The use of social media makes you believe what they’re feeding you Blatant lies, rumors, it’s all the same, they’re just a medium Middle men in their prime spitting out line after line Compare them once in awhile, doesn’t make sense, they’re just desperate cries And I tell you, this because it’s true, the internet’s truth is moot, it’s not resolute It’s all bullshit being tossed around, like monkeys throwing poop It’s diseased information being spread across the nation To an audience younger than the aggregate age is I’d like to believe we don’t live by what’s on Facebook and Twitter “Oh look, someone liked my post, retweeted me!” Who gives a shit? It doesn’t amount to anything of value or importance While you’re sitting on the street, feeling grateful for these things in your fourties I’d like to take this moment to tell you why it doesn’t matter But it’s a matter of fact that you won’t listen, however It’s about the content that you’re seeing, it’s not believable By continuing these trends, we let them win, go retrieve the truth Now, although I’m bashing it, I’m a user of it too But don’t let that fool you because the message still holds true I use it to promote music, not to start shit If I sound like a hypocrite, then you’re being close-minded My opinion matters more than you goddamn status whores Looking for your 15 seconds of fame, what a shame That society promotes this behavior while looking for a savior To the crises of the world, I guess it’s just human nature that, Everything we do on a daily basis revolves around the basics The basics became about what was cooler, yeah, what was cooler Not what made a difference, or anything that made sense No one could comprehend, it’s just a means to an end All the lol’s, brb’s, what the hell is smh? I’m shaking my head as write this, it’s so lame You want a generation like mine to be the solution You know what to do, get off the phone, end the pollution

It's a quarter past nine And I'm ready to shine With a different kind of band, I hope you understand On the bandstand when saw you that was my plan With a little bit of shaking, the crowd is raving Standing here again, I hope I ain't forsaken You, I wanted you bad the first time around Second times the charm, my logic is sound But I can't help see that you’re with another guy I know I might be shy, but damn that was sly But why? I didn't think you would hurt me You're the one who fucked up, then deserted me Stuck on an island, you're my only way off But you left me behind, not giving one thought Drowning in the water known as sorrow Drowning in beer, there is no tomorrow Had I messed up? Had I forgotten? Had you seen That I was falling? Falling away for the very first time (time, time, time) I'm sure you could tell that from the very first line, (line, line, line). Had I messed up? Had I forgotten? Had you seen That I was falling? Falling away for the very first time (time, time, time) I'm sure you could tell that from the very first line (line, line, line). So even though I might be killin’ it There’s no refill, I ain’t lit Happy that you found another man to please you Ease my pain and suffering, pins and needles Smashed before my set begins All I do is stand there, creepy grins Comin’ from the crowd, you walk out the door I run off the stage, face first to the floor No more. I’m sick and tired Leaving me alone, crush my desires I’m late again, yeah I got fired Downward spiral, four flat tires I ask you for one last chance, you decline Sitting in the alleyway, out of time Drowning in the water known as sorrow Drowning in beer, there is no tomorrow Had I messed up? Had I forgotten? Had you seen That I was falling? Falling away for the very first time (time, time, time) I'm sure you could tell that from the very first line (line, line, line). Had I messed up? Had I forgotten? Had you seen That I was falling? Falling away for the very first time (time, time, time) I'm sure you could tell that from the very first line (line, line, line). Lines are versatile, so universal Unbelievable that I’m all alone, no reversal Lines are versatile, so universal You brought him here, made everything, controversial Lines are versatile, so universal Unbelievable that I’m all alone, no reversal Lines are versatile, so universal You brought him here, made everything, controversial What I had? Had I lost? What it was? What it cost? What I had? Blew my mind Had I (I, I, I, I)

I’ve been trying to break out, fake out all the suitors Can’t believe the lies, I’m feeling like I’m neutered No energy to jumpstart anything Anything? I could kill for anything, as long as I’m trying My best ain’t success unless I hold my breath I see my opportunities holding all my stress Creating all my work, not feeling like a jerk No Miley, you can’t be famous just because you twerk Yeah, we all wanna be famous Heinous crimes are a way, but lines are less dangerous Within myself lies a beast so criminal Cynic to the point, it’s so subliminal If I wanna release, decrease on the profit With an increase, there is no way to stop it Crooks are crooks, and heroes are heroes They only cross paths when things get illegal The sequel is coming with a little bit delay I relay all the knowledge with the words I convey I’m keeping it straight, line in sight where I’m going Sunny in Philadelphia when it’s snowing With another score I want to see more from you When I put in all my time, can’t operate on cues The ceiling that I’m hitting I’m thinking I can break it And I’m sticking it out; it’s all that I’m craving I’m seeing a pattern within all my lyrics They’re filled with confusion, and some are rhetoric The ground that I’m breaking it can’t be historic Cause nothing is new and I cannot ignore it It, the fact that what you see’s what you get How many times do I have to tell you that it’s set? Your future, become what you want Don’t let your past linger or else it will haunt You. Can’t see me But I see you I just want you to see me But it’s not true I’ve been thinking about the music I make It’s not the kind that makes you shake Your hips, do flips, jump for joy, not this It’s different from those top 40 hits I wanted to create my own brand Hope you understand, this is my plan Sit down and take 5 minutes to listen To the words I want to tell you so that you aren’t missin’ Truth, spoken from a true voice It’s here not rollin’ in the Rolls Royce I want to make tracks, not about stacks Not about the rep I could have, nah that’s wack If I put in all my time all into this line There is no rewind yeah I lost that time I can’t say I’m the first one to do this So many others makin’ this music I wonder if they ever think about it I am now, so I shouldn’t doubt it Just one glimpse of that shiny gold Can take a man’s soul and poison his whole Makes him old, makes him cold Bitter not sweet, that’s not the goal If I gave damn about going far So many opportunities, so many scars Don’t care about driving in fancy cars They’re worthless to me rather play in bars I guess what I’m trying to say is whatever I’d rather do my work in shitty weather So many people sell themselves out Want to make a quick buck, not devout Don’t wanna be a heartless vendor That way I can always remember You. Can’t see me But I see you I just want you to see me But it’s not true

One two I want to represent the present, Dolson here with the beat On my streets, paved with lies and deceit, they see me Looking out for my interests, interest on my mind Wondering when I’ll be able to stop the flow of time I’m doing fine, keepin myself out of trouble, laying low Oh no, too low, lost my balance, and my self-control In the palm of my hands I hold this moment right now Somehow, I found, spellbound, hellhounds Called people, expecting us to bring us back On track for another disaster, but that’s facts In my city, we thrive, survive with what we have Don’t think too far ahead, cause you may go mad What’s the moral to the story when there ain’t no allegory Obligated by the hatred that so many are supporting I take a step back, my view is eagle vision I finally stop time to explain my position Indecision is keeping us from self-satisfaction The factions denying us come from the demographic We’re human, we’re bound to make mistakes and fail But don’t forget that all of us are old, brittle, and frail I just want it I just need it Can’t believe it So conceited Won’t take no demands Don’t you understand? Time is in your hands Do you understand? And I hear them talking shit about me Saying I should just go home, they clearly don’t believe The transition that I’m making with the genre I’ve forsaken What’s a genre anyway, it’s all music that we’re makin Ever changin, when I put the microphone up to my lips I want you to listen to the flow that I spit It sticks, forever grips, the ins and outs are now flipped Moral beauty is a real thing, and you’ll see that when it hits Your id, the part of your brain where you act like a child, so damn wild You better start thinking straight to ensure your survival And it’s time that we had a talk, went on a walk Analyzed the inner processes of your mind, yeah, become strong Strong, mentally and physically My physicality ain’t the best, but I ain’t no leper see? You’re allowed to be yourself, even with a lack of time Just float away, float away, breathe with this rhyme I just want it I just need it Can’t believe it So conceited Won’t take no demands Don’t you understand? Time is in your hands Do you understand?

Now let me say a little something before I go off I just want you all to know that you should listen to me talk Though the beat may be basic, the words are priceless They’re not priced less, it’s just something I need to confess Have you ever heard the words of a song? No really Think long and hard before you answer that query Cause although you may love “Blurred Lines”, the song’s about rape Not so great when you put it in perspective, I’m ashamed We shouldn’t subject ourselves to music like this It’s lifeless, irresponsible to others, yet they’re hits Most songs these days have drugs, sex, and money Yeah, sex sells, but the message here ain’t funny I can’t tell you that I know what executives’ minds think But they can’t really hand us poison from a song to drink What kind of audience are they aiming for? Druggies and big wigs? They don’t realize the music is reaching the children Makes no sense for us to blame ourselves, but we’re the ones who preach it If you wanna make a difference then you should go out and teach it Awareness is the key to everything that we can offer When we help reach out to others then we stop referencing cough syrup Some of these “role models” are so damn misleading When they get caught doing speed while they’re speeding, so greedy Now that I have covered drugs, what should I go over next? Are you still listening, have you counted all my breaths? If you’re dozing out now turn off the beat. No, I’m serious. There’s no point in hearing what I have to say if you’re facetious It’s crazy that people listen to songs for a name Just because they have fame, doesn’t mean they have a claim That’s a fault in the system, why are we not focused on our own lives? I don’t get off to paparazzi documenting nosedives See I don’t get it, I want to be who I am and I just want to know why people listen to that music You made it through. Good. I’m real proud of you for making it through. I wish I could express my gratitude more, but in one word: Thanks