We gain strength from vulnerability. This song is about persevering in the face of adversity, and emerging triumphant.
lyrics
[Verse 1: int eighty]
Picture this, a strong rival and long fight
Or describing a long title beyond sight
Bullheaded my mindset is set to win
The things meant to keep you out also let you in
Weaknesses exist find them in all things
Peasants and all kings, from shots up to the tall drinks
Now I'm ready, my body presently walking
Let this circle of skills handle the talking
Friends measured as fair weather wanting this buried treasure
That I had carried forever, wishing to share it together
But it's more burden than air pressure
Warning those that would dare tether, barely remember
Take the body, the soul remains to be replaced
Let's forget a familiar face, with no debate
Even if I wanted to there's no way to relate
It's the Fullmetal Alchemist reaching through The Gate
[Verse 2: int eighty]
You ever feel that the ship is sinking and going down?
In a crowd, and your voice would never break the sound
Gravity working harder to pull you to the ground
Eyes on the prize, but the prize is living in the clouds
After progress, following your path
Wishing for some slack, little hands holding you back
They wouldn't understand the sacrifice forever passed
This is actual supernatural and now you crashed
This is how it begins, and this is how it ends
Got me feeling surrounded, but not by friends
Balancing the checks, got me feeling blessed
Staying true to the meaning and feeling no regrets
Driven since the beginning, an avalanche
Alchemy in the back pocket to stand a chance
No turning back as I'm stepping into this plain door
Only way I'm leaving is the reason that I came forWarning those that would dare tether, barely remember
Take the body, the soul remains to be replaced
Let’s forget a familiar face, with no debate
Even if I wanted to there’s no way to relate
It’s the Fullmetal Alchemist reaching through The Gate
[Verse 2: int eighty]
You ever feel that the ship is sinking and going down?
In a crowd, and your voice would never break the sound
Gravity working harder to pull you to the ground
Eyes on the prize, but the prize is living in the clouds
After progress, following your path
Wishing for some slack, little hands holding you back
They wouldn’t understand the sacrifice forever passed
This is actual supernatural and now you crashed
This is how it begins, and this is how it ends
Got me feeling surrounded, but not by friends
Balancing the checks, got me feeling blessed
Staying true to the meaning and feeling no regrets
Driven since the beginning, an avalanche
Alchemy in the back pocket to stand a chance
No turning back as I’m stepping into this plain door
Only way I’m leaving is the reason that I came for
credits
from Loyalty 2,
released May 12, 2023
Lyrics and Vocals: int eighty
Production: Mikal kHill
Sound Engineering: Cecil Decker at mono no audio
Turntablism: Tobe "Tobotious" Donohue, Member BMI
Production is the debut full-length album from the same cast who brought you Loyalty. The TroubleShooters feature int eighty as well as Mikal kHill on production and raps as well. int eighty
All The Things is the quintessential Dual Core album. The title song is featured in the game Watch Dogs 2, and widely quoted across the world. int eighty
Both Mikal kHill and int80 of Dual Core are geniuses, so the two together on a project guarantees to blow minds. This EP us simply perfect -- not a millisecond of anything less than extraordinary. The chemistry (if you will) between kHill and int80 is so natural you'd think they'd been doing this as a group for years.
The lyrical mastery each exhibit in this release is well above standard, or even upper level. Their flow, individually and in combination is astounding.
I've long admired Mikal kHill's strength at crafting and delivering killer verse, but I'm not sure he gets enough credit for his beat production. Y'all, these beats are FIRE. Production by cecilnick is spot on (as usual) too. Regis Murphy