“Paper” is a genre-defying reggae-pop kind of banger. “Paper” is a new kind of post-apocalyptic. It is a rallying cry for immigrants.
Shungudzo herself said, “[“Paper”] is inspired by my family’s immigration to ‘the promised land,’ and the realization that the promised land is more notorious for br...
[Verse]
I don't wanna stress about the small things
Empty conversation when the phone rings
Baby, lately, I'm makin' some changes
I been given one too many chances
I don't wanna take 'em all for granted
Baby, lately, I'm makin' some changes
[Pre-Chorus]
Tryna get to a place
We got lost on the way
Chasin' heartbreak and fame, uh huh
Party girls in LA
We been fucked up for days
Chasin' heartbreak and fame, uh huh
[Chorus]
Paper, paper
I keep chasin' paper
Paper, paper
Is there somethin' greater?
I don't wanna sell my soul
And wake up with no savior
Paper, paper
I keep chasin' paper
[Verse]
I don't wanna stress about the small things
Empty conversation when the phone rings
Baby, lately, I'm makin' some changes
I been given one too many chances
I don't wanna take 'em all for granted
Baby, lately, I'm makin' some changes
[Pre-Chorus]
Tryna get to a place
We got lost on the way
Chasin' heartbreak and fame, uh huh
Party girls in LA
We been fucked up for days
Chasin' heartbreak and fame, uh huh
[Chorus]
Paper, paper
I keep chasin' paper
Paper, paper
Is there somethin' greater?
I don't wanna sell my soul
And wake up with no savior
Paper, paper
I keep chasin' paper
Paper, paper
I keep chasin' paper
Paper, paper
Is there somethin' greater?
I don't wanna sell my soul
And wake up with no savior
Paper, paper
I keep chasin' paper
[Bridge]
I don't wanna sell my soul
And wake up with no savior
I don't wanna sell my soul
And wake up with no savior
I don't wanna sell my soul
I don't wanna sell my soul
I don't wanna sell my soul
And wake up with no savior
[Chorus]
Paper, paper
I keep chasin' paper
Paper, paper
Is there somethin' greater?
I don't wanna sell my soul
And wake up with no savior
Paper, paper
I keep chasin' paper
Paper, paper
I keep chasin' paper
Paper, paper
Is there somethin' greater?
I don't wanna sell my soul
And wake up with no savior
Paper, paper
I keep chasin' paper