The shiny vinyl version of the 2020 release "Stay Afloat"
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lyrics
(1)
I don't think that I'm asking for much /
And just to be loved, one day would be more than enough /
On the hunt for a spark that could touch /
And ignite my cold heart into firing up /
But the embers need stoking as some air gets blown in /
The rush and it's glowing again /
Though maybe I won't win, I'll chance on the moment /
Good luck and here's hoping, my friend /
Conversations don't flow in the way that you're used to though /
Stay with it's clear perseverance is crucial so /
Soon you'll be talking right through to those /
Small hours suit it more tired than usual /
But today that isn't the case /
She said she's got an early start tomorrow /
Just for a second there I thought there was hope /
I guess there wasn't, now for the silent wall that follows /
I'll tell her that I quite enjoyed myself /
And that I hope she did too /
Ask her if she wants to do summat else /
And if I get no response then it's cool /
Coz she isn't that into you, dates like an interview /
Likes and dislikes, what's your type, all that typical /
After that nothing, next swipe for a switcheroo /
Clutch at signs that she is, clearly, she isn't dude /
I can't say it doesn't fuck with you /
All that air you catch is stressful after jumping hoops /
Every message and its sentiment I sent was truth /
And when you've tried, it's hard to let it go again and move on /
(Chorus)
Not tryna re-invent the wheel here /
Just let you know how I feel, dear /
Been there before on the reel, (yeah) /
All those fish in the sea but I can't bag one for me /
(2)
If I did summat wrong, I don't know what it was /
(I'd like to) think I'm a gentleman, (did) that come across? /
Probably, maybe, but maybe, guess not? /
Should have gone for the kiss but the timing felt off /
I wouldn't want to impose, though /
I'd rather let you take the lead here /
I don't wanna get my wires crossed /
If you're not feeling it, then that is fine with me, dear /
Keep me guessing, rather know the score, though /
Sporadic texting when you hoped for more, so /
Better chance of telegrams that were wrote in Morse code /
Glued to phones but don't reply unless they're forced to do so /
I can't say I haven't done it either /
Maybe karma's come to bite me, undeservedly but /
Silly cupid fired shots and my heart can't keep up /
I guess I'm anxious or is that just some acid reflux /
Ask my friends for advice again /
Sketchy on the details, tryna hide the pain /
I guess it's pride, clutchin' at some kind of thing /
I haven't felt for a while, now it's gone despite attempts /
I made in vain, but then again you've gotta try /
If nothing comes of it, at least you've had a chance, surprise /
Stop me glancing back at what I had or passed me by /
And if it doesn't happen now, maybe next time I'll catch a bite /
(Chorus)
Not tryna re-invent the wheel here /
Just let you know how I feel, dear /
Been there before on the reel, (yeah) /
All those fish in the sea but I can't bag one for me /
credits
from Stay Afloat,
released December 1, 2020
Beat by jas0nbeats
Easily the most interesting and lyrically impressive new hip hop record I’ve heard for years. Had me grooving, smiling, agreeing with almost every word and brought a tear to my eye. My wife loves it and she won’t usually even have hip hop on. Gets better with every listen, I’m still discovering new little pearls in it. Great set of beats on it too. Top work mate.
Got to go back to the first album and discover that now. filauge
