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New Standard

by Kaila Love

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Verse 1: Ya ready for me but on to the next tho Took a chance to advance now I'm onto the next throne Switchin' up the vibe onto the next zone If ya head ain't right, I'm on onto the next dome I can't be out here settlin' for so-so you can hit the door if you slowin' down my work flow I'mma bad one and a rap virtuoso I'mma get it done even if do it solo but i got a team and they all be killin' it you ain't a part of that and it's got you feelin' pissed and i can't blame you when I seen it that clearly it's cause this whole time you linked with fake affiliates I got real friends that's down to really ride for me They cook breakfast then go and take a stride wit me They take classes they gettin certified wit me Every message I send they will reply to me Chorus: Ya ready for me but on to the next tho Now I'm on to the next Took a chance to advance now I'm onto the next throne Now I'm on to the next Switchin' up the vibe now I'm on to the next zone Now I'm on to the next And if ya head ain't right on onto the next dome Now I'm on to the next Verse 2: Texting me like W - Y - D Tryna check in cause troubles you cause I'm free Plus I'm gettin to the point you cannot deny me So really the way this happened is so timely Don't need be held down in tryna get lifted Now you come around cause I'm fly and I'm fitted I'm comin' thru drippin', you come through and you parasitic Tryna suck me dry after not seein' me in a minute I can't blame 'em, knowin' they wanna taste I'm a strong shot, you're gonna need chase I'm out doin shows, bustin' flows on the interstate It's over once I plug my mic into my interface This been my fate, tell me who are you to stop it Your plans are no match for everything I been plottin' You gon' see it when you see it, I'mma show it when its time Baby got to move in silence til a blessings truly mine Chorus (x1) Verse 3: We are not compatible, I'm a different breed You ain't gotta go home, but right now you gotta leave So call you an Uber or pick you up one of them scooters Laying all-around town - get where you're going and put it down I'm just saying keep it moving, don't worry bout what I'm doing Or wondering if I'm screwing, but I'm more focused on pursuing A dream bigger than anything a man could ever ruin Even when I take Ls, I'm learning instead of losing I blocked you on everything but u still gonna see me Prolly poppin' up on your timeline or T.V. Everyone said stay focused ad I'll find the right one I'm not even close to all I can become I need a man thats gon' be ready for that elevation Cause theres no way I can live a life that is basic If I see an opportunity, I'm gonna take it Now I'm onto the next cause I ain't got no more time for waitin' Chorus (x2)
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I see an wealth of opportunity that’s up for grabs If you wanna go in on em then just meet me at the half A favor for a favor both of us can get a bigger bag But there’s a level of respect that I had to have Don’t be mad cause how I needed to be treated Your sorry don’t mean a thing if your actions repeated So yeah I have an attitude understand why I’m heated You actin' like the past could be so easily deleted But yeah okay, I understand people can change, I entertained that idea but you still stayed the same Some parts of just too deeply engrained So as much as I wanna be there, I gotta refrain Shed a tear, took a breath, then I bossed up This time next week I’m bout to have my cost up Putting in work while you playin' into gossip Lowering your standards now you out there gettin' tossed up Chorus: Ya hate made me more strong That's how I wrote this song (how I wrote this song) You thought I'd thought I'd be dead gone But I'm not cause I wrote this song (cause I wrote this song) Ya hate made me more strong That's how I wrote this song (how I wrote this song) You thought I'd thought I'd be dead gone But I'm not cause I wrote this song (cause I wrote this song) Verse 2: You at the same pace while I'm only getting faster By the time you get to me, I think you're gonna need a ladder Why you care what people think? I only take it as some chatter If they not up on my level, they opinions do not matter Frustrated at waiting I'm ready to go after Every beat that I can flatter - g'on and get it mixed mastered You can't keep up with my rhymes it's got you feelin' badgered Plus my waist is getting skinny but my booty's getting fatter My skin is getting clearer when I'm lookin the mirror I noticed I got thicker when I'm checkin' out my pictures I'm making gains all day in this glow up - If I feel bad, I just look good and show up This whole time you been burying me, taking me for granted But bet you didn't realize the seed that you just had planted That's on you, tryin to play me for a fool But I use it like a tool - took that and made it fuel Chorus: Ya hate made me more strong That's how I wrote this song (how I wrote this song) You thought I'd thought I'd be dead gone But I'm not cause I wrote this song (cause I wrote this song) Ya hate made me more strong That's how I wrote this song (how I wrote this song) You thought I'd thought I'd be dead gone But I'm not cause I wrote this song (cause I wrote this song) Verse 3: I know you hate it cause I'm not only surviving, but I'm thriving and I got all my chakras in alignment It's all about perspective; you could see it as inspiring But you chose to stay despising - It's all good I'm still smilin' Cause I once had braces that cost too much Not to show my pearly whites and strut stuff Wherever I go i know Im getting that hook up Got so much plug my friends call me clutch I touch down in any town and get shown love Just how I imagined it'd be when I'm all grown up I went from dreaming to schemin' something extreme The kids that used to picked over me now wish they was on my team But I'm not trippin now you know game go No matter what I went through I stuck with my same goal So this is for everybody who judged wit known nothin' 'bout me And all the haters that prolly still gonna doubt me Chorus: Ya hate made me more strong That's how I wrote this song (how I wrote this song) You thought I'd thought I'd be dead gone But I'm not cause I wrote this song (cause I wrote this song) Ya hate made me more strong That's how I wrote this song (how I wrote this song) You thought I'd thought I'd be dead gone But I'm not cause I wrote this song (cause I wrote this song) Outro: Wrote this song (me more strong) Wrote this song (dead and gone) Wrote this song Wrote this song
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Worthy 03:41
Verse 1: I just wanted to give him morning head, make him breakfast and bed But he wanna start an argument with me instead Doin' the most over a comment under my instagram post A guy was callin' me purdy - I'm like get over it yo I'm not even bringing up hoes and the asses you double tapping but you say it doesn't matter cause you just liking not chatting but im like why even do that then? It's only time before that happens I can't have my man out here lookin like he fallin' for thirst trapping And all the meanwhile you be stalkin' my page Like you tryna find hints that you bout to get played I show you anything everything you wanna know But it's never good enough, you still gon' call me hoe even tho I been lovin' you only true to you I gave you all of me thats too much to lose And you know this ain't cute - You ain't treat me right So you have no right to get mad when I'm leaving tonight Chorus: I know I never did you dirty (dirty) I know that I'm a good woman and I'm worthy (worthy) Of being treated exactly how I wanna (wanna) Without ever havin' to deal with all your drama (drama) I thought that we could work it out; I was hoping it would get better We'd be cuddling watchin' movies in matching pajama sweaters We'll be cookin' for each other and trying new things together Workin' towards a loft - We'll have our picture on the dresser sometimes it hurts me cause we could have made a great team So much potential, I could see it in my daydream I'm gonna find somebody out there that could give the same thing Minus all the drama, accusations and blaming but at least you taught me that love just ain't enough Our relationship was dust once you crushed all my trust I was tried my best but just couldn't adjust To you not following thru on things we discussed It's like the more I put in the more that I lost 'Til I finally couldn't keep affording the cost You got the nerve to turn around and tell I didn't care Well if that's how u feel - try finding better elsewhere Chorus: I know I never did you dirty (dirty) I know that I'm a good woman and I'm worthy (worthy) Of being treated exactly how I wanna (wanna) Without ever havin' to deal with all your drama (drama) I never cheated cause I never needed no one else You can't believe it, guess thats something you never felt Confused cause you never had a girl like me It's not my fault you can't comprehend my loyalty I gave this everything but didn't get an ROI Of course I was hoping my investment would multiply You want my love but now that's something you gotta earn And it's not barely giving back what I do in return I can't teach you certain things you shoulda learned You short sighted and I'm thinking about the long term Smoke a blunt to Usher 'cause I gotta let it burn Baby it might be your world but I made it turn I made it spin, made it twirl. Was your girl. Kept it lit Kept it real. Kept it loyal and legit. I gave you my trust how could you break it? You gave me something I couldn't explain it My love was real, no way I could fake it It's tearing me up, my heart cannot take it Chorus (x3): I know I never did you dirty (dirty) I know that I'm a good woman and I'm worthy (worthy) Of being treated exactly how I wanna (wanna) Without ever havin' to deal with all your drama (drama)
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Went Back 03:58
Chorus: I went back when I said I wasn't I swore I wouldn't, but then I does it It seems to happen all of a sudden I didn't tell you, don't want your judgement Verse 1: It's easy to walk away and say that it's over it's harder to go more than a week of been sober There's a lot of ups and downs riding this roller coaster finding it harder to hold my composure I can admit it I am addicted don't know how to fix it didn't know I was afflicted so deeply that I was shiftin' I love something that made me so sick this is so twisted how'd I miss it Intuition tried to tell but I didn't listen/ And now I see I been giving in the cycle/ All those months that I look.back I have been in denial / Halted things I loved, suddenly I went idol/ So isolated at times I felt mad suicidal Not that it's something that I would try I just didn't care if I died at that moment in time The pains was amplified I gave into lies as 'Til the wool lifted from my eyes and I took back my life Chorus: I went back when I said I wasn't I swore I wouldn't, but then I does it It seems to happen all of a sudden I didn't tell you, don't want your judgement Verse 2: I know I said I wouldn't and I swear I was set Weather I stay or walk away there'll be regret There's a vicious battle between my heart and my mind It's tearing me apart; It's time to pick a side to align Theres a conflict - my logic and emotions don't mix I start getting withdrawals bad and needing you quick You give that fix, with the right words or a kiss My whole plan is eclipsed I tried to.stay away but couldn't resist Wish it was easy as its made out to sound How do I break out of this if I am spellbound? I'm getting dizzy from riding this merry go round Tried to mute you but you still playin' in my background Even while I smile there's a sadness that seeps Underneath... way down, I'm talking bout deep It creeps up on me in my sleep or those vulnerable moments When it hits me that I miss you and didn't even know it Chorus: I went back when I said I wasn't I swore I wouldn't, but then I does it It seems to happen all of a sudden I didn't tell you, don't want your judgement Verse 3: I'm stressed and overthinking It's got me smoking and drinking/ Clinking my glass to the past I been clinging to and ask for God to bring in new memories or remedies to the pain I feel Cause things I used to love just do not have the same appeal I pack my life with distractions - I enrolled in more classes Play somebody else that's why I like acting I use that and rapping as my way of trying to sober up And yeah it makes me happy but still I'm not over us So I still come over love - just no overnights It's not that dangerous if I microdose right? It hurt me too much tryna quit you cold turkey Plus you said you'd go half with me on this journey I'm in Richmond, you in Oakland, so meet me in Berkeley Just let me know and I'll be there when I'm done working Like that we're back so naturally and that's all it took No matter how many times I quit you, I can't cause I'm hooked/ Chorus (x2): I went back when I said I wasn't (ooh I went back) I swore I wouldn't, but then I does it (didn't mean to do that) It seems to happen all of a sudden I didn't tell you, don't want your judgement
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I'm Gonna Be 03:58
I'm gonna be I'm gonna be great I'm gonna be Verse 1: About me? I been rapping since 14 To impress a boy in 9th grade, tryna make it seem Like I'm the cool girl in class instead of a cute girl with ass They used to think I was a hoe, didn't know I had flow with these raps 'Cause I never had siblings or a mom or a dad I wrote songs to move on past what I didn't have My great grandmother raised me as best as she could Being a poor single parent just trying to do good There was a void I never filled setting fire in my soul Our relationship was tense and started to take a toll I ran away from home, leaving the safety that I'd known But I knew I had to do it if I ever want to grow I got to college on a full scholarship at the UC Became the first in my fam to touch a degree Pavin' a path for others like the one paved for me I'm tryna be somebody my grandma could watch on T.V. Chorus: I wanna be I wanna be on I wanna be I wanna be known I wanna be I wanna be everything I know I can be I'm gonna be I'm gonna be great I'm gonna be I'm gonna be placed I'm gonna be I'm gonna be everything I knew I'd become Verse 2: Making a living in the Bay ain't a game mayne it's hard Neighborhoods getting gentrified by the boulevard So I always kept three jobs and some side work Been 10 years at Marriott at the front clerk My main job now is teaching kids how to rap Not just that but Hip Hop culture and it's past Got a fourth, fifth grade, and kindergarten class And a bunch of teaching expenses to write off on my tax Also taught middle school dance in addition to rhyme While picking up some paid gigs on my off time I'm a Zumba instructor, a rape counselor, and more 10,000 Degrees was the non-profit I work for There, developing curriculum is my craft Perfect every Powerpoint and train the whole staff They bring it to the class, deliver it to the students even when I'm not in the room, I'm still an influence Chorus: I wanna be I wanna be on I wanna be I wanna be known I wanna be I wanna be everything I know I can be I'm gonna be I'm gonna be great I'm gonna be I'm gonna be placed I'm gonna be I'm gonna be everything I knew I'd become Verse 3: I met my dad when I was seventeen But even then it was in jail through a phone and T.V. screen A little after that I became homeless - I was sleepin’ in my car Sitting alone with my pain just wishin' upon the stars If you asked how I survived I couldn’t really say how But I knew there was hope - I was close to a way out Then found out I was pregnant and that news came heavy Nine weeks in - I miscarried while working at Chevys Some folks that I had stayed with had me robbed up in a set up Tried to brag about it later, my homie there had 'em wet up I never asked him to but it felt good to know he’d ride for me He did it on some love, I never even let him slide in me Maybe I shoulda cause I ended up with the wrong guy Who left some bruises on my arm and tears in my eyes Sometimes I think about it and still feel what I felt But I cant come to regret it cause that pain made me myself Chorus: I wanna be I wanna be on I wanna be I wanna be known I wanna be I wanna be everything I know I can be I'm gonna be I'm gonna be great I'm gonna be I'm gonna be placed I'm gonna be I'm gonna be everything I knew I'd become Outro: I'm gonna be on I'm gonna be known I'm gonna be I'm gonna be everything I knew I'd become Kaila Love. 2019. ZG on the beat.
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Oooh, ooh Oh you give me something Bridge: You give me comfort, you're the one that I can run to Easy to find you, how you shining like the sun do It wasn't hard to make you the only one I'm loving Loyalty comes naturally because you give that something Verse 1: You give me something, I never knew that I needed Like the final piece of the puzzle now I am completed At first I didn't wanna receive it - 'cause couldn't see it the bigger picture and now how you're sent for a reason You give me a different feeling - one that I have never noticed I didn't see you in my frame - fixated on gettin focused But now I note it and I understand the motive Fact that you attractive is just added bonus You give me something I didn't know I was missin' almost forgot how soft your lips were but then I kissed them if I ever said I wanted to go, boy I was just kidding you give me something and i just hope you keep on giving I can't pinpoint what it is, that exact need you fulfill but its more than just physical cause we never done the deal All this time passes by but the feelings remaining still Even tho it's only now and then we get a lil time we can chill Chorus: So come and tell me something (something that I feel) Come and tell me something Because you give that something (something that I feel) Bridge: You give me comfort, you're the one that I can run to Easy to find you, how you shining like the sun do It wasn't hard to make you the only one I'm loving Loyalty comes naturally because you give that something Verse 2: You give me laughter; You bring me solace You understand that I am a goddess You give me patience and inspiration Conversations take me away like vacations That's new grounds for exploration, I knew I hit a home run, when I got you all in my life It's so nice, I don't ever have to think twice That's that real type - make me wanna get wifed All them other dawgs be afraid of my bite But you ain't ever been afraid of my hype What can I say you give something I like I can't hide or describe it but I know that it feels right - All that I'm feeling inside There are no egos involved, I could swallow your dick in the same way I swallow my pride There are no heights I wouldn't go There's a reason I been granted this throne You don't ever have to be alone I got your back for all the love you have shown Ha - what I won't do for love I try everything but I don't give up And I may not find what I dream of But I search for mine -that one true love! Chorus: So come and tell me something (something that I feel) Come and tell me something Because you give that something (something that I feel) Bridge: You give me comfort, you're the one that I can run to Easy to find you, how you shining like the sun do It wasn't hard to make you the only one I'm loving Loyalty comes naturally because you give that something (You give that something) Yeah you give me something...
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New Standard 03:44
Yeah I got a new... Yeah I got a new... Verse 1: New year, same me, but I'm upgrading Some will be mad to see how I'm changing I'm peakin' out of my cocoon, I can feel it in my womb, I'm 'bout to bloom soon The time is opportune and I been waitin' on this moment I picked which path to follow by heeding to the omens I was hypothesizing, but now I'm really knowin' I'm never gonna let anything stop me from growin' If you don't like it then I'm on to the next tho I wrote this song cause I had to go flex so You know I'm worthy, never settling for less no I'm setting deadlines and giving it my best go I pay attention to the signs that's in front of me I'm gonna manifest everything I'm gonna be You give me something and I ain't afraid to give it back I got a new standard and this here is the soundtrack Chorus: It was cool then, Not now no more I'm not like how I was before I got a new standard (I got a new standard) I got a new standard (I got a new standard) And I'll cut off anybody tryin' to stifle growth I could swear to that like a Bible oath Bridge: More pressure to get better I'm trying to meet a new measure I can multiple with more effort I'm already a go-getter (Repeat) Verse 2: So you can try and say that I'm acting brand new but I'm only doin' everything I'm supposed to I do not give more than I'm willing to lose And I got a little meaner cause my kindness was abused Nitpick everything I do, analyze my every move That be messin' up my mood That's why I put my shoes on and get gone 'cause I got a new song Yeah you might be an atom but I am a neutron I add mass, what you gonna do without that? I guess we'll only know that I'm about to fall back No more investing in potential, now I'm judging off of patterns No bickering over pettiness instead of things that matter I'll take the short term struggle for long term goals Instead of short term satisfaction on a dead-end road Now I'm done with detours - I need more there's a chance I'd with you but I'd rather be sure I want'd to make love, you'd rather make war I'm gettin a lil money, I'd like to make more What you think I been stayin' up these nights late for? not gon stop til I'm all up on the billboard I know you see it so go ahead and take a gander I'm used to being peeped by all the bystanders ask me when you want some honest answers No holding back cause I got a new standard Chorus: It was cool then, Not now no more I'm not like how I was before I got a new standard (I got a new standard) I got a new standard (I got a new standard) And I'll cut off anybody tryin' to stifle growth I could swear to that like a Bible oath Bridge: More pressure to get better I'm trying to meet a new measure I can multiple with more effort I'm already a go-getter (Repeat) New... New... Yeah I got a new... Yeah I got a new...

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released January 27, 2019

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Kaila Love California

Kaila Love is an emcee from the Bay Area who makes rap with a smooth westcoast vibe, a hint of hyphy, a sprinkle of soul, and a whole lot of story. Her third EP, "New Standard" dropped January 27, 2019.

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