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The Pursuit of Happiness EP

by Kharisma

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1.
Be 03:13
Verse 1 Greetings, welcome to world in my head where you will learn about the things that make up who I am I've had this dream that I've been keepin' locked up in my mind that nobody believes in so I stay on my grind It's been a, long time comin. I've spent a long time runnin' but it always feels like I'm forgetting something on the journey to this dream, my are bags feelin' heavy everytime that I try to walk steady So many people busy trying to make sense of it they see the path that I am taking and they see no benefits I try to make them see, but they always laugh at me We'll see who's laughing when I finally reach my destiny Somehow, I tend to turn friends into enemies They claim its because I compromise my identity I'm trying hard to be the best I can but even you have you admit, that nobody is perfect. Chorus I do not know where this path will lead I just want to be the best that I can be And if I fall, I know I won't be down for much too long I'll get to where I'll get to where I need to be Verse 2 I feel nervous every time that I see the sun rise because it serves to remind me that I'm running out of time I try to make every second of my effort last hour glass isn't stingy when it comes to droppin' grains of sand I've been doing this for three years now and even with all the work I've done, I haven't been found don't get it twisted, that's not how you should think of me the spotlight, is actually not my top priority tryna make music to the best of my ability and make the most out of everything, that the lord above has given me but at times when I sit down to write frustration settles in, and I put away the mic It makes me wanna throw away the pad and the pen But My love for it makes me wanna pick it up again I'm trying hard to be the best that I can but even you have to admit, that nobody is perfect
2.
Verse 1 She is one of a kind the kind of girl that I can't get out of my mind and as hard as I try to think straight for a change she's got my love locked down you can call me Kanye Yeah, you make me wanna rewind so I can go back in time and return to the place, that I first saw your face I've been looking for a girl like you my whole life So, I hope the feeling here is really mutual I ain't afraid to say I think that you're beautiful its safe to say its been a while Since the last time I saw such a pretty smile I'ma go and tell the world what I'm feeling because you make me feel like I could break through this ceiling with the way you move me down to my inner core It's kinda like you are my favourite song so Chorus You’ve got me singing about you on and on baby girl you’re my favourite song the way you do it like Verse 2 Girl I wanna say this, I wanna be your favourite song that appears at the top of your play list and when you turn shuffle on, I wanna be that very song that you skip, through others for and you ain't even gotta hesitate when you want me there you just gotta press play put me on repeat, you can have the song my hearts embedded in and I'm hoping that you think it'll never get repetitive so go and keep singing it now go ahead and keep singing it loud because I swear, there is something in the way that you sing those words that has me thinking about the day that you'll be my girl I'ma go and tell the world what I'm feeling because you make me feel like I could break through this ceiling with the way you move me down to my inner core It's kinda like you are my favourite song so
3.
Call You 03:28
Verse 1 I've been thinking about you lately Remembering, every little thing, that was great when you were my lady I've tried to block it all out But the pain is hard to keep in You try to scream and you shout To let go of the pain within. But it's hopeless, so you sit home all alone. waiting for that call, waiting by that phone thinking won't be too long until I hear your voice again Knowing that it's hopeless every time that I try to pretend That you will do so, but we both know this has got me locked in a chokehold I've tried hard, so damn hard but my heart won't let me let go What do you do when you she is running through your mind and you can't help but wonder if she's really doing fine because you feel that down inside, no matter what you say you know heart's breaking apart and you hope she feels the same because all is fair in love and war so why should she walk away with her heart in one piece, when she took half of yours Lying to myself, saying I wish you all the best Keeping all the secrets of the words I never said So instead, when you call me and I throw the phone aside I'm hoping that when I don't answer you will finally realise that Chorus I still go to call you when things go wrong I still go to call you when things go right I still always call you to see if you're okay but I know that's not my right Verse 2 I wonder if you're doing well, or if you're life's a living hell I wonder what you're thinking when you're by yourself Do you lose your mind like I do? Do the hours drag by? Do you look at those old photographs when I was by your side? Fuck this stupid train of thought how dare you stay, upon my train, I want you to get off Heartbreak is like warfare, you conquer and you occupy And I'm trying hard to fight back, fighting hard to take back my life I don't want you to pity me I know you're sick of me I know the truth is you want to be rid of me I see it vividly, all that we are is a series of memories that ended bitterly I know you thought that we could last eternity but I guess it was a dream too far out of reach You were the reason I breathe but ironically now I am lying to myself, saying I wish you all the best Keeping all the secrets of the words I never said So instead, when you call me and I throw the phone aside I'm hoping that when I don't answer you will finally realise that
4.
Big Brother 03:27
Verse 1 You think about me all the time And it's funny you don't know it but I'm always on your mind I'm the first one you check up on when you're getting out of bed And I keep you up at night when you should probably sleep instead But you love me, you can't leave the house without me I know everything about you, you don't know a thing about me You let me into the deepest reaches of your heart thinking that I won't deceive you, till I tear it all apart A slave to the habits that I planted in your lifestyle But let me ask you now, is it worthwhile? Is every experience legitimate? when you try to document your live instead of living it? I laugh at the fact you trust me While I make living off the fact that you are lonely Invasive as I am, you think that you can control me when really, you don't see that you're the puppet hung below me Chorus I’ve got my eyes on you I’ve got my eyes on you You will never escape from me Verse 2 Oh look at you and how adorable you are smiling for these cameras and acting like a star thinking you are beautiful seeking the worlds approval just to show that you're not another pitiful individual Don't you see it? Don't you realise it yet? It's only because of me that your world makes sense your vision only works if its through my lens You can deny it, but you can't filter the truth my friend I ain't gonna stop you, you can love me all you want But I'll take everything away till you don't even own your thoughts make you love to the point you'll wanna keep me by your side because you love it when I feed your narcissism deep inside I am now the centre of it all your entire life is moulded at my very beck and call You can try to pretend, but you'll never get away your a slave to a trend, and its a trend to be slave
5.
Verse 1 Sometimes, I wish I could explain the way that I feel Instead of always trying to find ways to keep it concealed But I guess I can take solace in the fact that I know that I am human through the actions and emotions I show but its so Damn depressing, living life, second guessing All my actions, No progression obsession, with asking the same questions like how come I fear this loneliness, when it is all I welcome I’m caught up, running after something that I’ll never catch feeling like the ground beneath me never let’s me get a grasp on the situation, alas the realization happiness is furthest when you need it the most so when you sit at home alone, wishing on the shooting stars just remember, that no matter how far. that you seem to be, remember that your loneliness is shared by people just like you and me
 Chorusx2 I’m tryna hear my inner voice but I can’t even hear a sound Soul searching for myself, but I am nowhere to be found It doesn’t take much for you to see this Pursuit of Happiness has got me falling to the ground Verse 2 I’m standing at the top of my world, but it still seems like such a lonely place to be because no matter how much, you believe you achieved there’s always something that you feel that you constantly need but you don’t know what it is, and it sucks ‘cause its the source of the pain feeling empty, and there’s no one to blame but yourself, because the confusion of it all is the reason that you feel cannot stand tall I’m sick being lonely, I really need somebody that’ll motivate me, someone that’ll never doubt me but the chase, feels impossible, my feet are getting tired and my legs are getting cramped, I no longer feel inspired Chasing happiness has got me thinking Maybe the sadness is the only thing I believe in I know that I’m exhausted, but if I throw the towel in this hole inside my chest, will just keep on growing
6.
Too Late 02:53
Do you know what iit feels like? When nothing ever feels right? Acknowledging, that I’m privileged ,for all the things that I have Yet I’m feeling all the pressure of the little things I lack Am I greedy? For wanting more than I need? Pretentious for thinking this life was never suited for me? Feeling trapped in a routine, searching for the escape route This is such a maze and I can’t seem to find my way out I thought that I was done with the blues Done with always feeling so confused I thought that I had shown, my capacity to grow but I’m still in a position where I’ve got nothing to lose It feels like I haven’t gained a thing from the moment that I started but I know that isn’t true Countless projects with little progress, you tell me that I’ve grown, but why can’t I see it too? No wonder the world can feel cold when the hands of the clock are the only ones you hold But even they seem, to evade your hands You reach out to grab and then you start to ask Why do I care? I’m often faced with these of questions of my existence Often find myself wishing That this pursuit of happiness wasn’t so very difficult until a set of words break the train of thought running through Nothing worth having comes easy So why am I acting like a victim so easily Thinking I’m the only one pursuing a vision that is constantly subject to criticism I’m told that I should pay them no mind it’s easier said than done when the courage is hard to find Clinging onto a dream, determined to see it through I know that I’ve got in me, just wish I could see it too One night I spoke to the person in my reflection He told me I wouldn’t make it, he said I needed to face it He said that I should just quit and that maybe it would be best If I put this microphone down and just laid my talents to rest That’s not what everyone says, so why would he tell me that? When he’s the one that I’m closest to, he’s the one supposed to have my back Maybe its true, my mom was right when she said that I overthink it too much, I need to get outside my head Scary as it is, do you know how it feels, because I can’t be the only that sees That even though this world seems cold in light of all its flaws In our mind is the scariest place to be All alone with these thoughts, the pessimism is building Desperatelky searching for the light, I can see it off in the distance I know that there is still hope, its a chance that I gotta take Ignoring my darkest thoughts, I just hope it isn’t too late.

about

I've been holding onto these songs for a while now and the decision to let them go has come after an epiphany I had a few weeks ago. While I do love many of the songs on this EP, holding onto them and "saving" them for a more important project almost felt like I was limiting myself. Almost as if to say "this is my best work and I'm not sure if I'll be able to do anything better in future". I realised that this attitude is what was keeping me from moving forward, and so I've made the decision to let them go after keeping them in storage all year. I'm not sure if this is my best work, or whether or not it is something that will demonstrate even the slightest bit of progress after the release of "In Time", but I know that in order to move forward, I have to let these go.

All the songs were produced by P.R (aside from the bonus track!), so be sure to hit him up if you need some beats! I absolutely love the guy's sound and I think he is definitely someone that you should contact should you ever need the production.

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released December 26, 2013

All songs written by Kharisma
All songs produced by P.R (except for Bonus track produced by ElyonBeats)

Kharisma
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P.R
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Elyon Beats
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Roots of Society Records
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Kharisma Melbourne, Australia

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Low-level beat smith and competent song-write.

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