I teamed up with my brother, ZAXAI, on what came about as a simple suggestion based on the vibes to one of my favorite Talib Kweli songs, "Colors Of You" feat. Mike Posner produced by the legendary J. Dilla, off of his Gravitas album.
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DISCLAIMER: I do not own any rights to the original production of the song remixed. This is only the result of creative expression and appreciation for the music created by one of my biggest influences Talib Kweli, who featured Mike Posner and was produced by the legendary J. Dilla. No copyright infringement is intended whatsoever.
VERSE 1 – JOAQUIN RIVS
I haven’t seen you in a while, I wonder how you doing
I've tried to play it off but then again who am I fooling?
things been kinda quiet since the time that we were fluent
with each other’s body language and the tongue that we were using
I find myself reflecting bout it every single time
letting loose with the pen as I write between the lines
remembering the times we let our bodies intertwine
smashing, knocking boots repeatedly like vines
you opened up to me… pretty unapologetically,
letting me… peak into your soul without telepathy
inspired me poetically, tailored every word strategically
to cater to the Muse and build upon the chemistry
we compliment each other well, perfect for the canvas
complexions of our the tones add more values to the palette
but nothing like the conversations that became a habit
and brought a world of color to the life that I was havin’
CHORUS – ZAXAI
Colors of you… (of you, of you, of you, of you)
ba-da-da-da-daaaaa
(your colors be confusing me, baby girl you’re losing me)
Colors of you…(of you, of you, of you, of you)
(Eyo your colors be confusing me, baby girl you’re losing me)
VERSE 2 – JOAQUIN RIVS
I promised I would comfort you through thick and thin despite the sins
with nothing but compassion, providing you satisfaction
Actin’ on action not lacking a fraction of passion,
Maximizin’ my efforts to building in similar fashion
The architect of memories, blueprint to my pedigree
Showered u with compliments to flourish more the chemistry
Lil’ bit by lil’ bit, became more than my specialty
Locked within these bars playing pleasantly like a melodies
you were Instrumental to the words I spoke
I try to tell it through raw lyrics and melodic flows
from the minute that I saw you “Tu era Mi Amor”
witcha silhouette exotic from a foreign coast
Without a doubt she had that butter love
but what was Next was strictly unexpected, truly never expected
suddenly her colors started fading from my perspective
it wasn’t like her not to get back to my calls or texts
there I was, thinking the worst, until I got in touch
undertones were muted man she wasn’t saying much
I knew where this was going and I wasn’t gonna rush
sure enough she said she needed time while clearly giving up
I won’t accept the blame for something so unexplainable
coming out the blue wit the bull, so unbelievable
at the same time using the magic we had
to pull a disappearing act and now she’s nothing but a throwback
CHORUS – ZAXAI
Colors of you… (of you, of you, of you, of you)
ba-da-da-da-daaaaa
(your colors be confusing me, baby girl you’re losing me)
Colors of you…
(Eyo your colors be confusing me, baby girl you’re losing me)
VERSE 3 – ZAXAI
These colors of you, got me confused
nothing I do can’t seem to get through to you
These dark shades of blue, red, green, maroon
change with the wind, like tides to the moon
So it’s time, to let go, let go of you
So it’s time, to let go, let go of you
Mrs. Blue… Red, Green, Maroon