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The Dude Lyrics by Chords

Looped State Of Mind

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[Intro]
When the curtains close
The people go home and the lights get low
I slip into my coat and venture into the unknown
I walk a lonely road
Where people duck down when the cold winds blow
And no one seems to know
The folks that they pass as they go

[Hook]
Maybe I'm the truth, maybe I'm a cheat
Maybe I'm that dude that you saw on the street
Standing in a waiting line, maybe I'm just wasting time
Maybe I'm a sinner, maybe I'm a saint
Maybe I'm that dude that you saw down the way
Standing in a waiting line, maybe I'm just wasting time

[Verse 1]
Sometimes its like this city is a beast
Looking up from down below, when I'm walking on the streets
And the people that I meet, never look me in the eye
They're too busy with the bills and they lack the nine to fives
I just crack a little smile, tip my hat and then I pass
Been practicing a while, I'm a master at the craft
And I'm guessing so are you, but it doesn't make a difference
The city got us cramped up and the city makes us distant
Just another misfit, robbed of his ambeardion
Falling off the radar, drifting off into the distance
Always on some mission, always searching for a purpose
Whatever he does, feel like he's scratching on the surface

[Bridge]
He just keeps trying
Trying to squeeze a diamond from a lump of coal
People walking by him
Stare out at the silence cause they don't know

[Hook]

[Verse 2]
So in my solitude I sit, just like lady day once sat
And the beard is in the place, where my baby-face was at
Looking back on all the days, through my aviator frames
All the characters are different, but the play remains the same
Ain't it strange, like my brother Daniel taught me
We're all born originals, but end up like copies
And all of the monotony got me feeling kind of stream lined
Just another drone, buzz-buzzing in the bee hive
Working for a queen who is getting senile
Treating everyone like shit and expecting a free ride
From all us little average joes, soldiers of the status quo
Living in the shadow of a city full of bad, it's so

[Bridge + Hook]
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About “The Dude” by Chords

Read the complete lyrics to "The Dude" by Chords from the album "Looped State Of Mind". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rap.

"The Dude" is performed by Chords. from the album "Looped State Of Mind" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Dude", explore more songs by Chords using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Dude" is credited to Chords. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Dude" appears on "Looped State Of Mind".

Visit the Chords artist page at /artist/chords for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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