Already Been There

from Notes by Olmeca

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This song was written after a few friends interrupted an Acid Reign (Gajah, Beond & Olmeca). One of them was arrogantly demanding Acid Reign to take certain steps (steps that we had already walked). In addition, they he began talking about how we should get involved in the anti-war movement (blah blah).

Olmeca explained that they should not interrupt a session like that, especially with information that is already known. They became upset when they were asked to leave. Things got straighten out, but not before Olmeca wrote this song at RE.4M's studio shortly after.

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Already Been There

I’ve done lived what you’re going thru I know what you’re trying to learn. My spirit smiles when I hear things I heard a long time ago and you thinking that it’s new to me. Those news are old were taught and told by those that know plus experiences of my own.

I’m home grown I yearn to burn paths my which these players try to bring forth upon my circle of creative expression…and did I mention that I was the one who gave you the connection. Giving it back to me is like a rhetorical question.

I scorn by your ignorance your tunnel vision is ridiculous. Stick to this your fixing quick to kill the rep you built in it. So please stop yourself before you speak to me creative process has no time for insecurities or vanity.

The uprising of people and music are my interest
But they also been tainted by tantalizing waves of capital investment. A red star in a beer means more to you than the fear it strikes the 2nd third reich
I just might clinch my fist, I’m pissed at the fact you missed the hint of the headless horseman happily discussing your death in august. Pinch me I can’t believe the level of narrow-mindedness exists amongst these city streets.

Personal stories are priceless/eye-lids awake at the stake found burn by naïve-ness speak at will let the fire scream the boring truth be with one called realness with less mask. Thus the task unveils stripping away the veils of discussion marching together purification lashing with clever endevours unification of brothers I never pondered believed dreamed it would get to this level, but it did. Now I must remind you, you must live thru the steps before we proceed indeed.

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from Notes, released September 15, 2008

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Olmeca Los Angeles, California

Olmeca is a hip hop MC/Producer and activist hailing from L.A. CA His unique production talent in both English and Spanish is one that is hard to find, yet one that Olmeca has brilliantly mastered. In doing so, he has gained the respect of his peers in hip-hop’s demanding and unforgiving scene as well as that of many well-known names in the mainstream music industry. ... more