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FIND A WAY

from I DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS by Illingsworth

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    first time "mass producing" a cassette myself, so the presentation might reflect that. i'd like to release more cassettes in the future. the plan is to refine this process with each iteration.

    these tapes are clear and about 40 minutes long. there may or may not be a couple surprises that come with the tape as well. you didn't ask for any but, whatever.

    only shipping in these United States of America. why? because i think shipping outside the US might end up costing more than the tape. if i'm wrong, please hit me on twitter or something and let me know how i can get a tape to you.

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about

this is the first song that contains singing. if you were fooled into sticking around, there's a possibility this one might make you leave.

this song is about wavering confidence and police brutality.

lyrics

v1
i wanna live in a beached boat
and have a daily morning meal of
reaped oats, goat, and wheat toast

having shallow conversations with deep folks
we yearn relationship, but still struggle to be close

all of my victories please note
as well as the failures
hell if tell ya
the elephant genitalia

swings close
protecting my inner thoughts
projecting my inner hawk
if it ain't about money then we ain't finna talk

that's a rare boast born from the confident times
only feeling opposite when opulent topics arise

see the kid dresses bummy, it's not a disguise
feeling broken like when composite objects collide

sweep the pieces up, pick up a couple pizzas and feast
them cracks and creases don't weaken us
it keeps us tough

i'd share it all but get mad when you don't leave me much
i love you more when you don't speak as much

chorus
and i'm trying to find my way
and i'm trying to make my path
without losing my life to a wack play
or ever having to face my past
but, that ain't how it go

v2

shout out to the hapless bums
moonlighting as sacks of scum
hiding behind hollow badges and spastic guns

i gotta very limited amount of dap for some
wouldn't mind seeing whoever's left zapped and stung

but if YOU in control of how the facts get spun
victim gotta prove worth, you'll never get asked for none

the power structure is deeply entrenched
the grid is weaved with contempt and sick beliefs sicker people invent

that's why i feel like a macbook with dual boot
'cause fool's shoot, disregarding the rules is fool proof

when the winning team is convinced that they're clean
and struggle against the force to be removed like a pulled tooth

one way of operations for yall,
those diametrically opposed to my pulse and motivations to ball

words ringing with truth but i don't wait for the call
i sense the disconnect awaits in us all

credits

from I DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS, released April 29, 2016

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Illingsworth Detroit

EMCEE + PRODUCER

stuff i make = music with @rufiojones @seanuppercut, beats, raps, videos.
born & bred resident of Detroit.
smooth due to alopecia.

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