on See my palm I'm never underhanded Some things don't need explaining if you ever understand it It's the way I planned it And what I abandoned I'll spend my life making up for on this planet Listen I'm still dismissive Critics and bitches blow 'em kisses Rappers are sick fictitious wishing for chicks and riches give me the stitches Which is why these listeners picture life like visions of vistas shitters that missed us And a list of all that could have been should have been with us For the time it takes The rhymes I make Let's celebrate For heavens sake And when I see my sister She got a place for me So in my heart Is where it pays to be They say play for me Playfully I digress Anxiously Waiting for the moment I know it's coming The only pressure is to keep my dreams from being nothing Something I don't compare Cos I don't compare Every second I'm here to let you know I'm here I don't compare I don't compare Every second I'm here to let you know I'm here To feel the sun Hey it'll be over soon Shoot for the moon I don't need no parachute
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Heartbreak 03:21
[Intro] You can stay in heartbreak [Verse 1] I know it hurts no lies I’m bringing rhymes back I’ve got you all fiendin’ like Where the lines at? It’s cos I’m crushing it Even if ya lovin it I’m sure if you look hard There’s something to roll your eyes at Like my dream of dropping an album To see me fall flat on my face Is a popular outcome Let alone make an income off it I saved every single scoff In return to make a profit Out of my close friends Who knew that I’ve got it? Throwing up Hs cause You know that I rock it 4, 3, 2, 1 We are not par This is just CPR like [Chorus] Welcome to heartbreak You can partake In the crushing, nothing, feeling Never to part ways Welcome to heartbreak You can now stay Here’s a place, get a plate, don’t forget to say grace You’re in Heartbreak you can learn save face Heartbreak you could learn same place Heartbreak you can burn hey wait You can stay in heartbreak [Verse 2] And this feeling you can’t help it Came out of nowhere Tenchu Stealth tip And you felt it but you were oblivious Who would’ve thought it would get so serious? With no partner in the house now You’re attention strapped, tryna pull your blouse down Taking the mickey like the mouse With no Minnie for a spouse Sounds the opposite to grouse now It’s the flame that you doused out And if you’re sitting round cold wondering well that’s how You came to be in this predicament Literally unblemished had to clear it up in case you saw it differently You were nothing but a zit to me Bodybag flow let me show you where the zipper be It’s exactly what you get from me I hope you realize it’s exactly where you’re meant to be [Chorus] [Verse 3] I let you tell it and people would hear a different story ‘Bout sacrifice and the things that you did for me As we all know everything’s not what it seems And what that means Is they want you to live to see you Fry it like a frickasee But I do it to death Until I’m blue in the face and I’m losing my breath The late nights I ached to party with the rest They get the feeling nonetheless Cardiac arrest [Breakdown] They get the fee-ling none-the-less They get the fear They get the feeling nonetheless Cardiac arrest [Chorus]
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[Chorus] Daydreamer First you dream from the bottom Then you wake up at the top Daydreamer Live moving so fast And you pray that this rush don’t stop Daydreamer Wait for no one gotta go in and claim your spot So give you everything you got Turning nothing into a lot So welcome to your dreams you Daydreamer And welcome to the things you Daydreamed of Now all the hard work paid off And you see your foot step through the door And then you realize you’re dreaming no more Daydreamer [Verse 1] I never thought I would live this way bro Every single day goes tryna make a peso Hoping to stack it like Lego Either that or try and mould it like Play-Doh As a kid it was all fun and games though Some were more bright Others don’t have the same – glow I guess I should be thankful But I gotta make their brains blow Cause I know what I didn’t know then Keep your trust in your loved ones Never in a friend And it’s clear that the end is never in sight What was born in the dark may come to light Still wishing that it will all come by night But I gotta make it happen it has to be done right, right? Happiness I’m all for it But try to tell a poor kid what’s more important [Chorus] [Verse 2] Eyes wide open Eyes wide shut Eyes on your prize as your eyes light up I still try I could never give enough In a rush to live it up I will never give it up And my mother still worries that I’m living too fast Always bout the future And lettin’ go of the past It gets me down but when it’s giving you laughs Remember stay in front and never let dudes pass And they say death comes in trios So I gotta make it before it comes for me So me and my C.O. build stock in the fact That I’m almost there Thank god for that That I’ve gone through that And it’s got me here Have to turn a cheek to everything we fear Just cheer One thing persevere You need to let it burn I’m so sincere [Chorus] [Outro] Daydreamer Now all the hard work paid off And you see your foot step through the door And then you realize you’re dreaming no more Daydreamer
4.
[Verse 1] I get it I’m probably not what you’re used to I’m Sesame St and you’re Blues Clues I’m from a time of Starter caps you’re New Era I bet your friends always say that you could do better And I don’t blame them But they don’t know me They hear I rap and probably think homie But I could be yours You know friendship? When I talk I can tell there’s slight tension All these other players You can bench ‘em No waits just send ‘em on vacation You’re INXS And it’s a New Sensation If you were My Girl I could be a Temptation And I’m sorry if it sounds a little spastic I’m not gonna act like these other girls were practice And that’s if you think I’m playing We’ve got time so listen to what I’m saying [Chorus] It’s cool girl Like school Never ever did I think I’d meet someone like you We can choose Whether to make moves Cos I don’t give a fuck What they think or might do I like you I like you Let me put you in the mood wouldn’t you like to? I like you I like you We can do whatever, whenever You like to [Verse 2] I get it You probably have reservations Just know my past is that And have patience I’m trying hard to be part of a constellation But I’m not ever second so never a consolation That’s how I want it but Be my guest I’m a Beauty and a Beast on the beat Nothing more nothing less And I’m sure that you can get the gist Dartel never fail if you put me to the test I won’t – rest And you won’t either When I’m on top Girls will wanna supersede ya It’s the procedure but you don’t need to worry bout it Think clear skies don’t let the vision cloud it Cos I’m about it And I know you are We can do it B.I.G Just think like Christopher And if you are We’re on the right track You’re the reason I sit down and write that, that… [Chorus] [Bridge] [Chorus 2x]
5.
[Verse 1] (I told you I’m good) Yeah, and I’m talented at rap Tryna keep a job is a balancing act But knowing this fantasy Is so close to becoming a reality (Who’d believe in that?) Na, when they can’t even see The light at the end of the tunnel I know when I do make it it’s trouble Me and my squadron, You don’t want know problems I’m conscious (Surely not the ones?) Who are dishonest And I don’t claim to be God’s gift But that won’t stop me from Banging girls that ignored us To girls that are gorgeous I don’t need to force it (I know you know) They don’t want me to flaunt it But it’s whatever, however, whenever They come around Nose up like they’re off it Same muthafuckas now they say that they’re on it [Chorus] So here it is It’s that shit that you can ride to Something you can vibe to On your own or with a few Tryna make ya eat ya heart out baby, We hard out baby, Eat your heart out baby, Get in this car now baby tonight [Verse 2] (Now they wanna know) If I’m real about Everything I speak about Go ahead seek it out And if I think I got what it takes To make it How far can I take it Before I break? (You’d believe in that) When the time’s right Picture me in the limelight Thank god for hindsight From when I knew it was possible I saw the shift in obstacles Till lots of you Ultimately lost your cool (Surely you’re the one?) It’s the strangest Friends become strangers And wanna see you aimless No matter if you’ve got it They never want you to succeed Success it sucks But we don’t plan to stop it (I know you know) That I’m here now I’m not going anywhere now So if you ready and waiting for me to leave I promise to set you free I’m everything that you need to believe [Chorus] [Bridge] (I told you I’m good) (Who’d believe in that?) (Surely not the ones?) I know (I know you know) you want it Now that everybody’s on it (Now they wanna know) (You’d believe in that) (Surely you’re the one?) I know (I know you know) you want it Now that everybody’s on it [Chorus]
6.
[Verse 1] I see life for what it is It’s a new day But tomorrow never comes And who says You’ll be remembered like presents and sun in December? Or the anticipation at the end of November? And who says street smarts is better than academia? To me, just seems macadamia I still want it though I definitely know It’s my personality so how can I just let it go? I wear my heart on my sleeve From the start I believed Even when my closest friends couldn’t see Looking for room to breathe Cause it’s crowded below “See You At The Top” has become my M.O. Although, I knew, Trials and tribulations I go through Ultimately make me a bold dude It’s so true and I can never change back At least I told you a reason for why I’m saying that [Chorus] Yeah I been this way Ever since I popped in, dropped out You don’t understand it’s just me Yeah I been this way I am still the same to this day I remain never changed it’s just me Yeah I been this way No need to get mad Blame my mum, blame my friends, blame my dad I’m just saying Yeah I been this way I just hope it’s clear that I’m here I’m not going anywhere [Verse 2] Sometimes you’re born to do it Born to make bomb music I’ve been wanting to blow Ever since dawn Stupid, how things pan out And everything I am ‘bout Still tryna get gold without having a handout I’m doing 9-to-5’s When I stare at the mirror I want the higher life While preparing for dinner Never for vanity Only because cash rules Similar to gravity I always thought that’s cool I was casual but that never pays much If it was morning I was always looking for play lunch I love the late nights Partying and playing up And all the time spent Arguing and laying up Oh and the finer things Not to show ‘em off I get bashful if anybody knew the cost I’ve got flaws too Shit don’t we all? I’m just gonna do my thing and have a fuckin ball [Chorus] [Breakdown] [Outro Chorus] Yeah I been this way, Yeah I been this way, Yeah I been this way No need to get mad Blame my mum, blame my friends, blame my dad I’m just saying Yeah I been this way I just hope it’s clear that I’m here I’m not going anywhere

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"Shoot For The Moon" is Dartel's debut EP released through 80HD Records. Features guest appearances from Marino Mariner and Chris Echols.

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released April 7, 2012

All tracks produced, recorded and mixed by Ben Walker for 80HD Records.

Mastered by Matt Gray.

Album artwork by Adrian "Vision" Romero - www.hellovision.net

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