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Outside Ourselves

by Tha Building

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You and I both know that we can’t sustain Even though the love remains Gonna have to go our own ways Looking back at all the times I see how much we struggled now But instead of recognizing both of us just doubled down And with so much to lose we didn’t choose our course based on the facts The underlying sentimental notion’s still intact Whether you’re missing this Or you’re busy living your bliss You’re right on both accounts and ain’t no goin’ back in time And now I’m looking for another mountain to climb You and I both know that we can’t sustain Even though the love remains Gonna have to go our own ways If we try this again will really anything change? Even though the love remains You know we can’t sustain This was the perfect culmination of the time that we spent Feel like the drama started to follow us everywhere that we went I ran calculations and kept up coming up short ‘Cause we weren’t the same two people that we were before I trust it, you felt its it’s got to be true So much hesitation makes it hard to get through Takin stock of this situation and call this is win I don’t wanna do this again (Lyrics Born): When you love someone you can’t just flip a switch and turn it off Feels like your heart won’t heal all the images, words and thoughts And I can’t erase those memories; I feel sick, hurt and lost We must proceed eventually can’t reverse or pause Baby I want you to feel fulfilled, even apart from you God I can’t believe I’m saying that, but it’s the larger truth ‘Cause I for real love you - like for real for real love you And sometimes what that looks like is bein’ free of you You and I both know that we can’t sustain Even though the love remains Gonna have to go our own ways If we try this again will really anything change? Even though the love remains You know we can’t sustain
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When it’s ringing in my ears Such a holy sound is bringing me near Feel like it’s been long enough I’m rolling up my sleeves Now I’m so ready For this loneliness to leave I’ve been waiting No more taking my time And though it may be raining Before too long I’ll leave this sorrow behind When you left me without any warning Just a huge empty void waiting each morning Felt like my ship capsized I was clawing for the shore But I refuse to be all alone anymore I’ve been waiting You were always on my mind I’m done with being angry And feeling like I’m ready to find Someone that I can dream with A love imperfect as me Someone to share the laughter Someone to help me see That though I lost so much I can move forward but not forget I won’t let this consume me I ain’t giving up just yet

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The debut album, here's what Glide Magazine had to say:

"Outside Ourselves is a gem for fans of funk music, R&B, soul, and old school hip-hop, all of which come together in a swirling mix of infectious, danceable groove-laden goodness. One can hear the likes of Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai, Steely Dan, Parliament Funkadelic, Earth, Wind & Fire, and plenty of legendary hip-hop MCs shining through this collection of songs that truly showcases the power of a full band sound and a cohesive musical language between the artists. During these fractured times, the album’s uplifting message of togetherness and empowerment resonates like medicine and is surely aimed at making the listener bask in its glow. It’s impressive to hear how each musician gets the spotlight at times and is able to put a personal touch on the music, amplifying the theme of togetherness and reminding us that band’s can be democratic after all. Though there is no shortage of bland funk bands these days, Tha Building brings a fresh and inventive perspective that also does justice to the pioneers of the genre."

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released August 26, 2022

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Tha Building Oakland, California

What differentiates this groove monster from its forefathers is that Tha Building is a self-contained band with its own body of booty shaking songs, ready to break out of the studio and hit the stage.
Outside Ourselves winds through an exhilarating mélange of indie-funk, hip-hop, Motown and Stax vintage soul, R&B balladry, and pristine jazz-pop. This album makes a cohesive statement in the groove.
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