Ain't a Tourist
Exploring Depths: Rejecting Superficiality in Noelle Hannibal's 'Ain't a Tourist'
Lyrics
I ain't a tourist
I don't identify as a tourist.
And you ain't LA
You don't represent Los Angeles.
You really don't have to
There's no obligation for you to...
Be so on
...act overly enthusiastic or eager.
Don't have to show me
You don't need to impress me.
No need to blow me away
No need to dazzle or overwhelm me.
Honey I ain't hungry
I'm not in need, so don't offer me things.
So don't feed me lines
Don't use clichéd or insincere expressions.
Put down the script
Stop following a rehearsed plan or dialogue.
I'm too old for it
I've outgrown scripted behavior.
I'm begging you, Baby
Requesting not to repeat past actions.
Please not this time
Please avoid doing what was done before.
I'd rather see your side streets
Prefer experiencing the less explored aspects.
Don't wanna climb your mountains
Not interested in tackling your challenges.
I wanna know your secrets
Interested in your hidden truths.
Don't need to see no fountains
No interest in extravagant displays.
I wanna hear the verses
Interested in understanding your deeper self.
Before I hear the chorus
Prefer substance over superficial elements.
If all you are is a tour guide
If you're only guiding me like a tourist...
I ain't a tourist
...I am not a tourist.
I can't remember
Can't recall due to being under the influence.
Too high to count
Too intoxicated to keep track.
How many times I've been led on
Experienced being misled multiple times.
So you can show me your city
Don't just showcase your city...
But show me your city at dawn
...show it during the early morning.
I'd rather see your side streets
Reiterating the preference for authenticity.
Don't wanna climb your mountains
Not interested in conquering challenges.
I wanna know your secrets
Curious about your genuine secrets.
Don't need to see no fountains
No desire for extravagant displays.
I wanna hear the verses
Want to understand the depth before the surface.
Before I hear the chorus
Prioritize understanding over entertainment.
If all you are is a tour guide
If you're just guiding like a tourist...
I ain't a tourist
...I am not a tourist.
Where do the locals go?
Asking about the preferred places of locals.
Where do the locals go?
Repeating the question about local spots.
Where do the locals go?
Continuing to seek recommendations from locals.
I wanna hear the verses
Prioritize understanding over entertainment.
Before I hear the chorus
Emphasizing the importance of depth before surface.
If all you are is a tour guide
If you're just guiding like a tourist...
I ain't a tourist
...I am not a tourist.
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