I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
(Akin)
Would you believe he once ran?
Shied from wisdom, Dodge man
Heard he was up to no good, but understand
Circumstance had him victim
And caught in its grasp
But he was, eager to blame
Shame, avoidin' his past
At last, findin' pleasure in pain, he feared change
He can't stay sober cause he can't focus sane
Now he can't call 21 years, an alcoholic
Aim's what a young nigga need, fuck money
Life's risky, can't let the life belief frisk me
My drunk words are all heard
A half-glass of whiskey, tipsy
'Til tomorrow come, oh yeah the sorrows spun
But you gotta find some beauty in illusion
Losin'
My religion, found faith with a beat
Eyes skate destinies close gates
Close gates
Close gates, now hopin'
Hopin' faith wait, faith waits
It's time for change
(Both)
As days go by my world gets colder
I'm older, experienced
Got my heart bolder
Hold up, better days ahead
That's what I hope for
There's beauty in the eye of the beholder
I told ya
As days go by my world gets colder
I'm older, experienced
Got my heart bolder
Hold up, better days ahead
That's what I hope for
There's beauty in the eye of the beholder
I told ya
(Cise Star)
Can you believe I once ran?
But look at me now, beautiful child
Resurrected from the section
Niggas holdin' me down
Struggle through the puzzle of life,
The pieces I've found
So even when I'm down I'm wearin' a beautiful crown
Smile
A new day dawns, a man moves on
A brand new song, days are shorter, nights are long
Searchin'
Trial by fire, life high on a wire
Gimme a piece of mind, I'm losin' it like Mariah, see
I will grow older, come, bringin' it closer
Motherfucker you know my soul remains older
Stronger than anything
Accomplish many things
The truth is the answer, my wisdom is everything
Concrete slabs over the green grass
But a rose still grows from the rocks and outlasts
Concrete slabs over the green grass
But a rose still grows from the rocks and outlasts
(Both)
Let's do it, black people
We wanna know life
How's ya's like
Just do right, and be good
Take over, get on it
Live your life, get power
And unite, we ready
Move over, let's do it
Let's do it, black people
(Akin)
Would you believe she once ran?
Birthin' a child but gave a damn
Who was the father, why bother? Understand
Circumstance had her victim
And caught in its grasp
But the punch-drunk-love got shorty playin' the task of
Mom, and Poppa, he was a rolling stone
He couldn't stay home
(From cell blocks he phones home)
Damn, now, ain't shit funny?
See, love's what a black girl need, fuck money
Life's bitchy, can't let this bitch like fish me
Her baby came first, she neglected to save her life
"I raised my child, just look at his beautiful smile
We gotta, make it together through the pain and trials
The day will come, 'cause light can't escape the sun
It shine, so bright, y'all afraid to come, out (out)"
And this is what life's about
'Cause this is what life's about
(Both)
As days go by my world gets colder
I'm older, experienced
Got my heart bolder
Hold up, better days ahead
That's what I hope for
There's beauty in the eye of the beholder
I told ya
As days go by my world gets colder
I'm older, experienced
Got my heart bolder
Hold up, better days ahead
That's what I hope for
There's beauty in the eye of the beholder
I told ya
Yo
Just be, who you are
Trust me, we all're superstars,
Like she, but not known
The night we fight and the light we see
Tomorrow again, we shine
Would you believe he once ran?
Shied from wisdom, Dodge man
Heard he was up to no good, but understand
Circumstance had him victim
And caught in its grasp
But he was, eager to blame
Shame, avoidin' his past
At last, findin' pleasure in pain, he feared change
He can't stay sober cause he can't focus sane
Now he can't call 21 years, an alcoholic
Aim's what a young nigga need, fuck money
Life's risky, can't let the life belief frisk me
My drunk words are all heard
A half-glass of whiskey, tipsy
'Til tomorrow come, oh yeah the sorrows spun
But you gotta find some beauty in illusion
Losin'
My religion, found faith with a beat
Eyes skate destinies close gates
Close gates
Close gates, now hopin'
Hopin' faith wait, faith waits
It's time for change
(Both)
As days go by my world gets colder
I'm older, experienced
Got my heart bolder
Hold up, better days ahead
That's what I hope for
There's beauty in the eye of the beholder
I told ya
As days go by my world gets colder
I'm older, experienced
Got my heart bolder
Hold up, better days ahead
That's what I hope for
There's beauty in the eye of the beholder
I told ya
(Cise Star)
Can you believe I once ran?
But look at me now, beautiful child
Resurrected from the section
Niggas holdin' me down
Struggle through the puzzle of life,
The pieces I've found
So even when I'm down I'm wearin' a beautiful crown
Smile
A new day dawns, a man moves on
A brand new song, days are shorter, nights are long
Searchin'
Trial by fire, life high on a wire
Gimme a piece of mind, I'm losin' it like Mariah, see
I will grow older, come, bringin' it closer
Motherfucker you know my soul remains older
Stronger than anything
Accomplish many things
The truth is the answer, my wisdom is everything
Concrete slabs over the green grass
But a rose still grows from the rocks and outlasts
Concrete slabs over the green grass
But a rose still grows from the rocks and outlasts
(Both)
Let's do it, black people
We wanna know life
How's ya's like
Just do right, and be good
Take over, get on it
Live your life, get power
And unite, we ready
Move over, let's do it
Let's do it, black people
(Akin)
Would you believe she once ran?
Birthin' a child but gave a damn
Who was the father, why bother? Understand
Circumstance had her victim
And caught in its grasp
But the punch-drunk-love got shorty playin' the task of
Mom, and Poppa, he was a rolling stone
He couldn't stay home
(From cell blocks he phones home)
Damn, now, ain't shit funny?
See, love's what a black girl need, fuck money
Life's bitchy, can't let this bitch like fish me
Her baby came first, she neglected to save her life
"I raised my child, just look at his beautiful smile
We gotta, make it together through the pain and trials
The day will come, 'cause light can't escape the sun
It shine, so bright, y'all afraid to come, out (out)"
And this is what life's about
'Cause this is what life's about
(Both)
As days go by my world gets colder
I'm older, experienced
Got my heart bolder
Hold up, better days ahead
That's what I hope for
There's beauty in the eye of the beholder
I told ya
As days go by my world gets colder
I'm older, experienced
Got my heart bolder
Hold up, better days ahead
That's what I hope for
There's beauty in the eye of the beholder
I told ya
Yo
Just be, who you are
Trust me, we all're superstars,
Like she, but not known
The night we fight and the light we see
Tomorrow again, we shine
Lyrics submitted by hines182
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