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Connecting with D​.​O​.​T​.​S - EP

by Elliot Stradling

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[Intro] When the voices can’t agree on solutions, And they treat every option like revolution, Every 2 pence is spent, Whoever leads it’s to detriment, When tension’s are too tight to mention, Guess it’s time for an Intervention [Verse] Man I’ve been waiting a long time for this one, Ask for forgiveness won’t give you a crumb, Just look at you, Young, dumb and then some, Look at this bitch man, He know’s he’s a flop, Guess we just have to wait for the penny to synth clunk All the advantages given and this is what you make of you? Constantly you’re contemplating life and strain, Still find a reason to complain Got your eyes fixed on the same scene, Wake up and realise this isn’t a dream, Losing your focus and losing your sheen, Still think addictions look cool like you’re 16 Yet another failure born into wealth, Acting all helpless ignoring your health, Man have some more fucking respect for yourself, [Verse II] Respect is earned, not given, You don’t think he’s in love with his life man he’s smitten, This location ain’t the best for his vocation, I can see why he think’s it’s all written But i’m not blind, I see the signs, Obsession with perfection while colouring outside the lines, And you do get a little hot headed sometimes, I just don’t think your issue is by design, Nobody’s perfect, just stick to your grind man, yeah you know it’s all worth it, You’ve achieved so much more than you thought you could, And even more than you thought you would, That’s your problem kid, You’re too sensitive, Every move made so tentative, Like you’re haunted but demons ain’t got shit keep believing [Verse III] Haunted by what? You got more than you wanted, Taunting by flaunting, The way that you want it, You wanted the truth but you hate now you’ve got it, FICKLE! Can’t convince me he’s besotted, You’re fake as hell why don’t you just quit You know you’re in the wrong more often than you admit, And Joking about it doesn’t fix shit! That’s why you talk to yourself, Leave the doctor on hold, So stay in this stationary mess you behold, Easier to convince yourself than professionals You’ll lose track with all of your planning, Just look at what you’re taking for granted You think an average life is a big issue, You do so much shit but don’t actually DO, You’re so judging of those you don’t think work as hard as you [Verse IV] If there was a sure fire route he should take, You think he’d be running so late? He’s never been going for gold, He just wants to participate It’s easy to get caught up in fears, And some people talk WAY too much around here And a portion of the ones who don’t talk enough just ain’t gonna like you and that’s ok, It is normal on occasion to see things a different way, I know that you feel like you’re caught up in the stampede, And the land makes it hard when you’re planting seeds, But the world ain’t plotting against you bro it’s just the weed, There’s something to be leant here it’s just that you [Outro] NO i’m sick of you making excuses for him, You’re completely missing the fact that his problem is... (Voices argue over each other) (Alarm, it’s time to wake up! See the Hulk RAWR XD)
2.
[Intro] OK, We’re gonna try and get this shit in 1 take, It’s not gonna fucking happen Tell me what you feel behind those eyes, Liar! I try to talk the truth but you deny, liar! I wish I knew I hid as well as you do, Liar, To me the art of silence is like voodoo, Desire, Leaves me praying that I think just like the others, I guess I’ve just blown my cover, FUCK! [Verse] I see you’re caught up talking so i’ll take my turn, Feel free to intervene it’s the only way I’ll learn, But please don’t be afraid to say what you all think about me, (Can’t fucking stand your accent) I’ll Leave you believing that you are all running rings around me, (Woohoowoohoo) So come and aim your arrows if it puts you in good stead, (AIM!) And I’ll remain smiling with the apple on my head, (FIRE) But instead they stick to bad beef better put you on a diet, Could take shots but no they all just sit there awful quiet, And deny it, But honestly I’m even starting to bore myself, I’m sure i’ll find another way to contour my stealth, And manifest it into something to increase my wealth, Then piss it all away ‘cus I fucking hate myself, And i’m content with being the rap rendition of Vision with visions of spilling beans for millions, As I try to run and hide that I’ve slowly become the villain, And make sure I keep an eye on every bean i’m spilling [Chorus] Change your life on temporary feelings, Let it feed you, Be a different person everyday, But never concede to The changes and the sins, That lay way underneath your skin, I feel them crawling, Need them out but I feel much stronger when they’re in, And yeah this attitude may leave me fucked up in the gutter, But I’ll take that any day over being cut up by the muttering, They stress I should confess all of the feelings when they take control, But I really, Don’t, Fucking, Know [Verse] Dark twisted fantasy, Your girl’s a decent 6 to me, (Fantano!) I hope that don’t offend her, ‘Cus she takes them filter nudes make her look like Kylie Jenner, Boy you know that tenner ain’t enough for her to spend, Get her to sub to me for 20 a week and tell her that we’re Only Friends Young me living like everyday was Christmas, Raised fists man I had nothing on my wish list, Always made a fuss tho I was living well, They ask me 1 or 2 well hell baby, Know I spell my name with no Ls But I pause to think now every time I get stuck, Let my mind run amok, Yeah i’m V2.0 But still buggy as fuck! [Chorus] Change your life on temporary feelings, Let it feed you, Be a different person everyday, But never concede to The changes and the sins, That lay way underneath your skin, I feel them crawling, Need them out but I feel much stronger when they’re in, And yeah this attitude may leave me fucked up in the gutter, But I’ll take that any day over being cut up by the muttering, They stress I should confess all of the feelings when they take control, But I really, Don’t, Fucking, Know [Verse] A few strange thoughts in my mind, But I won’t let them define me, Wish I’d made every single minor move different, But I’ve learnt to deal with time so i’ma put that shit behind me, Over-sharing on a stage bitch I was made for it, Always knew some day I’d find a way to get paid for it, Feel constrained and drained by lack of luck and over flagrance, Find new ways to self-destruct but playing fuck-boy is my favourite Feels like i’m watching the world happen around my through a fishbowl, Confided control of what I can grasp and still pretend I have the title role, Life still feels just as unachievable, But I have changed how I perceive it all A well mannered drug addict, Feels like rapping is the only time I don’t stammer, But it still keeps me up at night, Every day I feel a little less like how I think is right, Convince myself that major change should happen over night [Chorus] Change your life on temporary feelings, Let it feed you, Be a different person everyday, But never concede to The changes and the sins, That lay way underneath your skin, I feel them crawling, Need them out but I feel much stronger when they’re in, And yeah this attitude may leave me fucked up in the gutter, But I’ll take that any day over being cut up by the muttering, They stress I should confess all of the feelings when they take control, But I really, Don’t, Fucking, Know
3.
Interlude 00:52
[Verse] As I stepped onto the train I reached down for my gloves and find one, As the whistle blows the carriage moves, I spy the other on the platform Quickly I realise theres no way I can retrieve it, I start to plan how to handle this bereavement One glove no longer has use to me, But if I throw the other they can both be of use to somebody, But why? If there’s anything i’ve learnt, No one would do me the same courtesy if the tables turned, That glove provided me so much, No one else would appreciate it’s touch, They could be left there in the frost, And i’d have nothing to remember my loss They won’t appreciate how much I paid It’s only a glove why am I letting it stress me, Why can’t I address this moment sensibly, Guess if it was meant to be then it would have been, As I see the moment pass I grab the glove and tuck it, sigh fuck it
4.
Got it All 02:18
(What the fuck is this?) (Awh hell yeah) [Chorus] He never gave up, Never came down, Always said he would be ready for it when it came round x3 He never gave uh, He never gave uh, He never gave up [Verse] He woke up with his face burried in the snow, Slept through his own oscars, Classic no-show, 3rd year in a row, These few years haven’t been that kind to him, But voices keep reminding they’re far kinder than the past has been, Blames his day 1s whenever they fall, Uses annoyances to strengthen resolves, Let’s it ring out every time his Mama call So powerful, Lost track of reality for the fictional, Gets mad whenever hoes tell him no, He’s got houses in 8 countries, And got Misstresses in 3 of those Lost his religion but picked up the digits, He don’t need a god man, His own genius did it, People from his old life, Ask him to bring them in, That chance is slim, This is what the has world promised him [Chorus] He never gave up, Never came down, Always said he would be ready for it when it came round x3 He never gave uh, He never gave uh, He never gave up [Verse] He’s like a hero at the bar, Man they’ve all seen his stunts, And if he wants to smack a cunt, Fuck it the boy’s’ll back him up But he’s not dumb neither, He knows they’re only in it for the clout Money speaks a mile a minute, And money ain’t afraid to shout, So loud, Can talk so many into bed, That’s why he pose in every picture holding money to his head Doesn’t suffer fools, Never needs to play it cool, Got a point then you better get straight to, Fucking girls he used to Masterbate to Come so far in these short years, He sits back and sheds a tear, Man he never thought he’d make it here [Chorus] He never gave up, Never came down, Always said he would be ready for it when it came round x3 He never gave uh, He never gave uh, He never gave up

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EPII by Elliot Stradling.

For fans of: Tyler, The Creator, Ski Mask The Slump God & Hot Mulligan

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released September 1, 2020

Music & Lyrics: Elliot Stradling
Production: Elliot Stradling
Mastering: BandLab

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Elliot Stradling Glasgow, UK

Scotland based Alternative Hip-Hop artist Elliot Stradling writes a brand of angsty poetry previously described as "dark" and "gut wrenchingly honest." Heavily influenced by the musical styles of modern Rap and Emo Rock: Elliot wrote, recorded & produced his debut EP 'Rookie Season' as a brief musical collection of his experiences, fears & insecurities. ... more

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