On a Razors Edge

by John Steady

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Lyrics written and performed by John Steady
Beat- Harold on the Beats

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The way I write makes me stay up late at night
So every day I fight trying to find a ray of light
One day I might be the person that you need
Because searching for your dreams doesn’t work in your routine
And as certain as it seems that you can your best
You’d try to change your life but every day you’re too depressed
Who can guess that you would do a 180?
Shit, you should know the stuff you do for love’s crazy
Some think it’s impossible to change
When you’re walking in the rain trying to wash away your pain
It’s not even the same thing
So ride the waves slowly until realize what rain brings
The pain seems constant with the ripple effect
Quit envisioning your life always living in debt
Just mind your business quit twisting your neck
Because you have to fight through it, don’t live with regrets

If rain brings light and pain means death
Every day of my life is on a razors edge
So save your goodbyes and place your bets
While I hang on for life on this dangerous ledge

Nothings better than a rain storm
Unless you need a shelter to remain warm
I’ve changed form; I’m a jack of all trades
So I treat my life like a decathlon race
I’ve mastered all states of depression and anxiety
But I’ve changed my life around don’t question my sobriety
The pressure of the irony is on the tip of my tongue
It’s like chain smoker smoking chewing Nicorette gum
I’m a little bit numb but life is always hard
But you don’t want to spar me on your diet of chocolate bars
I’m Donnie Darko
This is so and so’s nuclear but my music’s not like Margot’s
Our bar Codes are given the second that we’re born
So when you scan mine it says “I was sent here to perform”
I’ve never been the norm so give me respect
Because when you live on the edge you can’t live regrets

If rain brings light and pain means death
Every day of my life is on a razors edge
So save your goodbyes and place your bets
While I hang on for life on this dangerous ledge

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released July 7, 2022

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John Steady El Paso

John Steady can only be described as a true D.I.Yer. Not only does he write some intense multi syllable poetics but he produces his own beats, records, mixes, masters and releases all of his music by himself. He's one of those rare breeds of lyricist that still remain that are able to stay true to form in a world/era where true lyrical abilities take the back the seat to glamorized, nursery ryhmes ... more