Cherry Tree

Krispy Kreme was the rising star with a tasty dream Stores would rise, the profits would climb,I am the one But they lied and the truth wasn’t found They said, "I am the best, making cash while the sales go around" They told us their name was Krispy Kreme, and they owned the scene Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one Making dough while the world go around People always told them be careful what you do Don’t mess around faking the profit charts Their leaders always told them to chase the numbers high Be careful what you claim ‘cause the truth will soon arrive Krispy Kreme was not what it seemed They played it clean, but the truth was all a scheme And the fraud could not be won They said I am the one Now the trust is dead and gone

Verse 1) Sana hindi ko na lang sinabi, Na ako’y nahulog sa iyong ngiti, Di ko naisip, sa bawat tawanan, Parang buhay ko’y may kislap, may liwanag. (Pre-Chorus) Mga gabi sa ilalim ng mga bituin, Nag-uusap, nakangiti habang naglalaro ng damdamin, Ngunit ngayon, ako’y nalilito, Teka, sino ba talaga ako sa buhay mo? (Chorus) Hanggang kailan ako maghihintay, Para sa pagkakataong sana’y di na mawala, Kung mamarapatin mo, Balikan ang ating tawanan. Muli, muling simulan, Ang damdaming ito, kahit sa simpleng paraan. (Verse 2) Ikaw ang teen sa aking awitin, Sa puso mo'y walang ibang kahulugan, sa isip, parang ikaw ang sagot, Ngunit sa puso ko’y ‘di ko na maawat. (Pre-Chorus) Sa iyong piling, mundo’y kumpleto, Ngunit ang tamis ay nagiging pasakit na, Paano ang pagkakaibigang itinaguyod, Kung sa likod ng ngiti, puro ligaya’t lungkot? (Chorus) Hanggang kailan ako maghihintay, Para sa pagkakataong sana’y di na mawala, Kung mamarapatin mo, Balikan ang ating tawanan. Muli, muling simulan, Ang damdaming ito, kahit sa simpleng paraan. (Bridge) Oh, handa kong ipikit ang mata, Para sa’yo, makasama hanggang dulo, Kahit alam kung hanggang dito na lang, Kay saya sa ‘yo, kahit kaibigan na lang. (Chorus) Oh, paano kung muling simulan, Itong kwento ng ating samahan? Sana’y hindi magbago ang lahat, Basta’t ikaw, aking kaibigan. (Outro) Kung mamarapatin mo, Balikan ang ating kwento, Maaari bang ipagpatuloy ito, Kahit dito na lang, ang puso’y nakakagaan. Huling sigaw ng puso, oh, Kahit kaibigan lang, ikaw pa rin ang gusto

Yeah, yeah (yeah) Late nights got me thinking (thinking) Bills due, heart sinking (sinking) Ooooh, where do we go from here? (Verse 1 – R&B Flow) Rent high, bank low, stress deep, I know Tryna make a livin’ but it’s takin’ my soul You say you need time, but time ain’t free I been workin’ overtime just to make ends meet Shawty, don’t trip, I ain't tryna start fights Just tryna turn wrongs into real good nights But I see the weight on your pretty brown eyes We both tryna win but we losin’ our minds (Pre-Chorus – Melodic R&B) Tell me, tell me, where do we go? (Go) World so cold, but your touch still glow (Glow) Lost in the cycle, spendin’ what we don’t own Dancin’ in the fire, let the flames take control (Chorus – Repetitive & Catchy) Late nights, lows (lows) Tryna make a way but the door stay closed (closed) Heart full of love but the stress don’t go (go) Money come, money leave, we just stay broke (broke) (Rap Verse – UK Flow) Yo, city full of dreams but it’s nightmares still Mates movin’ mad tryna touch that mill I seen man flip packs, get trapped in the thrill Now they locked up, tryna write ‘bout skill Yo, I ain't tryna be next (nah) Whole team blessed but the world still vexed I been grindin’ from the AM to the PM Gotta keep faith, but the devil still schemin’ (uh) (Bridge – Sexy R&B Vibes) Ooooh, tell me would you ride, would you stay? If the money don’t come, if the love fades away? I been holdin’ you down, need you do the same No matter the rain, no matter the pain (Chorus – Repetitive & Catchy) Late nights, lows (lows) Tryna make a way but the door stay closed (closed) Heart full of love but the stress don’t go (go) Money come, money leave, we just stay broke (broke) (Outro – Smooth Fade Out) Yeah, yeah (yeah) Late nights got me thinking (thinking) Bills due, heart sinking (sinking) But we still here, still breathing (breathing)

So coldddd mmmm ...mmmmm ... mmmm l'm tryna make it home my moms crying in the phone papas when u coming home... coming homeee

(Verse 1) Didn’t see you coming, but now I can’t look away, Coffee stains on my fingers, but you’re the mess in my brain. Tried to play it cool, but I tripped on my own words, Now I’m stuck here replaying every line you ever heard. (Pre-Chorus) Oh, you’re fire wrapped in silence, A storm behind your eyes, A hurricane in waiting, But damn, it feels so right. (Chorus) Sharp tongue, soft hands, you’re pulling me in, Didn’t think I’d fall this fast, but here I go again. You’re a shot of espresso, straight to my veins, A rush I can’t handle, a spark in the rain. One taste, one glance, and I’m already burned, Tell me, babe—should I crash, should I learn? Or should I stay right here, lost in your world? (Verse 2) Got me kicking my feet like a fool in the dark, Reading your words like they’re written in stars. You call me cute, now I’m losing my mind, Damn, I think I’d let you waste all my time. (Pre-Chorus) Oh, you’re fire wrapped in silence, A storm behind your eyes, A hurricane in waiting, But damn, it feels so right. (Chorus) Sharp tongue, soft hands, you’re pulling me in, Didn’t think I’d fall this fast, but here I go again. You’re a shot of espresso, straight to my veins, A rush I can’t handle, a spark in the rain. One taste, one glance, and I’m already burned, Tell me, babe—should I crash, should I learn? Or should I stay right here, lost in your world? (Bridge) Maybe I’m reckless, maybe I’m blind, But there’s something in you that feels just like light. Like late-night laughter, like ink on my skin, Like a song I keep writing but never quite ends. (Outro) So tell me, are we just passing through? Or am I meant to crash straight into you? No warning, no brakes, no way to pretend, Guess I’ll play this on repeat until I see you again.

(Verse 1) Didn’t see you coming, but now I can’t look away, Coffee stains on my fingers, but you’re the mess in my brain. Tried to play it cool, but I tripped on my own words, Now I’m stuck here replaying every line you ever heard. (Pre-Chorus) Oh, you’re fire wrapped in silence, A storm behind your eyes, A hurricane in waiting, But damn, it feels so right. (Chorus) Sharp tongue, soft hands, you’re pulling me in, Didn’t think I’d fall this fast, but here I go again. You’re a shot of espresso, straight to my veins, A rush I can’t handle, a spark in the rain. One taste, one glance, and I’m already burned, Tell me, babe—should I crash, should I learn? Or should I stay right here, lost in your world? (Verse 2) Got me kicking my feet like a fool in the dark, Reading your words like they’re written in stars. You call me cute, now I’m losing my mind, Damn, I think I’d let you waste all my time. (Pre-Chorus) Oh, you’re fire wrapped in silence, A storm behind your eyes, A hurricane in waiting, But damn, it feels so right. (Chorus) Sharp tongue, soft hands, you’re pulling me in, Didn’t think I’d fall this fast, but here I go again. You’re a shot of espresso, straight to my veins, A rush I can’t handle, a spark in the rain. One taste, one glance, and I’m already burned, Tell me, babe—should I crash, should I learn? Or should I stay right here, lost in your world? (Bridge) Maybe I’m reckless, maybe I’m blind, But there’s something in you that feels just like light. Like late-night laughter, like ink on my skin, Like a song I keep writing but never quite ends. (Outro) So tell me, are we just passing through? Or am I meant to crash straight into you? No warning, no brakes, no way to pretend, Guess I’ll play this on repeat until I see you again.

(Verse 1) Didn’t see you coming, but now I can’t look away, Coffee stains on my fingers, but you’re the mess in my brain. Tried to play it cool, but I tripped on my own words, Now I’m stuck here replaying every line you ever heard. (Pre-Chorus) Oh, you’re fire wrapped in silence, A storm behind your eyes, A hurricane in waiting, But damn, it feels so right. (Chorus) Sharp tongue, soft hands, you’re pulling me in, Didn’t think I’d fall this fast, but here I go again. You’re a shot of espresso, straight to my veins, A rush I can’t handle, a spark in the rain. One taste, one glance, and I’m already burned, Tell me, babe—should I crash, should I learn? Or should I stay right here, lost in your world? (Verse 2) Got me kicking my feet like a fool in the dark, Reading your words like they’re written in stars. You call me cute, now I’m losing my mind, Damn, I think I’d let you waste all my time. (Pre-Chorus) Oh, you’re fire wrapped in silence, A storm behind your eyes, A hurricane in waiting, But damn, it feels so right. (Chorus) Sharp tongue, soft hands, you’re pulling me in, Didn’t think I’d fall this fast, but here I go again. You’re a shot of espresso, straight to my veins, A rush I can’t handle, a spark in the rain. One taste, one glance, and I’m already burned, Tell me, babe—should I crash, should I learn? Or should I stay right here, lost in your world? (Bridge) Maybe I’m reckless, maybe I’m blind, But there’s something in you that feels just like light. Like late-night laughter, like ink on my skin, Like a song I keep writing but never quite ends. (Outro) So tell me, are we just passing through? Or am I meant to crash straight into you? No warning, no brakes, no way to pretend, Guess I’ll play this on repeat until I see you again.

[Verse 1] Từng dòng tin nhắn bây giờ cũng vơi đi nhiều, Chẳng còn những câu hẹn ước ta viết mỗi chiều... Em bận công việc, anh cũng quay cuồng trong guồng quay, Khoảng cách chẳng chỉ là địa lý, mà nó nằm trong tim này. Ngày xưa ta nói không gì có thể chia xa, Giờ đây bao lý do khiến ta dần lạ, Câu "nhớ em" anh gõ rồi lại xóa, Vì sợ em cũng chẳng còn mong chờ như ngày đầu ta. [Pre-Hook] Dần dần… ta chỉ còn lại những tin nhắn nhạt, Dần dần… chẳng còn ai chủ động để hỏi han, Dần dần… khoảng cách vô hình đẩy hai ta xa, Dần dần… hay là chúng ta chỉ đang diễn cho qua? [Hook] Có phải ta vẫn yêu nhưng không còn đủ kiên nhẫn? Có phải ta vẫn nhớ nhưng chẳng biết phải nói sao? Có phải ta vẫn muốn giữ nhưng tay chẳng còn chặt? Hay do tình yêu này… đã nhạt đi từ lâu rồi sao? [Verse 2] Anh đã từng thức trắng đợi tin nhắn từ em, Giờ đây nhìn điện thoại cũng chẳng buồn xem… Lời hứa "mãi mãi" giờ như cơn gió, Bay theo những bộn bề, anh cố giữ mà chẳng được đâu… Anh không trách em, chỉ trách khoảng cách, Trách thế giới này cuốn ta theo nhịp sống quá nhanh, Trách những deadline khiến ta chẳng thể quan tâm, Trách thời gian làm phai nhòa những điều từng rất quan trọng... [Bridge] Có lẽ anh đã sai khi nghĩ tình yêu đủ lớn, Có lẽ em đã quên khoảnh khắc từng rất thân thuộc, Có lẽ cả hai đã quên cách yêu như ngày đầu, Có lẽ ta nên dừng… trước khi chẳng còn phép màu… [Hook] Có phải ta vẫn yêu nhưng không còn đủ kiên nhẫn? Có phải ta vẫn nhớ nhưng chẳng biết phải nói sao? Có phải ta vẫn muốn giữ nhưng tay chẳng còn chặt? Hay do tình yêu này… đã nhạt đi từ lâu rồi sao? [Outro] "Em à… có những thứ ta không muốn mất, nhưng vẫn cứ trôi đi… Chỉ mong một ngày nào đó, ta không phải gọi nhau là người cũ… Chỉ mong, khi gặp lại… ta vẫn có thể mỉm cười."

[Verse] I walk this road where the whispers grow loud Skin like the stars wearing it proud They see my strength they call it a fight But it’s just me living my life tonight [Chorus] I’m black I shine what they won’t say They reach for my glow but can’t take away Rhythm in my soul let the beats spill raw Unfold my story break every law [Verse 2] They frame my joy like it’s a surprise Turn my beauty into their disguise Take the culture but can’t take the pain Yet my roots grow stronger in the rain [Chorus] I’m black I shine what they won’t say They reach for my glow but can’t take away Rhythm in my soul let the beats spill raw Unfold my story break every law [Bridge] I know what they want but it’s not for free They crave my magic but they can’t be me My scars are loud my love’s even more Still I rise and I soar [Chorus] I’m black I shine what they won’t say They reach for my glow but can’t take away Rhythm in my soul let the beats spill raw Unfold my story break every law

Every time you say, "I love you," My heart does a little dance, Like it just found the last slice of pizza— Oh, what a sweet, cheesy moment! I mean, who knew love could taste like pepperoni, Verse 2 And oh, the way you call me back, Just a beat after we hang up, To say, “I love you, Mag! I love you, I love you lots!” It’s those little things, Those sweet, silly moments, That turn an ordinary day Into a glorious celebration, With you, life’s a glorious song, As long as you keep saying, “I love you, I love you lots!” To say, "I love you," and sing along.

Been some time Since I jotted in between these lines But I figure It's about that time To write what's been plaguing my mind So here I am with these heart felt rhymes Grandpa sure was right How fast Time comes to pass Tell you one thing good times Don't last When my momma died in my hands A change in me forever came to pass Just when daddy was lost of all hope I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl In the quiet of the morning,of April 5th 2005 when the world began to wake, I felt the sky whisper, “Every moment will take.” There was a shift in the heavens, it was more than just fate, As I held my breath tight, while your heart began to fluctuate Two years gone, the seasons change, Time moves fast, but love stays the same. In this world of dreams, just a wink and a curl, Here in my arms, my second baby girl. August 10 2007 the world stood still, August breeze blowin’, time to fill, With laughter and love, a heart just so new, A little girl, born under skies so blue. Oh, the road can get rocky, I know it so well, But we’ll navigate through, with stories to tell, And if I fall short, just know this is true, I'd walk through the fire, just to stand close to you. I ain't the best dad, but I try, With every sunset fading in the sky, I’m learning to love with the best of my might, Sometimes I stumble, but I’ll hold on With all I got Love you Cat. Love you Saphra.