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PIECES (INTRO)
02:01
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I’ve spent most of my life afraid of dying everyday
Gaining weight, losing faith, as my hair fades to gray
I stay back in the past, it’s easier to grieve
We agree to disagree so hopefully she won’t leave
I keep to myself, my mental health seems secluded
Wanting to be alone isn’t really all inclusive
But I stay at home when it’s hard to stay intact
When I wake up everyday afraid of a heart attack
I feel it in my back, I carry pain in my chest
I learned you don’t die alone, you’re just the only one left
I’m scared of death yet I’m terrified of retreating
Cus’ when I’m left without options, you're the only one leaving
I’ve spent more of my time on people who don’t exist
I shoot myself down instead of seeing if I’ll miss
Put my heart on stage, pour my soul on this mic
These sets set me apart from who I am in real life
But this shits the hardest thing to admit
The difference between being single and a solo artist is the loneliness
I’ve spent most of my life beneath six feet deep
But I find peace of mind, piece by piece
These are pieces, pieces, pieces in me
These are pieces, pieces, pieces in see
These are pieces, pieces, pieces I keep
Putting myself back together piece by piece
These are pieces, pieces, pieces in see
These are pieces, pieces, pieces in me
These are pieces, pieces, pieces I keep
Putting myself back together piece by piece
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2. |
PARTS
03:39
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We all have parts
Tearing us apart
This my part to you
It's a part of me
Yo
I have a part of me that’s overly critical
It’s pitiful, feeling depressed, and miserable
The residual effects reflect a crutch
Plus, being enough expects too much
Cus it’s tough, where do I go from here?
I can’t take my life, despite my fears
From the last year and a half, having panic attacks
Wanting to drop dead instead of getting out of bed
Dreading Mondays, including the sabbath
It’s tragic, I’m stagnant pursuing my passions
Parts of me hold on and linger
Thinking I’m fat, wishing I’m thinner
Bridging gaps, thighs, and lies disguised as being bitter
But the bigger I get, there’s less regret
That I overslept, wasting my breath, working til death, living paycheck to paycheck
Everything’s a mess, it's inexcusable
What suits everyone else isn’t suitable
It’s unusual,
I’d prefer to say "I’m pretty ugly" before you’re beautiful
Since that’s a part that lacks confidence and hates compliments
Low self-esteems hard to deal with
When there’s differences between
The woman of my dreams and falling in and out of the same routine
That's what these parts do, they barely manage
And probably why my body’s in a state of panic
Chest pain, love lost, weight gain, no cost
Left lane, run off in unison
Constantly confused, states of confusion
Fuck waiting for the end, I made my conclusion
There's parts that keep the status quo
But there's also parts of me I wanna get to know cus
We all have parts, we all have parts
We all have parts tearing us apart [x4]
I have a part of me that’s fully enraged
My performance at work ain’t the same when on stage
I try to contain myself, trapped in a cage
I’ve made mistakes, repetition keeps repeating
Underlying behaviors favoring overeating
I just wanna go to bed and start sleeping
But I’m waking up afraid of a heart attack
I’m a direct support, I don’t make a direct impact
I’m fat, lazy, obsessed with being thin
A part of me knows it’s been a minute since the gym
I don’t wanna lift weights...I’d rather wait it out
Why make improvements when I can get takeout?
See there’s this part of me that knows what to get done
But I’ve been this way since I was 21
Blaming ex-girlfriends and women I’ve dated
Making excuses is another way of “trying to make it”
These parts…are a part of who I am
Some are understood, some have their demands
These parts...are a part of who I am
Some are understood, some I’ll never understand
We all have parts, we all have parts
We all have parts tearing us apart [x6]
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3. |
SPEAK OF THE DEVIL
03:12
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These devils cross me in my eyes but I don’t dot my T’s
I’ve cried enough tears that I can part the seven seas
Feel in a breeze in the air, it’s an optical illusion
Blinded by the light despite that’s its translucent
People claim to be saved ’til they lose a sense of pride
Hanging on by a thread, the same way my grandma died
I tried and prayed it’s malignant (wait a minute)
If god loves ugly, we’re likely made in his image
We start wars and rape women, amen and rejoice
Then hide behind freewill, still say it’s a choice
There’s a voice of an angel, a sheep in wolves clothing
Why’s god in the sky? We’re in the ground decomposing
Most of my life, I’ve learned to question my existence
So what’s the difference when it’s organized religion?
We’re made in god’s image until we disobey
Everything’s okay. Long as you pay…and pray
Speak of The Devil…god’s name in vein
Speak of The Devil…father we proclaim
Speak of The Devil…lord! Spirit! Son!
Speak of The Devil…thy will be done
[x2]
These devils cross my heart on the path I search
I can’t see what isn’t there and take you at your word
For what it’s worth, we’re dying since our birth
Casting such a thin shadow on the edge of the earth
A moment suspended in time, alter egos, altar minds
We’re blind to the fact that water can’t turn into wine
Keep thoughts and beliefs, don’t speak until spoken
Either die closed minded or see your casket opened
I’m open to the idea that higher powers exist
But I follow my dreams instead of being religious
So what’s the difference if only god can judge me?
I look up to myself ain’t no one higher above me
These devils are inconspicuous delinquents and bigots
Bullies on pulpits, self-serving interests hidden as Christians
You can’t hear his message when forced to listen
Don’t ask enough questions just ask for forgiveness (so we…)
Speak of The Devil…god’s name in vein
Speak of The Devil…father we proclaim
Speak of The Devil…lord! Spirit! Son!
Speak of The Devil…thy will be done
[x2]
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GAME 6
03:23
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Picture this, World Series, game 6
The night’s cold, the air’s crisp and brisk
Lips need chap stick, In a bar...
Mr. Maguire admires stitched attire minutes before the first pitch
Swigs his last bits, grabs that ticket
Making his way to Fenway…he says “wait a minute”
In an instant…suddenly switched tunes
And zoomed in on a girl who lit up the room
Her perfume was elegant, this was no exaggeration
Patiently waiting to start making conversation
No hesitation…Sean decides to give it a whirl
Locking eyes, he said, “sorry guys, ”I gotta see about a girl”
That’s something in my life…I’ve yet to apply
Because instead of saying hi…I’d rather be the guy
That hides in the end and pretends he didn’t exist
Looking back on life despite only a glimpse
Of what i captured…I’ve become a master of puppets
Writing songs about exes like vigilante justice
So when it’s game 6, and you ask to stay
Why am I making moves when I chose to walk away?
Tag me out…we’re playing for contention
This isn’t love…we’re swinging for the fences
Call me out…we’re playing imperfections
This isn’t love…we’re swinging for the fences
Tag me out (call me out) here’s the pitch
Call me out (tag me out) swing and a miss
Tag me out (call me out) Carlton Fisk hits
A long fly ball and that’s all for of Game 6
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5. |
THE LOOK
03:08
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People wanna judge without being off putting
That's what you don’t see when you get caught looking
I mean...
Tell me is it really worth seeing
The fabric of my cloth ain't the fabric of my being
See me rocking skinny jeans and a man purse
Moving fingers so much when I rap my hand hurts
Staring at the floor, living day to day
I ain't come to stare at you so look the other way
Sometimes I look back at life
Sometimes I'm out of mind, most times I'm out of sight
But that's just something i keep seeing
What do you believe? Looks can be deceiving
Sometimes, I look back at life
Sometimes I'm out of mind, most times I'm out of sight
But that's just something i chose to do
When looking back there's nothing you look forward to
It’s the look
It’s the look inside my emotions
My eyes are closed but my soul is open
[x2]
People wanna judge without being off putting
That’s what you don’t see when views are obscuring
I mean my outlook is what I envisioned
I’d rather be sought out than show ya’ll glimpses
Instead of making moves, I make adjustments
It’s easy criticizing overlooking judgment
But that’s why I focus, never compromise
Sit back and watch, viewer discretion advised
Sometimes I look ahead in life
Sometimes I’m out of mind, less times I’m out of sight
But that’s just something I kept seeing
Look beyond the surface, find a deeper meaning
Sometimes I look ahead in life
Sometimes I’m out of mind, less times I’m out of sight
But that's just something I choose to do
When you look ahead, there’s more life to pursue
It’s the look inside my emotions
My eyes are closed but my soul is open
[x4]
It's the look...
(B I T C H)
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