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This Is No Longer A Dream

by anaiis

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    French-Senegalese artist anaiis shares her debut album ‘this is no longer a dream’, out now via her own independent imprint Dream Sequence Recordings. The debut album explores themes of isolation and disillusionment and forms an inner conversation that flourishes from angst and neurosis to self-affirmation and hope. The project includes contributions from Chronixx, Topaz Jones, Sjava, Jay Prince, CKTRL, Onyx Collective, Jesse & Forever.

    The artwork was captured by iconic Brazilian photographer Raphael Pavarotti and phenomenal creative director Ib Kamara.

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1.
undulations 03:16
When it feels like the sky is painted on the ceiling When it feels like your time is being counted with loose change When you’re just moments away from withering Remember that morning is coming soon If you coulda kept me under your spell Hanging mid-air, always begging for help A perfectly obedient shell Filled with ghosts of you to keep me in check oh oh oh Everyone looks like someone else someone else in the dark in the dark x2 When it feels like you’re seeking shelter from a crystal blanket When you can’t see the beauty in the simple things When it feels like you’re crying wolf but you’re neck deep in its belly Remember that mourning is coming soon If you coulda kept me under your spell Hanging mid-air, always begging for help A perfectly obedient shell Filled with ghosts of you to keep me in check oh oh oh Everyone looks like someone else someone else in the dark in the dark Don't want saving grace
2.
d.s.o. 01:38
Out of water You are sometimes Unsure You’re alive You could transform Ghost to living Those severed fins into wings Because becoming is in accumulation it might feel like you’re wandering that you’re never arriving Surrender these worries you keep and you’ll have few reasons to weep my friend
3.
Only you can undo the knotted rope that’s round your neck Only you split in two can bring this death upon yourself though you see it not ultra violet, counts You see me broken Lost in backward motion Cause I can’t see the light But you say there’s still life in me Martyrdom is for cowards This might not be your final hour Just a time for rebirth (and research) This dream I been dreaming, Shooting star ever fleeting has the night kept me hiding Moon’s still out in the morning Mighty wonder I surrender oshun Cause only you can undo the knotted rope that’s round your neck Only you split in two can bring this death upon yourself Though you see it not, Ultraviolet counts
4.
Spent too much time contemplating Wondering how you could move this way There’s so much I just can not explain The consequence I can not evade It’s been a fight every single day I shouldn’t have held on to what you said I’m on the brink of a new beginning But I find myself hesitating I’ve been praying for a sign For the strength to get out To recall who I am That I’m here for a reason I can feel that it’s time Though it took me a while to realize it I’m so glad it’ll soon be over And I’ll be above it I won’t think about chuu Think about chuu I won’t think about chuu Won’t even think about chuu I won’t even think about chuu Don’t give a shit about chuu I ain’t even trippin’ bout chuu Play by my own rules I won’t think about chuu Won’t even think about chuu, no I won’t think about chuu Won’t even think about chuu I won’t even think about chuu Don’t give a shit about chuu I ain’t even trippin’ bout chuu Play by my own rules Gave up too much compromising My sis told me stop apologizing They’d love to keep you insecure Weakened mind can be controlled Found myself on top of the mountain Fallin’ in love with the moment I don’t wanna (I don’t wanna) play it down, play it down Took it all for me to find out That the night always falls But you know not to crawl Not to hide at the sound Of the howl No, you won’t cower I won’t think about chuu Think about chuu I won’t think about chuu Won’t even think about chuu I won’t even think about chuu Don’t give a shit about chuu I ain’t even trippin’ bout chuu Play by my own rules I won’t think about chuu Won’t even think about chuu, no I won’t think about chuu Won’t even think about chuu I won’t even think about chuu Don’t give a shit about chuu I ain’t even trippin’ bout chuu Play by my own rules I won’t think about chuu Think about chuu I won’t think about chuu Won’t even think about chuu I won’t even think about chuu Don’t give a shit about chuu I ain’t even trippin’ bout chuu Play by my own rules I won’t think about chuu Won’t even think about chuu, no I won’t think about chuu Won’t even think about chuu I won’t even think about chuu Don’t give a shit about chuu I ain’t even trippin’ bout chuu Play by my own rules Twenty four hours and a buck late Nowadays I can make the bus wait Learning ‘bout the games lady luck play Loaded up my plate like a buffet The other day I walked by some apartments Couldn’t shake it off was feelin awful strange Familiar face I saw couldn’t call the name I tried to trace the thought but I was drawing a blank, like I got um (You got um) I got um (Whatchuu got) I got amnesia Actin’ like you stain I gotta bleach ya I gotta peace up, A town down I stay downtown don’t see ya And it’s a piece of cake like pound I make my rounds I re-up It’s bills to pay it’s bill to pass, ugh Half full why spill the glass on a burnt up bridge When the last thing crossed my mind was What’s-her-face I think I heard the name Must got me confused damn you’re so vain I bet you think this 16 ‘bout chuu I won’t think about chuu Think about chuu I won’t think about chuu Won’t even think about chuu
5.
My mind’s spins around Catch it before it slips off the edge And I’m found by the road side day in day out Pleading strangers for help Don’t dwell upon this thought right now Cause it won’t ease my grief You couldn’t save me it’s alright It’s a trick of the mind I hide in plain sight You’ll be blinded by my light before I show It’s all pointing outwards, but inside’s Dark as a cave after midnight You couldn’t save me, it’s alright oooh Cause it won’t ease my grief won’t ease my grief You couldn’t save me, it’s alright oh no My vanishing point is just a trick of mind I won’t my grieve my grief it’s never too late To make your way back It’s never too late To make your way back
6.
In the air Love’s in the air Love’s in the air Love’s in the air In the air Love’s in the air Love’s in the air Love’s in the air you don’t have to try so hard nor have a change of heart at night i hear you weep i hate when you cry in your sleep you’re scared of what you’ll find when your eyes are open wide i promise you it’s sweet don’t wanna find out that you been self-deprecating you better recognize better recognize you’re here here here here you better recognise you’re here this is no longer a dream, babe [Chronixx] Rastaman you try so hard Gunning like a arsenal Fighting all the wars without The war within is not for scouts Cry my son and let it out Cry my son we’ll teach you how To find your way to inner peace hoo hoo x 4 you don’t have to cry in your sleep hoo hoo x 4 this is no longer a dream, babe [Chronixx] Igo starts with I, still E claims the Igo by belief Chains the soul to false belief And makes you cry in your sleep Love is on the other side of everything you fear you don’t have to hide you don’t have to hide
7.
reverie 03:16
I don’t really wanna wake up I’m only what my dreams are made of but see life makes No promises Ever wonder what happens when you stop believing? Darling, are you still ashamed Caught up in your own web Falling short of who you thought you would be you could be Tell me, are you still afraid Of what reflection might unveil Do you know that i will love you all ways? I promise you What do you hear when you sit still ? (I'm telling you, it ain't a big deal) You could trade it all for something real Finally grieve Freedom rings But the deafening tone of struggle is too familiar uh huh? Darling, are you still unchanged? Latching on to old regrets Falling short of who you thought you should be But that’s okay Tell me, are you still afraid You could start over and reset Don’t you know that i will love you always It’s all up to you
8.
Make it easier Make it easier For me All I want is the Ease of Sunday morning I promise that’s enough I just can’t see beyond it Body disappearing Or is that just my spirit Drowning in these tears I’ve cried I’m calling on all my angels for a presence, to watch me over while i get it together Make it easier Make it easier For me See if i surrender The fear of being lonely or the need for control The fog might clear before me Maybe there’s no secret Should i stop resisting maybe things will just align I’m calling on my ancestors for their presence, to watch me over while I get it together Make it easier Make it easier for me Make it easier Make it easier for me Time and time again we protect our energies Though we do intend It don’t come so easily
9.
Blur the lines till they disappear Your every word feels insincere Time warps, and so do hues and memories Of my own heart, I’ve become weary What it’s like to take stride What it’s like for me, for me What it’s like to take flight When it’s the light calling Light calling You don’t cry for me can feel how much you hide from me Don’t say you’ll look out for me Cause you got no eyes for me Don’t make up my mind for me That’s where my heart won’t reach There’s that fire, that you started
10.
Praying for some guidance to a God I long forgot Hoping for a change of season for the pendulum to swing But when you’re from where i’m from And seen the things i’ve seen It’s hard to shake the feeling That change is only in our dreams Deep down I know Time waits on no one Our breath on hold Need to feel in my heart that Everything is gonna be everything everything is gonna be gon be alright [Sjava] Sengikhathele uku’nconywa kuthiwa Strong Kodwa ngaphakathi ngibe Ngibola Ngiloku ngitshelwa ukuthi hayi kuzokhanya Makuphuma ilanga Into yanini leyo Ngoba ngilala njalo ngingakubonanga ukukhanya Inyembezi ungabona ngisemvuleni mangikhala ekhanda khona umuntu omemezayo uthi kabhekabezayo Inkinga ziyohlale zikhona zehlula nobaba Zobe khona ungcwatshwa Zazikhona Noma uzalwa Impi yenqondo ay’ngangamandla Okuk’khathaza emoyeni Ubobikela abadala Deep down I know Time waits on no one Our breath on hold Need to feel in my heart that Everything is gonna be everything everything is gonna be gon be alright Been told a thousand times Could always hear it once more Cause just being alive Doesn't feel like enough
11.
juno 03:26
T’as le regard noir aigri L’ame sans espoir s’enfuit Tears don’t fall till the sun sets and for once you’re oddly quiet Seems we’ve now reached the summit but we’ll never touch the sky Did you know, did you know x3 8,000 flights took off today Did you know, did you know x3 That juno took the pill today ahh Wonder’s born out of ennui Nuage ou nuisance choisi you’re not alone, you’re just lonely but you can always call on me Did you know, did you know x2 it’s true tho, it’s true tho ooh we always have a choice to make Did you know, did you know x3 It’s okay, if today’s not your day Thousand flights took off today Juno took the pill today We always have a choice to make It’s ok, if today’s not your day I bet you that didn’t know, that we’re flying I bet you that you didn’t know, we’re undying I bet that you didn’t know we’re in alignment I bet you that didn’t know that didn’t know I bet you that didn’t know, that at we’re flying I bet you that didn’t know, we’re in alignment I bet you that didn’t know That you didn't know huh
12.
transcending 03:15
You are divine When you take up the space (I tried to contain, all my fears within) Longing to find I’m no longer afraid of time passing by (by) We’re all spiritual Lost in a physical realm See the moon’s just the mountain side & We all fell in love Now we all seem to forget We belong where the gods reside So levitate Be untamed, throw the leash out Spread your wings, don't explain why and love insane, don't hold back, let it all out Cause the ghosts are coming You can tell the start’s not always the beginning life’s a silly game that everybody’s playing After falling apart nothing could tear you up When you realise you’re not only made of matter When you finally realise that nothing ever mattered oooh we’re above and beyond spiritual we’re above and beyond spiritual welcome to the non-physical I’m leaving you behind You can tell the stars are only the beginning ...

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released September 10, 2021

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Following her breakthrough release ‘Nina’, a liberation chant and reclamation of freedom that emerged when she confronted her fears, Anaïs went on to release her transcendent project, ‘Darkness at Play’, which reflects her observations of the world, seeking hope amidst injustice, and explorations of the divine feminine as a healing force. ... more

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