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Meshell Ndegeocello

Perceptions

Release date: 16th June 2023

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"Perceptions" is a track by Meshell Ndegeocello, from the album The Omnichord Real Book, released 16th June 2023. Full lyrics are available below.

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Meshell Ndegeocello

Meshell Ndegeocello

Lyrics

Perceptions

Don't let your outside world distract you from your inner world

Don't let the outside world distract you from your inner world

Don't let the outside world distract you from your inner world

Don't let the outside world distract you from your inner world

Don't let the outside world distract you from your inner world

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From The Omnichord Real Book

2023
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The Omnichord Real Book
The Omnichord Real Book
Meshell Ndegeocello
16th June 2023
Release year
2023
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  2. —Clear Water
  3. —Hole In The Bucket
  4. —Gatsby
  5. —Georgia Ave
  6. —Virgo 3
  7. —Vuma
  8. —ASR
  9. —Virgo 2
  10. —An Invitation
  11. —Towers
  12. —Burn Progression
  13. —Call The Tune
  14. —Omnipuss
  15. —oneelevensixteen
  16. —Perceptions
  17. —THA KING
  18. —The 5th Dimension

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