Back in the Game (feat. Victory)

from by J. Whitman

Breaking Point cover art
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"I had this idea about doing a song in the style of 'Name of the Game' by The Crystal Method. The music came to me pretty fast, but I had nothing on the way of lyrics, but I knew I wanted to make the message about overcoming adversity. Thankfully, Nico (Victory) was down for doing all my vocals for me. He was a pleasure to work with since we agreed on a non-profanity policy and he taught me everything I know now about mastering. He didn't have anything for the chorus at one point, so I volunteered to provide some back-up vocals and loop the last line of the first verse. The finished product is definitely more of a pop dance track, and it was good enough to be featured in a UK compilation album called 'EML Network, Vol. 1'."

lyrics

I know we will live to survive this! 
When you're deep down in the dirt. 
Face squashed, homeless, no work. 
An artist without an instrument! 
A message without an audience! 
Please, can we change the way we live! 
- Right now, I can't make it! 
- Oh man, I'm so unstable. 
Can't see light at the end of the tunnel. 
I'm so distorted like the guitar. 
- Raw, but can't get far! 
Scarred for my whole lifetime. 
That's fine, put it behind! 
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Don't forget it, experience! 
Now, life is risk. 
- Understand this! 
It's just another phase. 
Pass through the days. 
Conquer the maze. 
Figure out the way! 
This is just a game, step up, back up again. 
You'll be amazed, on how much you're able to gain! 
Now stop to complain, I'm really. 
Tired of all this - Debris! 
Ready to - stand on my feet. 
Can't face defeat, it's not me! 
I blow away the rain. 
Cause now I'm ready to get back in the game!

Check it, ha, I see it, 
So motivated, you can't believe it. 
I want to change this world. 
Because the mentality is twirled. 
Now I'm back in the game! 
Ready to change this world in rage! 
But I gotta understand the principles. 
The basics, the fundamentals. 
It all starts from one little edge! 
The energy to take that pledge! 
The decision maker is you! 
To be something and then you do! 
He, ha now, do you see it? 
Now only me, I want you to witness! 
- What you are capable of. 
Can't stand above love! 
Admiration is the key. 
Stopping problems rapidly! 
Remember, keep ya head high! 
Keep ya morals in, don't lie! 
You have the power to change lives. 
Go all out, don't be shy! 
Back in the game, with technique! 
See, knowledge sets you free! 
Ready to smash my opponents! 
Like a cyclone, twisting it! 
Me and Whitman are one component! 
Back, beat & rap, and you know it!

credits

from Breaking Point, released 26 January 2010
Lead vocals & lyrics by Victory

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J. Whitman's career in the entertainment industry spans over 12 years, and he has proven himself to be proficient in every field of technical production. Today, J. balances his career in technical theater with his independent music project.

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