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lyrics

Extraordinary though appears without effort,
This is elegance beyond measure
You ain’t gotta dig deep to dig the treasure,
It could be all so simple still clever
Not the superficial but the inner light in the physical
School of life never hide the light is the principle
Not the type that’s arrogant inspiring a narrative
Of hatred and envy cuz Love is imperative
True strength in the beauty of authenticity
Giving meaning to life while respecting the mystery
Unique appeal not dictated through history
Each life serving a purpose as it was meant to be,
Not useful for trying but just for being
Not a martyr, but willing to live for what you believe in
A unified front from complex composition
Made from natural order but out the box of convention
Universally pleasing is looked at with suspicion
But unwavering conviction is more than something to mention
It’s respected make sure instinct ain’t neglected
Everybody else is taken only you can be perfected,
Chisel away at the masterpiece that’s within,
Don’t take for granted what was planted the day life began
The same rules of nature still govern over the man
Our exact gems will never be uncovered again peep the shine

Chorus:
Fly (fly)
Gorgeous (gorgeous)
Don’t you turn your eye
Look at all of this
Fly (fly)
Gorgeous (gorgeous)
It don’t gotta try
It’s elegance

What’s cooler than being cool fly
Truer than true I, stick to my guns
Not the one ever should you try
Love wit no fear the soul in a new light
Elegance definition looking like this guy
Genius that’s the narrative not no arrogance I really mean it
More simplicity than complexity that’s what the key is,
Keeping the hand hidden Houdini in handcuffs
Mystery how we did it
Keep the machine covered, gears moving but quietly don’t make a stink of it
Birthed without labor, immaculate
When we talk elegance it ain’t fashion sense
When you got the character then homie that’s the drip
Ask the kid, the flow more elegant than flowers
Or the uniformity of the desert spanning for hours
So bask in the way of the sun moon and the stars
Composed of the same elements making up who we are

(Chorus)

credits

from Bona Fide, released March 3, 2022
Production/Arrangement: Michael Leonhart.
Lyrics: JSWISS.
Drums: Nick Movshon.
All other instruments: Michael Leonhart.

Contains a sample of “Catharsis” performed by the Michael Leonhart Orchestra.

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Michael Leonhart & JSWISS New York, New York

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter, producer, and orchestra leader Michael Leonhart, and versatile rapper JSWISS make for a dynamic pairing.

The union formed after a spark of creative chemistry during a monthly residency at NYC venue Jazz Standard, during which JSWISS guested with the Michael Leonhart Orchestra for performances broadcast on NPR & WBGO. ... more

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