Cameras Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Can I take a picture and ask for the permission?
And you don’t really have to, homie, it’s your decision
So nervous, showing your friends is the only purpose
And you just wanted something that would make it all worth it
Well, here’s a ticket, I would gladly oblige
You saw me from afar so a scheme you had to devise
And I said, "Baby, you fine", had some things on my mind
You slip me your number, said "Call me at a moment in time"
Don’t mind if I do — hashtag, time is money
So I’m focused on putting some extra paper in my cash bag
If I was broke-bummy, that would be inadequate
But if they trying to get swelly, then I’m the advocate
Shit, it’s a piece of cake, oven full, Easy-Bake
Used to steal my brother’s card, now I’m not gon’ need a fake
It’s Peanut Butter And Swell
We just living in the moment if you can’t tell

[Chorus: Matt and Kim]
No time for cameras
We’ll use our eyes instead
No time for cameras
We’ll be gone when we’re dead
No time for cameras
We’ll use our eyes instead
I see flashes of gold
[Verse 2]
Ayo, the cameras was ill, that was a great look
If I accept you, please don’t tag me on Facebook
I know you trying to be personable
But you don’t gotta hit the tag to feel personal
Yeah, these days, pussy, money, weed, need three things
Shit, I’m prepared to grapple with whatever these brings
Spazzing on tracks at home, on calm things
And planning getaway dates with your girl in Palm Springs
But that’s neither here nor there, we be flying everywhere
Yeah, I am the pilot of the newly launched Swelly Air
And what city are we headed to and where’s the telly there?
We gon’ need some dutches there, we gon’ hit the deli there
That’s if you’re wondering, fanfare humbling
I be on my Twitter shit, she be on Tumbling
And it’s fine, Matt and Kim, this is just a sample, ah
Ripping the stages then dealing with all the camera time

[Chorus: Matt and Kim]
No time for cameras
We’ll use our eyes instead
No time for cameras
We’ll be gone when we’re dead
No time for cameras
We’ll use our eyes instead
I see flashes of gold
[Instrumental Outro]

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The first track off of the 2011 mixtape, Peanut Butter and Swelly. Chorus sampled by Matt & Kim

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May 27, 2011
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