Lucid Dreaming
Tinashe Lyrics

I've been caught up in the moment
I have been fully immersed in my current experiences and not thinking about the past or future.

I've been moving state to state
I have been constantly on the move, relocating from one place to the next.

I'm not sure what's heavier
I am uncertain which of the two things, my own thoughts or the things in my life, is weighing me down more.

What's my mind or on my plate
I am unsure whether my own thoughts or the things in my life are causing me more stress and anxiety.

But we gonna be okay
Even though I am uncertain of what the future holds, I am confident that everything will turn out alright in the end.

I still care about being loyal and I always pay a price
I place a high value on loyalty and being dependable, but this often comes at a cost to myself.

I won't let 'em take advantage cause I'm way too fucking nice
I am aware of my kind and accommodating nature, but I will not allow others to take advantage of it for their own gain.

No way
Absolutely not.

Enough is enough, enough is enough
I have reached my limit and cannot tolerate any more of the same behavior.

If there's one thing I've learned, it's that it's up to me
I have realized that the direction and choices in my life are ultimately decided by myself.

If it's my life then nobody gonna tell me how to live it
If I am the one living my own life, then no one else has the right to dictate how I should live it.

They can't see the way I see it through my eyes
No one else can fully understand the unique perspective and experiences that I have accumulated in my life.

See nobody gonna know just what they're missing
Others may not realize what they are missing out on by not understanding my viewpoint and life experiences.

'Cause it's my life
Ultimately, my own life is my own to live and make decisions for.

No time for loving, my boy spazzin'
I don't have time for love when my friend is having a mental breakdown.

My heart cold, but I got warm passion
Even though I may appear indifferent or unfeeling, I have a strong and intense motivation that drives me.

I'm not an eagle, but I soar past him
I am not necessarily the most powerful or impressive person, but I am able to exceed expectations and accomplish great things nonetheless.

I got money coming, that's a forced gasm
I have a lot of money coming in, which is exciting and exhilarating, but it also feels forced.

Honestly, I only sorta miss you
Truthfully, I only miss you to a certain extent and not as much as I should.

They cool but we more official
I may have others in my life who are cool or interesting, but you and I have a more important and serious connection.

And I act up, but I gas up
I may occasionally cause problems or stir up drama, but I also motivate and push others to improve themselves.

And I'm right beside, I got pouring issues
I am there for others and supportive, but I also have my own struggles and insecurities.

Keep to myself, keep it simple
I prefer to keep my personal life private and maintain a straightforward approach to things.

Keep 'em guessing what I really am
I like to be unpredictable and keep others wondering what my next move will be.

Is your awkward dinosaur
I may be strange or unusual, but I am also unique and fascinating in my own way.

I skrt off, I'ma skrt 'em
I will quickly and easily leave a situation or relationship if it becomes too difficult or negative.

You go by me when you can't see
People may overlook or underestimate me when they are not paying attention or don't fully understand who I am.

Plain as shit when you can't think
I may appear unexceptional or boring to those who lack imagination or creativity.

Neck icy, I'm too anemic
I may have flashy or expensive adornments, but I am still weak or lacking in some way.

Take control like I'm lucid dreaming
I am able to take control and shape my own experiences in life, similar to how one can manipulate their dreams in a lucid state.

Fly away like I'm lucid dreaming
I want to escape and leave behind my current reality, like one can fly away in a lucid dream.

When lucidity occurs the dreamer suddenly realizes that they are dreaming
In a lucid dream, the person becomes aware that they are in a dream and can control what happens.

And this awareness allows them to control what goes
Once the dreamer realizes they are in a lucid dream, they can manipulate the events and outcomes that occur.

The same can be achieved in the conscious world, the mind can manifest reality
Just like in a lucid dream, if we are aware and in control of our own thoughts and mentality, we can shape and create our own reality in the conscious world.