L-FRESH The LION - Be Cool lyrics

[Verse 1: L-FRESH The LION] I've performed on many stages from community shows to TV I've been in front of thousands and been on big screens globally And I've gotta be honest, I've never once felt stage fright But there's been a few times where I've frozen from what I've seen beyond the stage lights The looks, laughs and jokes sometimes pull me down Coz they judge me and think they've figured me out before I open my mouth As I flip these stereotypes, don't think that I can't see you As I'm gripping this mic and holding it tight, don't think that I can't hear you And if you tell me it's a joke again I'll no longer be a listener Try living in a home where every day you're made to feel like a visitor I've been patient many times but maybe I haven't tried enough Maybe I should lighten up or maybe I just ain't white enough Now tell me, wouldn't that phase you too? I know that look, this ain't a zoo, what do I look like to you? I'm not here for your amusement or here for you to abuse me I'm an entertainer but to me this is so much more than music Realise these are my insides that I'm pouring out My heart's felt so much pain there's been times I've almost tore it out And whilst I'm tryna change minds through rhymes when I'm performing now I'm also trying to find my piece of peace, isn't that what war's about? Nah, this fighting won't make it better So I smile in defeat, walk away in retreat and stamp it like a letter So tell me, where do the fed up end up when everything is through? Who knows, but as I reach the exit, I keep my cool [Chorus (repeat): L-FRESH The LION] Breathe in Breathe out Be cool [Verse 2: L-FRESH The LION] Some battles aren't worth fighting, that's on my mind when- I'm standing in line, awaiting a ride at this taxi stand Reflecting on the show, I hope the crowd understood what I was there for Removing doubts in my mind, as we pull up at the airport It's all cool till security comes along while I'm waiting And I get pulled aside from the queue, that's another random interrogation There's countless examples like this, I couldn't add it up It's like they enjoy playing with you just when you think you've had enough Ever wonder what's like to feel caged like a prisoner But when no crime has been committed and innocence must be proven Coz guilt has been administered and when you're in need of witnesses To have your back and clear your name, there's no one around to witness this Sometimes it feels like it is futile I can speak to thousands but my voice still gets treated like a child's I ain't playing no more, I can no longer mess with this game Don't even get me started with the looks I get when I step on this plane Damn, just when I thought I saw the end of it I take my seat and a deep breath before I begin to reflect again This doesn't compare to the cards my ancestors were dealt And that reminds me though, I don't just represent myself In an industry where most strive for differentiation, I was gifted it And knowing I was born to stand out, it makes me lift again So I smile in victory and stand for what's true When I close my eyes I prepare for tomorrow and keep my cool [Chorus: L-FRESH The LION]