Trina Mai

Mind's Unraveling

[trinamai]

This world will constantly shred you and ask you to be present & grateful while it does so.

It’s becomes a task to remain fluid, empathic, gracious.

Sometimes you’ll fail trying to achieve such fluidity but keeping your conscience clear of any heaviness is worth more than advertised in this realm.

I know my heart is beyond reach energetically but I still aim for it’s approval. Where I am is beyond expression itself, all I know is that it’s dark and all encompassing asking that I become apart of it.

It’s met with my refusal.

[trinamai]

Stolen, pillaged, sabotaged. Brokenness doesn’t contain or describe that of what I am and has been made of me.

I stand alone in these waters, smiling hazily at what’s left of me. I see me clearly but the wounds strapped to my being created a mind of their own drenching me with its ill conceived logic.

I don’t accept. I’ll drown in its understanding before swallowing its ideas as that of my truth.

Decimated time and time again, without access to my inner self. I’m sending SOS’s to a future me that deserves to know I stayed honest and doing so has left me martyred and incomplete.

Society? And it’s reality? Hates me and what I am within that of completeness,

original and free. peace.

[trinamai]

Overwhelming energies that don’t align are seen for what they are, not yours.

The aim is agility and to stay true to who you are.

Being of grace and being tapped out is as is.

Over extension of one self requires mending after depletion.

Take care, there are others that will continue your work without your presence because what has been made speaks for itself in your absence.

[trinamai]

Let it go, release these notions that aren’t of your own mind & spirit.

Too many questions reaching for higher answers that lack the range/depth/fortitude to even be applied.

Stay sound.

[trinamai]

Ancestral rage is a doozy, refrain is necessary in this society. Veils will drop. Being mindful of this tongue of mine. It’s drenched in venom. Watching my step has been driving me reckless with those within proximity. Bless it all, this ride is gearing for a bumpy descend.

[seeszarun]

To my questions, I would love to know where your lyrical inspiration comes from? Do you have any effective vocal exercises or warm-ups? And lastly, how do you overcome your fears before you sing, or perform on stage? In regards to my questions, I was asked to contact a musician or someone in the music industry by my teacher. Thank you for your time and for shedding light on real issues every so often. You've inspired me to push forward and to stay original. Much love and peace, Jael Buscema.

Hey jael ! K .. So my lyrical inspiration usually comes from my life/And or movies that REALLY stuck with me at some point growing up (homeward bound , Rosemary’s baby , mrs doubt fire,recess , Harriet the spy ect ) . I’ve always been a gymnast or a dancer so for some reason being on stage feels like being alone in an empty room to me (however talking in a room of more than 3 makes me itch) . I’m usually all tingly and short of breath right before I go out. Then usually my anxiety is so high I literally black out and flush it all out on stage .. I’m on the last question but I can’t remember what you asked and don’t wanna close out of this message screen 😂😩… What I wanna share is something I’ve learned very verrryyy recently ..your power to psyche yourself out is incredibly strong . Energy is real. And you TRULY do attract what you think about .. You can understand and be all things,the minute you decide your worth the same amount of work you’d put into someone else . Ignore your lower self . Hope this helps ! Love S

[black-culture]

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[blackstarzulu]

Vera, 2018

Photo by Lloyd Foster

[trinamai]

J**tice

I will always pray for your best 

But while time has become a test rather than our friend 

I’m left grappling with resisting conspiring towards an end. 

My ends are charred where you’ve last touched me. 

Drained me dry of peace and reasoning, I can’t see nothing. 

The clock is ticking and so is my patience.

Uncalibrated and left un-rectified. 

Please show me where you’ve deemed your offenses as 

Perfectly Justified. 

[trinamai]

Arrival

“Qu’as-tu appris?”

Oui, I’ve learned to breathe slow but think fast

That taking time doesn’t really last. 

And not to cloud my own judgment about life. 

I’ve quieted the trickle of doubts that seep in past my own and learned to eschew other’s peoples burdens yet inspire their growth alone.

There’s a light that resonates within me and I must protect it beyond any impression of danger. 

I am aware now that I am a luminary 

And prosperity to me, is no stranger. 

[driflloon]

red street: aweng chuol by meredith traux and noa griffel

[mimimar]

jungwoo

[sarahcatseye]

about cats

[thefreshfinds]

Trina Mai: With elements of soul, alternative R&B, emotionally-riched vocals and over 300+ plays on Soundcloud, Trina Mai delivers passion and an electric feel through her heartfelt lyrics and dynamic sound. A elegant gal from Hi Lac Canada, Trina started singing at the age of 3, but didn’t pursue it seriously until the age of 16. When it came to her craft, Trina knew that this was something that she was destined to do and started making music full time, rather than start her a career as a teacher and as for her inspirations, she list a few such as: Freddy Sans, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Bilal, the Clark Sisters, and Jaala. The message that she tries to convey is a story that’s not only hers, but for others to tell and make it into their own which can be told from tracks like “Listen” and “Astra” but that’s not all she brings to the table. With soft ballads and an atmospheric approach, we can expect Trina to emerge on the charts pretty soon.

Check her out at:

https://soundcloud.com/trinamai

[black-culture]

[trinamai]

Choices

Choose greatness. Choose the slightly higher choice. Choose the best you. Choose to believe. You have the ability to still create with every breath that you take. Use it for your greater good. And stand tall in your decision.

[ilovemy4c-hair]

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