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lyrics
[Spoken]
Ayy, so I really need to break down and finally get a pedicure, man
I’m not tired yet…but I think my feet might be
You know, running for Jesus?
[Pre-verse 1]
Round, round, round
[Verse 1]
Been around the block a few times now, and here’s the thing:
Life has a funny way of sending you back and back, back and back again
You could have conniptions worried ’bout what seasons bring (bring)
Truth is your need for closure could awaken events that once had been
I know you’re already ready for greener pastures (greener pastures)
Wanna kick and scream, feel like forces in charge have put you on parole
But what if the glow-up lies in unfinished chapters
And all you need to do is surrender to what is beyond your control?
[Pre-hook 1]
And if you ain’t get what you need on the first try
God will press repeat: it’s your chance for a rewind
Get in your lane, don’t let your exit pass by
’Cus if it does you’ll have to go back a…
[Hook]
Round and around and around and a oh-oh
Round and around and around and a oh
Round-round and around and around and aroundabout
(Keep your head and don’t let it take you out)
Round and around and around and a oh-oh
Round and around and around and a oh
Round-round and around and around and aroundabout
(You gon’ win as long as you don’t bow out)
[Pre-verse 2]
Round and around and around and a
Ooh!
[Verse 2]
You may be about to really, truly, catch a case
Same job, same commute, same funny money, same broke-down relationship
Look, I don’t know the reason why you’ve returned to this place
But I know a power discovering truth in thankless stewardship
If you don’t allow cycles to fill you up with spite
Finding new perspective for your circumstance unlocks exclusive scoops
Here comes the opportunity to finally get it right (mmm get it right)
Let it pave the way for you to find yourself out of that awful loop
[Pre-hook 2]
And if you ain’t get what you need on the first try
You can press repeat on this song for a rewind
Get in your lane, don’t let your exit pass by
’Cus if it does you’ll have to go back a…
[Hook x 2]
credits
from Believer, a.k.a. The Last Shall Be the First,
track released June 17, 2022
Written by Manasseh Ray Curenton-Dillinger and Brandon Adams
Produced by Brandon Adams and Ray Curenton
Vocals co-produced by Tim Dillinger
Programming and instruments by Ray Curenton and Brandon Adams
Guitars: Brandon Adams
Additional background vocals: Tim Dillinger
Recorded at: The Dungeon (Nashville, TN) and Moja’s House (Antioch, TN)
Mixed by Ryan DeRemer
Mastered by Dave Harris at Studio B Mastering, Charlotte, NC
Lo-fi grooves with a side of dream pop. Paul and Brandon are incredible friends (producers of my Backslider and Believer albums) and super inventive musicians. Catch me on a couple of these songs! Ray Curenton
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