Claustrophobic - (Live)

Lyrics

[PJ Speaking:] So y'all got Gumbo, right? (Yeah!) Well, this is a song right here that kind of started the Whole album off This is kinda the spirit I was in when I was working on it I was still living in California at the time, and uh I was taking some meetings with some labels and what not You know And it just seemed like they wanted me to be somebody Who I wasn't, you know? So I left that meeting and I started to write this song right here And I knew I wanted to do something different I knew I had to Maybe get away from L.A Get my mind back to what made me fall in love with music in the first place, you know (Yeah) So I moved back to New Orleans, my hometown, and uh Started to get back to myself again And I decided I was gonna be myself But when I was back in L.A., they'd say stuff like this They said [Verse 1] PJ, you're not mainstream enough, uh Would you consider us changing some stuff? Oh Like everything about who you are No offense, we're just trying to make you a star [Chorus] But I must admit Claustrophobic, I have a hard time trying To fit into your small mind And I have a habit of dreaming bigger Than anything I can see right in front of me [Verse 2] They said PJ, you're not quite street enough (Street enough, street enough) Thug life, my nigga Act a little more tough, oh And can you switch your style up a little more You can be yourself later For now, we need the radio [Chorus] But I must admit Claustrophobic, I have a hard time trying To fit into your small mind And I have a habit of dreaming bigger Than anything I can see right in front of me [Bridge] Can't see the forest for the trees The movement for the breeze On my own feet Can't see the dream I want for me Think it's better if we be ourselves [Verse 3] They clutchin' to my talents more than Catholics do a rosary Steady ask, where that accent traveled? You from New Orleans? Gold soul, why I dabble with negative energy When all I really fiend is a posi-sensibility Not the hardest rapper, but I'm 'bout it much as Master P Don't play with me, 504 my home Don't you know that Strolling through the streets You should probably take a Kodak Photosynthesize sprouting right in front yo' eyes Made a trip to Cali and came back a different guy Living through the same eyes, riding Uber, still got drive Been the truest, never lie but I need a little space 'Cause I'm better doing me Just recite if you relate [Chorus] Claustrophobic, I have a hard time trying To fit into your small mind And I have a habit of dreaming bigger Than anything I can see right in front of me [Keyon Harrold Solo]