Featuring intricate wordplay and an emotional message, “One More Chance” is about severe bullying and its effect on victims. Asa Jake said about the song:
I really want people to resolve their problems and reach out to someone, even if that someone is me. And maybe this track will help them do that...
[Chorus]
Just one more chance
Is that all that I took
To realise that I was wrong
And all of those words you said were lies
And I won't run, no I won't hide
Please don't go I want you by my side
You fell deep and all that I did was
[Verse 1]
I walk to the gates, I sought to escape
But my serendipity's certain now
I've heard a sound, they're callin' my name
And constantly scorning my gait
I'm conscious of all they will say when tauntin'
I'm lost and afraid, I'm nauseous
It's torture to stay stable when hated
I think it's safe to say Asa's alienated
Day by day, I painstakingly wait for a haven
So I'm gettin' faded to mask it
They instigated my passion
Couldn't integrate with the masses
So I'm sittin' jaded and have been
For the past two years
But when I cast few tears
I'm hastily subdued and bridled by my wrathful peers
Let me ask you here
It is ironic my relationship's sinking even though I have amassed due flair?
Yeah
And they wonder why I scream and crescendo into this mic
It's the same reason I scheme with this pencil
I've endured so much trauma that my cerebral's disheveled
I need to wipe this pain like I'm cleanin' a window
Yeah
[Chorus]
Just one more chance
Is that all that I took
To realise that I was wrong
And all of those words you said were lies
And I won't run, no I won't hide
Please don't go I want you by my side
You fell deep and all that I did was
[Verse 2]
They beat me 'til I'm damaged and bruised
I try to elude their grasp but their arm's strong
So I kneel like the first man on the moon
They clamour "Your doom is impending"
I feel pathetic, still resented, never will forget this, battered, abused
So I feel anguish and broad rage
I sadden as songs play in my headphones
As I reflect on the fact that I've a warped brain
And the only peace I'm ever given is from bullies that bellow
"You wanna piece of me?"
Cause I looked at 'em the wrong way
Listen, then I was a disconnected kid
That was quickly interjected within a second of him liftin'
His lips to bid a guest into his home
'Cause was too alone to be given yes's
And most of his friends would try and gull like a prism, get it?
Why ain't I treated as an equal, I must know
Because fitting in was a painful feat like a stubbed toe
And I could stop the villainy by telling an adult
But being labelled as a snitch minimised any possibility of me
Doin' that, and yes I guarantee it's the same for you
But you deserve the right to set out and do what you were made to do
And this is real talk, don't let a bully put the blame on you
Believe me when I say suicide ain't the way so put away the noose
They say you're overzealous, yes?
And that you're better dead?
That's because they're envious of everything you represent
You feel inferior in fear of your own mind
So if you have no hand to grasp hold mine
And we will then ascend
[Chorus]
Just one more chance
Is that all that I took
To realise that I was wrong
And all of those words you said were lies
And I won't run, no I won't hide
Please don't go I want you by my side
You fell deep and all that I did was
[Outro]
Couldn't breathe, no
I couldn't speak
Still I fell for you every time I turned my back
I saw your face and I felt so weak
'Cause I fell for you every time I turned my back
I'm fightin' all the rage from the start
We gotta make it work so
Don't let go, don't let go
'Cause I'll be yours
One More Chance was written by Asa Jake.
One More Chance was produced by Jay 1:40.
Asa Jake released One More Chance on Tue Mar 07 2017.
Asa Jake wrote on his YouTube channel:
I’ve never been bullied to a severe degree like that in the song. But I’ve had a few friends that have, so I figured I could create something others can relate to based off my knowledge on bullying. If you know anyone that has ever suffered from this type of s...