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LEARN​.​TEACH.

by Rainman

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Learn. Teach. 03:27
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I step in the place with the grace of a grown man Learnt a thing a two so I know when to hold ‘em I know when to fold ‘em - I feel it in my bones an’ So when it’s time to go I go with what I know an’ I don’t know it all but I’ve gathered up some tricks And I’ve gathered up sticks for the fire when it’s lit And I’ve got some kindling for kids hitting ritalin Sit down ‘n’ listen in - soak up this vitamin Hidden in these lyrics is a message you can get with it Or you can get with that but that comes with less benefits And more side effects in effect to wreck ya head with Guess again quick if you’re thinkin’ you can mess with All these painkillers and prescription meds You may think you’ll stay chillin’ but you may stay dead Truth… so when you’re slurring your words / yeah I’m concerned Coz I wanna see you hit your peak - and not the dirt (chorus) “Learn a thing or two, teach the others in your crew” We say learn… everyday We say teach… lead the way We say learn… from mistakes We say teach… demonstrate We say learn… something new We say teach… the whole crew I stay grounded with a little help from my friends And loved ones - see you get back what you send So when you’re sharing round hate then expect it back Take a look around - remember where you’re actually at We’re all on our journey - reppin’ with our bags packed And genes an’ environment’ll impact on that But we got some choices when we get to speak our voices So make some noises even if they say you’re being boisterous Coz speakin’ up is the first step to reachin’ up You’re actin’ out - yeah I get that but beef it up Add some punch to ya message and just keep it up And squash stress when you feel that it be creepin up Show stamina an’ manage ya best With that grown folk manner - puttin’ BS to rest Take a step an’ if ya trip up / learn from that slip up They saw ya fly down? Well you better pull ya zip up
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Learn. Teach. (Vocals & Cuts) 03:27
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I step in the place with the grace of a grown man Learnt a thing a two so I know when to hold ‘em I know when to fold ‘em - I feel it in my bones an’ So when it’s time to go I go with what I know an’ I don’t know it all but I’ve gathered up some tricks And I’ve gathered up sticks for the fire when it’s lit And I’ve got some kindling for kids hitting ritalin Sit down ‘n’ listen in - soak up this vitamin Hidden in these lyrics is a message you can get with it Or you can get with that but that comes with less benefits And more side effects in effect to wreck ya head with Guess again quick if you’re thinkin’ you can mess with All these painkillers and prescription meds You may think you’ll stay chillin’ but you may stay dead Truth… so when you’re slurring your words / yeah I’m concerned Coz I wanna see you hit your peak - and not the dirt (chorus) “Learn a thing or two, teach the others in your crew” We say learn… everyday We say teach… lead the way We say learn… from mistakes We say teach… demonstrate We say learn… something new We say teach… the whole crew I stay grounded with a little help from my friends And loved ones - see you get back what you send So when you’re sharing round hate then expect it back Take a look around - remember where you’re actually at We’re all on our journey - reppin’ with our bags packed And genes an’ environment’ll impact on that But we got some choices when we get to speak our voices So make some noises even if they say you’re being boisterous Coz speakin’ up is the first step to reachin’ up You’re actin’ out - yeah I get that but beef it up Add some punch to ya message and just keep it up And squash stress when you feel that it be creepin up Show stamina an’ manage ya best With that grown folk manner - puttin’ BS to rest Take a step an’ if ya trip up / learn from that slip up They saw ya fly down? Well you better pull ya zip up (C) Rainman (R.Bourne) 2020
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Learn. Teach. (Almost Instrumental) 03:27
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I wrote these lyrics wanting to give some old man/older brother type heads-ups to young up and coming MCs who might be hitting their vices as hard as their bars and getting caught up in petty beef along the way.

We're stronger focussing on music than on getting on - and we're better off building together than bringing each other down. Take a breath, a step back and look out for your friends and family...

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RAINMAN 2020

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I step in the place with the grace of a grown man
Learnt a thing a two so I know when to hold ‘em
I know when to fold ‘em - I feel it in my bones and...
So when it’s time to go I go with what I know and...

I don’t know it all but I’ve gathered up some tricks
And I’ve gathered up sticks for the fire when it’s lit
And I’ve got some kindling for kids hitting Ritalin
Sit down, listen in - soak up this vitamin

Hidden in these lyrics is a message you can get with it
Or you can get with that but that comes with less benefits
And more side effects in effect to wreck ya head with
Guess again quick if you’re thinkin’ you can mess with

All these painkillers and prescription meds
You may think you’ll stay chillin’ but you may stay dead
Truth… so when you’re slurring your words / yeah I’m concerned
Coz I wanna see you hit your peak - and not the dirt

“Learn a thing or two, teach the others in your crew”
We say learn… everyday
We say teach… lead the way
We say learn… from mistakes
We say teach… demonstrate
We say learn… something new
We say teach… the whole crew

I stay grounded with a little help from my friends
And loved ones - see you get back what you send
So when you’re sharing round hate then expect it back
Take a look around - remember where you’re actually at

We’re all on our journey - reppin’ with our bags packed
And genes and environment’ll impact on that
But we got some choices when we get to speak our voices
So make some noises even if they say you’re being boisterous

Coz speakin’ up is the first step to reachin’ up
You’re actin’ out - yeah I get that but beef it up
Add some punch to ya message and just keep it up
And squash stress when you feel that it be creepin’ up

Show stamina and manage ya best
With that grown folk manner - puttin’ BS to rest
Take a step and if ya trip up / learn from that slip up
They saw ya fly down? Well you better pull ya zip up.

“Learn a thing or two, teach the others in your crew”
We say learn… everyday
We say teach… lead the way
We say learn… from mistakes
We say teach… demonstrate
We say learn… something new
We say teach… the whole crew

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released October 1, 2020

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Lyrics: Rainman
Production: Rainman
Cuts: Rainman
Mixing & (Home) Mastering: Rainman
Image/'Artwork': Rainman

Oh but the Rainman logo is 2006 vintage Sofles!

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