Afraid of Us
Jonwayne feat. Zeroh Lyrics

I was sitting in Japan when my nephew was born
I felt heartbroken about missing the birth of my nephew while I was in Japan

Broke my damn heart when I wasn't there for him
Not being there for my nephew hurt me deeply

It made me think about my life
The experience made me reflect on my life

And my order of operations
Especially in regards to the ordering of my priorities

I was drunk at a show and fucked my boy's set up
I messed up my friend's performance when I was drunk at a show

It was a blessing when (Thank you D)
The situation taught me a valuable lesson

And alienating fans
My actions made some fans feel disconnected from me

Just thinking they would never understand
I had the misconception that my fans wouldn't comprehend my music

Really it's wavelength
However, music can create a connection between people on a deeper level

Bringing us together in a way
Thus, I should be more open to collaborations and feedback

So really I should be more open to two-way
And if I've wronged someone, I wish I had the chance to make things right

And if I ever did you something dirty, I do pray
I hope karma doesn't catch up to me in a bad way

I get another chance
But, if it's too late to apologize, I understand

But this karma catching up in a true way
If I did something wrong, I know the consequences will catch up eventually

You think of me less than I am
Some people underestimate my abilities

But maybe that's a blessing
But in a way, I see this as an advantage as it motivates me to do better

I just hope that I can spread my message
My hope is to reach more people with my music and ideas

A to Z (passing off to zeroh)
Now, I'm handing the mic over to Zeroh

Shit, all I want to say is put it down!
Zeroh emphasizes that it's time to take action

Your position been compromised
He calls out that someone's integrity has been questioned

Everything has a beginning and an end
Zeroh reminds us that everything is temporary

I know glory'll take you dead or alive
Success can come at any cost

In ruts fucked up off such and such
When we're stuck in bad habits or addictions

Is thus just because
Is it only because

You're afraid of us
Are you intimidated by us

So put it down
Take control of your actions

All my life I was looking for love
Jonwayne talks about his search for love and fulfillment

Took it for granted
He realized he had taken love for granted

Started to run
When things got tough, he would try to escape

On my knees when I heard she could see my skin was empty
He felt vulnerable when someone saw his true self

And I try but she reminds me of what I've become
Being around her makes him reflect on who he has become

Thought I knew myself but that knowing is done
He thought he knew himself, but has now learned more about who he is

I just hope that she still sees my love
He hopes that the person he loves still sees the good in him

And for that I just hope these old songs take off
He hopes that his older songs will gain more popularity

I need a house
He desires material things like a house

And a rack
As well as financial success

For every leaf of grass on my big-ass lawn
He desires wealth beyond measure

And as I see my family progress all I want is a daughter or son
At the same time, he places importance on family and wants to have kids

Fulfilling fantasies of a teenage me
Having kids fulfills a childhood dream of his

Some advice: don't lose sight about where you're from
He advises others to stay grounded and not forget their roots

Yo, look at these people
Zeroh addresses those who doubt him

Counting on me
They depend on him

When I can't even count on myself
He struggles to rely on himself

Look at these homies
He also addresses his friends

So sure of me when I'm not so sure of myself
They trust in him, but he doesn't have that same confidence

I need help
He admits to needing assistance

I need to slow down
He recognizes that he needs to take things at a slower pace

But I need a good friend to come and tell me how
He hopes to receive guidance from a trusted friend