#53 of 366: 5 out of 6, Dessa

This is the type of song I hope my track-star niece Ava warms up to. Such a celebration of female strength.

Such a powerful statement from Dessa in this song which to me is a great one to get you pumped for anything.

“Double-jointed, triple threat, I’m not some method actress, trying to see my, my descent, you’re gonna have to play the tape backwards, save that breathe for choir practice, got no time for my detractors, standing on my staircase, all you are is a fire hazard, I’ve put my time in now, I’m vetted, uncontested, see how an honest answer shuts down, motherfuckers asking trick questions, I’m out here, arms wide, I’ve done it all in broad daylight, and I left the camera running”

I love the “take no prisoners” attitude here for workouts, athletic contests, and bouts of house cleaning.

Dessa’s delivery to me is raw and visceral. She’s on the attack from the get go, pulling no punches.

“I don’t need an agenda, I just tell the truth (yup), let it off the leash and, don’t touch it, it knows what to do, and I’m running a tight ship, every deckhand here has a five year plan, and an ice pick, they can write code, they can drive stick, I got an octave on you and a high kick, don’t blink, I don’t block, I’m a bleeder, all I do is hit, I don’t win them all but I’d say I take 5 out of 6, clock’s running, better glove up, if you insist (okay), let’s see who’s really counting coup, and who’s been counterfeit”

Such an amazing verse there. I absolutely love how hard it goes. There’s something about the “I don’t block, I’m a bleeder” that just describes going completely all in on something so well.

Let’s go all in on something today and kick its ass!

Have a great day! Thanks for reading!