[Verse 1: Abstract]
Small town kid on some big city dreams
Funny just to get love back home that I had to leave
I came back to everybody givin' props
Homies told me, "Go and get it, never stop"
So that's what I'm doing, I'll be steady cruising
Everything improving, word is steady moving
Faster that a rumor do
Ain't a rumor, this is what we do
You ain't heard? We put the ill in auxiliary
Better get a clue, it isn't a mystery
I swear, it's history in the making
For the takin', pedal to the metal, I ain't brakin'
Why would I?
I keep it real, like a private eye
Better stay out my lane like a private drive
Feel I'm in a 20 goin' 105
You know I been racing to the finish line
Gotta slow down and enjoy the ride
But I been slimmin' down the team size
Don't you criticize, only ridin' for the ones who down to ride
[Chorus: The Kooks]
Because all over town
Yes, all over town
There are people who would undermine you if they could
Don't let them in
[Verse 2: Abstract]
Nowadays I couldn't care less what they say about me
'Cause I never really cared what they said about my dreams
So I'ma just do me
Found out that was the key
They always tryna put me in a box
Told 'em I'm better off free
Used to tryna integrate
Not doing that is what's turning me into great
Lot on my plate but I'm honestly feeling great
'Cause, as of late, it's been crazy as hell
Tell 'em you know me, my name ring a bell
They ain't throwing pennies, still wishin' me well
That's word to my friends, that's word to my fam
Word to the team, and word to the fans
Gotta thank every one of you
For every single thing you do
Know I'm never gonna let you down
It's a long journey, this the first move
'Cause you let me do what I do best
Straight from the chest
Till I'm king, I'm calculated
Like I'm playin chess, so don't stress
[Chorus: The Kooks]
Because all over town
Yes, all over town
There are people who would undermine you if they could
Don't let them in