I Vow to be a Vessel

[beardedlamb]

this from the new Blackalicious album, "the craft." it's the last verse and chorus on the album and it always makes me think of improv.

[Verse Three]
This ain't leisure, although it feels
It is a duty, a way to live,
another way to give
Another way to just, have communion
With the source of the sun and moon and,
a way to pay the bills
Displayin' skills, I take it REAL serious
The vibe's so mysterious, not just one more day to kill
..and I could lose my connection
if I do not respect it enough, fffade away it will
Day to day it gives energies
That replenish me, if I believe and I say it will
and act on it, 'cause action is the key to freedom
Only way to be a leader, lead by the way you live

[Chorus]
This Craft,
This beat,
This rhyme,
This vibe,
This style,
They say music gives new life.
From a source inside that is forever flowin.'

This stage,
This mic,
This crowd,
This show,
This life,
I've been given a gift tonight.
And for that, I vow to be a vessel.

[kbadr]

That sums it up pretty perfectly.