Atmosphere - It Goes Lyrics
SLUGNow, when you come to apply for a jobDon't tell 'em you're homeless'Cause I promise they won't hire youAnd if they like your songsJust nod your head and play alongNever tell 'em what inspires youI bet my fans know me better than my friends doBecause my friends don't pay that much attentionThe fans memorize every single sentenceWhich makes them far too smart to ever start a friendshipI need to start writing pieces about other people's problems'Cause strangers are starting to get worriedI'm in a hurry to try to slow the system down a bitAnd find happiness before I hit thirtyOK, OK, I've said too muchI wear my heart on my sleeveWhen all I need to do is write a hitSomebody shoulda showed me how to shut up and breathe'Cause there's a time and place to bite your lipIt goes peace to phobiaFor the boots made for walkingNow if only Best Buy could break me off with a WalkmanEverything would be fineI could spend time smilingInstead of pulling a sad clown around this islandI've got no suggestionsWell, maybe oneLeave my type alone when you decide to touch that microphoneSee, me and youWe're on different pagesWe're in different stagesWe've got different flavorsI'mma let you do your thingJust as long as your thingAin't got a single thing to do with me and what I'm trying to bringBut if my name crosses your lipsYou better guard your tonguePardon me, give me my respect, and keep it all in funIf I had extra time I'd walk around and shake everybody's hand(Like, how you doin' my man?)But I'm not allowedI'm trying to beat the clock nowSo I'm out, right after