The general idea of this song is challenging musicians to be the most authentic versions of themselves that they can be. The more we hide behind a persona, the more obvious our insecurities are.
[Intro]
Should we just search romantic comedies on Netflix and then see what we find?
[Chorus: YCJ]
Think I'm too honest with myself sometimes but don't regret
This honesty just keeps me close to those who know me best
These boys think poking out they chest will get the most respect
To expose a broken heart behind a frozen neck
In a world where authenticity more rare than insecurity
Let it wash away in exchangе for purity, uh
In a world where authenticity morе rare than insecurity
Let it wash away in exchange for purity, yeah
[Verse 1: Cole Hedgecoth]
Maybe I’m the villain of the story
Got a mission for the glory
And I’ll do what it takes
I always hear about the set up
And I’ve seen the plot develop
Every time I get my head up
I’m the one that you blame, yeah
I got the will to survive
But I’m not rocking with it
My performance is pushing product
I can’t defend it
Cause even when I’m acting tough
Yo I’m still against it
I can recognize my flaws
I just can’t prevent it
They say jealousy breeds depression
I’m case in point
Cause when you focus on other people
You lose your voice
Then all of a sudden all your doing’s
Adding to the noise
Trying hard to be everything
That you would avoid
That’s how it goes
When you live to be famous
All the time that you traded
For the attention that’s fading
Wake up feeling jaded
They shouting “please entertain us”
The fall from the grace is outrageous
So I need purity to save us, yuh
[Verse 2: YCJ]
Pen to the pad, pursue the craft
Just like I know I should
Convince myself is not just for wealth
But for greater good
And while I plan to stack
And fill the gaps of which I lack
I must report the facts they never told you
Just to hold you back
I owe you that
Cause I feel as though we deserve it
If it ain't found on the surface
I bring it to you in service
I feel it's urgent
It weigh on me like a burden
I get it off in these verses
I give you the truest version of myself
I got a story only I can tell
And if I pen it well
It's a story I could sell
Checks will be waiting for me in the mail
Cause I communicate well
And make 'em feel it like it's braille
I used to have a fear that I could fail
Until I realize every time I try, I prevail
I'm forever blazing the trail
Pulling the curtain
Revealing the beauty behind the vale
Hold up
[Chorus: Cole Hedgecoth]
Think I'm too honest with myself sometimes but don't regret
This honesty just keeps me close to those who know me best
These boys think poking out they chest will get the most respect
To expose a broken heart behind a frozen neck
In a world where authenticity more rare than insecurity
Let it wash away in exchange for purity, yeah
In a world where authenticity more rare than insecurity
Let it wash away in exchange for purity, yeah
Purity was written by Cole Hedgecoth & YCJ.
Purity was produced by eeryskies..
Cole Hedgecoth released Purity on Wed Sep 14 2022.