Failed Messiah Lyrics

[Intro]
(Leaving you
You behind
(x2))

[Verse 1]
Been in a tug of war since she
Found comfort in complacency
(Leaving you
You behind)
What kind of woman would I be
To watch her drown in self defeat
A queen who grinds slow, oh

[Hook]
Who am I
Without you
A lone pariah
For seeking truth

Who am I
Without you
A failed messiah
For leaving you


You behind
Be- be- behind
You behind behind behind
Leave Leave Leave You
You behind
Be- be- behind
Leave you behind behind behind
[Verse 1]
Been in a tug of war since he
Found comfort in complacency
What kind of woman would I be
To watch him drown in self defeat
The king who hustles, oh

[Hook]

[Verse 3]
I would say no new friends, but
I've outgrown all my old ones
(x4)

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Failed Messiah is the second official release from Avriel. Layered with a similar level of societal critique as Paranormal Paradigm, Failed Messiah is a subtly conscious examination of the twenty-something, black, college graduate experience.

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Release Date
October 23, 2013
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