The Essence

from Waypoints by Oscar IV

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lyrics

(Intro)
*voicemail*

(Verse 1)
Don't you get it?
Running through thoughts like Usain
Whole life tryna feel heard but it feel like
They ain't even listening what you saying
New friends, looking at them sideways
Know that ain't fair
No, that ain't far from the truth
I'm scared to, tell the truth man i'm scarred
Hiding from emotions I conjure up in these walls
Healthy living no competition
Gotta make amends with my flaws
Hardly speaking on devotion
I've given everything I have and never going back
I had to learn that what you give is what you gon' attract

(Hook)
She said use your words like a weapon
I keep it for my protection now let them know
Live for moments cuz' truly it's the essence
We keep it cool until we exit then we go

(Bridge)
Keep it cool and then we go
Keep it cool and then we go
Waiting for you down the road
Keep it cool, then we

(Verse 2)
Pay no mind to the bad days
If you ain't lose an arm and a leg my man
I'd rather lose those than lose my head
But on some days I swear
It can get worse, believe me
Reminisce days on State Street
Oh what i'd give to be me
Young and dumb, just a kid
Um, how you here no offense?
Cuz' I know you got this
And I know you ain't had no option
Growing up, shed that soft skin
They always talk, I hear them now
Now I fall, tumbling
Let it flow, no defense
Where it gone, how it went?

(Hook)
She said use your words like a weapon
I keep it for my protection now let them know
Live for moments cuz' truly it's the essence
We keep it cool until we exit, then we

(Outro)
*voicemail*

credits

from Waypoints, released February 5, 2021

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Oscar IV Rhode Island

23 year old hip-hop artist from Rhode Island. Here to provide jams that stimulate the mind and soothe the soul. Certified vibe checker.

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