All In
The LaFontaines Lyrics

Innocent dreams from my devilish thoughts
My dreams may be benign, but they stem from the darker aspects of my mind

I don't paint pictures, I connect dots
I don't create fiction, I draw connections between real-life events

You wanna hear the story? Well I can tell lots
I have many stories to tell

Said she likes rap, but never from the Scots
She claims to enjoy rap music, but not from Scottish artists like me

Hands tied, riddle me this, riddle me that, son
I'm in a difficult situation and need help figuring it out

Times up, ready to die, fatal attraction
The time for action is now, and the attraction to the situation is dangerous

You're on a cycle like war on the TV
Your behavior is repetitive like war on television

I developed a thick skin for the shit that she called me
I've become accustomed to the insults she directs towards me

Mask off
I'm showing my true self, without pretense or deception

Running in circles with the enemy
I'm in a situation where I'm not making progress, and my opponent is always one step ahead

Cease fire
I'm calling for an end to the conflict

Give it a miss, I'm losing energy
I need to stop wasting my energy on this situation

Wants me on her arm like a band for the captain
She wants me as part of her image, like a bracelet worn by a captain

But only show me love when she tag me in a caption
She only displays affection for me publicly, when it benefits her image

Food on the table, it's reheat
I'm struggling to make ends meet, and am forced to eat leftovers

Each week, got me treading some waters that's knee deep
I'm constantly dealing with difficult or stressful situations

Can't sleep, feel the pressure when you're picking my mind
I'm under tremendous stress and anxiety, which keeps me up at night

Buried deep up in the shadow where you never will find it
I'm hiding something deep within myself, where nobody will ever discover it

Rewind it
I want to revisit the past, and revisit my mistakes or regrets

White lies stuck in my mouth now
I'm struggling to keep the truth from coming out

She took it to a level I can't reach, like high-brow
She's brought our relationship to a level beyond my understanding or ability to comprehend

But somehow, even when connection is vague
Even though our connection may be unclear or uncertain

She keep me turning the page, constantly pushing the gauge
She keeps me engaged and interested in the relationship, and encourages me to push myself further

I'm all in
I'm fully committed to this situation or relationship

I think I'm really close this time
I believe that I'm on the verge of achieving my goals

Show me what you want from me
I'm seeking clarity or guidance on what to do next

I'm 'bout to capsize
I'm about to lose control of the situation

Time stays frozen
I feel stuck or trapped in a moment in time

But what can I do to relieve this pressure?
I'm looking for ways to alleviate the stress or anxiety I'm feeling

Yeah, I lost faith, I lost time
I've lost my sense of certainty, and am feeling like I've wasted time

Lost friends, I don't mind
I've lost people in my life, but I'm not bothered by it

There are signs I don't see
I'm missing important clues or hints about what's going on

I lost you, I lost me
I've lost my sense of identity, and my connection to someone else

There's walls I won't breach
There are certain boundaries or limitations I won't exceed

Too high, I can't reach
The obstacles before me are too great, and I'm unable to overcome them

I don't settle, don't rest
I'm constantly striving for more, and am never content

I'm too cursed, I'm too blessed
I'm both cursed and blessed in different ways

Too stuck, so vexed
I'm trapped in difficult or frustrating situations

So focused on what's next
I'm constantly looking ahead, towards the future

That I can't balance another fucking weight on these pecs
I'm overwhelmed and can't take on any more responsibilities or burdens

I'm too loud, I'm too subtle
I'm both assertive and reserved in different situations

Too sober for a couple
I'm not able to fully let loose or enjoy myself in social situations

I waste days in a bubble
I spend too much time in my own world, disconnected from reality

Invite nothing but trouble
My actions or behavior often lead to negative consequences

But, if they can clear some space in the room
If others make room and give me a chance

We make it bloom like them summer months coming in June
We can create something beautiful and fruitful

I wrote a tune we never played
I created something that was never given a chance to be heard or appreciated

Poured it straight from the heart
I put all of my emotions and passion into it

But never seen the light of day
It was never able to see the success it deserved

Because it never would chart, uh
It wasn't commercial or popular enough to reach a larger audience

No top lines or classic melodies (Melodies)
My music lacked recognizable and memorable elements

No big hooks to sink the memories
My music didn't resonate with people emotionally

Only the ink spill from the page
All I have left is the raw expression on the page

With my solo acapella I'll be taking the stage
I'll perform alone, using just my voice, but I'll still give it my all

Either coming up or going under
I'll either succeed or fail completely

I waste the days wishing I were younger
I long for the past, when things were simpler or more enjoyable

You never gave me nothing to defend
You never provided me with anything worthwhile to defend, or with a reason to support you

I'm just trying to send a message to a friend
I'm reaching out to someone I care about, with a particular message or purpose

And even if this came too late
Even if my message or action is belated or overdue

I reminisce just to clear the slate, it's all love
I'm reflecting on the past, in order to move forward and let go of old grudges. Despite the troubles, I still love you.

Trying to stop the rain in the summer
I'm trying to fix a problem that can't be fixed, or solve a situation that doesn't have a solution

I've nothing left now to discover
I've exhausted my options, and have nothing new to uncover

Show me what you want from me
I'm seeking clarity or guidance on what to do next

Time stays frozen
I feel trapped or lost in a specific moment in time

What can I do to relieve this pressure?
I'm looking for ways to alleviate the stress or anxiety I'm feeling