Cantrel- My Time has come
Reviewed by Duzzy Clayton
Cantrel is a band I am fast becoming a huge fan of, the bands last single, Without Love, did very well on online platforms around the world and it defiantly got imprinted in my brain and I often find myself singing that track as it suddenly comes into my mind.
So I was very excited to see Cantrel have now released a new track call. My time has come.
Cantrel is made of father and son duo Neil Breytenbach and son Jesse Cantrel, and I am so excited with what this band is producing at the moment.
Upon first listening to the track, I like that the song starts off with some cool piano keyboards sounds which kind of reminds me of a Prime Circle song which makes sense because Neil himself is a member of the award-winning band Prime Circle, so I think to myself he has kind of brought that influence into Cantrel, so if you are a fan of Prime Circle, you might just like this track, then all of a sudden the single takes a whole new meaning and path with some awesome rap and hip hop beats and vocals. When I spoke to Neil in an interview for my podcast (Click Here), Neil said that he likes to mix rap and hip pop with other genres, such as grunge and rock, or, in this instance, with some pop and I can hear both genres coming through strong on this track.
Although Cantrel is a two-piece band between Neil and Jesse, ‘My Time has come’ is a song that boasts some awesome collaboration from Velosity and Jacqueline Tolken, which is something I wasn’t expecting when I first heard the track, but was pleasantly surprised, especially when the song hits the chorus and you hear the beautiful vocals of Jacqueline Tolken, which again makes the song takes a new meaning and direction, which breathes a breath of fresh air into the already great track I can picture myself listening to this track while driving in a car down a highway or stuck in traffic.
Neil shares that “This song is about finding your new path in life in a positive way and not letting your past define your future. It doesn’t matter what people say about you, as every day you wake up is a new day to make a fresh start in life, so don’t let their negative words and ways to get you down. You can make a positive start to your life. Stay Positive and keep Keep Your Head Up!”
So the song obviously has a cool, positive message behind the lyrics and that is the feeling I get when I listened to it, I feel inspired and positive, kind of like I can take on the world.
I would like to congratulate Neil, Jesse and everyone else who worked on this track, it is truly a great track and I look forward to see what else comes out of the Cantrel Camp because if this new single is anything to go by, the future looks good for South African music.
‘My Time Has Come’ is available as a 2-track EP with a Radio Version and Acoustic Version.
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Lyrics ‘My Time Has Come’ from Cantrel
Hard times had me stuck up in a bubble
My mind it always got me into trouble
My eyes all they ever saw was struggle
This time I think i figured out the problem
All this madness driving me crazy
So I pray the Lord to come save me
Clouded vision on a mission
And I’m searching for a better way
And a brighter day for my babies sake
This is my time this is my life
I’m gonna find a better way
I cant stand the rain cos I’m drowning in the pain
It got me kicking and shoving
To try to get them out the way
And even when they wanna help me
It’ll never be the same
Knowing that its gonna hurt em
So I got to change my ways
Change is coming no more running clouds are moving and it started getting sunny
I can see a little further and my future
Looking a little brighter cos I’m moving closer to the summit
They say that change is like a holiday
Taking a break can almost make
You fade away
Reevaluation of the situation
Then you face it and you own it
Like your own graduation day
This is my time this is my life
I’m gonna find a better way
Don’t let your past come and break you down
Just plant your feet on solid ground
It doesn’t matter what the people say
Just know that you can find a way
If theres a will then you can find a way
And I’m just trying to keep it real but I bet
You know the deal and how to feel
But you kinda move on with ya life
The situations holding you back
But you gotta keep your head up
And stay focused and to know whats real
You gotta keep it maintained
Because your life ain’t no game
And it can drive you insane gotta get that
fire the flame and keep it burning refrain
From all the wicked and lame
Because they enter your brain
And they can lead you to fail
Don’t let your past come and break you down
Just plant your feet on solid ground
It doesn’t matter what the people say
Just know that you can find a way
Maintained because your life ain’t no game
And it can drive you insane gotta get that
Fire the flame and keep it burning refrain
From all the wicked and lame
It’s time to find a better way
It’s time to move its time to break
It’s time to find a better way
My time is coming my way
I’ve learnt from my mistakes
From the bottom see me elevate
You don’t really wanna see me fade away