DNA
Inni-K Lyrics

Started when I was 23, actin' like my daddy
I began following in my father's footsteps when I reached the age of 23, emulating his behavior and mannerisms.

I know, I know
I am aware of the similarities between us.

I recognize parts of you in me, the parts that can't find peace
I acknowledge that there are certain aspects of myself that reflect your own struggles and inability to find inner calm.

My soul feels old
I feel as though I have carried the weight of these similarities for a long time, making me feel older than my years.

I made decisions to prove I was different
In an attempt to establish my individuality and break free from your influence, I made choices that aimed to demonstrate my uniqueness.

But you follow me like a ghost
However, your presence still lingers in my life, haunting me and reminding me of your existence.

Now I'm a little bit lit and I'm pleading the fifth
Now that I am slightly intoxicated, I am invoking my right to remain silent, perhaps to avoid confronting the impact you have had on me.

As I'm making a toast
While raising a glass in celebration or commemoration, I am simultaneously grappling with unresolved emotions relating to my connection with you.

People say I look like you
Others often comment on the physical resemblance I bear to you.

They say that I got your eyes
Specifically, they point out that my eyes closely resemble yours.

My mother says I'm tough like you
Even my mother acknowledges that I possess a similar strength and resilience as you, despite her personal reservations.

Even in the ways that she don't like
She recognizes this similarity in both positive and negative aspects of my personality, which may not align with her preferences.

And I can't change it, didn't choose my blood
I cannot alter the inherent connection we share, as it is a result of our shared genetic heritage.

But I made up my mind
However, I have made a firm decision.

But I don't want to be like you
My desire is to differentiate myself from you and forge my own path.

But either way, I got you in my DNA
Yet, regardless of my intentions, I cannot escape the fact that your influence is deeply ingrained within me on a fundamental level.

I try to just play pretend like I didn't fall apart again
I attempt to feign strength and resilience, refusing to acknowledge the moments when I am overwhelmed by emotional turmoil.

I'm lonely, like am I the only one?
In my loneliness, I question whether I am the sole person experiencing this internal conflict and longing for connection.

When blocking out the shame stops working
When my attempts to suppress feelings of shame and guilt are no longer effective.

Can't you tell, can't you tell that I'm hurting?
Surely you can perceive the pain and distress I am experiencing?

Hold me, if you love me, come show me
If you genuinely care for me, please provide comfort and support by physically embracing me.

Found myself down on the pavement
I find myself in a place of vulnerability and despair, metaphorically represented by being on the ground.

No matter which way that I turned, I was low
Regardless of the path I chose to navigate through life, I constantly felt down or defeated.

But you went before me and traveled the stories
However, you had already experienced similar hardships and embarked on journeys fraught with difficulties.

To places I shouldn't go
These experiences took you to places that I, too, should not have ventured into.

The t-shirt you gave me in '96
Referring to a specific moment in the past, when you gifted me a t-shirt back in 1996.

It's bleached and it's faded, but it still fits
The t-shirt has become worn over time, losing its original color and vibrancy, yet it continues to be a proper fit.

And I know that you thought that you fucked up
I am aware that you believed you had made mistakes or experienced failures.

'Cause I used to too, but then I grew up
Because I, too, made similar mistakes or had moments of uncertainty, but as I matured and developed, I gained new perspectives.

Now I'm the same age you were when you had me
I have now reached the age that you were when I was born, providing me with a deeper understanding of your experiences as a parent.

And I'm not ready to be anybody's daddy
However, I am not yet prepared or willing to take on the role of a father myself.

You and I, we both sing the same blues
Both you and I experience and express the same hardships and struggles through our music.

I wish that you were here so I could thank you
I yearn for your presence, as I desire the opportunity to express my gratitude towards you.

I know that I look like you
It is evident to me that I bear a strong resemblance to you.

I see it in my own two eyes
This resemblance is particularly noticeable when I look into my own eyes.

My mother says I'm tough like you
Once again, my mother affirms that I exhibit a similar strength and resilience as you.

Even in the ways I know she likes
Similar to before, my mother acknowledges our shared positive traits, even though they may not align with her personal preferences.

And I'm not angry, didn't choose my blood
Despite any frustrations I may feel, I harbor no anger towards you, as I had no control over the bloodline we share.

But I made up my mind
Nevertheless, I have firmly resolved my own path and identity.

I know that I'm just like you
I am fully aware that I am comparable to you in many ways.

'Cause either way, I got you in my DNA
Regardless of my personal desires or decisions, your influence is deeply ingrained within me, passed down through our shared genetic material.

My DNA
This phrase emphasizes the fact that our connection is inherent, immutable, and a fundamental part of who I am.

My DNA
Repeating the phrase reinforces the idea that our shared genetic traits continue to shape my identity.

My DNA
Once again, the repetition of the phrase serves to emphasize the indelible impact of our genetic connection.

My DNA
Continuing the repetition, this line reiterates the significance of our shared genetic makeup on my sense of self.