Musical Ink: Lizz Wright - Hit The Ground

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Lizz Wright --- Hit the Ground


I was reading something earlier this morning, that reminded me of how much I love this song.  I was introduced to the soulful jazz of Lizz Wright less than a year ago, but have certainly been a fan ever since.  Her voice has this rawness to it that can unhinge the tightest locks within our listening.  This song invokes that rawness.  The lyrics flood us, and make us hear.  And once we finally listen, it is a beautiful moment.


The lyrics:

Hit the Ground


Hit the ground, baby
It's alright now
Hit the ground, baby
Take your veil down

See your eyes in mine
Leave the rest behind
Hit the ground, baby
'Cause I want to love you now

Hit the ground, baby
I said it's alright now
Hit the ground, baby
You're gonna make it somehow

Baby, why so lonely?
The day has just begun
Hit the ground, baby
Hit the ground and run

See your eyes in mine
Leave the rest behind

Hit the ground, baby
Hit the ground and run
Hit the ground, baby
Hit the ground and run


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I feel these lyrics in those moments when, upon thinking on giving up, I remember all those people who ever looked at me, held my eyes within their eyes, and silently reassured me.  I can make it.  That makes me gladly continue to run this crazy race we call life.  I feel like I have a destination in mind, and I won't stop until I get there.


Marcus Jamison, the Rare Poet