i can see the look in your eyes
i don't even think you realize that you're playing
not so much words you're saying
but the context of actions you're displaying
once i was the silent type
then i got caught up in the late night hype
stretched my arms to both sides of the box
thought for a moment then picked the locks
hot rocks oughta be your soundtrack the way you get down
you've been found by the ordinary eye
you can celebrate if it makes you happy
i tend to wait for a moment
proceed, carry on with a poker face every time i walk in the place
popularity and low profile
combinate like a runway model with no style
disasterous
after us is a big nothing
lives all about fronting
destination unknown
and if there's concern there's been none shown

take a look, soak it in
let's let the process begin
if you wanna know where you're going
just take a look at the places you've been
remember, be looking good
always keep that in mind
to assume it's understood only confirms that you're blind

we blinked for a second
that was just about enough time to get thoughts collected
following the clean slate theory
means individuals see things quite clearly
fine lines
intricate designs
each detail and whatever it defines
i was sent here to blow minds
but it's only a dent to folks with no spines
temporary setback
enter a villain, chillin' with a heart jet black
looks like i have a chance to get back where i once belong
the place where i do no wrong
the place one says so long to convention
preps themselves for ascension
just to get a bird's eye view
it's so easy you oughta try too
and while you're at it, change your approach
find one suitable that won't encroach on a cat like me
one likely to lean to the right thing like i was Spike Lee
leave a trace that bears its own presence
obstructs the wind
yet we pretend that it don't mean much
maybe it'll pass in time
what could there be behind the rhyme?
if the words you've spoken stay hollow
why would anything suitable to hear follow?
swallow that little pill
hopefully one that can come expose a raw deal

take a look, soak it in
let's let the process begin
if you wanna know where you're going
just take a look at the places you've been

locked in a gaze
locked into so many different ways that we amaze
in the days, the golden days
when everybody knew what they wanted
some had to flaunt it
showcase it for all to see
that's sorta like a place most choose to be
spotlight on me
later for the rest
now you're just tired at best

take a look, soak it in
let's let the process begin
if you wanna know where you're going
just take a look at the places you've been
remember, be looking good
always keep that in mind
to assume it's understood only confirms that you're blind

and no i don't mind the stare
cause in my mind why would anyone care about the messenger?
costumes aren't important
if you believe what you hear then support it
otherwise just let it be
time'll always run out eventually for all things
a rule without room for exceptions
without need for questions
that just means you missed lessons
missed things that leave life long impressions
couldn't see the forest for the trees
to some degree that means you missed blessings
looks like another one's coming around
a second chance to get down for a hot minute
which lasts a lifetime
scored by the next generation rhyme