Lyrics
The Mysterious Funker - Not In My Paradise
Album: Rise Up
Release date: 28th March 2025
Writers: Clive G Beresford, Cris Marc
Additional music sample by: Dimitri
Album: Rise Up
Release Date: 28th March 2025
Mastering engineer: Cris Marc [Spyda Music Productions, Canada]
Producer: Spyda Music Productions
Copyright: 2025 Spyda Music Productions. All rights reserved
Cover photo: Gordon Cowie - https://unsplash.com/@gcowie
(Instrumental Intro)
(Verse 1)
Not in my paradise, I grip her real tight,
Stars in the sky, but its dark, not bright,
Strollin through the park, feelin' like a king,
Then I spot two youths, troubles what they bring.
I know that one from the block, hes always flexin,
Eyes full of beef, yeah, I sense the tension.
I ain't playin games, I aint here for the drama,
Got my queen by my side, shes my armour,
I lock eyes with that fool, let him know the deal,
Boy, not in my paradise, dont make me reveal.
(Chorus)
Not in my paradise, I won't let it slide,
Out here hustlin, I'm the realest, got pride.
Shadows in the night, but Im shinin like a Rollie,
Keep it street, keep it raw, never phony, never lowly.
(Verse 2)
He shrugs and he backs down, runs off with his mate,
In the darkness, they skedaddle, cant handle my fate.
Hey, boy! I shout, heart pumpin like a drum,
Not in my paradise, this aint where you come!
Im tired of seein boys turn into beasts,
Livin in the struggle, hungry for a feast.
We fight for a dream, while they hunt for destruction,
Im buildin up my empire, not facin deduction.
Povertys a beast, but Im raisin my voice,
With rhythm in my soul, Im makin my choice.
(Chorus)
Not in my paradise, I won't let it slide,
Out here hustlin, I'm the realest, got pride.
Shadows in the night, but Im shinin like a Rollie,
Keep it street, keep it raw, never phony, never lowly.
(Instrumental Break)
(Bridge)
Yeah, Im angry, Im hyped, Im determined tonight,
Fightin back the demons that creep in the night.
We out here grindin, tryin to live right,
Cant let the streets take my love or my light.
(Verse 3)
So listen, young thugs, this life ain't a game,
We rise from the ashes, we ain't feelin shame.
Each step that I take, Im reclaimin my pride,
With my woman beside, we aint got nothin to hide.
In this concrete jungle, we thrive, never die,
Not in my paradise, so you can say goodbye.
East coast vibes, with that hunger for change,
Well battle through the night, our lives rearranged.
They cant break us down, were built to survive,
With love in our hearts, we learn to thrive.
(Chorus)
Not in my paradise, I won't let it slide,
Out here hustlin, I'm the realest, got pride.
Shadows in the night, but Im shinin like a Rollie,
Keep it street, keep it raw, never phony, never lowly.
(Refrain)
So if you roll through my block, better think twice,
'Cause I'll stand my ground, not in my paradise.
We got dreams to chase, ain't no fear in our eyes,
With love and respect, we rise to the skies.
Not in my paradise, boy, this is my life,
With my girl by my side, cuttin through like a knife.
(Instrumental Outro)
