Some things never seem to f*cking work

"I've seen you with the lights off

I've seen you and you'd think you loved me

I've seen you with your hat off

I'm dreaming of a time when you knew me

So baby, is it all you've got?

Tell me if you got some more

I'm thinking of some time off

I'm dreaming of a time when you knew me"- Solange, Some Things Never Seem to F*cking Work

My dad once told me that hindsight is 20/20.  I thought he was nuts then but I get it now.  Most of us come from under that cloud of smoke eventually.

"I Mirror the Life of a Millionaire..."

"And I’m sorry if this planet that I’m living on is quizzical

My lyrical ambitions sometimes don’t ring a bell

I’m sorry if my visual don’t line up with my feelings

And my physical exhibit doesn’t represent me well

I’m sorry if I’m curious, delirious, and I don’t take life serious

I mirror the life of a millionaire

I’m sorry if I’m talking shit

But I really do mean well"

-God Given Name, Solange

This song has always struck a special chord with me.  It doesn't always seem like people get where I'm coming from when I go off the bohemian deep end and start talking that shit but its cool, I don't really expect everyone to get it.  Some people are so wrapped up in the ways of the world that they forget the power they have over their own lives and happiness.  I just pray I never become like that.

You know that saying, Work smarter not harder? Well, I've been doing exactly the opposite for the first two months of 2012.  I have been hustling backwards, my friends.    So I had to do something about this retardation.  I don't actually have a legit plan yet but I've begun planting some seeds that will get me back on track in no time. I'm starting to also focus on my happiness and ownership over my life.  

I want to honestly be able to say that I run MY world.  I want to be happy and fulfilled with the choices and moves I make in life, even if they are standing next to those of some Beyonce-type.  My goal is to make sure that my time here on earth isn't wasted, taken for granted or miserable in any form.  

That's my newest priority.  

Wish me luck 

Left Side Drive

Marie Claire Italia

LEFT SIDE DRIVE by solange-knowles

Am i everything u always wanted?

Solange has been one of my faves since we were 16.  I somehow felt we were connected and I have followed her career and style evolution ever since. Bright red Rasta braids and Lil Rapper duets to the Hadley St. Dreams and fashion 'It'' girl status, Solo has been the chick that mirrored the type of attitude and gall I've attempted to exude in my own life. 

She's always doing some dope shit. I just heard this one and wanted to share. It's a midtempo, sweet, repetitive track by this guy who calls himself Rewards (aka Aaron Phenning of Chairlift).  The song's "Equal Dreams" and its honey.  Definitely a track I want to add to the iPod playlist right now.

Equal Dreams (Feat. Solange Knowles) by DFA Records