Solstice (Be Still) Lyrics

[Verse 1: ANTHM]
I can’t afford to be the one that failed
Took a leap of faith and I come back frail

And have these motherfuckers laugh, like the pipe dreams of rappin ain't happen for a young black male
Cautionary tale like
, remember that nigga?
The former Mr. Wall Street turned rap nigga
He fell flat, nigga
He was well off

Part of my soul I would sell off
Just to show people I ain't fell off

Heart feelin’ frost bit, mentally exhausted
Tear drops for our friendship when we lost it

See you at the crossroads if we cross it
Tryin to determine if my dreams are a force fit

Stressed out, bout to find the next route
Broke as fuck with my chest out, knowin I’m the best out

My sixteen’s got a pristine sound
Would’ve never known I lost fifteen pounds


[Hook] [x2]
Never thought I’d see this day
When I feel so far away
And the stars don’t shine the same
Real late in the midnight hour


[Verse 2: ANTHM]
No doubt, uh, I put my chips up front
And though I knew about the risk up front
Never thought I’d be feeling like my ship done sunk

Nevertheless I’m at the strip club drunk
Despite the lack of funds
Blow a stack of ones
On a bad bitch, showin love to the attractive ones
Can’t find a beauty in my circumstance
Might as well find a beauty if it’s worth a dance

Smart nigga, nothing that I can’t be
I told my family I ain't fuckin’ with no Plan B
But soon enough, gotta validate your love
And chances are that you’ll never understand me
If you’ve never lost faith

Thoughts won't escape
But you carrying your cross til you break
Made some mistakes

If everything I lost is what it takes
I can’t wait to march with the greats

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The 5th song off of his 2012 EP, “Joy & Pain,” “Be Still” describes the struggles that Anthm has had to endure in order to pursue his goal of becoming a successful rapper.

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