I'm Not A Rapper-LidoLido

[ti:I'm Not A Rapper] [ar:LidoLido] [al:Pretty Girls & Grey Sweaters] [by:] [offset:0] [00:00.00]I'm Not A Rapper (我不是说唱歌手) - LidoLido [00:08.64]I was named after my grandpa [00:10.48]Raised by both parents [00:12.03]Grew up spending a lot of time with my grandma [00:14.81] [00:15.82]Y'all don't really give a damn huh [00:17.52]Afraid of missing the moment somebody bring the camera [00:20.24] [00:21.79]Might be a Kodak [00:23.12]Capable of great things sorry but I know that [00:26.82]And I know dudes that wanna go back [00:28.77] [00:29.51]That's why I feel the need to hold back [00:31.60]Tell me I'm spoiled my folks knew what I needed [00:34.18]In a bad game but the parenting succeeded [00:37.10]So I play fair I'm on that fair play [00:39.88]That don't necessarily mean that I'mma stay there [00:42.49]Pardon the concentration [00:44.14]I always think about chord progressions while having a conversation [00:48.57]So what was it that you said [00:50.83] [00:52.11]Is it going to my head [00:53.71] [00:54.30]Growing on stories that I've read [00:56.34]And I don't feel the need to be out partying instead [00:59.34]Spend my days mumbling in a studio [01:02.28]In a business based on who we know [01:04.94]Maybe I should get my priorities in order [01:07.95]I keep thinking of all the thoughts I've never thought of [01:10.73]This world is confused [01:12.42]So I'm trynna spend more time caressing my girl than my shoes [01:15.82]She feel like I don't write about her and I should [01:18.72]But what is there to say when everything is all good [01:21.36] [01:22.72]Now she's like matter fact [01:25.08]Don't do it don't put me in a rap [01:26.71] [01:27.29]The metaphors is heavy she won't know how to act [01:29.85]I rap about my ex and trust me I don't want her back [01:32.97]Somebody clap somebody bring a plaque [01:35.34]Truly sorry I forgot to read what's on the back [01:38.10]Steel expression facing a magnet [01:41.29]I went to that same place out of habit [01:44.59]She can't face that we had it [01:46.63]Check under the carpet for traces of magic [01:50.06]She came into my life to spread some light in it [01:52.49]Had to let go of her hand so I could write with it [01:55.30]They not liking it [01:56.43]Everything I say must be coded or else somebody might get it [02:00.96] [02:02.47]And as we play on [02:03.68]I'm frustrated 'bout the crayons she stay on [02:06.12] [02:07.06]I don't mess up usually [02:08.72]There's a last name where a heart used to be now [02:12.22]And I don't fight with my emotions [02:14.75]Doors steady open keys are my devotion [02:17.74]And everyone moving in slow motion [02:20.17]Like they trynna run it at the bottom of the ocean [02:23.72]I ain't trynna get no drama [02:25.58]So I do my teachers like they did Obama [02:29.00]I'm not a dropout [02:30.30]But at times I've been one drop from dropping out [02:33.75]And all I know is open arms never been rejected [02:37.04]Though I recall the feeling of being neglected [02:39.78]Thanks to my mom I am well reflected [02:42.59]So you don't need to explain homie I get it [02:45.45]Bitter dudes say I sound like so and so [02:48.21]Translation sound like I'm going pro [02:51.30]And it's hard keeping it on the low [02:53.94]When the people that matter tell you you're on a roll [02:56.76]Small fears all cares [02:59.71]As long as you are something they can call theirs [03:02.22]Got songs that gotta wait like 4 years [03:04.99]So tell me who I am man I'm all ears [03:07.78]And there was no doubt [03:09.17]'Till I found myself in a big city all alone in a hotel room [03:13.45] [03:14.26]Like this is what I sell to'em [03:16.28]They say I'm sick and they hope that I get well soon [03:20.00]Mom stressed I never eat and I keep underestimating sleep [03:23.83] [03:24.75]I'm just trynna put a blessing on a beat [03:27.06]And make those who do stop questioning the leap [03:29.84]Confession from a geek the truth goes [03:32.84]I actually write better wearing new clothes [03:35.71]And watching these rappers makes me wanna do shows [03:38.43]Too many cameras help me come up with a new pose [03:41.43]Head's wishing time would be reversible [03:43.46] [03:44.19]I'm a part of a new era see we personal [03:46.72]What do I put so much thought into these verses for [03:49.55]Looking around like do I have to curse to blow [03:52.68]Maybe I'm just thinking too much [03:54.79]Analyzing everything I'm shrinking too much [03:57.81]They say I'm bigger than myself [04:00.05]No connection to reality I'm blinking too much [04:03.34] [04:04.21]Let's be honest for a minute [04:06.53]Close my eyes I'm not seeing any limit [04:08.79] [04:09.84]Going more places than a stewardess [04:12.36]I'm not a rapper [04:13.12]I just sound good doing this