Performing with an artist Collective known as the Radiant Kidz (Tendaberry, Smalleyez, Ms. Leah, Ali Warren, LMarr, et al), he continues to push musical boundaries.
He works with Atlanta Drummer Ali Warren and ATL-based group Knives Out considerably.
NO I.D is his mentor.
Counterfeit
Spree Wilson Lyrics
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Counterfeit
I roll the dice
I play to win
These dividends
Will trip you up as you know
I held you tight
Up to the light
But the real you never showed
I'm no closer
Cause you're so far away
Listen baby
I'm exposure
Reminds me everyday
Oh they tell me
Every bit
I take it, oh, but it's counterfeit
And I've been hit
The more I get
The more I want to get out of it
Counterfeit
Every bit
I take it, oh, but it's counterfeit
And I've been hit
The more I get
The more I want to get out of it
Counterfeit
Got one foot out
Got one foot in
Ya paper thin
Still so hard to ignore
That doesn't know
The borderline
Must be a sign
I want you more than before
I'm no closer
Cause you're so far away
Listen baby
I'm exposure
Reminds me everyday
Oh they tell me
Every bit
I take it, oh, but it's counterfeit
And I've been hit
The more I get
The more I want to get out of it
Counterfeit
Every bit
I take it, oh, but it's counterfeit
And I've been hit
The more I get
The more I want to get out of it
Counterfeit
Oh, tell me if it's real or it's not
I've gone too far to stop
Oh, tell me if it's real or it's not
Cause I don't wanna stop
Every bit
I take it, oh, but it's counterfeit
And I've been hit
The more I get
The more I want to get out of it
Counterfeit
Every bit
I take it, oh, but it's counterfeit
And I've been hit
The more I get
The more I want to get out of it
Counterfeit
In Spree Wilson's song "Counterfeit," he sings about a relationship in which he feels like he is constantly being deceived by his partner. He uses metaphors like "rolling the dice" and "playing to win" to describe his mindset of taking risks in the relationship, but ultimately feeling like he is not getting anything genuine out of it. He says he has held his partner up to the light so many times, hoping to see the real person inside, but that person never shows up. He feels like he is always chasing after something that is not real, yet he cannot bring himself to stop.
Wilson expresses his frustration with lines like "Every bit, I take it, oh, but it's counterfeit" and "The more I get, the more I want to get out of it." He knows that the relationship is not what it seems, but he cannot seem to break free from it. There is a sense of desperation in his voice as he pleads for someone to tell him if it's real or not. He has gone too far to stop, and he doesn't want to give up now. The song is a poignant representation of the struggle of being in a relationship that feels empty and unfulfilling.
Overall, "Counterfeit" is a powerful song about the cost of pursuing something that is not real. It is a reminder that we should always be true to ourselves and seek out relationships that are genuine and authentic.
Line by Line Meaning
I roll the dice
I take chances
I play to win
I am competitive
These dividends
The rewards
Will trip you up as you know
Can lead to negative consequences
A hundred times
Many times
I held you tight
I held onto you
Up to the light
I inspected you closely
But the real you never showed
You were never true to yourself
I'm no closer
I am not making progress
Cause you're so far away
You are emotionally distant
Listen baby
I want you to hear me
I'm exposure
I am revealing the truth
Reminds me everyday
It is a constant reminder
Oh they tell me
I am warned
Every bit
Every part
I take it, oh, but it's counterfeit
It is fake
And I've been hit
I have been affected negatively
The more I get
The more I receive
The more I want to get out of it
The more I want to leave
Counterfeit
Fake
Got one foot out
I am ready to leave
Got one foot in
I am still involved
Ya paper thin
You are fragile
Still so hard to ignore
I cannot deny you
That doesn't know
You are unaware
The borderline
The limit
Must be a sign
It signals something
I want you more than before
I desire you even more
Oh, tell me if it's real or it's not
I question its authenticity
I've gone too far to stop
I cannot turn back
Cause I don't wanna stop
I do not want to end it
Writer(s): SPREE WILSON, REBECCA JORDAN, MALAY
Contributed by Juliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Counterfeit
Counterfeit
I roll the dice
I play to win
These dividends
Will trip you up as you know
A hundred time
I held you tight
Up to the light
But the real you never showed
I'm no closer
Cause you're so far away
Listen baby
I'm exposure
Reminds me everyday
Oh they tell me
Every bit
I take it, oh, but it's counterfeit
And I've been hit
The more I get
The more I want to get out of it
Counterfeit (2x)
Got one foot out
Got one foot in
Ya paper thin
Still so hard to ignore
That doesn't know
The borderline
Must be a sign
I want you more than before
I'm no closer
Cause you're so far away
Listen baby
I'm exposure
Reminds me everyday
Oh they tell me
Every bit
I take it, oh, but it's counterfeit
And I've been hit
The more I get
The more I want to get out of it
Counterfeit (2x)
Oh, tell me if real or it's not
I've gone too far to stop
Oh, tell me if real or it's not
Cause I don't wanna stop
Every bit
I take it, oh, but it's counterfeit
And I've been hit
The more I get
The more I want to get out of it
Counterfeit (2x)
@Sofarsounds
Thanks for playing us this song. It was a pleasure having you at Sofar :)
@joestreet
This song deserves more attention!!! It's GOLD!
@dex300
Coming here years later. This song should’ve blown up. I still remember the first time I heard it 😌
@JustinHalford
This song and the aesthetics are wildly underrated. 30k views? This deserves 1000x that. Have been returning to this gem for years and it never fails to create a positive mood.
@allancornillet5840
This song is in my shop in France, Courir, love the viiiiibe
@dionneosborne9289
Why am I just finding this now in 2021?!! This is amazing!
@haris6067
Found this in 2016, it's a classic
@matrixxs
i like it ..i like it .. very beautiful sista's and the song is nice too!
@friendly_gamer2002
This song is absolutely awesome
@MindDrip
I love that ominous sound that starts at 0:16