ALPHA
The LaFontaines Lyrics

What's the legacy? Break the generational gap
Questioning what kind of legacy we are leaving and actively breaking the cycle that has been passed down for generations.

Feeling old before my time, validation in that
Feeling cynically mature due to past experiences and finding comfort in that feeling.

Take the patience of a young man, set to fail
Having the patience and persistence of a young person, while also being aware that failure is a possibility.

In the quest for nothing less, than the alpha male
Striving for success and dominance as the epitome of manhood, the alpha male.

Tails of infidelity break out of the shade
Stories of unfaithfulness are coming to light and cannot be ignored.

They linger on the page, trust a feeling that stays
The impact of those stories have lasting effects and cannot be dismissed or ignored.

Forever is a long time, counting them days
Time passes slowly when faced with the consequences of one's actions.

Steady spinning the truth, like Eddie Bernays
Manipulating the truth to sway opinions, like famous publicist Eddie Bernays.

And I can tell that everything be getting harder to find
Difficulty finding anything of value or certainty in a world of chaos and misinformation.

No money in your pocket when your credits declined
Financial struggles when one's credit score drops or is declined.

You want to win like these gentlemen, wearing them suits?
Desiring success like the men in power wearing suits.

You better come to the jungle and be bearing some fruits
To succeed in a competitive world, one must stand out and bring something valuable to the table.

'Cause I don't have a chip on my shoulder to grip on
Not holding onto resentment or past slights, but using desire as a driving force.

As long as I have desire, I can Freudian slip on
Desire can lead to unconscious actions and a Freudian slip, but that drive is necessary for success.

The ruler with the rebels in toe
Being the leader among those who go against the norm or the establishment.

Just letting you know, I'm right there wherever you go
Supporting and standing with those who question the status quo.

Behind the disguise, there's nothing at all
Seeing through the facade and realizing there is no substance underneath.

Do you feel like you've been losing control?
Questioning one's sense of control over their own life and decisions.

There's nowhere to hide, when you're on your own
Feeling exposed and vulnerable when standing alone.

Can't you see that you got nothing to show?
Realizing that there is no tangible proof of one's success or accomplishments.

No apologies, so let me echo it loud
Not apologizing for who one is or what they stand for, and being proud of it.

Ironic that you stand on your own, to garner a crowd
It is paradoxical that one must stand alone and be true to themselves in order to attract a following or support.

I'm on the next level, and all opinions are flushed
Reaching a higher level of success where the opinions of others no longer matter or affect one's decisions.

Cause I came from the outside, like I'm part of the crust
Being an outsider to the common narrative or establishment, like a part of the earth's crust that is often overlooked.

I'm gallus as fuck, for anybody taking a swing
Confident and fearless, and not afraid to stand up to anyone who challenges or opposes.

Or having a pop, so tell me when the penny gonna drop?
Challenging others to make their criticisms or attacks clear, and not be subtle or indirect about it.

By myself like the picture was cropped
Standing alone, like a picture with the edges cropped off and leaving only one subject.

And I can feel I'm in the moment, I ain't trying to be stopped
Embracing the present moment and not allowing anyone or anything to deter progress or success.

But there's more than a few reasons to be feeling appalled
There are multiple reasons to feel disgusted or ashamed with the current state of affairs.

I don't deliver my opinion from the back of the hall
Not being passive or noncommittal with one's opinions, and standing up for them even in the face of opposition.

Look at the trouble I bring, I never varnish a thing
Causing trouble and speaking the unvarnished truth, even if it is uncomfortable or unpopular.

No point in being a fighter if you're scared of the ring
It is pointless to present oneself as a fighter if they are scared of confrontation or competition.

A stone throws not a terrible thing
Throwing a stone is not necessarily a negative or violent action.

But living in a glass house, you ain't fit to be king
If one lives a life of transparency and exposes their flaws and weaknesses, they cannot be a leader or ruler with absolute power.

The crown ruler got the rebels in toe
The leader with the most power has control over those who rebel against them.

Just letting you know, I'm right there wherever you go
Remaining a supportive ally to those who challenge authority or the status quo.

From the moment you feel defeated
The point where one feels like they have lost or given up.

And you see yourself letting go
When one begins to relinquish control or give up on their goals and dreams.

When the same mistakes keep repeating
When one continuously makes the same mistakes without learning or changing their behavior.

Take control, take control, take control
Urging oneself to take responsibility and actively make changes in order to achieve success and reach their goals.