"There have been tears of sadness
But let's balance it with all the joy
Are you crying for real? Stop it"
Ceremonial drives, I’m a miss em
Most albums, you got the first listen
This one is different
Funerals are for the living
I want them to know your heart
I want them to know all the different parts
Of our worlds that shouldn’t get along but did
And all the sacrifices you made for the Hid
All the sacrifices you made and hid
For your loved ones to grow and have a safe place to live
In the ways that we wish we did
All of the grace you’d give
Side-eyed and smirking with
An open mind at the same time, surprises
Characters, voices, comedic timing
I remember we all shared one ride then
For years, you redefined what home meant
To see and be seen, in wholeness
We are lucky if we feel that in moments
Some went so far through them doors you opened
I’m just thankful you knew you were loved
On the day you left us
I’m thankful you knew you were loved
On the day you left us
Ceremonial drives, I’m a miss em
Most albums, you got the first listen
This one is different
Funerals are for the living
"That's essentially what it is, right?
We love each other, and we help each other
And are there for each other through good times and bad
Whether we ask for it or not, you know what I'm saying?
We always have this wonderful family
And these wonderful people that have our backs, regardless
Thank you for having my back
And my sister's back
And this restaurant's back
And Hidmo's back
And Hidmo's back, oh shit, oh shit"
We'll just keep on living
We'll keep pushing on
Grateful for your love
Grateful for your love
We'll keep on living
We'll just keep on living
We'll just keep on living
Grateful for your love
I'm so grateful for your love
So grateful for your love
I'm so grateful for your love
So grateful for your love
So grateful
Many hours
All the conversation
You saved my life
I'm grateful
I'm so grateful
Hope I make you proud
I'm grateful
Hope I make you proud
I'm grateful
"Hey what's up Jenny, it's Gab hitting you up
I got your text, and I was gonna text you back but I was like, ahh let me hit you up
I hope you are doing well
And keeping your mind strong and creative
And full of positivity in this time
And yeah, hit me up when you get a chance
Peace"
I am so grateful
I am so grateful
I will keep on living
I will carry on
I will carry your love
Forever
And ever
And ever
I miss you so much
credits
from From the Ashes of Our Homes,
released September 23, 2023
Produced by Gabriel Teodros
Additional vocals by Rahwa Habte & Gift of Gab
Additional engineering by Damon Turner & Scott Macklin
Mixed & Mastered by Dume41
This album by Khingz was created in conversation with my latest 'From The Ashes of Our Homes'. Playing the two albums back to back tells a bigger story. Gabriel Teodros
CopperWire is the trio of Meklit Hadero, Burntface & Gabriel Teodros. 'Earthbound' is the soundtrack to a science-fiction film that was never seen. Nnedi Okorafor wrote the liner notes. Gabriel Teodros
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God I'm so glad there's organisations like NPR Tiny Desk, Audiotree, and chief among them all KEXP, to carry the torch of live studio sessions like the John Peel / BBC radio sessions of yesteryear. Hell, KEXP's sessions have themselves been going for a couple odd decades already, so good on them for continually showcasing fresh and upcoming talent.
I ***REALLY*** wish more full sessions would be commercially released, but if that's left to the bands themselves, then that's more than fair enough Xtra Happy