Among Sharks
[Verse 1: Reason the Citizen]
Yo, I ain't a person
Just a demographic a statistic
A target market for this narcissistic business
I've slipped into this blissful non-existence
And insist that it's just me I never listened when it was mentioned
My purpose permanently skewed certain I was destined
Instead left with a handful of unanswered questions
And once again I'm stuck no escape, tragedy struck
And now I'm faced with this disruption of my state
I know my role I know my place but this is cutthroat
My open soul is now at stake the camera's up close
No more control I'm trusting fate to make my bets for me
I probably could have got the job but I came dressed poorly
But I ain't gift wrapping my presentation
A solo traveler with a questionable destination
I left it permanently etched into the pavement
I am not a prince, such a meaningless statement

[Hook: Reason the Citizen]
Swim among sharks don't let them surround me
Pauper not a prince never let them crown me
It's ironic that the flood almost drowned me
That same moment I found me
That same moment I found me
Swim among sharks don't let them surround me
Pauper not a prince never let them crown me
It's ironic that the flood almost drowned me
That same moment I found me
That same moment I found peace

[Verse 2: Reason the Citizen]
It's like I try but I fail often
There's no escaping this nailed coffin status is up for auction
And since I can't afford it, my image is distorted
And the fucks with budgets get above despite poor performance
And I get over looked, while they get over booked
And over hyped I'm under paid smelling what's over cooked
Let's take a sober look more difficult than over crooks
Now that's a skateboard reference if you don't know you're shook
Notice this honesty this industries a circus ring
Approach this artistry and carve in what the purpose means
So you can misinterpret this shit is a sick diversion
Out of focus like this vodka with a fifth of bourbon
In my whip swerving, going 95
Should I just be a big person go get a 9 to 5
Or should I hop back in the booth and redefine my grind
I'm hanging up my suit and tie for the final time

[Hook]