7. masterclass

always set the bar

so high,

like i’m the only one

to reach it,

album after album,

my words cut deeper

with each new read,

i write and i flow,

maybe i’ve still got more

than a decade to go,

no pressure,

each new record

is a stepping stone,

further and further

i push past

my comfort zone,

hope for another album

worthy of the throne.

can’t beat the classics,

so let’s make new ones,

no comparisons,

just more masterclasses,

rack up the acclaim

every day,

real pain on the page

and i’m not running

out of space,

keep saying my piece,

not scared to speak

through my medium,

and i’ll keep doing it,

for everyone who never

got the chance,

forced into silence,

no more staying quiet.

all i wanna do

is take away

the expectations

they place on me,

get rid of the box,

it’s blinding,

i’m breaking out,

i’ll scream it aloud,

never stick to one style,

i write as i please,

spill out my thoughts,

turn my false hopes

into powerful works,

make an impact

that’s strong,

even after i’m gone.