Smile For The Blade
Grieves Lyrics

Smile for the blade, everybodys watching,
People are constantly watching and waiting for you to slip up, so you should be prepared to face criticism and judgement.

Everybodys always got something to say
No matter what you do or say, someone will always have an opinion about it.

They wanna put you into pieces, lie and make you believe it,
People will try to break you down and spread lies about you to discredit your success.

Limit you from succeeding, Then take away your fate,
These negative influences can limit your potential and prevent you from achieving your goals.

Smile for the blade everybody's talking,
Despite these challenges, you should keep a positive attitude and keep moving forward.

Everybody's always got something to say
The constant chatter and judgement can be overwhelming and discouraging.

So no matter what it is and no matter what you do
No matter how hard you try, you cannot please everyone and should not change who you are to do so.

Ive heard I don't know the words that come out in my songs
Some people criticize the content of the artist's songs, claiming they do not truly understand the meaning behind the lyrics.

Like I was gone when I wrote it and didn't see the pen that's inside of my palms
These critics believe that the artist wrote their songs without any true connection to the words, as if possessed by an external force.

Are you kidding, I understand that you have an opinion but its ludicrous to
The artist acknowledges that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but finds it ridiculous for others to claim they know what the artist is thinking and feeling when writing their music.

Think that I simulate? what im livin, and it pointless cause im not a
The artist insists they are not faking their experiences or emotions for the sake of their music, and that there is no point in doing so.

Person of arms, with the whole world screaming and ready to bring it on
Despite the artist's vulnerability and openness in their music, they are not weak and will stand up to anyone who challenges them.

No point, cause I don't see the contest in art I only embarked in this
The artist sees creating art as a personal journey and expression, rather than a competition.

So I could depart and free parts of mind and what did I find
The artist began creating music as a means of self-expression and healing.

Grown ass men acting like bitches fighting over the time
The artist is frustrated with the immature and petty behavior of their peers in the music industry.

Goddamn I'm sick of all this trying, to turn around and see a mouthful of nails
The artist is exhausted from constantly trying to please others and feeling attacked despite their efforts.

Hurting me, Faking a smile and I hate it, cause Im a fan of truth and you
Despite the pressure to put on a facade and pretend everything is okay, the artist values honesty and authenticity.

Mothafuckas lie to get by in this game full of fools
The artist acknowledges the prevalence of dishonesty and manipulation in the music industry.

And its Useless, so you can chastise and blame me
The artist understands that some will continue to criticize and blame them, but sees it as pointless and unhelpful.

But no matter what you will never change me
Despite the challenges and criticisms, the artist will remain true to themselves and their art.

And Everyone's an expert when it comes down to my life
The artist is frustrated with others who claim to know everything about their life and experiences.

And speak like they knew me before I got in the limelight
These experts act as if they have known the artist and their journey before they achieved fame and success.

And what the hell does that really mean, I busted ass
The artist questions what these so-called experts really know about their life and experiences, when they have worked hard to get where they are.

To get these brokenhearted love poems printed up
The artist has put their heart and soul into creating their music, particularly in the area of love and relationships.

And seen and I liked it, so why you bringing me down?
Despite the positive reception to their music, the artist struggles with the constant negativity and criticism.

Your either trying to help me or burying me in the ground
The artist questions whether these critical voices are genuinely trying to help them or bring them down.

And as of lately, I'm feeling a little drowning in the negativity
The artist is overwhelmed and weighed down by the constant negativity surrounding them.

Surrounding me making a sound and you hate me for it
This negativity is loud and pervasive, and the artist feels as though they are hated for it.

You gotta be out your mind thinking I would give a damn about
The artist refuses to let the negativity affect them or change who they are.

The flaws that you find, cause I'm human and never had
The artist acknowledges their imperfections and humanity, and will not let others' criticisms of these flaws affect them.

A problem with that and its a shame that you think that I would stop
The artist is disappointed that others would assume they would change or stop creating music because of their flaws or imperfections.

Cause of that, say never, this is just the way to behold
The artist will never let others' opinions hold them back or stop them from creating and sharing their art.

The best way to gather round the flame in the cold
Creating and sharing music is a way for the artist to find comfort and warmth in a difficult and challenging industry.

So you can go ahead and chastise and blame me
The artist is aware that some will continue to criticize and blame them, but refuses to let it stop them from achieving their goals.

But no matter what you will never change me
Despite the difficulties and challenges, the artist will remain true to themselves and their art.