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Mainstream Lyrics by John Reuben

Reubonic

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Not satisfied as advertised
Got an appetite grab a mic
Hold it tight hold this life
Loosely like it ain't mine
On the dotted line that's how you're defined
Sacrifice pay the price bet that we earning it
You want the authentic or just the alternative
Same conversation next generation wants validation sorely mistaken
Artistic integrity comes secondary
From strict parenting to culturally savvy
Got that clean-cut image want to push the limits
Get you a publicist explain what the bubble is
Try and be provocative don't want to contradict
Feeling the tension of personal brand management
Swore all that mattered was making a difference
But if they're no paying attention then that's not good for business

What do you know
Out with the old like a clearance aisle
Guessing we were really never that in style
Up in the party like who are we
You don't know yourself not hardly
Not the same thing as the mainstream

What do you know still rocking it digital apocalypse
Jonathan Ruebonic fresh start like autumn is
Everything changes that's what your option is
Let me be clear without stating the obvious
Nothing's original borrowing influence
Payback is just my two cents
Held these songs for five years so they should fit right in
The dippity-doer done did it again
And I am just sitting at the exit ready for what's next
One step ahead to keep the future in check
Come correct like I aced it perfectly placed it
Find me in between a snare and bass kick
Remember me like oh hey it's
The innovation took place long before you ever heard it on the airwaves
Now don't confuse that with trend setters
And don't confuse them with attention-getters
Credits
John Reuben

John Reuben

About “Mainstream” by John Reuben

Read the complete lyrics to "Mainstream" by John Reuben from the album "Reubonic". 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.

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"Mainstream" is credited to John Reuben. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mainstream" appears on "Reubonic".

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