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from Blue Book Tapes Vol. 1 by Fricktion

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lyrics

This is a dedication to those who won’t abandon me,
To my best friends, my lover, and my family
When every dream I follow feels like I’m gambling,
With understanding you walk hand in hand with me

It’s hard to explain how much you all mean,
Tryna plant magic beans ever since I was a teen
Grown man now, found doin’ the same thing,
But if I got you in my corner there’s no need to leave the ring

So for all those times I had my headphones on for half the day,
You saw the outside of my door more than you saw my face
It was nothin’ against you, it was no kind of spite,
Sometimes it doesn’t feel like a choice when I gotta write

So for all the nights I said I’d rather hang out by myself,
And all those days I left every last book sittin’ on the shelf,
Every misanthropic moment, every flash of inspiration,
Every time I lost my patience to a software complication

Each day I wasn’t on time, thinkin’ of a bassline,
Knowin’ if I stepped outside I’d let it slip out of my mind
I apologize if I ever did or do come off wrong
May I be washed in a sea of words comin’ from every lost song

Rest in peace to lecture notes that got surpassed,
Head up in my notebook, jottin’ rhymes in class
Never meant to disrespect you, I intended no offenses,
But this tree right here’s got sturdy roots growin’ deeper than my debt is

‘Cause ever since I lost so many thoughts out a broken window,
I’ve been on a mission not to let that sucka win, so
I’m givin’ it my all, defeat – never acceptin’ it
Blood, sweat, and tears for your ears, here’s what’s left of it

This is where I’ve been, where I’ve been pourin’ my time,
Puttin’ heart, soul, and mind into every last line
Whether on a roll or truly feelin’ the toll,
If it means anything to y’all then I already met my goal

credits

from Blue Book Tapes Vol. 1, released May 4, 2012

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Fricktion Bloomington, Indiana

Fricktion is an MC/Producer based in Bloomington, Indiana. While hip-hop serves as the greatest common denominator in his songs, numerous influences, from punk rock to electronic, have helped to shape his style.