[Intro - Black Smith]
Welcome!
'Shadow of Death' EP...
Yeah! Uhhh, one word of caution, I suppose.
Only one precuation... one word of caution
Just leave all hope behind, I suppose...
Y'know? If you continue to listen... y'know?
Maybe you don't.
But you will soon. Let's go!

[Hook - Anthony Hamilton]
Since I seen't you, we've been peoples
You're my equal, this love is see through
I wanna keep you
I wanna be with you

[Verse 1 - Black Smith]
I don't wanna live no more
Sometimes I hear Death knockin' at my front door
I'm livin' everyday like a hustle: another night, no slumblah
Another day, another struggle, uh
My pockets empty, emotions jumbled
My heart grown cold as the Arctic tundra
The weed is tumbled, a freak of Nature
Like chaff in the wind: no Muse, no neighbors
My thoughts is huddled, but my spirit's angry
(I mean) One wrong move, I'mma gun off "safety"
"Approach with Caution," as such address me
'Cause pressure's boiling and got me stressed, B
Ain't seen my mother in damn near two weeks
And despite good reason, I just feel guilty
Can't wash my hands clean; the load's too heavy
But I guess I'm blessed to still be here breathing (I guess)
I fear the end is near and her days are numbered
Like the hairs of my head, just cut much shorter
Wish I could do more, be there more often
But Insomnia could make that highway a coffin
Still I press my luck, see, and test my limits
Fuck I look like carin' 'bout attendance?!?
'Cause school won't save me, a B.A. is lonely
If I fall back on that, then my soul be empty
'Cause the pen runs dry still after it bleeds
The weight on my mind makes blur the beauty,
Reality's, sneakin' up on me
Fuck MC Hammer! I am Thor---can't touch me!
Fuck all my doubts, fears, and negative thoughts...----
Shit, who am I kiddin'? Guess I gotta carry that cross
Y'know? Since I seen't you...

[Hook - Anthony Hamilton]
Since I seen't you, we've been peoples
You're my equal, this love is see through
I wanna keep you
I wanna be with you

[Verse 2 - Black Smith]
Said my thoughts was huddled, but my spirit's angry
'Cause it feel like the whole Earth tryna strain me
Fatigue, Exhaustion... why must y'all test me?
The chance to end it all right now is tempting
Quite selfish of me... I understand that
But do you know what it's like to have the world on your back?
No Atlas am I, no map to go by
Now "No Direction" is the band I live by
Please God, forgive me; these thoughts aren't holy
But sanctity ain't quite the "in-thing" to poor weeds
My faith is dwindling---mustard seed, no water
Plus campus life ain't quite the most fertile soil
Misery need comp'ny--- checked my surroundings
Thousands attendin', yet Depression the loudest!!!
Club's overflowing, and threatenin' to drown me
In a room full of hoes I've never felt so lonely
Shit's startin' to trap me, a Pyrrhic victory
Just a pointless battle and I'm low on energy
Adjust accoutrements, and sound the retreat
Fuck! The hell Depression still tryna follow me?!?
Reality's, catchin' up with me
Fuck MC Hammer, I am Thor---can't touch me!
Fuck all my doubts, fears, and negative thoughts---...
Shit, who am I kiddin'? Guess I gotta carry that cross...
Since I seen't you...

[Outro - Anthony Hamilton]
Since I seen't you, we've been peoples
You're my equal, this love is see through
I wanna keep you
I wanna be with you...