Lyrics
Another stage of open curtains
Beginning a new phase or performance with the opening of curtains.
Another night with me and this guitar finding purpose
Engaging in another night of introspection and purpose-seeking with the guitar.
And somehow the lights off the crowd leaves and every seat is empty
Describing the aftermath of a performance, with the crowd gone, and an empty venue.
It's just me plucking strings still searching
Being alone, playing guitar, and still searching for meaning.
But I don't find shit
Expressing frustration at not finding what is sought after.
Another place to sit
Seeking another place to find inspiration or purpose.
A room full of faces all saying who is this
Being in a room full of people who don't recognize or appreciate the artist.
It's like I don't exist
Feeling invisible or unnoticed.
I just want to fit
Desiring to fit in and be accepted.
Without popping pills snorting coke and getting lit
Expressing a desire for acceptance without resorting to substance abuse.
I swear to God I want to flip cause I'm too white for all the homies
Feeling out of place due to racial differences with friends.
Not a killer but I feel I need to keep this heater on me
Feeling the need for self-defense despite not being a violent person.
Cause I know what you thinking white face in the bricks easy lick
Anticipating judgment based on appearance and taking precautions.
I may be wrong but you won't get a chance to show me
Not giving others a chance to prove negative assumptions wrong.
And back in the burbs what I ain't white enough
Feeling out of place in suburban environments due to racial identity.
I'm still lighting up to deal with all you preppy fucks
Using substances to cope with the challenges of interacting with certain social groups.
Can't get high enough
Expressing frustration or inability to escape certain problems.
Fuck
Expressing frustration or disappointment.
So I go back on stage
Returning to the stage with the guitar, hoping to channel emotions.
Thinking me and this guitar would go and channel my rage
Expecting the guitar to help express and deal with personal struggles.
That I would even all the odds and share my heart as I played
Hoping to overcome challenges and connect with the audience emotionally.
But they don't see me as a star hardly know I'm on stage
Frustration at not being recognized or appreciated as an artist.
Damn
Expressing disappointment or sadness.
So I decided being me
Choosing to be oneself despite challenges and judgments.
Shit I might as well
Embracing one's identity and not conforming to others' expectations.
Cause when I asked for a seat they just gave me hell
Encountering resistance when seeking recognition or acceptance.
So I stood to my feet with no intent to fail
Standing up with determination and without the intention to fail.
To touch these mother fucking beats like I'm reading braille
Approaching music with determination and passion, overcoming challenges.
Just know I came here to eat but they won't wish me well
Expressing the desire to succeed despite the lack of support.
They'd rather see my boat sink before they see it sail
Facing potential adversity and skepticism from others.
Yeah
Empty line with no specific meaning.
So I just open up a curtain
Opening the curtain again, symbolizing another attempt to find purpose.
Hoping me and this guitar find a purpose
Seeking purpose and meaning with the guitar despite previous setbacks.
But somehow the lights off the crowd leaves they went on without me
Experiencing a sense of abandonment or isolation as the crowd leaves.
And I'm here plucking strings still searching
Continuing the search for meaning through music despite challenges.
Hope it's worth it
Expressing hope that the effort invested will eventually be worthwhile.
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