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Hard Times (prod. EpiktheDawn)

from Damned If I Don't by Shaolin Prince

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Hard times is for me as the title implies, a Hard Time.

Hard to listen to heartfelt and true in all aspects, the goal of this track was simply to invoke the emotion of what it is to go through a hard time, to overcome a hard time, and to reminisce on hard times.

lyrics

I've been down through all these hard times
But I stayed down yeah
But I been down yeah
But I stayed down

I’ve been down through all these hard times
But I stayed down yeah
But I stayed down yeah
But I stayed down
I’ve been down through all these hard times
But I stayed down yeah yeah
But I stayed down yeah
But I stayed down
I’ve been down through all these hard times
But I stayed down yeah
Yeah I stayed down yeah
But I stayed down

Hearts been broken
And I’ve struggled
But I still kept to my hustle
I ain’t let them burst bubble
Know them guys ain’t want that trouble

I done been down through all the rubble
Had my fights I’ve had my scuffles
Had my tears I’ve had my chuckles
Had my weakness had my muscle

I done been down through all these changes
Different chapters turning pages
Different people different stages
Same old shit but different ages

I done been down through all these problems
I done stuck by through all yo nonsense
At this point don’t want no comments
I’m too focused on my content




I've been down through all these hard times
But I stayed down yeah
But I've been down yeah
But stayed down
I’ve been down through all these hard times
But I stayed down yeah
But I stayed down yeah
But I stayed down

Hang on to the memories
Avoid negative energies
That victim shit is dead to me
It’s time y’all got the best of me

This here takes a lot of me
Appreciate it properly cause this the skill
That's gonna take this young man
Out of poverty

Though I’ve been down
I’ve had my ups
I’ve had my freedoms
I’ve been stuck
Showed up on time
been in a rush
This hearts been full
And it’s been crushed

I’ve come this far and can’t stop now
I need my fam don’t need no crown
I know I want that large amount
To clear when it hits the account

Hold it down
Baby hold it down
That’s all you’ve gotta do

Best accept the challenge
Steps and follow through
Always be responsible
Don’t ever let them bother you
Cause you done been through harder times
And conquered every obstacle

You been down through all these hard times
But you stayed down yeah
But you stayed down yeah
I know you been down

You been down through all these hard times
But you stayed down yeah
But you stayed down yeah
I know you been down

And I’ve been down through all these hard times
But I stayed down yeah
You know I stayed down yeah
Yeah I been down

credits

from Damned If I Don't, released November 18, 2023
Written by 
Omari N. (Shaolin Prince) Dejesus
Produced by 
Epik the Dawn:
Julian T Council
Mixed by 
Omari N (Shaolin Prince) Dejesus
Mastered by
Landr Mastering

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Shaolin Prince Staten Island, New York

Shaolin Prince: Multifaceted artist, community leader, and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering humanity through music and purpose-driven creativity. Self-producing, recording, and mixing engineer, he inspires creatives to discover inner peace. S.A.E. Institute graduate, Volunteer at NYC Arts Cypher, contributing significantly to the community. Committed to positive change and artistic excellence. ... more

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