FABRIC
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics

Take it all or leave it
Either accept everything that I am or just leave me alone.

I can't sleep like I used to
I am having trouble sleeping now because of my thoughts and worries.

The world will try to tell you who are before you get to
People will judge you and try to define who you are before you even have a chance to.

Explain yourself, your thoughts, your motives, and all your reasons
You are expected to justify and explain every action, thought, and decision you make.

Two albums every season
Working tirelessly to create and release as much music as possible.

What the hell do ya'll believe in?
Questioning what people truly believe and stand for.

Why the hell do ya'll keep reachin'?
Questioning why people continue to strive for more and reach for unattainable goals.

In the evenings when I see 'em
When I am out and about in the evenings and I see people,

I tell myself that love will be the thing to keep us from grieving
Love is what will prevent us from experiencing the pain of loss and sorrow.

Need something new to believe in
Searching for a new purpose or belief to follow.

'Cause these new niggas are changing
These new people are changing and I don't know where I fit in anymore.

I mean they change on you
People change unexpectedly, and sometimes it hurts.

Why the hell the BBC only writes about me when it comes down to controversy?
Questioning why the media only seems to care about me when I am in the midst of something negative or controversial.

What about three CDs
Asking why no one seems to recognize the hard work put into releasing three CDs.

And one year with no label
Working for a year without a record label, trying to make a name for myself.

And then we signed and our story turned into a fucking fable
As soon as we signed with a label, it changed our story and made it into something unrealistic and fantastical.

I was a nigga in a room with no motherfuckin' cable
I came from humble beginnings and didn't have access to luxuries like cable TV.

Now my mom call me whenever she needs her car note, Cellphone, or whatever bill paid, too
Now that I am successful, my mother relies on me to help her pay bills and take care of expenses.

Y'all niggas losers
Calling out those who are not striving for success and putting effort into their lives.

You understand why I do what I do, so let me do it
You may understand my motivations, so let me continue on my path without trying to change me.

Get the hell on, let me do it
Leave me alone and let me do my thing.

I'm thinking of a way to change the world that I move through
I am constantly trying to come up with ways to make a difference in the world around me.

I feel like Nikola, what I invent is what I'm true to
I feel a connection to Nikola Tesla and am staying true to what I create and invent.

I feel for Nikola with these ideas that I grew through
I share a similar mindset and values as Nikola Tesla and his ideas resonate with me.

I know that when they see a brilliant mind, they'll just abuse you
I recognize that sometimes when people see someone with potential and talent, they take advantage of them or try to bring them down.

I'm scared that I'm delusional
I am afraid that my ideas and aspirations are unrealistic and unachievable.

I'm scared I'm more like Nikola than I'd ever collude to
I am afraid that I share more similarities with Nikola Tesla than I am comfortable with.

I'm scared of what can happen when ideas would consume you
I am afraid of what can happen when my ideas and thoughts become all-consuming and take over my life.

'Cause there isn't room for peace I can achieve
There isn't enough peace and quiet for me to fully achieve my ideas and aspirations.

Stay off, Keep off, Get out, Hey boy
These are warning messages to people who try to bring negativity into my life or try to change me.

The monsters swarm around with them toys
Negative, toxic people surround me and are causing problems in my life.

Don't mind me, I'm just killin' time (you can pick me to pieces)
I am just wasting time and idly passing the hours, without any real purpose or direction.

But if you got a life, I'm growin', growin'
If you are doing something with your life, then I am working to grow and improve myself as well.

Why the fuck would you share this shit with these people
Questioning why someone would reveal personal information or struggles to others who may not understand or care.

I don't know these people
I don't know the strangers who are privy to my personal life and struggles.

I don't know you either no more
I am distancing myself from people who I used to know and care about but who no longer understand me or my journey.

I'm at war with myself
I am struggling internally with my thoughts and emotions.

Every time I see this shit I wanna kill myself
Seeing my personal struggles and negative situations play out publicly makes me feel hopeless and suicidal.

And they coming for my mother sending bullets through my head
Feeling like I am constantly under attack and in danger of losing loved ones.

Think they foolin' us but I'd rather be dead
Feeling like those in power are lying to us and trying to control us, and feeling like dying would be a preferable option.

Just leave me alone, I don't wanna weird
I just want to be left alone and not be seen as strange or abnormal.

These are the best years of our lives
This is a reminder that these are important years that should be savored and enjoyed to their fullest potential.

You and I got to experience
We have the opportunity to experience and make the most of our lives.

I feel you
I understand what you're saying and feeling.