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The resurgence of Mothers Favorite Child is upon us but not before its creator, Paris Toon, reintroduces himself and his “child” as only he can . . . through real, raw, MUSIC. The Paris Toon recording project, enigmatically titled, “Baptism by Fire,” is a portion of a life narrated by Mothers Favorite Child. MFC is and has always been a musical collective, whimsically constructed by intuition and nurtured by divine talent. This is a movement on a mission to expose truth in sounds and words. TRUTH - minor and major, raucous and romantic, soulful and . . . spiritual.

The man behind the music is Paris Toon, producer, lyricist, composer and driving force of all that he engages in. Paris ritualistically defaults to his “gut” when the time comes to gather musicians and give birth to new songs. This is the method to his rarely observed madness. Since Mothers Favorite Child is a product of this method, it is only natural that its musicians and vocalists would be chosen to provide the soundtrack to the more deeply shaded thoughts of Paris Toon, the man. The music of the Paris Toon project revolves around the mother of all emotions, Love.

As many individuals have experienced, love can fuel so many other emotions and sensations and it can also take many shapes, sometimes making it vulnerable to misinterpretation. Lust, mistrust, admiration, honesty, intensity . . . these are all stops along the way on this journey through a human soul. This is a true “Baptism by Fire”.

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released 15 January 2012
Produced by Paris Toon
Recorded at Carefree Studios, Carefree, AZ.
Engineered by Jason Parker
Mixed and mastered by Stephen Washington
Painting by: Joanna Ciampa
Graphic design: Travis O'reilly

Personnel:
Dowell Davis, Jamarl (JB) Baker: drums
Dowell Davis: percussion
Morris: vocals Tanya Thillet & Jennifer Browne: backing vocals
Ted Belledin, Paris Toon, Roney Jones: keys
Ted Belledin: tenor sax
Charles Bond & Tyrone Chase: guitar
Fred Thomas, Kent Phillips, Alex Kyhn, Dallas Huber: bass

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The resurgence of Mothers Favorite Child is upon us but not before its creator, Paris Toon, reintroduces himself and his ... more “child” as only he can . . . through real, raw, MUSIC. The Paris Toon recording project, enigmatically titled, “Baptism by Fire,” is a portion of a life narrated by Mothers Favorite Child. less

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Track Name: No Longer Sees Me
no longer sees me

today we woke up
looking different
feeling different
no longer feeling
the difference
we used to make love
knowing full well
we were truly in love

the best part of my day
was once looking in your eyes
seeing my reflection
knowing how you felt for me
now we are like distant friends
just going through the motions
cause you no longer see me
see me

i have grown internally
since the first time
you met me
we have now become
comfortable
until we decide
to move on giving less
and less energy

the best part of my day
was once looking in your eyes
seeing my reflection
knowing how you felt for me
now we are like distant friends
just going through the motions
cause you no longer see me
see me
Track Name: 4 U I Will
Lyrics by: Paris Toon

4 U I Will…

4 u i will play a melody
write a symphony
give u everything
anything u want
anything that u need
baby girl, its right here
and it’s only 4 u….

Verse
did you 4get
those late night
conversations
those tears from fear
& love?
remember when
i was only one and
only one?

the physical pleasures
kept us satisfied
but it was our
spiritual intimacy
that gave us a natural high
are u willing 2 let that go?
is it because I hurt u so?
Baby i'm sorry
But u know u know

4 u i will play a melody
write a symphony
give u everything
anything u want
anything that u need
baby girl, its right here
and it’s only 4 u….
Track Name: Brooklyn Baby
Lyrics by: Paris Toon

Brooklyn Baby

verse
There she stood
Surrounded in a corner
Looking like she could use
The rescue from a friend
Now She was in no way in any
Kind of danger
How much flattery
Can a female take
From strangers on the make?
Now how should I approach
Without sounding like the rest
They say honesty is best policy
And her beauty overwhelmed me
What she possessed
Made me almost second guess
But I can’t let her get away from me

Pre chorus
Never had I had such beauty
At arms reach
And I never thought
That she could be diggin me
And I never thought
That all the other ones could disappear
Until now

Chorus
(She was from Brooklyn baby)
She was from Brooklyn baby
(She was from Brooklyn baby)
And she had a swagga like I never seen before
(She was from Brooklyn baby, baby)
That girls she’s just bad
And I know
(tonight im gonna find a way
To make her mine)

verse
When I made my entrance
Into the room
I was hoping id be (on your mind)
For the rest of the evening
At my highest
Level of expectation
(I didn’t think youd be
That overwhelming to me)
So I Stood incorrect
But never before had it seemed so right
(uh hunh)
It was your bodied halo
That brought me to you tonight
(Said I need and want
Everything that you own)
And in trade when I awake
From this daze you’ll own my soul


Pre chorus
Never had I had such beauty
At arms reach
And I never thought
That she could be diggin me
And I never thought
That all the other ones could disappear
Until now

Chorus
(She was from Brooklyn baby)
She was from Brooklyn baby
(She was from Brooklyn baby)
And she had a swagga like I never seen before
(She was from Brooklyn baby, baby)
That girls she’s just bad
And I know
(tonight im gonna find a way
To make her mine)
Track Name: The Difference
The Difference

Never in my wildest dreams
I can't believe that I
Would feel this way about anyone
What a difference you've made
My whole life changed
When you walked through my door.

It was all about me
And everything I wanted to be
Was erased
And somehow you took it's place
And now the dreams that I hoped for
Have been replaced by
Something more……
More beautiful.

The difference is….
(You)
Repeat 4x's

BACK TO PRE CHORUS

It's you, babe.
It's you
It's you
It's you.
It's you.
It's you, babe.
Yes it is, it's you.

(You are the best thing that ever happened to me.)
(And I praise the man above for the love you bring.)
Repeat
(Ahhh, Ahhh, Ahhh)
You are the best thing that ever happened to me.
And I praise the man above for the love you bring.
You are the best thing that ever
(Yes you are)
Ever happened to me.
And I
(Praise the man above for the love you bring)

The difference is….you.
The difference is….you……….


2010 Paris Toon / Alan Morris
Track Name: Pops Barbershop
Lyrics by: Paris Toon, Morris

Pops Barbershop

verse
This goes out to the industry
that said music like mine
will never again be
we need some hot
music thats gonna last
longer than just one week

chorus
everybody ain't got
the latest cars or clothes
or fashion they see
but at the end of the day
pop told me
success is measured by
ones integrity

verse 2
I don't wanna sell my soul out
(don't do it no)
just to get the next 
downloadable ringtone single out
I need to make music
that will last and last and
change some lives
by the end of my path

I need something 
(tell me what do you need)
thats gonna make me believe
that every things gonna be ok
material possessions
only last temporarily 
but good ol' music
lasts 4ever and a day

I know the type 
of songs I write
will help others to grow
this is an art form,
a gift, a legacy
given by God
supported by my fans 
and family

chorus
everybody ain't got
the latest cars, clothes
or fashion they see
at the end of the day
pop told me
success is measured by
ones integrity

Just like my pops barbershop..
Track Name: You Must Think I'm
Lyrics by Paris Toon

You Must Think I'm...

Verse 2
U can’t trade our relationship
4 a friendship
no matter what your
new situation is
another won’t be able
to touch the space in u
where my inspiration
still lives

the physical pleasures
kept us satisfied
but it was our
spiritual intimacy
that gave us a natural high.
are u willing 2 let that go?
is it because I hurt u so?
Baby i'm sorry
But, you know you know
Are you trying to tell me
For one mistake
You're willing to make that sacrifice


chorus:
You must think I'm stupid
He can't erase it, no
You must think I'm foolish
He can't replace it, no
You must think I'm crazy
Without it, you'll go crazy
This love is just for you…..
Track Name: Aya Ros Lived
Lyrics by: Paris Toon

Aya Ros Lived

VERSE 1:
When I met her
I thought she was the answer
To all my questions
I had no idea
I'd be so dead wrong
This many years later.
She slithers like a snake
The devil's daughter
She's not fake
She burns my soul
With the voodoo within her….

CHORUS:
Aya Ros sins and kills from within
She lies to justify how evil she really is
Aya Ros sins and kills from within
And I'm here to testify
Aya Ros is ALIVE!!
Aya Ros is ALIVE!!

VERSE 2:
I plead for this
Pain to stop but
The bleed is constant
It's taken all my ability
To stop this mental and
Spiritual and physical
Pain that blurred my vision
To the point that
I am now blind……

BACK TO CHORUS

VOCAL HORN BREAK!!

VERSE 3:
Do you really think
Your hate and deceit
(Could beat my faith & my belief)
I'm a witness for (Jehovah)
My passion's stronger
(Than any lie you can tell on me.)
Have you looked at yourself
In the mirror??
One thing is clear
(Who you are isn't who you see)
And that's someone I don't
Want around me…..

BACK TO CHORUS
REPEAT CHORUS
Track Name: You Need Geezus!
Lyrics by: Paris Toon

U Need Geezus

verse
You did me dirtier
than 2 strippers
wrestling in the mud.
(Hunh! That’s dirty)
and to think
I had the nerve to
think that you would be
the faithful one
when i asked you if you will?
and we both said "yes I do"
i didn’t think you meant
everybody standing up next to you
 
verse change
just like Eve you didn't believe 
wouldn't listen to the voice of God
now we are all poisoned 
by your evil 
nothing is deep within in you 
except what feeds the depth 
of hell in between your legs
and what you do.
(oooohhhhh)
 
chorus
If what they say is true
The apple don't fall far
from the tree
If what they say is true
you got it 
from your Mother honestly
  
chorus outro
You need Geezus!
Cause the Devil inside you
is talking
You need Geezus!
Cause the devil inside you
is talking
 

verse
you are too lost, too ignorant
or maybe even too dumb
to understand  
that one plus one 
always equals one
In the language of Love
 
verse change
is all about common sense
Read the book
come on and read the book 
read the book
it will give you all the answers
and expose the devils nonsense
 
chorus
If what they say is true
The apple don't fall far
from the tree
If what they say is true
you got it 
from your Mother honestly
 
chorus outro:
You need Geezus!
cause the Devil inside you
needs to get out
You need
Geezus!
cause the Devil inside you
needs to shut his mouth
you need
Geezus!
Track Name: P.U.M.P (Panties Under My Pillow)
P.U.M.P. (Panties Under My Pillow)

Spiritual is often how I start my flow
But tonight it's purely physical
I hope you don't mind,
something's 'bout to explode
And I ain't got time to give you roses….

CHORUS
Panties Under My Pillow
Candles in the window sill
And your naked silhouette
Sex is next,
Baby you should be wet…..

Band solo

CHORUS
Panties Under My Pillow
Candles in the window sill
And your naked silhouette
Sex is next,
Baby you should be wet…..