♪ This is my saddest story ever told...♪
♪Can't even ask me...♪
CHELSEA: In life, there will be many hard pills to swallow.
Some you're prepared for.
Others will blindside you.
For the things you don't see coming, you may wonder,
"How could I have missed the signs?"
♪ They told me you had gone to Heaven's door♪
♪ Their words weren't really all that pretty though♪
Girl, I can't believe you didn't come...
CHELSEA: Well, pride goes before destruction,
and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Oh, my God, Samantha!
Help!
CHELSEA: Because out of all the hard pills in life
to swallow,
swallowing your pride...
is by far the hardest.
♪ This is what you meant 'cause you turned around♪
♪ And you left me for dead...♪♪
♪ No more talking about it♪
♪ The way it is, the way it is♪
♪ It's no mystery♪
♪ There's no getting around it♪
♪ When you're here, when you're here♪
♪ We got chemistry♪
♪ We light up♪
♪ When we ignite♪
♪ We are stars♪
♪ In a darkened sky♪
♪ When you leave♪
♪ Don't forget to remember♪
♪ Don't forget to remember me♪
♪ When you leave♪
♪ Don't forget to remember♪
♪ Don't forget to remember me♪
♪ Remember me♪♪
[music]
[hip hop beat]
The meeting is set.
What's this gonna cost me?
Let's just say you owe me one.
- That's not how this works. - No, I'm not having you
dangle your little carrots in front of my face anymore.
Do you want your meeting or not?
Fine, let me know when and where the meeting will take place.
I need your word first before I can confirm anything with him.
You have my word. But if the meeting goes well,
then we can discuss what you really want.
[music]
[hip hop beat]
She sends her regards.
[hip hop beat continues]
What is it?
Hmm? What is what?
Come on, babe, I can tell your mind is elsewhere.
You love this place. I know you're not bored.
I'm sorry... yeah.
Is it me?
No, no, of course not.
It's just...
Let me ask you this.
What does loyalty mean to you?
Oh, um...
that's a loaded question.
I guess it depends.
On what?
Who I'm being loyal to,
and if it's earned.
But if you had to choose between loyalty and integrity,
which would you choose?
Honestly?
If I had to choose between the two,
I would think whatever has more loyalty
is betraying me.
Hey...
what is it?
- Work. - What's this really about?
Just work, that's it.
But I thought the firm was on pause.
It is.
I'm just trying my best
to trust Lacey and her decisions.
Hey...
I know this can't be easy, all right?
But I know you're doing the right thing.
You always do.
Thanks, babe.
- [whispering softly] - Oh.
Okay, here you guys go.
- Thanks, Daddy. - All right,
so your chances of coming out here with a few scratches
are just as good as our game plan.
Well, this is circumstantial evidence, anyway.
For the most part, but witnesses can be tricky,
so I'm gonna remain optimistic.
I'm just glad that it's possible for you
- to make it out of this alive. - Sweetheart.
What'd I tell you about faith of a mustard seed?
Yeah, Daddy, I do have faith,
but it doesn't hurt to a have a game plan.
Okay, so the FBI is gonna try to connect you
to any illicit activities.
Meaning, if we make this hard for them,
they're gonna try to cut you at the knees.
Not just freezing of your assets, but also--
They're gonna enforce the Chabra injunction.
- What's the Chabra injunction? - It's when they freeze
the assets of an individual who's connected to someone
whose financial assets are under investigation.
I trust you two have this handled.
Okay, so I'm assuming you and Mark have
- shared accounts. - Yeah.
It's in his best interests to remove your name
from any accounts that he has access to.
Well, that shouldn't be hard to do.
The hard part is trying to figure out
where your firm's assets are gonna go.
Okay, the higher you go, the more they'll start
looking at any shell companies that you might have
masking any of your income.
Then they'll start suspecting money laundering
from some of your remaining clients.
I can't lose any clients.
You won't. We can survive this.
We'll wait the feds out and only talk
when it's advantageous for us.
However, your old cases will be under a microscope.
- What do you mean? - Any of your old cases
that seemingly got dropped out of nowhere,
whatever leverage that you used,
will raise suspicion of extortion or blackmail.
They still need witnesses.
Now we have to find out who wants you bad enough.
But it's best that we get ahead of this.
Yeah, I already have Sasha working on a press conference.
It's important that we not only invite the major media outlets,
we need to invite the social media influencers.
Like The GrapeVine, and The Tea Room.
That way, I can be in control of my narrative.
Lace, you got a minute?
Yeah, just a second.
Maybe we can continue this over dinner.
Sounds good.
What're you-- What is this?
My legacy.
Well, it just looks like a bunch of star athletes.
Under-represented athletes.
Yeah, and you're not a lawyer.
Neither was Rich Paul, and LeBron still
made him his agent, and Rich didn't even have
a degree at the time. At least I was a collegiate athlete,
and I have my bachelor's in sports management.
I could run a sports agency.
I'm already running in the same circles
with these guys, and I know how to handle business.
- Business? - You know what I'm saying.
Mom and Daddy had the church thing.
You have the law firm. I need to carve something out
for myself, and it'd work perfect
if I can get a top prospect.
Savoy Austin, he's about to be the number one draft pick--
I know who Savoy Austin is.
How do you know who Savoy Austin is?
And where did you get all this information?
He and I played on the same AAU circuit growing up,
so I, you know, we been cool ever since.
Right? And I know everybody's about to try to get
a piece from him so I'm thinking,
if I take him down to The Dungeon,
show him a good time, then boom-- why not me?
- Athletes trust other athletes. - Wait a minute.
The Dungeon? That is for the 1% exclusive clientele.
With a hundred-thousand-dollar annual membership fee?
It's not some hangout bar.
And why would you wanna go back there anyway
after all of that shit that went down with Elena Marzili?
I know that, all I'm saying is that it would be a good look
to impress Savoy Austin, all right?
He's an upcoming multi-millionaire, right?
That's part of the top 1%.
And they love having access to these exclusive clubs
where the paparazzi can't document
everything that they're doing.
I'll think about it.
I already talked to Mom about it.
I wasn't asking your permission.
This was more of a FYI.
Two three four, one two three four.
One two three four.
Something on your mind, hothead?
I don't know, Nora, maybe it's the fact
that I didn't plan on burying a body last night?
Well, I'm not the only one going off script.
Lacey said to run surveillance on everyone.
But Britney seems to be your only subject.
I don't know what your issue is with Britney, but it's
kind of ridiculous at this point.
Oh, with Britney?
The one who was held hostage? The one who couldn't
- retrieve a butter knife? - What's up, Britney?
- Hey, Benji. - That Britney?
BRITNEY: 'Sup?
You know what you're doing with those?
I ain't even work a sweat up yet.
Care to step in the ring?
I prefer to watch.
Oh, she prefers to watch.
I mean, it get kind of boring watching you get
your ass whupped, over and over and over again.
- Over and over, huh? - Pretty bad.
- Okay, tough guy. - Pretty bad.
So let me see you take her.
- Stop. - Yeah, I could do
- with a cool-down. - Cool-down?
Yeah, come on, string bean.
Girl, you skinnier than me, what's up?
What's up?
- What's up? - Jab this way?
What am I supposed to do with that?
What's your favorite number?
- Eight. - Let's make it eight.
Mm.
Which way?
Oh, tiny wrists, ooh.
Okay.
♪ Happy Birthday, dear Zoe ♪
♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪
- [laughing] - Are you having fun
with Daddy and Granddaddy, sweetie?
Yes! We went to the park.
We had a picnic, and Daddy's taking me skating.
Oh, that sounds like so much fun.
Can you come?
Uh... um...
Mommy wants you to have fun and spend the summer
with Daddy and Granddaddy, okay?
Have lots of fun, eat lots of junk food.
- [laughing] - And I'm gonna come get you
when it's time to go back to school.
- Okay, Mommy. - Did you get my gift?
Mm, no.
You didn't?
Can you put Daddy on the phone?
Okay, Mommy, love you, bye.
Love you too, baby, mwah.
I'll have Zoe call you tomorrow.
Wait a second, Mark, we need to talk.
I don't have shit to say to you.
Mark, I'm giving you the summer to cool off,
but we are gonna have to have a fucking discussion about this.
It's bad enough you won't let me be there for her birthday,
but are you really keeping my gift from her?
I don't know who the fuck you think you're talking to.
I'm not your minion. I'm not your associate.
And I damn sure ain't Othello.
Yeah, I see, you don't know who the fuck I am.
- Oh, who the fuck you are. - Yeah.
Yeah, I know exactly who you are.
- You're a fucked-up parent. - [gasping]
When you was busy licking and lapping
on Othello's dick, we couldn't find you.
Now you wanna be a good parent.
Well, guess what, Lacey?
Fuck you.
I don't have shit to say to you.
- Mark, really? - And you don't have
shit to say to me.
Mark, you don't have to be disrespectful.
Mark!
I just-- I don't wanna lose my marriage
over one mistake, Daddy.
Sweetheart, mistakes happen.
Some, you can bounce back from, others may take a while.
I had to learn the hard way.
I never thought I would live without your mother.
I'm doing everything in my power to get her out,
Daddy, I promise you.
I got a meeting with Governor Barclay.
I'm gonna ask for a full pardon for her.
Why do you think Barclay will give you a full pardon?
I'm helping him with his family, he's doing his part
to help mine.
Now, I'm keeping his secret
about his little, white, illegitimate daughter
under wraps, he owes me.
I don't want you involved with Barclay.
You need to stay away from him.
If it means getting Mom out,
I'll do what I have to do. I don't care.
Look, if there's one thing that I've learned,
Daddy, it's that everybody is agreeable.
They can be for the right price.
Barclay is no exception.
- Just be careful. - I will.
But I'm gonna do what I have to do.
We need to get Mom out.
But what am I gonna do about Mark? I just--
Sweetheart, don't worry about Mark, okay?
- But he's all I have. - Don't worry about Mark.
And he's trying to take Zoe from me.
[school bell ringing]
[distant student chatter]
[school bell ringing]
[knocking on door]
Come in.
Ms. Campbell.
To what do I owe the pleasure?
Counselor Knox, you remember me.
[chuckling] Of course.
I mean, I was barely out of school myself back then.
but... it takes a certain kind of talent
to get in trouble as much as you did.
Well, they don't make 'em like me anymore.
You know, I used to have the biggest crush on you.
All the girls in my floor did.
We used to call you Fort Knox 'cause
no one could get you to crack.
I was hoping I could change that.
And how do you suppose you'll do that?
Do you remember the number one thing
I used to get in trouble for?
Dress code violations.
I'd swear, black leather was your second skin.
Those godawful uniforms never looked good on me
back then, but...
I think they do now.
Would you agree?
I... don't disagree.
Hm.
Eh... you...
[moaning]
[both moaning]
You know what you want?
- Black coffee? - Let me ask you something.
Why did Lacey hire me?
She has her reasons.
There's a reason she hired all of us.
You never wonder how you fit into everything?
Of course I have.
Nora and I came out here for a change of scenery.
But as luck would have it, we ran into someone
who negatively impacted us as kids.
Bully, you might say.
So we reciprocated.
Before long we found ourselves
encumbered in litigation.
Lacey took our case.
There were some concessions, but it would've been
much worse without her.
Not too long after that, she sent all the recruiters.
We finished law school and passed the bar
so we could have more value, but...
she backed us when no one else would.
So we'll always back her.
Lacey has always been my role model.
Even when I was in college.
When Lacey was defending the 1% at McCullough & Associates,
I thought I could make a difference
with the other 99%.
But honestly I hate feeling out of the loop.
Lacey trusts you, Britney.
She sees herself in you, and she believes
you're gonna do the right thing.
But you make a good point.
And you wouldn't be the first person to question
Lacey's leadership etiquette.
You've questioned her before.
[chuckling] How did that turn out?
How do you think it turned out?
Who knew she wanted to be surrounded
by a bunch of yes men?
Is that what you think I am?
I think she has a tight leash on you.
- What if she does? - Maybe I wanna loosen it.
You think you can handle me off my leash, Britney?
What y'all talkin' about?
[both sighing]
[moaning]
Would you mind getting me some water?
[suspenseful music]
Yeah...
Ready for round two?
[muted]
You know, I think I know what I need to do to help.
Hey, Terrence, you watching the news as usual, huh?
You see what I'm seeing?
Cool.
So, in a good-faith effort to mend the fences
between our community and the police force,
I wanna briefly turn things over to my good friend,
Captain Warren Sloan.
Whoo!
[only one person clapping]
Thank you, Alphonso.
Now, for those of you who don't know,
Alphonso and I go back to the days whenever
I was singing in the choir at the Holy Spirit Church,
and he was just a young lad.
[scattered murmurs]
We at the LAPD would like to endorse
this powerful community figure, as he is the nominee
for LA City Council.
[cheering and applause]
He would be replacing late councilwoman
Tahnee Jarvis, God rest her soul.
Now, make no mistake about it.
Our goals are aligned in wanting to see change
in the Black and brown community and the police force,
and it is my personal hope that, by showing this support,
that it is a step in the right direction
in rebuilding that trust in the police force
and in the community, and on behalf
of the 88th precinct,
we want to thank and congratulate
Alphonso "Osiris" Triplett.
[cheering and applause]
Thank you, Captain.
You know, I believe the captain.
Because change is something that we all want.
VOICE: Right!
But we have to be the change that we wanna see.
[murmurs of agreement]
You see, we can only depend on ourselves
and trust that we are going to protect each other,
no matter the consequences, and I know that
they're gonna try to pull the race card,
and I say damn right, we pull it.
Hell, I wouldn't have to pull it if it wasn't in the deck.
- [applause] - VOICE: That's right.
They hell-bent on silencing us, brother.
They wanna control our narrative.
They wanna control where you live, what you eat,
hell, even how you pray, but as your city councilman,
I promise that we together will not let them.
[scattered "whoo's"]
Because they don't want us to know the truth
as it pertains to Black people
and white supremacy in this city.
MAN: Come on now!
But we will share what we know.
- To hell with what they want. - To hell with what they want.
To hell with what they want.
CROWD: To hell with what they want.
To hell with what they want.
Thank you, Alphonso,
thank you so much, I believe the goal for the day
is unity, and I believe we have achieved that.
VOICE: Who is this dude?!
You know, I just released this book,
and I need you to go out and purchase it.
Because it reveals the truth that they've been
trying to hide from you, and the campaign just started,
so I need you to donate.
[scattered murmurs and applause]
Now, I appreciate every last one of you,
and I respect you,
as we journey together in taking back our power.
- Whoo! - In the words of
my late, great brother X,
by any means necessary!
CROWD: By any means necessary!
- That's right. - [cheers and applause]
- VOICE: Power to the people! - That's right!
No justice, no peace!
[cheers and applause]
- How'd it go? - Just like we planned.
[phone ringing]
Hey, Captain Sloan, it's Britney.
Is this a good time?
Uh, yeah, sure, what's up?
I thought I'd get your opinion on Alphonso's speech.
He did well, but we both know the words by themselves
- don't mean much. - No, they don't.
But what did you think?
To be honest, I love it.
He certainly knows how to hype up a crowd.
But I don't think he's just hype.
[laughing] I guess we'll see, won't we?
Thanks.
Anytime, B.
- Alphonso Triplett. - Yeah.
We need you to come with us.
Yo, what the fuck is going on here, man?
We're taking you in for questioning.
- For questioning? - Yes, sir.
Man, fuck y'all.
- Resisting arrest-- - Yo, get the fuck off me, man.
You just saw me on the fuckin' podium!
- Get on the ground now. - I'm running for city council.
You getting this shit?
You see, sometimes it be your own fucking people.
On the ground now.
This is some bullshit.
♪ Let's get real nasty♪
♪ But just don't rush me♪
♪ Let's get real nasty♪
♪ Girl, would you stop looking at me?♪
♪ That shit don't mess me♪
♪ Sunshine's in Miami♪
♪ You can call me daddy♪
♪ Whatever make you happy♪
♪ Just drop ten K♪
♪ Just to bust it, eh♪
♪ Bustin' them moves like you makin' me♪
♪ Let's get real nasty♪
♪ Just don't rush me♪
♪ Let's get real nasty♪
♪ Just don't rush me♪
Mm-hmm.
You boys...
need some dessert?
Nah, we're good, thank you.
Yeah, this-- this all we need.
Appreciate you though, Ma.
I guess after that rape allegation,
you on some holy road, huh?
I see you, Reverend McCullough Jr.
Hey, listen, that was all bullshit.
That whole thing was her fuckin' idea.
Shit... I was in here the whole time.
She was standing in that corner.
She said she wanted to roleplay,
next thing I know, I'm on the fuckin' news.
All right, you brought me out to show me a good time.
You got my attention.
What's up?
All right, so I've been watching you since high school, right?
Everybody knows you're going number one in the draft,
and everybody knows the Marzilis have the first pick.
I mean, I can't argue the facts.
Yo, I wanna sign you.
You sure the Marzilis gonna be fuckin' with you like that?
Yo, if you my client, they won't have a fuckin' choice.
And besides, I know you, Voy.
How many people in this industry it feel like
really have your best interests at heart?
Man, I would've loved to work with Randall Jarvis.
That nigga went out and murdered his wife.
Yeah, too bad.
I know he was the number one agent in the game,
but he's in prison now, for murdering his wife.
Yeah, but they say it was self-defense, though,
so dude's innocent, in my opinion.
Either way, it's wishful thinking.
It's all good, though.
I'm gonna rep myself like Lamar Jackson
with the Baltimore Ravens.
That nigga negotiated a $250 million contract.
No, no, nigga, and fuck Randall Jarvis.
He's not an athlete like me and you anyway.
I know what you're going through, right?
With the knees and shit?
Voy, I've known you since you were 13.
Have I ever led you wrong?
Give me six months to prove what I can do.
We can come up together, I'm telling you,
you the best in the game, and you ain't even got
a motherfuckin' agent yet, nigga.
Yeah, but...
Nah, look, that's in the past.
Anything you heard about me, anything you seen about me--
all that shit's in the past.
And besides, look, I got more connections
and resources at my disposal
that are probably gonna work out in your favor.
Let me think about it.
Well...
maybe she can help you clear your head.
Damn...
[sighing]
- Yeah, you good? - [sighing]
[hip hop playing]
[phone ringing]
- Hello? - Sousa, Agent Diggs.
You told me to get back to you when I was ready.
- You're right. - Well--
I need your testimony. You're the one
that can help put this to bed once and for all.
When can you come in?
You know, I have something that can work for everyone.
You may want to hear what I have to say.
I'm coming tomorrow.
I just need to take care of something first.
I'm done playing games with you.
For the last time, tell me the fucking truth.
- Did you kill Samantha? - No, I swear.
I loved Samantha. The night it happened,
she didn't even come out with us.
I wasn't there for her when she needed me the most,
and it's been killing me ever since.
Listen, there's more
to Samantha's death than we knew about.
Don't fucking tell me I didn't know my own daughter.
- Just let me show you-- - Liar!
I-- please just let me show you,
and then you can do whatever you want after that.
I just... you need to know what I found.
Samantha was my only true friend,
and she never wanted anything from me.
Her suicide just didn't make any sense.
So I started looking into it again.
Why?
Because I thought I had all the pieces
to the puzzle of her suicide, and suddenly a new one
showed up and changed the whole picture.
Felt like I owed it to her.
And to myself.
Everyone blames me for her death.
The last straw was when you started stalking me.
I knew I had to get to the bottom of what really happened.
I knew there was more to her story.
I thought you were responsible.
There is more to her story.
It just doesn't have to do with me.
Samantha was distraught that night.
She went off campus to meet her boyfriend
in some fancy rich lake house in Big Bear
the night of homecoming.
[sighing]
All right, so, what you thinking?
Real talk, I fucks with you, bro,
but your sister's shit, man?
She's a beast at what she do, but I can't afford
that negative press if I'm associated with her--
Look, Lacey ain't got nothing to do with this.
This is all me.
Sounds good, but I don't think so, brah.
Whoa-whoa, what's it gonna take?
Shit, if you was Randall, I'd sign in a heartbeat.
Bro, you know that nigga likes Suge Knight.
[mockingly] "If you was Randall."
Nigga, what? You still on that shit?
Look, he knows the game from the sports side
and the business side.
[sighing] My guy, I get that,
I'm just, you know he's...
all right.
What if I partner with Randall?
- What you mean? - What if we rep you together?
Right? You as our client. Us as your agency.
So you're a magician now?
Randall's doing life for murder.
Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh!
- No time sooner, brah-- - If I can get
Randall out, right, and I partner with Randall,
will you sign with us, yes or no?
Brah, if you can get Randall out,
and it's legit, I'll sign the same day.
Have your PIN ready.
- All right-- all right. - Have your PIN ready.
We'll go get your best friend out of jail, okay?
- Get that money. - [overlapping shouts]
METEOROLOGIST: ...and sunny this weekend,
so you can get out there and enjoy
- the beautiful weather. - ANCHOR: This just in.
Community activist and extremist
Alphonso Triplett was just arrested.
We have Scarlett Redd on location to give us
an update on the arrest. Scarlett?
SCARLETT: Thank you, Tania.
We're here at the rally, and Alphonso Triplett
has just been arrested.
Hey.
- Hey. - Hi.
I wanted to run something by you.
- What's up? - I saw the rally
with Alphonso Triplett.
I wanna do some work for his cause.
Thank you.
Okay, what does that have to do with me?
It would be some good press
- for your look. - We can't take on
any new cases right now with the investigation.
I know, I know, he just got arrested.
Right after the rally supporting relations between
the LAPD and the community.
Fine, but it's all you.
I trust you.
I wanted to ask you something.
Sure. What's up?
Just trying to make sure I'm covering all my bases.
You know, you can never be too careful.
Have you heard anything?
Has, um... has anyone reached out to you
or approached you or said something to you
about the case since the last time we spoke?
No.
No? Nothing at all?
Nothing.
Hm.
With everything going on around
regarding the state of McCullough & Associates,
it has been difficult to separate the truth
from the erroneous allegations.
Today, I have the pleasure
of welcoming Lacey McCullough
to settle the issues once and for all.
We will not be taking any questions
after her statement.
Thank you, Sasha.
From the time my firm was established,
I knew that I would be facing opponents
both inside and outside the courtroom,
but I have never been one to shy away from a fight.
I fight hard, and I fight to win.
This is what I was born to do.
I love my job.
And I love my clients.
That passion is why my clients choose me.
The thing about facing opponents
outside the courtroom is there's no judge
to keep the fight fair.
The FBI has approached my staff and clients
with unsavory intimidation tactics.
And the media selectively choose headlines
to taint my reputation just to stay relevant.
It's not right, and it's not fair.
That being said, if you need inspiration
for your next headline, stay tuned.
I'm just getting started.
Thank you for coming.
[music]
If that doesn't set the tone, I don't know what will.
You should see the comments from the live.
Lacey's gaining support.
- ...headlines... - I cannot believe this.
- ...stay relevant. - This is ridiculous.
It's not right, and it's not fair.
This is ridiculous, what-- what is she saying?
- Ridiculous-- what?! - ...stay tuned.
[muttering to self]
Good evening, Los Angeles.
What an eventful evening this has turned out to be.
You know, I'm not shocked that the McCullough family
keeps avoiding the gavel at all costs,
but this new strategy is just shameless.
You know, I wasn't expecting the loud and proud Lacey
to keep a low profile forever.
I expected her to come up for air at some point.
And now that she has,
what a better way to welcome her back
then by doing one of my favorite things
we do here at Duke's Dirt.
That's right, my loyal viewers.
I am putting out a social hit on Lacey McCullough.
Oh, don't forget to send your tip to the website
and make sure to follow us on The GrapeVine.
- Can I get you anything else? - Manhattan.
- Traffic? - [chuckling]
Look, you asked me to come, so just don't start.
Look, I'm just looking for some answers.
About what?
Is Lacey working out of some kind of
a temporary location?
Like a warehouse or something?
Shouldn't you be asking Lacey this?
Lacey has too much of a shit show on her hands,
especially after Othello left.
So I thought you were the next best person.
Yeah, well, whatever shit show Lacey's dealing with
is none of my business.
And from the looks of it, it's none of yours, either.
What you need to do is start worrying about yourself.
Look, I know you're loyal, but you need a backup.
If shit hits the fan with this investigation, then what?
I got my own plans.
I saw Alphonso Triplett's rally the other day,
and I'm gonna help him with his cause.
Wow, I didn't know you were so woke.
Goes to show, it's a lot you don't know.
I think that goes both ways.
Cheers.
[soft music]
DENIM: We've gotten some pretty wild tips already,
but I'm gonna end the live here tonight.
Please try to give us a call and send in your tips
to the website so that we can teach Lacey
how to be a good sport-- after all, it's no fun
playing hide and seek alone.
[phone dialing]
Hello? Yes, I think
I may have something of interest.
[soft music]
♪ I don't care if I'm perfect♪
♪ I know I'm sick of being complacent♪
♪ Why you still in my face when♪
♪ I can't hear what you're saying♪
♪ No, boy, you're not so persuasive♪
♪ Now it's giving invasion♪
♪ Usually, honey, I'm more chill ♪
♪ And not so calculated♪
♪ When my cup is full, and somehow I'm still faded♪
♪ Moving to the rhythm, feeling blue♪
♪ I guess I'm jaded♪
♪ Suffocated by your energy♪
♪ And now I feel like I can barely breathe♪
♪ Choking on the clouds of the loud♪
♪ I can't even hear the sound♪
♪ Don't know what's come over me♪
♪ Walking through the cloud♪
♪ And I'm smothered by the smiles when I'm down♪
♪ Now I can barely breathe♪
♪ I'm suffocated by the smoke in here♪
♪ I gotta pray to make my vision clearer♪
♪ I wanna go, won't be surprised if you stay♪
♪ You don't get it, you don't understand the difference...♪