We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.
/

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Simple design by yours truly, and wrapped in plastic. Yours to squeeze and roll jays on.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Along Cloudy Mountain Peaks via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $10 USD or more 

     

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

  • Full Digital Discography

    7
    releases

    Get all 7 Art of Verse releases available on Bandcamp and save 15%.

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Celestial Intentions, Phatima, Heart of Hurt: A Song for Each Year, Aurora Borealis Love Adventure, Along Cloudy Mountain Peaks, SunKissedJungleFloor EP, and ... atop a starlit canopy. , and , .

    Purchasable with gift card

      $24.65 USD or more (15% OFF)

     

lyrics

Art of Verse
“KidSister”
Cloudy Mountain Peaks


Verse1:
Whatta-What up Kid Sister!
Si Kuya ito! Tryna paint a bigger picture –
I know I wasn't the best example growing up
But I'm not worried in the least, I know you know what's up! /
Please trust that if I could go back and adjust
I'd spend more time kicking it – just us!
Cause it's unjust as if I never tried,
But whenever you'd cry, I'd cry on the inside
I'm haunted by the times I'd yell for no reason
Cause you kept the family warm during the cold seasons
Know that my stroll deepens steadily -
I want you to understand you've got the Universe ahead of thee!
So Develop freely – Your only limit is that you have no limits!
So enjoy every minute!~
Your only limit is – You have no limits!
Ading! Enjoy every minute! (Ading, pronounced Aw-Ding, is a term of endearment for a younger sibling, gender neutral)


Chorus:
There'll be times when the World will try to get you down
Just Keep to the Stars send your Soul to the Clouds!
Always know that your family's around
Your Roots will always be here to Hold You Down!
~Explore it all! Go Explore it all!
We will be the Wind to catch You if you ever fall!
~Explore it all! Go Explore it all!
Still many more ways for your Soul to Evolve!


Verse2:

There will be times when the pressure seems too great
And it feels like the only option left is to break
Beneath the weight of the burden to accept the hatred & hurting
Like it was made for a person!
Fuck that! Kid Sis, Rise up!
The revolutionaries of the Philippines died for us!
We survived injustices committed against the people
Still folks struggle, troubled by the Evil
That permeates like a savage wind –
They considered us trapped in sin, like we were uncivilized!
We were given lies that they deemed was the Truth!
And we became disconnected from the Love in our Roots!
We are the People of the Sun! So Shine your Light!
Radiate for the populous – keep climbing heights!
People of the Sun! So Shine your Light!
Radiate for the Masses! Keep Climbing Heights!


Verse3:

Question what I say, learn from what I do!
And you can trust that I'll keep it earnest & true!
In little time, our family's progressed a long way
But as you grow older you can decide which route's the wrong way! //
As your Kuya, I'm here to help and guide you, (Kuya is a term used to address an older male sibling with respect - Ate, pronounced Aw-Tay, is for an older female sibling)
And teach you the indigenous rhythms that we ride to!
Word is bond, by me, you won't ever be judged!
All I got for you is Infinite Love! – //
I said I won't ever judge you
Wherever your course goes, I'll be here to support and trust you!
Pasensya ka na, that I took time to repeat (I'm sorry that took time to repeat)
But I'm rarely around and we haven't spoke in some weeks //
Just remember your peaks will also have their lows
But the dynamic in between is the space where your soul grows!
If you ever fall, we're here to help you get up
Stay chasing the stars & always keep your head up! //

credits

from Along Cloudy Mountain Peaks, released April 13, 2013
beat produced by a Kidd Called Olee

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Art of Verse image

Art of Verse Los Angeles, California

Born in the Philippines, raised in Alaska, and studied in Seattle; Art of Verse wields love and passion through Hip Hop music. Using his artistry, he aims to raise consciousness and awareness towards understanding each other's struggles in the name of solidarity.

HeadNod
RevolutionLoveMusic.

Currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. ... more

contact / help

Contact Art of Verse

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Art of Verse, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Saxophonist Isaiah Collier chats about his new LP and the influence of Pharoah Sanders.
listen now