Bbm Gb Bbm Ab Bbm Last night the skies turned purple and Bbm Past lives in light tunnels Fm Light tunnels [Verse] Bbm In the back of a town car, staring at myself in a tux Bbm Maneuvering through the people out front Gb Police barricade, orange cones and we're stuck Gb Twenty minutes late and my manager blowing me up Bbm Security guard in the garage at the entrance Bbm We roll down the window and show him our credentials Gb Terrell flash the pass and he lets us continue Gb Metal detectors, phone losing reception Bbm I should be grateful this my nine to five Bbm I walk into the green room, alright, alright Gb I get on YouTube tryna learn how to tie on my tie Gb Fuck it, I'll wear the bolo tonight, night, night Bbm I probably shouldn't have done the drugs I've done Bbm A couple of days ago, detox son Gb I forgot my belt at the hotel Gb Fuck, now my team all scrambling to help, this sucks Bbm I need something to cope, ain't nothing to cope Bbm I eat a banana and I drink a cup of Throat Coat Gb I wish I had the homies with me here but nope Gb Most of the artists that I know don't get invited to this show Bbm Because success to them determines our value Gb The make-up, the power, hairspray, perfume, makeup and powder Gb The ratings come down to who's popular now in the song in the hour Bbm Knock at the door, I let them in, hair and makeup now, red carpet in ten Gb She covers up my freckles, concealer on my chin Gb I look orange but she swears it looks natural with my skin Bbm The show is starting, they take me to my seat Bbm Walk in the arena, feel the ego of elites Ab Like the whole industry is staring at me Ab A row away from Taylor, two away from Jay and Bey [CHORUS] Bbm Last night the skies turned purple and Gb Past lives in light tunnels Bbm Light tunnels Bbm So that's who we are Ab Just like the stars Ab Shine your light on Ab Db Shine your light on [Verse] Bbm Curtain opens up, host walks out Bbm We stand in unison and applaud real loud Bbm I watch the other people that have been around for a while Bbm Just excited I got invited, feeling cool in the crowd Bbm Thinking such and such is bold, look at such and such's gold Bbm Damn, such and such in real life, looks really fuckin' old Bbm Such and such is fine, she's with such and such, oh Bbm I'm here but I'm barely even watching the show Bbm Cause tonight we toast to our accomplishments Bbm Insecurity dressed up as confidence Bbm Ab I said tonight we toast to our accomplishments Ab Insecurity dressed up as confidence Bbm An award is given out, commercial, reset the scene Bbm They keep saying, "Coming up soon is the Biebs" Gb Watch celebrities take selfies with celebrities Ebm It feels so make believe Bbm They want the gossip, they want the drama Bbm They want Britney Spears to make out with Madonna Gb Ebm They want Kanye to rant and to go on longer, cause that equates to more dollars Bbm They want talking topics, they want trending topics Bbm They want outfits to be outlandish, they want sideways glances Gb Beef and problems, they want nipple slips Ebm Cause they live for clicks, this is economics Bbm So we Botox our skin and we smile for the camera Bbm Might as well get a new nose while we're at it Gb This is America, insecurity's our fabric Ebm And we wear it and we renamed it fashion Bbm I look to my right, there's a cameraman snapping Bbm Picture after picture after sister after sister Gb Of the line of Kardashians, mind so distracted Ab Realized there's an ovation and everyone's clapping [Chorus] Bbm Last night the skies turned purple and Gb Past lives in light tunnels Bbm Light tunnels Bbm So that's who we are Ab Just like the stars Ab Shine your light on Ab Shine your light on [Verse] Bbm It's just weird when the camera's on you Bbm Gotta remember to still clap if I lose Gb I see myself up on the screen Gb Split into five different artists on TV Bbm And just look normal, don't get turned into a meme Bbm Relax, breathe Gb (And the award goes to: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis) Gb Me Bbm There's a stranger holding my award Bbm I give her an awkward hug she says "It's yours" Gb Think I'm supposed to kiss her on the cheek Gb Man, I should have prepared an acceptance speech Bbm Do I talk first? Is it Ryan? Is it me? Bbm Fuck it, I'll take the lead, grab the mic, say my piece Ab Do I look at camera one? Do I look at camera three? Db I promise, I'm honored, I'd like to thank God, my momma and father Ab I'd like to thank Tricia, the mother of my daughter Ab I couldn't have done it without you all in my corner Bbm Especially the fans, been here since the beginning Bbm Supported the music, allowed us to be independent Ab And I know, I shouldn't be long-winded Ab Wait, hold up, don't play the music, let me finish Bbm This feels so narcissistic, dressed as a celebration to conceal it's a business Ab Me, me, me, my, my image, my, my songs, my self interest Bbm One big reality show that is scripted Bbm And I can keep trying or get off the competition Ab I'd rather run out of my fifteen minutes Ab Than have life past me by and I forget to live it Bbm But that doesn't mean retirement Bbm But I don't like who I am in this environment Ab I forgot what this art's for Ab I didn't get through Freshman year to drop out as a Sophomore Bbm Here I am in this arena, yeah, I'm scared Bbm I got the people's attention, don't wanna lose it here Gb Thinking about my career, miserable here Gb But wanna make sure I'm invited next year Bbm To the same damn party, celebrities and aisles Bbm Same blank stares, same fake smiles Ab Same big budget production Ab I know now who I am when the lights go out and it falls down Db And the curtain closes, nobody notices Db Wanted to throw up the Roc, wanted to be Hova Gb Wanted to be Wayne with the accent from the 'Nolia Gb Thought I'd feel better when the award show was over Bbm But I guess I showed up late Bbm Almost got cut off when they closed the gate Ab Just in time, what will I say? Ab Time to explain this unruly mess I've made Gb I guess I showed up late Gb Almost got cut off when they closed the gate Ab Just in time, what will I say? Ab Bbm Ab Time to explain this unruly mess I've made