Bend But Don’t Break

[Refrain: Blueprint]
Bend but don’t break (x8)

[Verse 1: Illogic]
There’s a thin line between sunshine and total eclipse
I sit on the cusp of creation and apocalypse
Surrounded by novices and sinkin’ relationships with consciousness
So capsize is imminent and obvious
Baptized in sentiments of insolence and nonsense
Livin’ in existence where a simpleton’s a godsend
‘cause they only listen to if the bass drum is throbbin’
My mission’s enlistin’ men, insistin’ on spillin’ knowledge
Resistance is christened with consequence, stagnant movement
‘cause you’re choosin' the incompetent and not the confident
The obnoxious makes me nauseous
Now ’til my coffin’s assigned, I’ll refine each line ’til I’m felt from Compton to Boston
This man’s skill brings a standstill to the marchin’ often
With anvils to grills ’til you pass out like handbills
Proceed with caution ‘cause I erase the fake and make the stone face soften
Dim the brightest star in the space you’re lost in
No debate, Greenhouse makes the earth shake awesome
Some tried to separate but a Weightless bond never breaks

[Refrain: Blueprint]
Bend but don’t break (x8)

[Verse 2: Blueprint]
I got it in the bag, super duty tough work
While other punks lag, I rap until my lungs hurt
It only takes a little bit to quench your thirst
You get an album’s worth of content with just one verse
The earth spins but the pain remains
They gettin’ radio play without sayin’ a thing
Some of 'em even think they free, but I think they slaves
‘cause the only thing they rhyme about is whips and chains
The most anticipated gotta be us
Some work harder, but none work smarter than us
I took twelve months off, got property up
I’m home chillin’, not on the road, packed in a bus
Rockin’ mics, lovin’ life, wishin’ I could chill
Not a whole lot of options, gotta pay them bills
Fans is tellin’ me I’m sick but not to go take pills
‘cause they like me how I am and want me to stay ill, I’m like
Thanks, bro, even though we strugglin’ daily
The industry’s a bitch but she havin’ my baby
So not matter how I feel, gotta treat her like a lady ‘cause she ‘bout her paper on that old fuck-you-pay-me
Got me ‘bout to be a broke bum ’til I’m 80
She crazy, but I won’t let her break me

[Refrain: Blueprint]
Bend but don’t break (x8)