Backstroke

By Requiem (AUS)

Released on March 19, 2021

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[Verse 1]

Thoughts in my head, telling them to be still

Fears we hold, often they can seem real

Years gone by, love kept in a deep well

Ask myself, "is this how a dream feels?"

I don't know, keep going despite uncertainty

Trying to find what my worth can be

You do you, this is what works for me

Step by step, strive forward purposely

Stay up late overthinking my fate

Ironically tired from the internal debate

I sure made my bed, gotta lie in it

Change my mind every five minutes

Think about Nathaniеl, think about Malcolm

Worry about life, worry about the outcome

RIP Mac Millеr, RIP Natso

Feel like I'm swimming but I'm doing backstroke


[Chorus x 2]

Stay in your lane

Draw outside the lines

Make it day to day no matter design

We gonna be just fine

Floating til the edge of time


[Verse 2]

It's a matter of perspective

This game of life, don't like it you can change electives

Not a directive, just suggestive

Don't mirror my words I'm just reflective

Not a role model but a man of a mission

Not protective of your heart, your standards are missing

Heard wisdom and had the advantage to listen

Keep your head above water no matter position

Confident I'll sort it out

Where I’m now I’m more than sorta proud

Want a neat life, not something watered down

Even the poor days can be bought-around

Love life, feel rich just to exist

Puzzled, but keen to see if the piece fits

Unsure what's next or achievements we'll get

Continue day to day learning the meaning of this


[Chorus x 2]

Stay in your lane

Draw outside the lines

Make it day to day no matter design

We gonna be just fine

Floating til the edge of time