I remember back in the day I would play video games
While I listened to this mixtape my big sis made
It had Bus-a-Bus, Del The Funky Homosapien
DMX, 2 Live Crew and Wu-Tang
Picture me, second grade, in my room rapping along
Playing Banjo and Kazooie with my boombox on
Ha, yeah, I can’t forget it to this day
It played a rose-colored role in what made me this way
And then in sixth grade I started skateboarding
And after the first day, nothing was ever the same for me
I found new music, I made new friends
Most of ‘em quit, but shit, I wish we could do it again
I mean, we could but that’ll probably never happen
When people grow, they tend to redefine what makes them happy
But I loved those days, I wouldn’t be the same without ‘em
Another chapter I have found bound in my amalgam
Now I’ma skip ahead to when I was twenty-one
Chilling at the bar, getting buzzy with my buds
MV just started rocking them shows
So I developed confidence when talking to them-
Hold up, hold up, hold up, wait a minute, yo
I’ma try to keep it wholesome
I’ve been told that it’s good for the soul plus-
I’m in my mid-twenties and I’m tryina to show I’ve grown
One percent less self-centered and self-indulgent, ha
Yeah, that’s quite a feat, ya see-
I’ve been an MC since I was seventeen, which means
That I’ve been talking trash for years, even to my peers
Drunk battles at the Castle while I’m pounding some beers
Those were the days, but these are the days too
There ain’t no use living in the past, dude
You don’t get a take two
Make new memories, live it and be proud, son
Add some elements to your amalgam
It’s The Amalgam; Facets of life compound and become you
Whether or not you like the outcome
I hope it’s one you’re proud of
Sadly, the average person
Doesn’t appreciate the sun until the clouds come
But such is life, everybody got a vice
Finding my relationships falling by the waist side
Growing up is hard but you can’t forget to make time
Focus on your squad so that if you shine, they shine
And that’s what I’m trying to do; I’m trying to get ahead
I’m trying to have some fun with my friends
I’m trying to make bread; I’m trying to break bread
I’m trying to focus on the road ahead and keep my soul in check
I know the best days are yet to come
I don’t doubt there’ll be dark days as well, but I don’t worry about them
I’ll hold my head high except to bounce to the song
Keep it on, become one with The Amalgam, uh
It’s The Amalgam, son, it’s The Amalgam, kid
The Amalgam of sound that I found within
It’s the Amalgam, son, it’s The Amalgam, kid
The Amalgam of trials in this life I live
It’s The Amalgam, son, it’s The Amalgam, kid
The Amalgam of sound that I found within
It’s The Amalgam, son, it’s The Amalgam, kid
Live in the now, yet vow to dream big
credits
from The Amalgam,
released December 2, 2022
Background vocals by Keila Myles
It's been only a year since I heard Deca on a random chance on a shuffle recommendation. Within that year, Deca rose up the ranks of one of the best lyricists I've heard. The body of art within each project isn't something one can digest in one play through. I actually find it difficult to put a fav on a playlist without needing to revisit an album in its entirety. As a listener and fan of your music, thanks for all you create and share with us. damoclesnuka
Every single time I'm like, "He can't possibly get better than the last album." Every single time, I'm dead wrong. Super surprised to see that it was mastered right up Wadsworth from my old spot in Lakewood. 𝕍 𝕚 𝕣 𝕘 𝕠 ♕ 𝕍 𝕒 𝕟 𝕕 𝕒 𝕝
Man... So happy to have grabbed the sexy blue disc. The little sticker on the vinyl came off real clean and found it's way to being the first sticker I've touched my guitar with. Love you and everything youve given and done for anyone who's been graced with giving the journey a chance. assassinryu
