(A laid-back reggae beat with a heavy, driving bassline starts. A smooth, rhythmic hi-hat and snare pattern underpins the groove. A melodic, slightly distorted guitar plays a simple, repeating riff.)
(Verse 1 – Rapper)
Yo, the sun is blazing down, but I’m lost in the shade
Another day begins, a new set of memories made
But the reels keep spinning, the film is old and frayed
Stuck in a loop, a quiet parade
They’re all moving forward, like waves to the shore
But my mind’s a still pool, can’t move anymore
(Chorus – Both)
(Singer, smooth and soulful)
I’m living in my head, a Kingston town in gray
(Rapper, quick and rhythmic)
The rhythm’s bouncing, but I’m losing my way!
(Singer)
The echo’s calling out, from the walls I’ve known
(Both)
And when I lose control, I’m just on my own!
(Rapper, ad-lib)
Yeah, just on my own!
(Verse 2 – Rapper)
I try to find the words, to put the feeling to the test
But the silence is louder than the beats in my chest
I’m a ghost in the market, a whisper in the crowd
Searching for a reason, a sign, a cloudy shroud
They talk of unity, of love, and of peace
But the noise inside my head will never cease
(Chorus – Both)
(Singer, smooth and soulful)
I’m living in my head, a Kingston town in gray
(Rapper, quick and rhythmic)
The rhythm’s bouncing, but I’m losing my way!
(Singer)
The echo’s calling out, from the walls I’ve known
(Both)
And when I lose control, I don’t know what to think!
(Rapper, ad-lib)
Nah, I don’t know what to think!
(Bridge – Rapper and Singer exchange lines, the music becomes more intense)
(Rapper)
Yo, the vibes are low!
(Singer)
Got nowhere to go!
(Rapper)
My spirit’s tired!
(Singer)
The fire’s expired!
(Rapper)
A broken dial!
(Singer)
Just for a while!
(Outro – Both)
(The music fades, leaving just the bassline and drums with the rapper’s final ad-libs)
(Rapper)
In my head…
Don’t know what to think…
Losing control…
(The music slows to a halt, leaving just the final, deep thrum of the bass)
(Bass thrums once more, then silence)
