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The Ballad of Johnny Appleseed

by Uncle Sam MC

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I'm sitting here thinking 'bout that call that never comes As I close my eyes, vibe to the drums You know the Sunday morning situation, hesitation Skipping out on brunch today, no reservations I'm lounging round the house No slippers, just some comfy socks Harvest on the speaker box, told you I'm chilling Coffee almost done dripping, guitar is riffing And I can't imagine living any different Existing in a twilight system, long lost religion As I notice it, the fog starts lifting Moments like this, they never do last So I try not to focus on the past But the past couple days it's been creeping back Scratching at what I lack, cracking my vision of the future So I'm tryna recap, relax, get the pieces-stacked As I zone out, blowing on this hookah Got to let go And then I'm right back at it, static jamming up my brainwaves These days, they all seem the same Searching for something, something I'm not certain Curtains pulled back, now they reveal the rain Some things are not meant to change Drops, dropped, dropping Look into your pockets, won't you see what's stopping The progression, grown stressin' No lessons without the right questions Hardest part about it, goals get re-routed It's so much easier to see when you doubt it Inside I'm shouting, outside a mountain The hurricane's coming, rocks tumble into streams I stumble out of dreams with bright eyes, today is my tomorrow The present, it is so hollow The past only weighs us down, gotta get it off the boat You can sink or swim, but I think I'd rather float Got to let go.
2.
I'm in a world of my own, I'm in a world of my own I'm right at home in a world of my own, I'm in a world of my own I've never shown this world of my own, I'm in a world of my own I've only known this world of my own, I'm in a world of my own I was riding 'round town with my thoughts flying 'round Back and forth inside of my head, that's when the light turned red I hit the brakes quick, almost didn't make it, gotta pay attention Shit Happens so fast, present becomes the past Past was tense, but I made it out with just a few dents In my mental, still I feel like I'm grinding gears in a rental Marching to my own tempo How it's always been How's it gonna be? We'll have to wait & see About you & me I'm in my own world, lucid 'bout my truancy But hey, I'm used to it. Cruise through it Theme music for dream students And the rolling stones, you know no moss is grown Lonely souls at home wherever they roam Deep in thought, few expressions are shown So alone in a world of their own I'm in a world of my own, I'm in a world of my own I'm right at home in a world of my own, I'm in a world of my own I've never shown this world of my own, I'm in a world of my own I've only known this world of my own, I'm in a world of my own I've been here so long that I can't picture it different Just try to play me out of position You can't, it won't happen No slackin', stone cold reaction Close-captioned, snow globes in Aspen I got it figured out I found another route I'm bout to line 'em up, knock 'em down, blow 'em out You think I'm zoning out But, nah- I'm focusing Mind like Machete, cutting cords cause they rope us in And what I've noticed is, the common motive is "Mind yo business kid, who you think we chauffeuring?" I'm opening up shop, oh yeah I'm on it now You had your run, but it's time to take a bow Why don't you come through? I'll show you something new Give me a sec or two, tell you what I'm gonna do I'm stepping into my zone, changing my tone Recognize this world as my own I'm in a world of my own, I'm in a world of my own I'm right at home in a world of my own, I'm in a world of my own I've never shown this world of my own, I'm in a world of my own It's time to mold this world as my own, I'm in a world of my own
3.
I hit the road give or take twenty years ago Somewhere down the line I learned how to flow Verbalize what I saw as I travelled the globe I would tell a lot of stories, but never my own I guess I figured it was not that interesting And shit, who would even be listening? That's when I realized I am not that different from you And you are not that different from me Don't you see? Only thing different is the scenery In between our ears we got the same machinery We all laugh, we all cry We all love, we all lust We all die in our lifetimes So what is it makes it all special? It's the ones you walk next to The only folks who'll ever know how it is your story really goes My story can't be told Nope, no it can't But why don't you walk along & take a chance Flip a coin, find out where it lands There's some things that you wouldn't understand, But for better or worse they made me who I am C'mon & take a chance Forget about the past, cause the future's in your hands They'll try to put you in boxes Got you feeling like you're running out of options Truth is, that is nothing but some nonsense Take a walk with me, baby we got this We can march to our own beat Whether sand, cement, or grass underneath Side by side for each step Take it all in with two deep breathes I can't wait for what's next, no I really can't Gotta take a chance Throw away your plans Rise above your circumstance That's where it starts to get crazy Realize these story tellers are lazy The script is much more fluid You can do what you want, you just do it But it's a lonely road and I walk alone So I'd love it if you'd take a stroll My story can't be told Nope, no it can't But why don't you walk along & take a chance Flip a coin, find out where it lands There's some things that you wouldn't understand, But for better or worse they made me who I am C'mon & take a chance Forget about the past, cause the future's in your hands So what's it gonna be? Will you roll the dice or just wait and see? Can you take that step? Do you worry what's next? I'd rather be bold, cause from now until I'm old...
4.
It Feels so Good It Feels so Right... Certain vibes you can't replicate So when you catch 'em, trust you gotta let 'em ventilate I demonstrate with the 1, 1, 2 & you don't stop For sure, kid Choice cuts marinating, it's important When we met, her hair was pinned up with an orchid My man James, he was tapping on the organ Who needs bells & whistles? We keep it simple She told me I should smile more- stop hiding all my dimples I could see it maybe later if the moods right... Oftentimes I find I shine brighter under moonlight But that's a story for later Right now I'm tryna chill, catch a hold of these vapors You know the mindstate Feel the rhythm within, the rhythm within Til it comes full circle, no beginning or end Become a part of the blend, no sense in bucking the trend Cause you never can tell when it will happen again It Feels so Good It Feels so Right Picture floating on a lake Sun shining as you take Deep breathes, less stress intertwining with your fate Chillin, If I could put it plain Gotta maintain, thinking long range Need I explain? See the everyday grind got me drained You know the feeling- Wake up every morning & just to stare up at your ceiling But you fight through it, hear the right music And just ignite to it What's up? I'm right there with you, that was never the issue Can't miss a day, cause the day doesn't miss you We keep moving on It's the same song, different dance Feel my mood enhance, perfectly in tune with the circumstance I took a chance and I'm rolling with it Shake the dice, watch my soul pivot I'm so alive when the horns hittin It's my daily nutrition The reason I celebrate existence It Feels so Good It Feels so Right So won't you join me in my universe? As we converse and the stars burst til the first chirps of the songbirds? I'm sick of worrying about the wrong turns, focused on the right feelings Different approach has led to slight healing But we could do more, and we could be better I remember sitting down to write that first letter What should I say? What did I think? Beats me, I had to let my thoughts flow with the ink The only way I'll ever get to know And now we're on the same page, never letting go I like it though, I could float here for eternity No longer concerned with any uncertainty Can't let pettiness overburden me I'm tryna breathe deep and live slow So much different than a week ago I plant seeds & I watch 'em grow Taller than I thought they would If you ever felt the same then it's understood It Feels so Good It Feels so Right
5.
You know whenever I'm with you I'm feeling better than I'm used to I could get used to this vibe if you feel it to So let me know where your heads at, what your hearts saying I'm tryna grow up, I'm done playing Got this feeling inside like they're operating Know what they say, butterfly stomach & shit A while since a smile left me with a buzz like this You can change my life with one little kiss Rearrange my whole world with the touch of your lips Yet it seems like I'm walking on coals I want to know your soul But it's something that I can't control I can see my friends shaking their heads Like "Well- that Sam I know, that Sam is dead" Nope, I'm right here & I'm better than ever These colors don't run, no matter the weather Trust Been a while & I've still got that feeling Got my thinking like, "where is the ceiling?" Will it get better every day? Or is there gonna come a time when it fades away? Shit, I don't even wanna think about that So when those thoughts come I gotta fight back Push 'em off to the side of my mind I'm having the time of my life And though you are far from my wife I did think how my name'd sound put together with the one you got You never know, why not? Well, I guess we're a bit too young & things change with the setting sun Lord knows what we'll see tomorrow We could wake up lost, confused, sick & hollow It's not your fault and it's not mine either It's just how it goes and for now know there ain't a thing sweeter than... Your love's comfort, your love is peace My life's stress, it gets deep. I need a release Around you I feel a sense of relief I was so incomplete, got lost in the shuffling feet But I think I found my way home Finally roamed to the center of the cyclone My mind's blown that you feel the same We share the sun, stars, even the wind & rain It used to be I'd find a way to complain But oh not now, I saw you smile & forgot how to frown So high I could never be down When I'm not around, you're in my heart, you're the reason it pounds You're on my tongue, you're a part of my sound It's really like that I take a trip, I'm coming right back You're with me each breathe, every day, each step, every way I'm running out of ways to say it...
6.
Hopped out of bed with a smile on my face, ready for the race Some things you've gotta give chase And the way that the sun's rays peaking through my shades Let's me know that this is gonna be one of those days Gotta get up & go, I got seeds to sow But they need the right soil so their roots can grow Once you find a home, next step is the flow I know mama told you 'bout that H2O But not every rotation's gonna feel this gracious Dig deep, push back, fight for your spaces I've been in the desert praying for friendly faces While somewhere in the city she's wishing we'd trade places Gotta tie up your laces Seek truth, find peace, drink from the oasis Learn how to move through the ages The journey is the same, we all got our own paces I've got a skip in my step, I can chill for a minute then I got to jet I'll tell you this, I'm glad we met You've given me some moments that I'll never forget I think I'll be OK It's looking like a beautiful day I'll be OK It's looking like a beautiful day It's looking like a beautiful day, I think I told ya Anything that gets in my way, I'm jumping over Everything that that you've got to say is better sober Black & white will turn into gray as you get closer These are just some things that you learn as you grow older World seems to go one way, people get colder So I stay moving, a step ahead of the polar Nose to the ground, bag of dreams on my shoulder Drink water, not soda Clean thoughts, clear mind, maintain composure I just want to know who told ya Anything different; I think that they're tryna mold ya Wake up & smell the aroma And then get to it, cause fortune favors the bolder No more living in a coma Sitting 'round, waiting for some non-existent closure I'm focused on supernova The song stays the same refrain until the coda I guess I'm just another rover Passing palisades, parishes, and pagodas I think I'll be OK...

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released May 6, 2016

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Alex Allinson at The Bridge Sound and Stage. All songs written and performed by Uncle Sam, except "With You' featuring Christina Lacoste. Thank you to my friends & family for their incredible patience and support along this unconventional journey.

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