Small Talk
Michael Barr Lyrics


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You know I don't hide
She said good dilated morning
I think that all her bricks imported
I don't think you drove enough
Having trouble staying up
Ride a little harder
I don't think you want it
How the fuck you think I got here, oh?
To me it's not important
I've been all about it since they used to judge

I don't wanna' vent
I don't fit in
No, I'm not here to pretend ya
Hundred purest, we don't play this
Let it creep in let it hit ya
I don't wanna' try no more
I don't wanna' try no more, no
I don't wanna' ride no more
I don't wanna' ride no more

I don't wanna bitch
I don't wanna smoke your spliff while I run around with you
Who pay the rent?
Follow the kid, let my plan sink in infect you
I don't wanna' try no more
I don't wanna' try no more, no
I don't wanna' ride no more
I don't wanna' ride no more

You know she always gets the best of me
Felt powerless to get you on the run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Hang my feelings from the top of your building, yeah
Cause' you be the one that's blurring my vision
And I'm on the edge, I give no attention, yeah
It's you, started out small, no one listened
Couldn't make the cast call, so I risked it, yeah
Cause' you be the one that's blurring my vision
I counted on you like you gave a shit, oh
It's you, it's you

I don't wanna' fake
Don't want to participate in your section
You can't relate, now you see me getting money from my casket
I put my wax in the basket
And run around the city like an assassin
But I don't understand you
My brain low, I'm slowly killing me

You know she always gets the best of me
Felt powerless to get you on the run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Hang my feelings from the top of your building, yeah
Cause' you be the one that's blurring my vision
And I'm on the edge, I give no attention, yeah
It's you, started out small, no one listened
Couldn't make the cast call, so I risked it, yeah
Cause' you be the one that's blurring my vision
I counted on you like you gave a shit, oh
It's you, it's you

You know I don't hide
She said good dilated morning
I think that all her bricks imported
I don't think you drove enough
Having trouble staying up
Ride a little harder
I don't think you want it
How the fuck you think I got here, oh?
To me it's not important
I've been all about it since they used to judge

Cause' you be the one that's blurring my vision
And I'm on the edge, I give no attention, yeah
It's you, started out small, no one listened
Couldn't make the cast call, so I risked it, yeah
Cause' you be the one that's blurring my vision




I counted on you like you gave a shit, oh
It's you, it's you

Overall Meaning

The song "Small Talk" by Michael Barr talks about a relationship that isn't working out. The singer sings about his frustrations with his partner who doesn't seem to understand him. He starts off by saying that he doesn't want to pretend or try anymore. He's tired of the extra effort he's been making in the relationship, but it doesn't seem to be enough. He sings about "riding a little harder," which could mean that he's putting all his effort into making the relationship work, but still, it's not enough. He questions his partner's commitment, saying "I don't think you want it".


The song continues to express his frustration with the relationship. He doesn't want to smoke weed and hang out with his partner anymore because he feels like it's a waste of time. He thinks that they have no common ground and that they can't relate to each other. He feels like he's slowly killing himself by being in this relationship. The chorus talks about how his partner always "gets the best of him" and "blurs his vision." He feels like he's putting all his trust in her, but she doesn't care.


Overall, the song is about the frustration of being in a relationship that isn't working out. The singer has been putting in too much effort and is tired of pretending. He feels like his partner doesn't care about him, and he can't take it anymore.


Line by Line Meaning

You know I don't hide
I am honest and transparent in my actions and words.


She said good dilated morning
She greeted me warmly and excitedly.


I think that all her bricks imported
I suspect that everything she has is not locally made or sourced.


I don't think you drove enough
I believe that you have not put in enough effort or taken enough risks.


Having trouble staying up
I am struggling to maintain my focus and energy.


Ride a little harder
I need to push myself to work harder and achieve more.


I don't think you want it
I doubt that you have the desire or motivation to succeed.


How the fuck you think I got here, oh?
I achieved success through hard work and dedication, not luck or chance.


To me it's not important
What I have accomplished is not my main focus or concern.


I've been all about it since they used to judge
I have been doing what I do since back when people doubted me or criticized me.


I don't wanna' vent
I do not want to express my frustrations or problems.


I don't fit in
I do not feel like I belong or am accepted by others.


No, I'm not here to pretend ya
I do not want to fake or pretend to be something I am not.


Hundred purest, we don't play this
My community is made up of genuine and honest people who do not engage in deception or manipulation.


Let it creep in let it hit ya
Allow yourself to feel and experience the emotions and sensations that come with life.


I don't wanna' try no more
I do not want to make any more effort or attempt something again.


I don't wanna' ride no more
I do not want to continue on the same path or journey anymore.


I don't wanna bitch
I do not want to complain or whine about things.


I don't wanna smoke your spliff while I run around with you
I do not want to indulge in something that is not important or valuable.


Who pay the rent?
Who is responsible for the costs and expenses?


Follow the kid, let my plan sink in infect you
Follow my lead and be inspired by my ideas and vision.


You know she always gets the best of me
She has a way of influencing me and bringing out the best in me.


Felt powerless to get you on the run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
I felt unable to escape or avoid the influence she has on me.


Hang my feelings from the top of your building, yeah
I am making my emotions and vulnerability known and visible for all to see.


Cause' you be the one that's blurring my vision
She is clouding my judgement and making it difficult to see clearly.


And I'm on the edge, I give no attention, yeah
I am at a critical point and am not paying attention to others or my surroundings.


It's you, started out small, no one listened
She may have started small or insignificant, but no one took notice or paid attention at first.


Couldn't make the cast call, so I risked it, yeah
She was not given a chance or opportunity, so she had to take a risk and do it on her own.


I counted on you like you gave a shit, oh
I relied on you and trusted you, but you did not care or put in the effort.


Don't want to participate in your section
I do not want to be a part of or involved in your group or activities.


You can't relate, now you see me getting money from my casket
You cannot understand or connect with me, even though I am successful and wealthy.


I put my wax in the basket
I am putting all of my energy and efforts into what I am doing.


And run around the city like an assassin
I am moving quickly and adeptly, completing my objectives with precision and skill.


But I don't understand you
I do not comprehend your actions or behavior.


My brain low, I'm slowly killing me
I am feeling mentally drained and it is having a negative impact on my well-being.




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Ishmael Listens

You know I don’t hide
She said good dilated morning
I think that all her bricks imported
I don’t think you drove enough
Having trouble staying up
Ride a little harder
I don’t think you want it
How the fuck you think I got here
To me it's not important
I’ve been all about it since they used to judge

I don’t wanna’ vent
I don’t fit in
No I’m not here to pretend ya
Hundred purest, we don’t play this
Let it creep in let it hit ya
I don’t wanna’ try no more
I don’t wanna’ try no more
I don’t wanna’ ride no more
I don’t wanna’ ride no more

I don't wanna bitch
I don't wanna smoke your spliff while I run around with you
Who pay the rent
Follow the kid, let my plan sink in infect you
I don’t wanna’ try no more
I don’t wanna’ try no more
I don’t wanna’ ride no more
I don’t wanna’ ride no more

You know she always gets the best of me
Felt powerless to get you on the run
Hang my feelings from the top of your building ya
Cause’ you be the one that’s blurring my vision
And I'm on the edge, I give no attention ya
It’s you, started out small no one listened
Couldn’t make the cast call so I risked it yeah
Cause’ you be the one that’s blurring my vision
I counted on you like you gave a shit oh
It’s you
It's you

I don't wanna’ fake
Don’t want to participate in your section
You can’t relate, now you see me getting money from my casket
I put my wax in the basket
And run around the city like an assassin
But I don’t understand you
My brain low, I’m slowly killing me

You know she always gets the best of me
Felt powerless to get you on the run
Hang my feelings from the top of your building ya
Cause’ you be the one that’s blurring my vision
And I'm on the edge, I give no attention ya
It’s you, started out small no one listened
Couldn’t make the cast call so I risked it yeah
Cause’ you be the one that’s blurring my vision
I counted on you like you gave a shit oh
It’s you
It's you

You know I don’t hide
She said good dilated morning
I think that all her bricks imported
I don’t think you drove enough
Having trouble staying up
Ride a little harder
I don’t think you want it
How the fuck you think I got here woah
To me it's not important
I’ve been all about it since they used to judge

Cause’ you be the one that’s blurring my vision
And I'm on the edge, I give no attention ya
It’s you, started out small no one listened
Couldn’t make the cast call so I risked it yeah
Cause’ you be the one that’s blurring my vision
I counted on you like you gave a shit oh
It’s you
It's you



Aman Basumatari

You know I don't hide
She said good dilated morning
I think that all her bricks imported
I don't think you drove enough
Having trouble staying up
Ride a little harder
I don't think you want it
How the fuck you think I got here, oh?
To me it's not important
I've been all about it since they used to judge
I don't wanna' vent
I don't fit in
No, I'm not here to pretend ya
Hundred purest, we don't play this
Let it creep in let it hit ya
I don't wanna' try no more
I don't wanna' try no more, no
I don't wanna' ride no more
I don't wanna' ride no more
I don't wanna bitch
I don't wanna smoke your spliff while I run around with you
Who pay the rent?
Follow the kid, let my plan sink in infect you
I don't wanna' try no more
I don't wanna' try no more, no
I don't wanna' ride no more
I don't wanna' ride no more
You know she always gets the best of me
Felt powerless to get you on the run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Hang my feelings from the top of your building, yeah
Cause' you be the one that's blurring my vision
And I'm on the edge, I give no attention, yeah
It's you, started out small, no one listened
Couldn't make the cast call, so I risked it, yeah
Cause' you be the one that's blurring my vision
I counted on you like you gave a shit, oh
It's you, it's you
I don't wanna' fake
Don't want to participate in your section
You can't relate, now you see me getting money from my casket
I put my wax in the basket
And run around the city like an assassin
But I don't understand you
My brain low, I'm slowly killing me
You know she always gets the best of me
Felt powerless to get you on the run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Hang my feelings from the top of your building, yeah
Cause' you be the one that's blurring my vision
And I'm on the edge, I give no attention, yeah
It's you, started out small, no one listened
Couldn't make the cast call, so I risked it, yeah
Cause' you be the one that's blurring my vision
I counted on you like you gave a shit, oh
It's you, it's you
You know I don't hide
She said good dilated morning
I think that all her bricks imported
I don't think you drove enough
Having trouble staying up
Ride a little harder
I don't think you want it
How the fuck you think I got here, oh?
To me it's not important
I've been all about it since they used to judge
Cause' you be the one that's blurring my vision
And I'm on the edge, I give no attention, yeah
It's you, started out small, no one listened
Couldn't make the cast call, so I risked it, yeah
Cause' you be the one that's blurring my vision
I counted on you like you gave a shit, oh
It's you, it's you



Kevin Khoury

You know I don’t hide
She said good dilated morning
I think that all her bricks imported
I don’t think you drove enough
Having trouble staying up
Ride a little harder
I don’t think you want it
How the fuck you think I got here
To me it's not important
I’ve been all about it since they used to judge

I don’t wanna’ vent
I don’t fit in
No I’m not here to pretend ya
Hundred purest, we don’t play this
Let it creep in let it hit ya
I don’t wanna’ try no more
I don’t wanna’ try no more
I don’t wanna’ ride no more
I don’t wanna’ ride no more

I don't wanna bitch
I don't wanna smoke your spliff while I run around with you
Who pay the rent
Follow the kid, let my plan sink in infect you
I don’t wanna’ try no more
I don’t wanna’ try no more
I don’t wanna’ ride no more
I don’t wanna’ ride no more

You know she always gets the best of me
Felt powerless to get you on the run
Hang my feelings from the top of your building ya
Cause’ you be the one that’s blurring my vision
And I'm on the edge, I give no attention ya
It’s you, started out small no one listened
Couldn’t make the cast call so I risked it yeah
Cause’ you be the one that’s blurring my vision
I counted on you like you gave a shit oh
It’s you
It's you

I don't wanna’ fake
Don’t want to participate in your section
You can’t relate, now you see me getting money from my casket
I put my wax in the basket
And run around the city like an assassin
But I don’t understand you
My brain low, I’m slowly killing me

You know she always gets the best of me
Felt powerless to get you on the run
Hang my feelings from the top of your building ya
Cause’ you be the one that’s blurring my vision
And I'm on the edge, I give no attention ya
It’s you, started out small no one listened
Couldn’t make the cast call so I risked it yeah
Cause’ you be the one that’s blurring my vision
I counted on you like you gave a shit oh
It’s you
It's you



All comments from YouTube:

Ghost Unlimited

How is this guy not more popular? His songs are pretty amazing.

erasus0307

He is for his screaming

Ghost Unlimited

@erasus0307 Yeah, I didn't know about him until after he left the band.

erasus0307

@Ghost Unlimited yeah the main reason he left was he didnt want to loss his voice. People dont realize it takes a lot of work to be a screamer.

Liam Jeff Paraz

Agreed.

Drayton Carlton

am I the only one stoked to see Michael Barr actually uploading his own music? 😂

Ludvig Ottosson

Looove this ep!Been following you since concept of dreaming, keep doing what you're doing man!

Liam Jeff Paraz

Incredible song.

Alannah Keisling

Love it! You're amazing in any music genre!

Taylor

that hook is too good. "I don't wanna try no more"

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