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FOREVER CLASSIC

by Alex Gough

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1.
FOREVER CLASSIC 02:53
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I wanna reflect my surroundings Don’t wanna live in the past Ask me in two weeks, you know I still remember that I’ve scrolled through the internet looking for inspiration All of a sudden stop caring Now I’m inundated, under-appreciated By myself, and no one else, I had to get my head right Fallin’ all over myself, put shit on the shelf Just to enjoy the smells, summer fresh cut grass, create something that lasts I’ll die tryin, I’ll die cryin if that’s what you ask No I won’t think twice cause I’d have to second guess myself Some extra notches on my belt loop Hole punch I see through, no such thing as a free lunch My hands are bleeding at the thought of never achieving enough It’s been that way since I fell and split my knee No one knows where they are going so don’t pretend that you can see It’s not about this song It’s not about this tape It’s about every day till now that I spent making my way Take it away, I guess now I’m on stage, and no I still don’t feel ready But you can watch me seize the day Five past three in the morning, it’s too dark to see curtains I can hear the birds but it doesn’t sound like they’re singing You’ll never see me on my worst day You’ll never see me on my work days My birthday, I’ll never let you see me on my first day Yeah I hope they read about it, about how I couldn’t live in the present And had to see past it Straight to the past cause my future’s out of focus Wait, hold it Why don’t you just live in the moment, golden.
2.
BACKSEAT 03:18
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Got a skip in my step, I’m steppin across the pond Yeah it’s been a while, I was in my room on the job I’ve got a record like my father only wins with some losses Gotta stay true, you know I gotta stay honest and Imma hit back if I catch you in my business Imma run it back if I catch myself slippin Imma smart man, but I keep it to myself And I smile wide cause I do this for myself, and you know But you know (but you know, but you know) Bounce, like the roof of my house Speakers too loud I’m busy drowning them out Try to stay real, only follow what you feel Keep a level head, cause that’s what I’m about (yeah) Bounce, like the roof in your gaff Keep the drinks comin, get the volume on max, noooo Don’t you ever miss me with that, yeah you can bring it my way Cause you know where I’m at Yeah that’s two pints of stout, hold my glass keep your cash cause I’m counting mine out I’m not cheap just in doubt You know I told you a couple tracks back, keep it on the low till I claim all my tax back And that’s facts Yeah you know that, run that track this room is packed Stack up all my flashbacks, keep most my memories Pile up all these cans cause Im ‘bout to start drinkin these Yeah, you know we came to make a racket You know I made this beat so I could lay up on the basket Everybody knows I love a backbeat, tryin to have a party with all this shit in my backseat Bounce, like the roof of my house Speakers too loud I’m busy drowning them out Try to stay real, only follow what you feel Keep a level head, cause that’s what I’m about (yeah) Bounce, like the roof in your gaff Keep the drinks comin, get the volume on max, noooo Don’t you ever miss me with that, yeah you can bring it my way Cause you know where I’m at Bounce, like the roof of my house Speakers too loud I’m busy drowning them out Try to stay real, only follow what you feel Keep a level head, cause that’s what I’m about (yeah) Bounce, like the roof in your gaff Keep the drinks comin, get the volume on max, noooo Don’t you ever miss me with that, yeah you can bring it my way Cause you know where I’m at
3.
GAME FACE 04:25
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I’m tryin to put my game face on, where you going throwin cash out fake face on Tryin to tell me that I time waste, wait, no, wrong Grab it while it’s here cause you wait too long I’m tryin to put my game face on, throw your cash out you’ve been saving way too long Cry me a river this boat is way too strong Got me cruising dual carriageway game face on Did you say my game face was wrong? Check my lane while you’re on Knocking pins till they’re gone, rolling tens like it’s outta fashion I’m a three-headed dragon Behind the kit, I’m making beats, I keep my notes padded White walls, I keep them comin Nothing like breaking the mould just to rise above it Call me the tide cause I peak once a day Reaching new heights and new titles every step of the way Every once in a while I rob the car go off for the day Yeah twist and shout, shut your mouth, keep your shit at bay What you want me to say? You want me to stop? You want me to tell the truth? You want me to drop? Do this shit with my close because I’m scared Always feeling the nerves but now I know that they’re there Yeah I can pull out, left turn foot down, driving away I’ve got my game face back and I hope it’s here to stay like Heartfelt message on the street, sun setting Marker on a piece of cardboard, “Never felt better” People pass by, I question my existence What am I here to do if I don’t challenge my persistence? Maybe I just need some more resistance Resilience, stay and re-evaluate my mission Comparison is the angry mother of motivation It could ground you for three weeks, out the window got me gazing Cause I’m... Tryin to put my game face on, where you going throwin cash out fake face on Tryin to tell me that I time waste, wait, no, wrong Grab it while it’s here cause you wait too long Mmm yeah, quick switch and quick change One day to the next, I’m never feelin the same I’ve got a new mask, new face, new ways of saying the same thing New days bring new ways but always seeing the same place Leave no trace, live in today What’s gone in the past always comes last in the race, or comes first in my case That’s cause of my game face, borrowed from the legends so I could run at my own pace Yeah, pipe up Why don’t you run my whole life up Wanna clear my head so I don’t slow up, or grow up I’m 21 now I can’t imagine when I’m 30 Looking to the future got my vision going blurry yeah I know what I want but that means nothing to you, it’s not about to change There’s nothing I can do Use my game face to stay on track, see the goal Keep my hands on the wheel and my eyes on the road like
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PLASTIC (DBS) 03:09
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I feel like I haven’t stopped moving for about three days I feel like I’m wishing way too much of my life away 21st birthday yeah I remember when I was that age Anything less than success is truly shit down the drain I feel like I haven’t stopped moving for about three days I feel like I’m wishing way too much of my life away 21st birthday yeah I remember when I was that age Anything less than success is truly shit down the drain I know it’s complicated, yes I felt too obligated I haven’t spoke my mind, I haven’t had much time I forgot how to speak, only free in my dreams Why’d they put these chains on, dark like my jeans Why’d they put the run on me only as fast as my feet Why’d I pull the gun on me yeah duck and I weave Run away for answers but they’re always right in front of me Yeah I should take my own advice, but you know, talk is cheap Ask how I’ve been, not where I’ve been You know that I can’t close my eyes at night no sleep and that’s a known fact Relay the memory in my head until I relapse Tears stream from my brain, yeah when do I get to relax Ask how I’ve been, not where I’ve been You know that I can’t close my eyes at night no sleep and that’s a known fact Relay the memory in my head until I relapse Tears stream from my brain, yeah when do I get to relax Shit, yeah when do I get to relax So cold (so cold, so cold) why does everything feel so cold Why do I suddenly feel so nice Let me say that twice So what if I lie, yeah what if I’m fine, I just had a bad night It’s complicated makes me feel kind of dangerous it’s crazy Know so much about you, what you know about me yeah not much lately I’m sorry for that i’m trying my best i’m just so distracted I just try to be nice, yeah try to be real, Don’t be so plastic. Forever classic Yeah stuck in the past, I live my life Forever Classic Ask how I’ve been, not where I’ve been You know that I can’t close my eyes at night no sleep and that’s a known fact Relay the memory in my head until I relapse Tears stream from my brain, yeah when do I get to relax
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HI! 03:35
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Check check, yeah Why is there always so much pressure to get Why are there so many people tryin to get Maybe the government just need to get If you don’t wanna you don’t have to get Hi! Why is there always so much pressure to get Why are there so many people tryin to get Maybe the government just need to get If you don’t wanna you don’t have to get Hi! I’m not really into it, some people are puzzled by that They don’t know me intimately, I’m just staying happy physically Not trying to be co-dependant, I’m just trying to be my own defendant So spin the record Some people look for that high in their mentions, high on attention High on Twitter notifications Novacane came way too quickly, cause people move on pretty swiftly Then they look for money, however they can get it Feeling that paper in their hands makes them feel like a legend Then you’re begging for your paycheck at the end of the week And then it’s on to the next one, what could it be Why is there always so much pressure to get Why are there so many people tryin to get Maybe the government just need to get If you don’t wanna you don’t have to get Hi! Why is there always so much pressure to get Why are there so many people tryin to get Maybe the government just need to get If you don’t wanna you don’t have to get get a job, all your problems will be solved “You’ll never be sad again, you’ll have money in your wall-” Shit I guess we all fell for that one, now he’s in an office with his laptop and his coffee Trying to pull some energy from the beans that he crushed Keeps him grounded Like his parents in his old house Used to hang around playing football in the garden Didn’t say anything, what do you mean yeah why you startin? Dreamed of going somewhere, dreamed of doing something Too much pressure on his head to think about anything else Now he’s being good yeah do your taxes keep doing them Nothing’s gonna change while these shirts still have blue in them Why is there always so much pressure to get Why are there so many people tryin to get Maybe the government just need to get If you don’t wanna you don’t have to get
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THAT'S MY JOB 03:52
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That’s my job, tell em stop Keep your demons in the loop, tell em call me if they want Yeah you’re gone, off that Jack and that John No it’s not for me but you do what you want Cause that’s my job, tell em stop Keep your demons in the loop, tell em call me if they want Yeah you’re gone, off that Jack and that John No it’s not for me but you do what you want No I never smoked, never been that broke Too obsessed with money to let my wallet go cold Whistle clean like my nose, keep that pride in my eyes Keep that shine in my smile, even though they’re fake Show them off anyway, most people won’t get that This is for my close ones, the ones that kept two hands on my back In case I fell off, this is for the ones that know it’s pronounced Gough Yeah anyone else can shut the - I don’t get paid enough to pick up all your rubbish I’ve been working 9 to 9 twice, got no time left Yeah I should cash in all my cheques and buy me some self respect Ugh Too real, didn’t mean to show you how I feel I meant to keep it in my head, I meant to keep it to myself cause Everything will be fine and everything’s ok I just keep my head up and get myself through the day And then I, zip up zip up zip up my jacket when I Step out, foot out, the door, on my way to ya Yeah, guess who’s back in the streets (streets, streets) Yeah I’m back to keep the peace That’s my job, tell em stop Keep your demons in the loop, tell em call me if they want Yeah you’re gone, off that Jack and that John No it’s not for me but you do what you want Cause that’s my job, tell em stop Keep your demons in the loop, tell em call me if they want Yeah you’re gone, off that Jack and that John No it’s not for me but you do what you want Keep the peace, but who’s peace keeping for me By helping everyone else first what do I achieve Got some food in the freezer just in case I need a breather Either me or my head Spent all day in my bed Cause if I know what you feel, then I’ll feel it instead I’ll go get a job, be involved, do my very best I’ll book a table at the Dorsia, buy you a brand new Porsche Just so you can notice, hope you know that I adore ya You’re feelin left out? I got the remedy Oh you’re feelin left out? Yeah man, you’re tellin me Backspace and I delete it from my memory, I am who I am I’m gonna do what I can, cause that’s my job But that’s my job, I can’t stop Got my demons on hold while I’m picking up the phone It’s not my job, retire block delete and move on Got to sort my own shit before my problems evolve And that’s my
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HEART ATTACK 03:02
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Heart Attack What you know bout me? You don’t know shit bout me You can step back I don’t need to relax Yeah Don’t go give yourself a heart attack What you know bout me? You don’t know shit bout me (yeah heart attack) You can step back (what you know bout me) I don’t need to relax (what you know bout him what you bout this) Yeah Don’t go give yourself a heart attack You can Calm down Give it a rest I can make my own decisions Got my life by the neck This is bar not a damn hotel Well fuck it, why don’t you knock this one as well I’m not angry just emotionally charged I’ve been known to make a double AA battery go far Kept it up so long Now I’m gone too far Nothing wrong til now Yeah This is bizarre Give it up I’m done rockin the boat had enough of this shit I wanna go home Can I borrow your phone? Mine died about an hour ago It’s all too much yeah I’m out of the zone I’m back on my own Feeling the cold Should of brought a jacket when I left my home When I left my house I’m regretting my decision should have stayed on the couch Okay relax, stop dishing it out Keep it to yourself Keep your feet on your ground I’m getting sick of you running your mouth Popping veins up in your head man you’re out for the count What you know bout me? You don’t know shit bout me You can step back I don’t need to relax Yeah Don’t go give yourself a heart attack What you know bout me? You don’t know shit bout me You can step back I don’t need to relax Yeah Don’t go give yourself a heart attack You don’t know me Claim it’d take two seconds Sounds like a little less pride and a whole lot of prejudice A little bit inflated like your ego needs a sedative I can supply But only If demand is similar Liver splash Too many dashes with the vodka Cash out my pocket Forgot to bring my wallet Should have checked my shelf for the change that I got It’s the brain that I’ve got Keeps causing all the problem Woah Yeah cash for gold Trade it in Buy some more And get back to where I left off Gough like cough Do this way to often They same I’m soft and I let it get to me cause I know their wrong Try to prove myself by doing it all End up with a head like a pillar of salt So watch what you say You don’t shit about me What you know bout me? You don’t know shit bout me You can step back I don’t need to relax Yeah Don’t go give yourself a heart attack What you know bout me? You don’t know shit bout me You can step back I don’t need to relax Yeah Don’t go give yourself a heart attack 1, 2, 3 Get Down! Don’t go give yourself a heart attack Don’t go yourself a
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Thanks For Having Me (Skit) 01:45
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I’ve always had a love for 80s/90s culture, aesthetic, style and all that. Forever Classic was my way of paying homage to the things I love about that era while also keeping it me.

This was written as a mixtape but there’s a lot of concept behind it. I always try to tell some sort of story, there’s always little details and connections in my music.

Forever classic, the intro track, as a song is really the whole emotional and conceptual elements of the project in a nutshell. Everything in it links to something else but I’ll let you figure that out.

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released October 2, 2020

Written/Produced/Performed by Alex Gough, Mixed by Nate Burgess, Mastered by Kevin Tuffy

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