No Selling
Open Mike Eagle Lyrics

Ah
Expression of slight pain or discomfort

Ow
Expression of pain or surprise

Uh
Expression of uncertainty or hesitation

Yeah
Expression of agreement or affirmation

Yeah, yeah
Reiteration of agreement or affirmation

I got a keep a facade
I have to maintain a false appearance or front

I got a play it cool
I have to act nonchalant or unaffected

Like when you with a girl and she go away to school
Similar to when you're dating someone and they are temporarily absent

Gonna get a leather shirt, my stomach never hurts
I will acquire a tough exterior and pretend to be unaffected

Strong face, strong jaw, shown through my competitors
I project strength and confidence to intimidate my rivals

I tear my ACL, and wouldn't even limp
Even if I suffer a significant injury, I wouldn't show any signs of pain

I keep my head up high, so I can read the blimps
I maintain a positive attitude to see the bigger picture

Don't even scream if something hot burns my finger tips
I don't react loudly when I experience minor pain or discomfort

I just wait a couple seconds then I reattempt
I quickly recover and try again after encountering difficulties

Had a weird childhood, my shit was wild hood
I had an unconventional upbringing with challenging experiences

But crying ain't my style cause I can smile good
I don't cry because I have the ability to appear happy

I don't take shit personal, I don't get jealous
I don't internalize offensive remarks or feel envious of others

You can leave my name off, you can misspell it
It doesn't bother me if you exclude or misspell my name

I ain't with yelling
I don't engage in loud arguments or outbursts

I ain't even mad
I'm not angry or upset

I ain't screaming, catching feelings, and breathing bad, yeah
I don't scream, become emotionally invested, or have difficulty breathing

My favorite phrase is 'so what?'
I often respond indifferently with the phrase 'so what?'

I'm stone-cut, I'm bad to the bone, no need to blow up
I'm resilient and tough, I don't need to be recognized or celebrated

Calm before the storm or something
A period of tranquility or anticipation before a significant event

I ain't cried since '94 or something
I haven't shed tears since around 1994

My legs tired cause I been running things
I feel fatigued from being in charge or managing things

That shit is exhausting, I'm in a ton of pain
It's extremely draining, and I'm experiencing a lot of physical discomfort

But I'm no selling, I'm no selling, I'm no selling, I'm no selling
However, I refuse to acknowledge or show any signs of pain or weakness

Tryna write fire, my pen full of flame
I'm attempting to create exceptional and impactful work

That shit burned my hand, I'm in a ton of pain
However, the process is causing me a great deal of anguish

But I'm no selling, I'm no selling, I'm no selling, I'm no selling
Nevertheless, I'm determined not to let it show and remain unaffected

I won't sweat it, it happened to brothers every year
I won't let it bother me, as similar situations occur frequently

I hit my thumb with a hammer and wouldn't shed a tear, yeah
Even if I accidentally injure myself, I wouldn't show any sign of crying

Still waters, I'm running real deep
Despite appearing calm on the surface, I have profound emotions and depth

Airplane hit turbulence, shit, I'm still 'sleep
Even during chaotic or turbulent times, I remain unruffled

I hit my knee on the bed corner and run a sprint
If I accidentally bump my knee on the sharp edge of the bed, I'll still continue with energy and vigor

I cried once, but haven't for every summer since
I may have shed tears in the past, but it has been a substantial amount of time since then

For those of you that's doubting, I take it that far
To those who question my resilience, I want to make it clear that I go to great lengths

I had an asthma attack during the last bar
I even experienced a severe health issue while delivering my final lyrics

You ain't coming then send a note
If you're not planning to attend, at least inform me

That shit get to me, I pretend it don't
Although it affects me, I pretend to be unaffected

It ain't me in this spot, wishing it could've been
I'm not the one in the spotlight, desiring to be in that position

The homie got that shit, well fucking good for him
My friend achieved that success, and I genuinely congratulate him

That part
That specific aspect or detail

Right there
Exactly in that location or context