In honor of The Matrix Resurrections, Arte Magnus releases SHIFT, an ode to the franchise that changed his life at 6 years old. Dynamic and captivating, SHIFT is a rallying cry for self actualization and freedom.
lyrics
Something don’t feel right…
Bloodshot eyes from another sleepless night.
Loose screws, but Doc said I’m not unglued. Take two of these; you’ll feel brand new.
Easy for you to say, I’m just another case of a misplaced tool. Tried to assimilate, but I don’t fit in that puzzle.
Who’s making the rules?!
Who taking a break from the program?
Look at me funny cause I wasn’t one for the slow jam. Singled out, couldn’t hold your hand, cause I was never one in high demand. Float on the outskirts, get by, spread some light to help the rest fly, but every coin has two faces.
I wanna know what’s on the other side.
A liberator in my past life surely.
Itching and craving to see the path laid for me. Too played out: there’s a glitch in the story. You’re missing a detail, a lie didn’t prevail. Deep in the rabbit hole, followed the trail. Too far in to quit, won’t submit if I fail. Regaining freedom: I feel it like braille. Shifted the simulation: holy hell!
(Hook)
Take me back to my power!
Take me out of this shell!
Let me loose of these chains:
Pray I break free of them myself!
War’s all around the corner,
Eyes on me to take Lead.
Forgive me, love, if I slip, but
What will exist if I don’t
SSSSSSSSSHIFT!!!!!
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shirt)
Controlled and your path never altered.
You needing a
SSSSSSSHHHHIFT!!!!!
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shift)
Reborn for reason. The people in need of a
SSSSSHHHIFT!
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shift)
A world without you is a gift for everyone who
SSSSHHHIFTS!
Finally time,
To take the power back.
It’s all in your mind.
United to fight for something so divine:
A Resurrection of the spirit inside.
(V2)
You’ve been living in a dream world.
Funny how it feel like the real world.
Tangible: if you can touch it, it’s there.
A lie and the truth: same words, two pairs.
Death is staring at me. In my second lease, I won’t Rest In Peace til my people see.
There is no spoon. Move by the shape of your design. Breathe and redefine
Limits. Steep, the only climb. How you think I feel? First time, I was blind.
Wipe the mud from eye. Carry on the light. Virus bound to die. Why believe in a ceiling if you can’t feel it killing your shine?
The paradigm is outdated. Know you been waiting, Baby. It’s time!
Take me back to my power!
Take me out of this shell!
Let me loose of these chains:
Pray I break free of them myself!
War’s all around the corner,
Eyes on me to take Lead.
Forgive me, love, if I slip, but
What will exist if I don’t
SSSSSSSSSHIFT!!!!!
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shirt)
Controlled and your path never altered.
You needing a
SSSSSSSHHHHIFT!!!!!
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shift)
Reborn for reason. The people in need of a
SSSSSHHHIFT!
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shift)
(Shift)
A world without you is a gift for everyone who
SSSSHHHIFTS!
Finally time,
To take the power back.
It’s all in your mind.
United to fight for something so divine:
A Resurrection of the spirit inside.
credits
released December 22, 2021
Produced by DK The Punisher
Arte Magnus is defining his version of Neo-Soul by blending rhythmic word-flow with both contemporary and 90s hip-hop
influences, with a hint of influence from prog metal and R&B.
He is inspiring audiences to be better friends, better lovers, better parents—better people. Music is a lifeforce. He is expressing raw emotion, finding the words to connect with listeners around the world. ...more
