No Faith in Brooklyn
Hoodie Allen Lyrics

We should take a walk someday, dream about what we could've been
Let's take a moment to reflect on what we could have achieved together.

But I don't wanna leave this place, 'cause no faith in Brooklyn (Yeah)
I don't want to leave this town because I have lost hope in it.

If I move out one day, it will make me a better man (What up Jhameel)
Leaving this place could grant me new opportunities and make me a better person.

But I don't wanna leave this place (It's Hoodie, It's Hoodie)
Nonetheless, I don't want to take the risk of leaving this town.

I said I'm so gone, oh my God, where the menu?
I feel scatterbrained and unfocused, unsure of what to do next.

Order me all your sushi for them bitches at the venue
I'll indulge in whatever I can to distract myself from my lack of direction.

Stop, drop, roll, continue
I'll keep on going even when I feel lost or stuck.

'Cause they just try to mingle, and I'm just trying to sing you a song
While everyone else is focused on socializing, I want to sing a song to you.

Tell ya that I'm leavin' but I won't be long
I'm letting you know that I'm taking a break, but I'll be back soon.

If it was up to me I would see ya tomorrow
If I had the choice, I'd stay with you and hang out again tomorrow.

But talk's cheap so I'm paying up
However, words are not enough to keep me here, and I need to take action.

And new kicks be the only way I'm laying up
The only way for me to make a comfortable living is to wear cool shoes and be successful.

So maybe I won't make it as an athlete
I may not have a successful career as an athlete.

But that don't mean I'll let the competition pass me
But I won't let my competitors outdo me in other areas.

I money ball, Billy Beane and some skinny jeans
I'll approach life like Billy Beane, using statistics to excel, all while wearing skinny jeans.

And the whole damn team just some mini me's
My team is made up of people who are similar to me in appearance and outlook.

'Cause they ain't seen another kid like this
I stand out because of my uniqueness and creativity.

It's on your mind baby you should probably write this
You're thinking about me, so you should write down your thoughts about me.

I told her I can dance good for a white kid
I boasted to her that I'm a good dancer, even though I'm white, which is often associated with less rhythm or skill in dancing.

So turn around, show me everything I might miss
You should show me what else is out there, what things I might miss if I don't explore beyond Brooklyn.

I said repetition-repe-repetition like a muscle man
I rely on repetition like a bodybuilder does with their muscles.

You just wanna tie me up, snap me like a rubber band
Others want to hold me back and bring me down, like stretching a rubber band until it snaps.

It's 2012 so now they wanna ask me what's the plan
Since it's a new year, people are curious about my plans for the future.

I tell 'em never trust a man unless he Russell Brand
I advise them not to trust men unless they share the qualities of Russell Brand, who is a trustworthy and genuine individual in my eyes.

Pass me on that Absinthe now watch me change my accent
Give me some absinthe, and you'll see how it changes my accent.

I got girls in the back on a mattress
I have girls in the back, lying on a mattress.

You got girls on the map, like, that's it
You only have girls in your mind or posted on a map, but not in real life.

They wanna know, am I Jay Sean or Raekwon?
People are curious if I'm more like Jay Sean, a British pop singer, or Raekwon, a rapper from New York.

Good Sean, or great Shawn?
Are you Shawn Mendes, a good artist, or Shawn Carter, aka Jay-Z, a great artist?

Stay long, or Kreayshawn?
Should I stay here for a while, or follow the example of Kreayshawn, a rapper and music video director who moved from the Bay Area to LA?

Now, either way, they try to stifle your dreams
Regardless of which option I choose, people will try to hold me back and stop me from achieving my dreams.

I tell 'em keep your eyes open, you won't like what you see
I warn them to watch out, because the things they see around them won't be pleasant.

They be here for a minute, now they gone in a week
People may be present or popular for a short period, but they disappear quickly, too.

You tryna Dante the peak, I'm tryna Andre the beat
You're attempting to climb higher, following the path of Dante, but I'm choosing to make a name for myself in a different way, as Andre 3000 did.

Lord, can you tell me where my faith is
I ask God to tell me where my faith lies, as I'm unsure of it at the moment.

I graduated and I still ain't made the A-List
Even though I'm a graduate, I'm still not a famous celebrity.

Ain't a problem if you tell me how you feel girl
It's okay if you express your feelings to me, girl.

I know the road rules, but you need the real world
I'm familiar with theoretical knowledge and rules, but you need practical experience to grow and learn.

Ooh, girl, turn around
Hey, girl, pay attention.

Tell me where we're goin' now
Let me know where we're headed, both physically and in our relationship.

Ooh, girl, take it back
Hey, girl, let's backtrack for a moment.

I don't want to end like that
I don't want our relationship to end negatively or without closure.

'Cause I'm all over the world
I have a lot of fans and followers all over the world.

And come back to Brooklyn
But I always come back to Brooklyn.

And comeback to Brooklyn
I keep coming back to Brooklyn.

We should take a walk someday
Let's take a moment to reflect on what we could have achieved together.

Dream about what we could've been
Let's imagine what our lives could be like if we had pursued different paths.

But I don't wanna leave this place
I don't want to take the risk of leaving this town.

No faith in Brooklyn
I have lost hope in this town and my ability to succeed in it.

If I move out one day
Leaving this place could grant me new opportunities and make me a better person.

It will make me a better man
Leaving this place could help me grow and mature.