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This song is the embodiment of Melvillous's evolution as a person and an artist. The piano loop running throughout creates a feeling of warmth and provides a fitting backdrop for the rapper to freely express himself. As the percussion section gradually builds, it's as if Melvillous is peeling back the layers of his rap persona, leaving himself completely exposed and proving that superficial success is not always what it's cracked up to be. There must be more to attain than just fame and money.
(Verse)
I need more than fame and money for my motivation
I need more than pretty faces, I need conversation
I need grace and understanding for this road I’m taking
Years of 'tryna raise the bar has left my shoulders aching
I need more than people’s ratings, I need people praying
I need more than just engagement on my social pages
I need time to get this right, some people so impatient
I need room for improvement that's why my flow is spacious
Yeah, I need help with these burdens
Just cause I ain’t been crying tears don’t mean I ain’t hurting
Just cause I don’t expose my fears don’t mean that I’m certain
I’m not as clean as I appear, my nails they got dirt in
From times I had to drag myself up out the grave
Body aching, had me feeling like I’m bout to cave
That’s why I’m gonna need some more on top of what they gave
I never chose to wear this cape, I feel like Doctor Strange
I need a break from what I’m hearing, I need something stronger
I need songs that hit me deeper, words I feel for longer
I need an extra pair of hands, I’m 'tryna push the genre
Since I been gone the absence only made my heart grow fonder
Yeah, but no more reminiscing
No more judging when I never been in their position
They snaked me but I saw it coming like premonition
I been working on myself, I hope you hear the difference
Yeah, I need something more
In my soul I need refreshing, I need something pure
I had to cut them off with scissors, I need love galore
The man I hope to soon become was who I done it for
I’m a servant I don’t need a crown
I need to see my people smile, sick of seeing frowns
Love increasing the morale when my team is down
The ones who turned a blind eye I hope they see me now
Yeah, I need to recline
I need some more me time and less screen time
I need somebody to tell me it’s gonna be fine
'Cause I ain’t always sturdy, regardless of what it seems like
At times I lack confidence, in spite of my accomplishments
Wish I could be anonymous, but I’m the one who wanted this
That’s why they say be careful what you ask for
But I don’t carry my regret, that’s what the past’s for
Melvillous is a Rapper hailing from East London. Infusing UK street culture, with faith & self-motivation, he creates a gritty sound with a refreshingly positive message.
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