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Sunken Treasure


V1: Wait, let me get your attention!

        Focused on ev'ryone else but can't complete yo mission.

        Turning to the wrong people for advice but don't think twice.

          Putting on a fake smile, claiming you're alright

           Bottled up emotions made you fall for the pipe

          Afraid to truly vent, can't comprehend or know who to call a friend

          Tell the truth and question if it's time well spent

C: They say sunken treasure can lose its value

      Give it to the wrong people who don't care about the outcome

      Watch them turn something precious into constantly stressin'

        Go m.i.a. so confused about the direction

         Is it a loss or a blessing?

          Talk to God yet go to man for confession

             Constantly hurt using the wrong protection

V2: All the pain drives you insane

        Wanting to escape while stuck in a freeze frame

          Conseal yo feelings, it ain't nothin' but a g thang

           Live and learn without realizing the better hand

         Broken relations can be highly mistaken

         Think it's all down hill but it's preparing you in the makin

           Growing deeper and following yo dreams, neva complacent

           Whenever life throws curveballs, just remember life's your for the taking

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