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A joint venture between ShouraiLive, Omega Sparx of GameBreax, and DJ Optimus Prime, "Adapt" is an anthem for every warrior who has been knocked down by adversity, and battled their way back up.
Shourai was born with Cerebral Palsy, a non-progressive condition that affects the part of the brain that handles the limbs and fine motor functions. This condition has rendered him unable to talk or walk, confining him to a wheelchair. In addition, he only has 90% use of his right arm, with the dexterity of his left hand probably being about 25% of his right.
Growing up with Cerebral Palsy, Shourai's life has been an uphill battle. In school, he was told that he should be in special education, but he showed them wrong by going into regular classes with normal students and subsequently graduating. Gaming, he's known for playing and beating games as well as opponents you wouldn't think possible, one-handed. He has also figured out how to talk on the phone using text-to-speech.
lyrics
Face my fears and I deal with the facts
I Power up through whatever I lack
((Watch me Adapt))
Forget your stats, I'mma win this match
And make my name spread over the map
((Watch me Adapt))
Nerfs, buffs and patches
Glitches, lost files, no saves and crashes
Not a video game, but this what I bask in
Memories of enemies and past friends
I was born with handicaps and penalties
But had a simple plea
That I can earn what's meant for me
No sympathy I just learn to adapt
No cheat code or hack, I still lead the pack
Everybody told me that I wouldn't be ish
Now I do incredible things they'll never forget
They said I never could win and the game was hard
But they didn't know the tenacity that pumps in my heart
Walk a mile in my shoes? Please! You're not able to
I've dealt with the darkest things and stayed a stable dude
I stand the pressure, where others collapse
Just sit back and relax as I adapt
Face my fears and I deal with the facts
I Power up through whatever I lack
((Watch me Adapt))
Forget your stats, I'mma win this match
And make my name spread over the map
((Watch me Adapt))
I adapt like chameleons
Trying to touch millions
Beat all my villains
Dreams bust through ceiling
Through the hardship and pain, I persevere
Use to be scared, now I just work the fear
You can't break me
I fought tooth and nail
On the path I'm on
I run my own trail
Yeah I'm earning this
Skills getting permanent
Review game tournaments
Respected like a journalist
Knock my hustle, but I'm on a slow grind
If you want the best in here, baby it's Shou Time!
No back down, I shine with lines that's sublime
And make art from signs, and poetry into Rhymes
I'm going live, to strive, I got a fiery drive
Giving up and quitting will never be my demise
I stand the pressure, where others collapse
Just sit back and relax as I adapt
credits
released February 28, 2018
Concept by ShouraiLive
Lyrics by Omega Sparx and ShouraiLive
Vocals by Omega Sparx
Beat by DJ Optimus Prime
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