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Hey folks, whats going on? Its John
I just got off of ___________.com
Of course you know me I dont respond
I just like to observe how these nerds critique songs
Funny as heck its the same old text
Someones upset, someone didnt come correct
I know its stupid, its just the internet
But that in itself is one of many aspects
You got the cat that hits up the newstand
To receive instructions from media man
Life full of anxiety trying to keep up
Just when hes on top another trend creeps up, Oh!
Dear Jesus, help us, people follow blindly
Have you been given the okay to like me?
Or do I need to ask the media for your permission
Are they the ones making all of your decisions?
I knew this indie kid, this anti-trendy kid
He hated Starbucks, WalMart and the recording biz
This indie kid, this anti-trendy kid
Liked to tell me what it wasnt and school me on what it is
Two years previous he was skankin in the pits
Oh how quickly his identity switched
Lets get hip to the future and skip the nonsense
Im so ahead of myself Im in retirement
Well me and my friends were chillin hardcore
Sipping decaf coffee and playing shuffleboard
Nothing to prove, nothing to lose, wanna hang with me?
Dont care what I wear and I stare aimlessly
For hours upon hours upon end
Come back to and then Ill do it again, oh
Catch me up to speed, whats the hottest trend?
Its been twenty years no wonder the 80s are in
So throw your trucker hats in the air
And wave your thrift store shirts like you just dont care
Rappers when youre rhyming, singers when youre whining
Try not to look like youre trying
Whats it take to make a hit, huh?
Sorta like a lovehate relationship
First you make it, you love it, then it annoys you
Travel the world and your song employs you
Well hey, Im not even sure if I got what it takes
Im just trying to do my part and speak from the heart
Spark some insight, yo, forget being fake
Write with honesty, dont wanna hide my faith
I also dont want to use my faith as a gimmick
To tickle your emotions and make you feel terrific
I promised God to always be authentic
Past this moment its a daily commitment
That my friends concludes the broadcast
Be careful what you commit to, things dont last
Hold on tight to what really counts
Enjoy this life before youre out