“Called “NNGE (Never Not Getting Enough),” the track is trenchant and timely – a complex song about trying to stay positive in the face of adversity and its many forms. The track is propelled by a fiery, swift drum beat and deeply soulful chorus.

I grew up witnessing many protests come to Washington DC. This song continues that tradition by using words of encouragement over production inspired by the native sounds of DC music.” – Oddisee

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Lyrics:

Verse One – Oddisee
I mean what is there to fear/
I”m from black America this is just another year/
If you’re new to disrespect by your elected puppeteer/
well let me show you how to persevere/
Just get up every time somebody knocks you down/
& celebrate in front of people like they’re not around/
& if they try to build a wall to keep you balling out of bounds/
Use the bench they told to you warm to keep the fences knocking down/ Shout out to latinos because hustling ain’t illegal/
Whether praying to the east or the padre, we all are equal/
But if parted they will progress in stopping us getting C notes/
Well let me asked the crowd, do one of y’all disagree, no/
This is for chocolate city though I represent the county/
Until your vote is counted know I got you until I’m outy/
it’s all about the effort & effortlessly fresher/
If I’m preaching to choir know they’re bound to get the lecture/
it went from folks around me, pushing envelopes & boundaries/
So you won’t only hear me where you found me/
I’m somewhere asking questions like can I afforded the most/
You better answer me with more than a no/
Chorus
Ooh, never not getting enough/ From this life that I’m leading/ & all I believe in/
ya’ll go, I ain’t leaving/
I’m posted, like/ (x2) This if for the county/
& the areas surrounding/ DC, Maryland & Virginia/ know I’m with you/
Verse Two – Toine
What are you willing to let die first/ Your pride or your freedom/
The story of my life’s inner conflict/ It’s like I follow my dreams/
But how am I supposed to slide in the DM/
On the mic, is what I’m trying accomplish/
I used to do it for the fist bumps & applauses/
But caring about respect started making me nauseous/
You walk in a room, $ bammas speak to you cautious/
like employees trying to figure out who the boss is/
so now I just kick it for, the most divine/
Working overtime/
Sitting with an open bottle, looking for an open mind/
trying not to be aggressively jaded/
Because I find myself just getting faded/
& I know that ain’t quite me/
I step up for whatever it might be/
& RSVP when inspiration invite me/
Because who else gonna look out for those who look like me/ another disenfranchised boy in a white tee/
Chorus
Ooh, never not getting enough/ From this life that I’m leading/ & all I believe in/
ya’ll go, I ain’t leaving/
I’m posted, like/ (x2) This if for the county/
& the areas surrounding/ DC, Maryland & Virginia/ know I’m with you/
Verse Three – Oddisee
All I know is love/
I give it & I get it, I can never get enough/
Sympathy to enemies cause hate ain’t in blood/
& if you can relate you’ve given up/
I’m trying to make the most of it though/
Getting close is a no/
Want nothing less than yes because it’s suppose to be so/ The cost of nothing’s too low/
My expectations are too high/
I’d rather die/
Than be complacent with the way that it goes/
Apathy is a disease & we’re just steady sharing needles/ Unaffected people carry evil/
Ease is what know/
We’ve got to raise the bar though/
The sorrows of today will give away to a tomorrow/
So what’s a week of paid leave/
& empty promises of hiring/
Just to fire me before retirement/
I’m trying to make more in one day than 401 K/
So give me what you promised to pay/
Because it’s never enough/
Chorus
Ooh, never not getting enough/ From this life that I’m leading/ & all I believe in/
ya’ll go, I ain’t leaving/
I’m posted, like/ (x2) This if for the county/
& the areas surrounding/ DC, Maryland & Virginia/
know I’m with you/

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