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Maximal Lyrics by Empty Atlas

Kairos

2020

[Verse 1]
I promise maximal effort from me
There will never be an end to
All the blood and sweat I'll lend to make it work
When I get where I need, I'll send word for you
Wouldn't burden you with details you won't read

[Verse 2]
I promise maximal effort from me
When my options are exhausted
But I still won't lay down and give it up
When I get what I need
Still get hungry, bite the hand that feeds

[Chorus]
I will take from you
I will give it to myself
Take from you
Give it to myself

[Verse 3]
I promise maximal effort from me
Even in my final days
I'll find an outlet that still pays
So cut me loose, stretch me till I can't breathe
But I never set the goal, so it's always out of reach

[Chorus]
I will take from you
I will give it to myself
Take from you
Give it to myself, yeah

[Bridge]
Show me a ladder, I'll climb it
Hold my breath if you time it
Do your worst to me above a dotted line, and I'll sign it
Write my name down for me
Dot the i's and cross the s's
There's somewhere I need to be
I've got no time for second guesses
I'm already past 25
Some of my best years are behind me
I could use a better hand to break me down and redefine me
I want answers on my legacy
But the greatest minds in artistry
Their speeches just don't speak to me
'Cause all of them are dead already

About “Maximal” by Empty Atlas

Read the complete lyrics to "Maximal" by Empty Atlas from the album "Kairos" in 2020. 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 Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock.

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"Maximal" is credited to Empty Atlas. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Maximal" appears on "Kairos" in 2020.

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