These Things Take Time - EP

by Johnny Blue

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1.	Head In My Hands 01:49	lyrics	buy track
I've been battling my fears, fighting tears Please excuse me if they fall It took a certain kind of strength To hold 'em back for this long It took a certain kind of weakness To ignore the pain and sorrow Used to think it made me strong To hold it in but I was wrong so Here I am again Holding my head in my hands Telling myself that I ain't special I'm a regular man It makes no difference Be religious or a secular man It's only a matter of time Before your faith's in question again It took some time to realize That there's a method to the madness If it happens there's a reason Life hits you when you're off balance And lessons tend to sink in when you're drowning When you come back to the surface There's more purpose In the pounding of your heartbeat Saw my inner child I think it's time that we depart G Always in the clouds I started noticing my flaws, see I'm trying to come back down 'cause I've been floating for too long Trying to build a bridge Between the ground and where the stars be And I've been known to stand alone But lately nowhere feels like home So I've been leaning on you Please don't go too far G Just know there's sides of me I've shown That I'm ashamed to call my own But I've been growing Kicking omens out my heart, see There's so much pain that I hold onto Always proving that I'm strong I know I am So why do I hide all my scars G?
2.	Stuck Below The Sun 02:06	lyrics	buy track
Questioning my worth on this Earth Stuck below the Sun I'm not the only one No I'm not the only one Weight on my shoulders a ton How am I supposed to run? Gotta stay till I'm done Stay till I'm done Gotta play till I've won All the songs I've ever sung From my soul and not for fun Feels like I'm taking too long I won't always be young Take my time before it's gone Always trying to right my wrongs I'm trying to right my wrongs And lately nowhere feels like home Near you but I'm on my own Ignoring my cell phone Leave your name after the tone Distant 'cause I'm in my zone Wandering my mind I roam Pondering when I'm alone All the folks I've ever known All the paths that I've been shown All the seeds I've ever sewn Thinking 'bout how far we've come Looking back on how we've grown Sometimes I just wanna run Give up but I don't condone Dead end job it's got me numb While I work, whistle and hum Questioning my worth on this Earth Stuck below the Sun I'm not the only one No I'm not the only one Praying I'm a holy Don Scars, I could show you some People who still owe me one I'm not the only one Have some patience, won't be long Battling, I overcome Some I've lost, some I've won I'm not the only one Hate is what I rise above Don't forget who showed you love Shit gets heavy, hold it up I've been trying to open up If it's too much then let it go I've been trying to let you know Stress, try not to let it show Stand up tall to every foe Cross my family, heads will roll That's for my blood and my bros Friends the family I chose Been through all the highs and lows Know there will be plenty more That's what I'm getting ready for Don't fear the future anymore I've closed and opened many doors I know when it rains it pours Life, it flows it can't be forced
3.	Reflections 02:09	lyrics	buy track
I'm getting too old to let emotions get the best of me Trying to kill my old self, hoping that he rest in peace Imma speak my truth even though I know they'll question me Talking to God about my quest, know he's testing me I'm just trying to pass, Life is moving too fast And I know it takes time, I'm just trying to make it last My foot is on the gas, I'm just trying not to crash I be focused on mine, never mind what he has I've been letting go of what no longer serves me All those cries for help and yet nobody heard me Just know I kept it clean but could've done 'em dirty I grew calloused from the malice so no one could hurt me Foundation is sturdy, won't crumble under pressure Won't tumble, no fumbles, there will be no interception Was battling depression, now I'm focused on progression I look into the mirror, that's a real mans reflection, yea Yo, I swear these little fake fucking punk bitches Don't want it with me Yea, Swear this shit's a state of mind, it takes time I take mine most definitely Move mountains, split seas and take thrones for the keeping New sounds that hit deep, create hope for the bleak I choose how I fit these vocal tones to the beat And pour my heart out bleedin', Stay strong, won't weaken Heard somebody's down and out, they we're hoping it's me? I hope you know that shit is weak I know how much you love to talk I hope you know that it's cheap I hope you know the seeds you're sewing Grow the shit that you're reaping Lord knows there's a reason Right, I swear these little fake fucking punk bitches Don't want it with me Uh, I Swear this shit's a state of mind, it takes time I take mine most definitely Yea, I swear these little fake fucking punk bitches Don't want it with me
4.	Fear Facer 02:33	lyrics	buy track
Please don't start with the bullshit No sense crying over old shit Know you took a L, you should hold it Learn from the past can't control it Style on these bitches, it's a whole fit I don't play poker, I don't know shit But I know when to hit, when to fold it Know when to bet chips, when to hold it Fuck raising it, I set a new bar I don't really give a fuck what the rules are I am not where the goofs and the fools are Attitude like some goons in a new car Yo, It's Don Johnny I'm a Blue Star All these dreams that they said I took too far Uh, I be the young Dream chaser, Fear facer Demon slayer, Creator and Eraser Dream chaser, Fear facer Demon slayer, Creator and Eraser They told me be patient and keep praying Don't be swayed by the shit they keep saying Don't be phased, Lord knows they will keep hating Stay true, but don't stay the same, keep changing Young man, can't afford to be complacent Shoot for the stars kid, keep skygazing Visions of a Penthouse, dreaming in the basement Work hard, no stop, man I put my days in Clear record now, never mind how the case went Back then, bad days, omens I was facing Turned my life around, second chances, amazing Opportunity and time is mine for the taking Always try, never mind whether or not you make it Understand Life's a game, everybody plays it Shit never ends, back to your battle station They told me to be patient and keep praying They told me to be patient and keep praying Dream chaser, Fear facer Demon slayer, Creator and Eraser Dream chaser, Fear facer Demon slayer, Creator and Eraser
5.	Brand New Heights 01:49	lyrics	buy track
True, Gotta be the hardest working motherfucker in the room Been grinding like my last day on this Earth is coming soon To the Moon I set my sights Like brand new heights is what I'm seeking Been going hard, take no days off, work on the weekend Hustle in the dark so I'll be shining like a beacon Stay in my lane, I can't complain, Bitch I've been decent On the road to greatness, all that fake shit, you could keep it You could keep it bitch, I know you see me Coming through like beep beep Mr. Blue that's who I be, 'till the day I'm six feet deep Shout out to my G.G. Know she's up in Heaven and she's got my shit on repeat Like get it boy, making sure that you're steady boy Know that it takes time but when your time comes You'll be ready boy Your struggles will prepare you for it Just know your worth and show it They might rip some pages out your book But they can't share your story, Nah See I speak for myself you can't declare shit for me, Ahh And I see how you move around me, very worried, Ahh Oh why you backing down? You scared to jump, you scared to fly Everything you want in life is right there on the other side Bitch I'm bona fide, won't run, no I will not hide See, I'm something like the tides I'm influenced by the skies I fall and yet still I rise I'm always taking my time I promise These Things Take Time I promise like yea, true

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released September 10, 2021

Produced by Johnny Blue
Written by Johnny Blue
Performed by Johnny Blue
Mixed by Johnny Blue & Pete Swann
Mastered by Pete Swann

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Johnny Blue Toronto, Ontario

Artist / Producer Johnny Blue mixes his passionate bravado with a fusion of Hip-Hop, Jazz, R&B and Electronic to deliver a unique style with boundless versatility. His character shines through his music with themes of honesty, courage, strength, and determination.

Devoted to his craft, Johnny views music as a journey in which he hopes to inspire, connect and uplift people. ... more