STATUES
Barney Artist Lyrics

Feels like I been running years
I have been experiencing a continuous struggle or journey for a long time.

Hurdle the hurts that I hide from my peers
I overcome and overcome the emotional pain that I keep hidden from my friends.

Peers closer to the seafront
I feel more connected to the seafront, which represents a place of peace and escape for me.

Rapping is my job but I don’t speak much at home
Although I am a rapper, I don't express myself or communicate much when I'm at home.

Silence is my sanctuary when feeling alone
I find solace and comfort in silence when I feel lonely.

Perfecting my woes
I am constantly working on improving and refining my problems or struggles.

Drowning in em
I am overwhelmed and consumed by these struggles.

Smoking this crow hope clouds are lifting
I am smoking marijuana in the hopes that it will alleviate my worries and bring clarity to my thoughts.

Who am I becoming?
I am questioning my identity and the person I am evolving into.

Get Higher just to pray that I don’t plummet
I engage in self-destructive behavior, such as drug use, as a way to distract myself from the fear of failure or downfall.

Fuelled by bitterness my tank is over running
My negative emotions, specifically bitterness, are overwhelming me and causing me to feel emotionally drained.

Clutching at fibres I wanna feel something
I am desperately trying to grasp onto any sense of emotion or feeling, as if holding onto threads.

I’m scared that I’m missing the boat
I have a fear of missing out on opportunities or not keeping up with others' progress.

Swimming isn’t sinking if you’re willing to float
As long as I maintain a positive mindset and keep going, even if I'm not making significant progress, I am not failing.

Time causes ripples when you’re flinging a stone
As time passes, the consequences of the actions and choices I make become more visible and influential.

Sediment grows till eventually soaked
Over time, unresolved issues and emotions accumulate and become overwhelming.

Brehs getting wet for a coat
People are willing to do anything or compromise their integrity just to obtain material possessions or status.

What’s a deposit when a Shank in your pocket feds at the top of your road
The presence of danger, symbolized by a weapon, diminishes the significance of any financial or material assets one may possess.

Give it and go
I am willing to let go or part with my possessions without becoming attached to them.

Wisdom is growth
Gaining wisdom and knowledge is a form of personal growth.

Give me a toke
I request a puff or inhalation of a cigarette or marijuana as a way to cope with or escape from reality.

Older that I’m getting
As I age and gain more life experience.

Has me closer to my ending
It brings me closer to my own mortality and eventual death.

Life is like a sentence that is pending
Life feels uncertain and like a waiting period for a future outcome or judgment.

Mark every question that I’m sending
I take note and carefully consider every question or doubt I have about life and my own existence.

Paraphrasing pain isn’t pleasant
Trying to express or articulate emotional pain in different words is not a pleasant experience.

Strange fruit hanging
There are unpleasant or disturbing circumstances or events occurring, similar to the imagery of strange fruit hanging from a tree.

Drained through baggage
I feel emotionally exhausted and depleted due to unresolved emotional baggage or past experiences.

Make do habits
I have developed coping mechanisms and habits to adapt and make the best of my current situation.

Face new manners
I confront and embrace unfamiliar ways of behaving or handling situations.

Fork and my knife in my left and my right
I am prepared and equipped to handle any challenges or obstacles that come my way.

Seat at the table speaking a new language
I am present and actively participating in discussions or situations where I express myself using a different perspective or approach.

Spanish Inquisition
I wonder if people would acknowledge or care about my existence or struggles if I were to go missing.

Wonder if they’d cared if I was missing
I question whether others would show concern or care if I were to disappear or be absent.

Wonder if they cared about my prison
I question if others truly care about the emotional and mental confinement I experience in my own mind.

The kinder you are the harder you fail
The more compassionate and empathetic you are towards others, the more susceptible you become to experiencing failure and disappointment.

Humanity fades the darker the male or person, I had to play the race card I was dealt
As people become more corrupted or influenced by negative experiences, their inherent kindness and empathy diminishes. In my case, I had to navigate and address issues related to race that society imposed upon me.

I fathered myself with many women part of the tale
I have sought emotional support and guidance from various women in my life, contributing to my personal growth and story.

You would let your mum feed you when she's starving as well
You would rely on the care and support of your loved ones, even if they are also struggling or in need themselves.

I'd rather the jail
I would prefer being imprisoned or confined rather than depending on others for survival or emotional support.

Dreams sold marked the start of the sale
The moment I began pursuing my dreams and passions is when I realized I had to sacrifice certain aspects for the sake of success.

The chosen people are the last on the shelf
Those who are chosen or talented often end up being overlooked or undervalued, becoming the last priority.

The larger your wealth, the more they target your belt
As your wealth or success increases, you become a target for others who desire to take advantage of or exploit you.

He did rather well do for self and escape
Someone managed to succeed and thrive by relying on their own abilities and getting away from detrimental situations or environments.

You would be the same if you made your wealth in a day
If you suddenly acquired tremendous wealth or success in a short period, you would likely exhibit similar behavior or make similar choices.

Just helping a mate
I am simply providing assistance or support to a friend.

Trying not to melt in a place that's tryna hold me to the fire every step that I take
I am struggling not to succumb or lose myself in an environment that constantly challenges and pushes me to my limits.

A child born and her destiny waits, dies young cos of the state they kept the estates in
A child is born with endless potential and possibilities, but their future is determined and limited due to the adverse conditions and circumstances in which they grow up.

You don't regret your mistakes, you swept em away, get em to pay
You choose to avoid confronting and acknowledging your mistakes, instead pushing them aside and demanding others to compensate for them.

For peace talks never mention my name
During discussions or negotiations for peace, my presence or concerns are deliberately ignored or excluded.

Bring a severed head to lessen the pain
A drastic or extreme action is taken to distract or diminish the intensity of emotional pain or suffering.

Or just more change less of the same
I desire to experience significant transformation or improvement rather than small, insignificant changes.

Admission of guilt confession of saints
Acknowledging one's wrongdoings or mistakes is akin to the confession of holy figures.

In 2 months we gotta tell em again
In a short period of time, we will need to repeat or remind others of the truth or reality.

My brain...
The line is incomplete and is left open-ended, suggesting that there is more to be expressed or shared about his thoughts and experiences.