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Jojo's Song

by Speed on the Beat

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If you remember my track history, I've never really talked at length about my first-born, Jovanni. It's not because I don't love him; he's my first-born, and I have a love for him that's not able to be measured. It's just that he's always been more of as a narrative device in my music (see: "Father-Son Conversation" from Songs For... as an example). So, in the spirit of the upcoming Papa Speed's Boys, I decided to dedicate an actual song to him.

Think "Hailie's Song" meets "The Vent" in terms of feels. I'm amazed that he's grown so much in the past eight years (if you count conception and alldat) he's been in my life and how much he's helped me grow as a father and as a man.

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My first born, I know I don't rap bout you much/
And when I did on S4, it was kinda a crutch/
To discuss, the relationship between me and your mum/
So, I figured I'd give you your whole song to sing along/
You bring me so much joy, even when you pout/
I sing your name on high, I love you have no doubt/
That D's gonna be there, until the day my heart stops/
Yeah, the same goes for Jeremiah, but this is your top/
When you were born, I was still a manchild/
But having your own child, makes you grow and mature/
I didn't know what was in store, but I know I made sure/
Even when Dad lost his cool, love would always reach your shores/
I wanna be the best man, like I said on Mama Young's Son/
For you and your bro, so I have to ace the questions/
And invest not just money, but time in your life/
It's been an absolute delight to see you grow before my eyes/
You may not remember, we used to call you "chumbawumba"/
You had a mind of your own, chunky thighs, and a wonder/
About you, you were always wise beyond your years/
Kinda like me and your mom, asking questions, facing fears/
I still remember you watching PAW Patrol, before facing the cold/
of the world, one winter morn, you asked me where babies come from/
I was flabbergasted, kid's asking about life before 5/
Man alive, you're a special one, you could see it in your eyes/
(Interlude)
The world is your oyster son, cliche, but go and shuck it/
Hit all the buckets, don't let anyone tell you that you're nothing/
And some people, they'll always wanna take your glow/
Be like Nancy Reagan was to drugs, just say no/
I know, you're probably like "who's Nancy Reagan"/
Guess I'm showing my age, my beard's already fading/
But in place of black hairs and heads on my head/
I got one of two amazing children, I'll bat for you til I'm dead/
Through skinned knees, lost teeth, even tummy aches/
And one day, hopefully years from now, your first heartbreak/
Damn, you're about to be eight, that's crazy right/
How time flies when you have fun, and have loving fathers by your side/
I will never leave your side

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released July 18, 2018

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Speed on the Beat Baltimore, Maryland

Independent artist/writer/activist. Mr. “Support Dope Music in All Its Forms.” Baltimore-born who never forgets his roots, neither for his sound or his home. And yes, I was serious. I don’t do crap just for giggles. Also, I rarely post on TwXtter. I mostly post stories on IG. So, don’t expect millions of messages—unless y’all want some memes or something. ... more

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