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I knew this brother that was almost a genius |
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True brilliance would meet him at the zenith |
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But in the downside my man would get depressed |
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Negative thoughts destroyed what he did best |
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Native creative, illmatic artist |
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Focused all his energy and show through a sharp piece |
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Prodigy performer, musically divine |
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Classical composer, innovative each time |
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Gifted individual, say no more |
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Going through the motions feeling sad on tour |
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Scared of the fame, pressure on the brain |
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Rhyming backstage when they introduce his name |
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House lights go down, everybody claps |
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**** it, the show goes on and that'll be that |
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Smile for the camera, running down the classics |
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Close out the show climactic with backflips |
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Thunderous applause for the audience that amazes |
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Inside the mind, though, he's going through changes |
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Suicidal thoughts while the audience is loving |
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Their source of amusement, he feels disillusioned |
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He gives the show of his life, though he's breaking down |
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Although you'd never know it |
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But there's something different about him now |
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He's painted his smile on upside down |
