This is the story of
Life and Love
Growing Up
Manila Born
Imagine me packing my clothes ready to go not knowing if I'll see this place again
My life hasn't been the same since then
I was only ten and innocent without a cent or sense of what’s about to begin
A journey that can never end
Im jumping on a plane the American Dream
A place I’ve only seen on the TV screens
I remember leaving knowing that I won’t come back
The kids from my block asking for the clothes on my back
Cuz they know I got a chance most people would die for
Grab my passport and say my goodbye
Fast forward 16 hours later I can see the lights of
San Francisco my new home my new life
Imagine that
Couldn’t believe it
Even the breeze that evening smelled so brand new
Imagine what that could do
To a kid like you with nothing to lose
And everything to gain
I jumped off of the plane feeling like a king
I think i made it
I met my parents for the only very ever second time that day
They’ve been away slaving away for us to make that plane -ride
And everyday I do the same to make it right
To make sure my kids one day will never have to face the fight
That we did, if that aint real then what is
And if i don’t care then who will?
Ive been dying to live grinding hustling for bills
So fuck a deal Im just trying to make a living
Im just blessed and thankful that you actually listen
Its life
credits
from The Born Experience,
released January 16, 2015
Produced by Freddie Joachim