What‘s Ratha Listening To?, 1.19.22
Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, Ratha David Loun (December 2021)
Happy New Year’s!
It’s been a minute since I’ve posted one of these! I’m always creating, but sporadically sharing because by the time I’m finished with one thing, a new muse enters my life and takes me on a journey to the next. It’s a strange place to be because these places don’t exist, only experiences that become time markers on this linear timeline we’re all involved in. Have you ever tried to revisit a place that’s not real? I’m rambling at this point, but point is I’m going to be more consistent speaking my mind, being honest with my intentions, and allowing people into my world. One of the most intimate ways to get to know someone is by what type of music they listen to, what type of shows they watch, and how they treat strangers in public. Though I’m a homebody who doesn’t leave the crib often, here I have a playlist of songs I’ve been listening to on repeat in recent memory along with my favorite lyrics from them.
Give them a listen below and hopefully you’ll like a few! Any artists I should check out? What about albums/songs? Let me know in the comments!
“Okay, let’s say you be my lady ‘cause I say you pressure
That mean I take you on Rodeo watch you play dress up
Let’s say we lovers and we friends, you got me droppin’ Ushers
Just know I’m very much aware that love can be a hustle...”
“Yeah, you all that
Picture me and you alone, that’s picture-perfect
Took a chance on each other, don’t want hold back
But if you do, then let me know so I know how to move..”
“Fuck you lookin’ at me for?
Broke ass niggas get repo’d
Hit a lil’ stain, tuck yo’ chain
Pussy ass niggas get Debo’d...”
“I don’t play those games
So let me know when you done
You just took a hundred selfies just to choose one
Them filters won’t do you no justice, you all ready...”
“Know you kept your flower like a daisy,
These days that’s how it’s amazing
In this club hold you close for your safety
I don’t play with you lil babyyyy..”
“You know that I’m with all that bullshit, that you’re with
You know that I’m with all that bullshit, that you’re with
If you don’t pick up on the first ring, I’ll be there on the first date
Do you need good love? You deserve it...”
“And we don’t need titles to have some fun
If we keep this up, you might fall in love
You need somebody who get it
Already know that I’m with it yeah, yeah...”
“But every single time I try (I try, I try)
I end up goin’ circles with you (With you, with you)
And I hate to repeat myself, trust me I know myself
But I ain’t goin’ out my way for nobody else..”