Look at you, you had such promise
Spending hours at a time perfecting theory
But now I see you playing mindless bullshit
All because you feel like you just don’t fit in
So take another look
At what you claim to be
You’re lying to yourself
Just let it go, you can’t be yourself like this
Look me in the eyes and tell me you want to be here
In it just for the imagery
You are craving something more
But you won’t find it here
Spitting out all sorts of lies
About never giving up on your dreams
You gave up on yours it seems
So take another look
At what you claim to be
You’re lying to yourself
Just let it go, you can’t be yourself like this
Dignity was lost long ago
Similarity has grown
Does the word unique no longer exist
Growing in a world of unoriginality
I take pride in my life, that I will not be constrained
By those who just don’t care
So take another look
At what you claim to be
You’re lying to yourself
Just let it go, you can’t be yourself like this
I welcome critics who
Think before they speak
Ignore the negativity
You never could impress me
Learn the craft before you dare insult me
I can’t be brought down now
I’d like to see you try
I’ve done this my whole life
My whole fucking life
credits
released March 16, 2014
All instrumentation written and recorded by Sam Whitaker.
Vocals written and performed by Jake Barnes.
Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Sam Whitaker at Dethrone Studios.
All artwork by Sam Whitaker.
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