Byron Henderson - Teen Spirit (Dirty Fireworks) lyrics

[Intro: Byron] Sometimes, no, often people don't have guidance because the parents just let them grow up. They don't really teach them things that they need to survive in today's world. We were taught the exact same things nearly every school year. Everyone can't be a scientist, or English major. A big problem is that we weren't taught how to survive as adults. We don't really even know how to treat each other. Like what? [Verse: Byron] Irony is thorn in my backside See, I've been contemplating on whether to backslide Dawg listen, I'm that tired of beefing with people I've never been a mathematician, so we don't see equal Dealing with this in my condition will probably be my downfall And I would love to clown y'all back, but desperation was never my cup of tea I get it, I'm self destructive But listen, they trust in me when I'm spitting Reluctantly, I don't fit in with none of the other children What's bugging me is they should know I've got the right away Sat Marina down with pen and paper, told her write away Arms cleared up; never again, I put the knife away But people in the city here will still take your life away Now I was thinking, as much as I want to be with my best friend I keep on getting close to k**ing folks Though I was level headed, seeing you break down embedded a feeling that's telling us both there isn't hope It's never enough to want to be productive We took a leap of faith to leave the fake beneath the rubble Regrets about failing seventh grade, I have none Cause without Marina, my parents wouldn't even have a son Teen spirit [Pre-Hook: Byron] My whole life they doubted me But that's okay, as long as my best friend's proud of me [Hook: Byron] They can wish the worst on me; they can wish a hearse on me That ain't my concern as long as I can die worth something Dirty fireworks if I choose to leave this earth before I blow up That's reality without a care to throw up [Verse: Byron] So you know what? I have a lot to say about certain issues I grew up with Like how my anger issues are eruptive Or watching both sides of my family dig ditches, without dying But wonder why we become corrupted So now should I worry about cops, blacks, whites, or God just being overdue? Only because some have grew up to become k**ers, while thinking they'll walk over you Predator without his mask, that's the overview People usually ask why I'm so sheltered, as if they don't see us dropping like flies Besides, I have one friend and she's at home so I can't help it Some want war, and some want peace while things swelter No one but Marina believed in me till “The Minimum” literally I mean, I ain't have a soul backing me But being me, I wasn't offended at all I'm a product of me, and if that's offensive to y'all, then so be it Highly aware of the drama they're seeking Such a thin line to blur, and what a time to be reaching Tension's high, they're convinced that if I ain't beneath them Ain't no room for them to shine, foolish pride, you're a lie Everything was fine back when I was thinking suicide That just goes to show, unity is something you imply when your back's against the wall cause no one makes it out alive Took a step outside and met the Devil in disguise Homicide all around me Man, it's unbelievable But as long as I'm breathing this dream is still achievable So nah, I don't fear cops; there's no reason to Cause if I'm truly made in his image, then what would Jesus do? [Outro: Marina] Oh my god {laughs}