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Shades Off Lyrics by The Metermaids

Smash Smash Bang

2009

Forgive me if I don't act impressed
But I'm not a stranger to your apathy and stress
I'm not going to dance if you decide to call my name out
I know your tongue will curl and spit your venom with the same mouth
I want to be famous. Want to be loved. Want to be validated
I want to be different from these cats that are always agitated
I want to believe in the pictures that you paint
But I know what's really real
And I know what ain'ty ain't
On some real shit, I'm a self-made hundred-aire
Never had nothing to my name and I don't fucking care
I come prepared for any cross examination
The only thing you're going to test is my patience
Find some other kids that are glowing like a television
Everybody's gotta have a little somthing special in them
With any luck you can pluck it out of their chest
As for me, I've only got one request
Take your shades off
Let me see your eyes
I want to believe the hype, want to be a part of it
Want to see behind the scenes, sink my teeth in the heart of it (Believe that) maybe I'm just not the optimist
'Cause I can't fill my plate or pockets with empty promises
I get that vibe sometimes you think I'm new to this
Ain't made a lot of dough, but I've made a lot of moves and shit
Don't even want to take the time to hear how you're improving it
I've got what I've got and I'm cool with it
But you can get your words mashed up
Trying to make them sound pretty to get someone gassed up
Like everything you say sounds so glamorous and wild
I'm surprised by nothing, it comes with the lifestyle
You got something to sell, go ahead, try it
It doesn't mean a thing without some sucker to buy it
You'll find somebody wide-eyed and fired up, do your worst
Just do one thing for me first
Take your shades off
Let me see your eyes
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The Metermaids

The Metermaids

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"Shades Off" appears on "Smash Smash Bang" in 2009.

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