[Verse 1 LFRESH The LION] Ive performed on many stages from community shows to TV Ive been in front of thousands and been on big screens globally And Ive gotta be honest, Ive never once felt stage fright But theres been a few times where Ive frozen from what Ive seen beyond the stage lights The looks, laughs and jokes sometimes pull me down Coz they judge me and think theyve figured me out before I open my mouth As I flip these stereotypes, dont think that I cant see you As Im gripping this mic and holding it tight, dont think that I cant hear you And if you tell me its a joke again Ill no longer be a listener Try living in a home where every day youre made to feel like a visitor Ive been patient many times but maybe I havent tried enough Maybe I should lighten up or maybe I just aint white enough Now tell me, wouldnt that phase you too? I know that look, this aint a zoo, what do I look like to you? Im not here for your amusement or here for you to abuse me Im an entertainer but to me this is so much more than music Realise these are my insides that Im pouring out My hearts felt so much pain theres been times Ive almost tore it out And whilst Im tryna change minds through rhymes when Im performing now Im also trying to find my piece of peace, isnt that what wars about? Nah, this fighting wont make it better So I smile in defeat, walk away in retreat and stamp it like a letter So tell me, where do the fed up end up when everything is through? Who knows, but as I reach the exit, I keep my cool [Chorus repeat LFRESH The LION] Breathe in Breathe out Be cool [Verse 2 LFRESH The LION] Some battles arent worth fighting, thats on my mind when Im standing in line, awaiting a ride at this taxi stand Reflecting on the show, I hope the crowd understood what I was there for Removing doubts in my mind, as we pull up at the airport Its all cool till security comes along while Im waiting And I get pulled aside from the queue, thats another random interrogation Theres countless examples like this, I couldnt add it up Its like they enjoy playing with you just when you think youve had enough Ever wonder whats like to feel caged like a prisoner But when no crime has been committed and innocence must be proven Coz guilt has been administered and when youre in need of witnesses To have your back and clear your name, theres no one around to witness this Sometimes it feels like it is futile I can speak to thousands but my voice still gets treated like a childs I aint playing no more, I can no longer mess with this game Dont even get me started with the looks I get when I step on this plane Damn, just when I thought I saw the end of it I take my seat and a deep breath before I begin to reflect again This doesnt compare to the cards my ancestors were dealt And that reminds me though, I dont just represent myself In an industry where most strive for differentiation, I was gifted it And knowing I was born to stand out, it makes me lift again So I smile in victory and stand for whats true When I close my eyes I prepare for tomorrow and keep my cool [Chorus LFRESH The LION]
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