Lyrics
Listen
Expressing a readiness to listen.
I’ve got a lot to say
Indicating a desire to communicate thoughts.
Maybe not today
Suggesting that the communication may not happen immediately.
Got a 3 min clock to give lots away
Referring to a limited time frame to share generously.
Hi, my name’s what but I clocked your face
Introducing oneself and acknowledging observing someone's face.
I don’t listen to your words, no, what’s your name
Emphasizing a preference for facial expressions over words.
'Cos the face gives all I need to know
Stating that facial expressions provide sufficient information.
Is it real or fake, or are you lying though?
Questioning the authenticity of the observed person.
Yeah real ones blink but the liars don’t
Highlighting a distinction between real and fake reactions.
I could tell you bout all there is to know
Claiming knowledge about various subjects like music and art.
Bout music, staging art
Linking music and staging art, possibly emphasizing performance.
With Exhibit A where the fakers are
Referring to fakers with Exhibit A.
Like Banksy, no one pays for art
Drawing a parallel to Banksy, suggesting art without payment.
I’m just balling out, like the Lakers are
Comparing oneself to the successful Lakers basketball team.
So I’m getting off topic still
Acknowledging deviation from the main topic.
If you love the art, then it’s art for real
Affirming the authenticity of art if loved.
A square don’t cost no half a mill
Commenting on the cost of authenticity compared to modernity.
You can call it modern but it’s half as real
Stating that modern art is only half as real.
Look
Introducing a new perspective or topic.
Chop it and change it
Encouraging change and avoidance of alienation; addressing faking.
Don’t stand there looking all alien
-There’s no introverted or extroverted
-Just ones who are tired of all this faking
-Chop it and change it
-Don’t stand there looking all alien
-There’s no introverted or extroverted
-Just ones who are tired of all this faking
-Chop it and change it
-Don’t stand there looking all
-Chop it and change it
-Don’t stand there looking all
-Chop it and change it
-Don’t stand there looking all
-Chop it and change it
-Don’t stand there looking all
-How can they have heard of us
Rhetorical question about the awareness of the speaker.
When I move so still like the murderers
Comparing stillness to murderers and secrecy of creative work.
Got a vault full of tunes and they wont see the light
Keeping creative works hidden to protect from theft.
'Cos I keep those flows from the burglars Uh
Asserting vigilance against those who might steal artistic ideas.
A lot of digging to make this song
Describing effort in creating the song.
Bent knees for the strength when I take them on
Mentioning physical strength for creative challenges.
Stop thinking the days have gone
Encouraging a positive outlook on time.
You’ve got way too much that you’re hating on
Addressing jealousy and negativity.
I got flows and talent Bonus challenge
Claiming both flows and talent, with a bonus challenge.
Writing’s strong like Poe and Allan
Comparing strong writing to Edgar Allan Poe.
Chosen pallet, Home and pattern
Referring to a chosen artistic palette and pattern.
Work and play, no broken balance
Balancing work and play without imbalance.
I don’t do stuff I don’t want
Asserting autonomy in choices.
Got a magic voice, not a magic wand
Emphasizing the power of voice over material possessions.
Now I always win when they have it on
Claiming consistent success in competition.
But I’m tired of it, I’m no Aragon
Expressing weariness despite winning.
Look
Repeating the theme of change and avoidance of alienation.
Chop it and change it
-Don’t stand there looking all alien
-There’s no introverted or extroverted
-Just ones who are tired of all this faking
-Chop it and change it
-Don’t stand there looking all alien
-There’s no introverted or extroverted
-Just ones who are tired of all this faking
-Chop it and change it
-Don’t stand there looking all
-Chop it and change it
-Don’t stand there looking all
-Chop it and change it
-Don’t stand there looking all
-Chop it and change it
-Ones who are tired of all this faking
Summarizing the tiredness of dealing with faking.
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