🎤 "Can't Escape Me"
Inspired by Doobie-style emo rap / sing-rap
[Intro – cracked voice, quiet piano in background]
Yeah…
This blunt the only thing that understands me right now
I ain’t tryna get high, I’m just tryna feel less
[Verse 1 – sung/raspy tone]
I been runnin’ from myself, but I keep comin’ back
Every time I breathe in, I forget all that I lack
I got scars they can’t see, they just smile and walk past
So I light another one, just to make the silence last
Mind racin’, hands shakin’, I don’t say a word
I been fakin’ every smile, every laugh you heard
And I know this ain’t healin’ me, it’s just delayin’ the hurt
But it’s either this… or watch my world burn
[Chorus – melodic, cracked voice like Doobie]
So I smoke till the thoughts stop chasin’
Till the pain in my chest quit racin’
I know it’s temporary, I ain’t dumb
But for a moment, I feel numb
I don’t need love, I need silence
Some peace from my head’s violence
So I light it up, let the world get hazy
‘Cause my own mind been tryna break me
[Verse 2 – rap/sing with more edge]
They say talk it out, but I got no one to call
So I spark one up and just stare at the wall
Tryna hold on, but I’m startin’ to slip
Feelin’ like I’m dyin’ with a smile on my lips
This ain’t a party, this ain’t no vibe
This is medication for the thoughts I hide
This is please don’t ask if I’m alright
This is I’ll be fine when I’m dead inside
[Chorus – repeat with extra layers]
So I smoke till the thoughts stop chasin’
Till the pain in my chest quit racin’
I know it’s temporary, I ain’t dumb
But for a moment, I feel numb
I don’t need love, I need silence
Some peace from my head’s violence
So I light it up, let the world get hazy
‘Cause my own mind been tryna break me
[Bridge – low, quiet vocal break]
I ain’t proud of what I’m doin’, I’m just tired
I been sleepin’ with my demons by the fire
They whisperin' again, sayin’ I should give in
But I hit that blunt… and I pretend
[Outro – soft, one voice, almost whispered]
There’s comfort in the smoke, even if it’s fake
'Cause it's the only peace I ever get to take
So I breathe in deep, hold it till it aches…
And hope this cloud’s enough to keep me safe