Key Grip
Sims Lyrics

(These are the facts, these are the facts
Asserting the truth of the following lyrics.

These are the facts, it's like electroshock-shock
Describing the intensity and power of the facts being presented.

These are the facts, come on now, make your body rock)
Encouraging listeners to let the facts move them emotionally and physically.

Another night in the straight away
Starting to describe the artist's mundane routine.

Got a couple more relationships to complicate
Acknowledging the artist's tendency to create drama in their personal life.

Eyes strained at a world in the rear-view
Expressing the singer's weariness and reluctance to move forward in life.

Pullin' my weight, no brakes near you
Describing the singer's sense of responsibility and urgency, with no breaks or rest in sight.

Caught in the modern robotic packin' my bags
Feeling stuck in the monotony of modern life and preparing to leave.

And I'm out like the modern man (I'm leavin')
Using humor to emphasize the artist's departure from society.

Gettin' ready for the long season
Preparing for a new chapter in life.

I guess I'm in this for all the wrong reasons
Admitting uncertainty about the motive behind the singer's actions.

From the triple rock to Thailand
Referencing the artist's travels and experiences.

Until you take me home
Expressing a desire to find a sense of belonging.

I'm on the bill that after night
Describing the singer's hectic lifestyle as a performer.

One more stitch to close that hole
Using a metaphor to convey the singer's need to patch up their vulnerabilities.

This is the swagger of a ghost
Acknowledging the artist's lack of confidence and presence, despite putting on a confident front.

Might have to light a bag of herb
Admitting the artist's use of drugs to cope with life.

And a shot of Jagger to see it all backwards
Further referencing the singer's drug use and desire to escape reality.

I live life lit to see my match burnt
Admitting the singer's self-destructive tendencies.

Distract from the fact
Acknowledging the artist's avoidance of facing their problems.

That staggerin' my back hurts
Referring to the physical and emotional pain the artist is carrying.

Bad bones and a cold snap
Describing the artist's physical ailments and difficult situation.

Sand through the glass
Using a metaphor to describe the fleeting nature of time.

But I'll stand with that (These are the facts, come on)
Stating the artist's resilience and determination to push through.

I gotta shelf of half read books
Describing the singer's intellectual pursuits and lack of follow-through.

I'm better at readin' looks
Acknowledging the singer's skill in social observation.

It took a year and a half to make these minutes
Highlighting the singer's hard work and dedication to their craft.

For every second of breath in it
Implying that every moment is meaningful and worth remembering.

There's a piece of me left in it
Stating the artist's emotional investment in their work.

Changin' lanes awake at 8: 30
Describing a new direction or change in the singer's life.

Some way their tame
Expressing the singer's desire for stability and control.

My legs are less sturdy
Acknowledging the challenges of starting over and adapting.

I prayed for rain it came and left early
Using rain as a metaphor for change or growth, and the difficulties that come with it.

I shoulda stayed but change is just a wave in a drain
Reflecting on the artist's regrets and the fleeting nature of change.

Run it down, let it die, let it die
Using repetition to emphasize the idea of letting go and moving on.

Hang it dry, blood comin' out, time is runnin' out
Using vivid imagery to convey a sense of urgency and finality.

I take time, criticize every rap
Describing the singer's critical mindset and skill in rap.

But in the critics eyes
Acknowledging the subjective nature of criticism and self-doubt.

I'm just sitting ride
Admitting the singer's passivity and lack of direction.

Riddin' on the backs
Using a metaphor to describe the artist's reliance on others.

And that's that
Asserting the finality of the situation.

Tighten up the noose
Describing the singer's feeling of being trapped and suffocated.

Yeah we'll see who's pullin' slack
Asserting the singer's strength and determination in spite of obstacles.

You pull the wool I pull it back
Using a metaphor to describe the artist's sense of justice and retaliation against those who deceive them.

I'm embarrassin' twisted character
Confessing to the artist's flaws and complexities.

Carried the weight
Describing the artist's sense of responsibility and burden.

Back track to owe me
Reflecting on past relationships or experiences that have left the singer feeling owed.

Backpacks and paint
Refering to the artist's artistic pursuits and the tools of the trade.

And no one wanted to know me
Expressing the singer's loneliness and feelings of rejection.

Now that I've rapped all these girls
Admitting the singer's promiscuity and the temporary nature of romantic pursuits.

That walked on past wanna hold me
Describing the singer's newfound popularity and attention.

How fucked up is that?
Expressing confusion and disbelief about the artist's situation.

It's a mixed up twist of fate
Using fate as a way to describe the artist's unpredictable circumstances.

Rotating cast
Describing the singer's changing relationships and social circle.

None of these actors have
Implying that the people in the singer's life are not genuine or loyal.

Got my back in this play
Feeling unsupported and alone in navigating life's challenges.

And it's a masquerade
Describing life as a facade or performance.

And I don't know if you like me for me
Expressing uncertainty about the authenticity of other people's feelings.

Or for that last track I made(Dude, when's your next show?)
Satirizing the superficiality of some fans and acquaintances.

Maybe neither like Ally Mac
Acknowledging the artist's lack of appeal or popularity.

But I got no time for you either
Asserting the singer's independence and self-worth.

Was lost but found my path
Describing the singer's journey of self-discovery and finding direction in life.

So I strapped on my sneakers
Using sneakers as a symbol of readiness and determination.

And never looked behind
Asserting the artist's forward-thinking mindset and drive.

Metal and drum pedal
Describing the musical tools the artist uses to express themselves.

The nervous mind settled in rhyme
Describing the cathartic and soothing nature of creating music.

And a heart turned away
Implying a sense of emotional growth and healing.

That's a sign of the time right?
Using rhetorical questioning to ponder the meaning of change and progress.