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“Rooftop Thinking” – Tyler Sorrell

I found myself in a dark place,

In front of some bright lights.

I had to take a drive

Just to get my mind right.

I’ve been going through some things,

That don’t nobody know.

I got some demons in my mind,

That I’ve been tryna let go.

Found myself on a rooftop,

Looking for a sign.

No stars in the sky,

The city lights just shine.

Windows down, car off

I’m on airplane mode.

I’m not tryna Hear a voice,

The ones in my head aren’t my own.

I be feeling all alone,

And I swear I’ve made this clear.

They don’t listen – you don’t listen.

Even when you lend the ear.

Distress calls go out,

They say life’s really not that bad.

So tell me why I’m on the rooftop,

Tryna jump like the kriss kross fad.

I’ve been in my mind a lot

There’s not many places I can go.

I’d probably call you,

But I’m not sure how that would go.

I’d probably call her,

But her phone don’t ring.

I’d probably call them,

But that’s not as easy as it seems.

I was going to call Dell,

But he got enough going on.

I should’ve never sent those text,

I wish I could talk to Shawn.

I wish I could talk to SHAM.

Spark a spliff and have a talk.

I wish Arielle was here,

Every step that I walk.

It’s been a minute since I wrote,

Lately I’ve been kicking rhymes.

It’s dangerous in here,

Going through these hard times.

Everyone would tell me chill,

You know that you’ll make it through…

I just hope I make it through,

Before these demons break through.

“Tired Of” – Tyler Sorrell

To tell you truth, as I always do,

I’m really tired of loving you.

Things get hard, things go good,

But I’m really tired of showing you,

That I’m the man that can keep you smiling.

Food on the table, and financials piling.

Embrace that love you keep on hiding….

I’m really tired of telling you,

That I love you with no response.

It’s haunting to feel like I’m chasing a woman

That isn’t even here, but answers the phone to lend an ear.

Just to hear the passive hearts flow through the phone about me always wanting her always near.

Just for there to be another direction that you steer.

I’m really tired of the love that you fear.

Ive place my beating heart in your bare hands,

Just to witness you set it aside.

You could’ve just given it right back when it was handed, instead of the hateful moments to leave it stranded.

I would’ve been alright.

I always tell you you’re not alone in the beginning and end of the night.

But it’s selfish to love a love that can’t love,

And walk a different direction knowing that’ll it follow because by your side it lays it’s weary head.

Im really tired of coming home knowing I should just be focused on me instead.

And at the same time I know you could be loving me instead.

But instead of accepting my red offerings you seep within the blues of what isn’t true…

Like you can’t love me anymore…

I’m really tired of loving this love,

But I think I’ll love it some more.

What else is there to do?

“Half Brothers” by Tyler Sorrell

It was…

Trey-Tyler.

Tyler -Trey.

It was never me.

And I’m not saying we chased the same legacy.

Trey-Tyler.

Tyler-Trey.

That’s from the very start.

Even though we far apart,

I was in the shadow.

So my mind was dark.

Tyler-Trey.

Trey-Tyler.

What’s the comparison?

10 years apart,

But I couldn’t feel like my own man.

Wishing they’d stop wishing I was you was the only plan.

“Hov & Bey” by Tyler Sorrell (Bonnie & Clyde Pt. 2)

I want to be down.

This time it’s just me and you.

I’ve said this once before.

Around that time I had a few.

I want to be down.

Can it just be you I see.

Love blinded me before.

Could you be my last sight for me.

I want to be down.

Can my time with you come around.

Past girls didn’t stick,

But I think you could hold me down.

I want to be down.

All smiles around here.

I hear love when you’re near

I need you 365 days out the year.

I want to be down.

We can go up until the end.

You can be everything you wish.

My homie, my lover and friend.

“Thin Lines” by Tyler Sorrell

I’m in quick sand, holding thin rope.

My life’s on the line.

That’s fine and all,

But I’m not fine at all.

Really I’m trying.

All year long, going down slopes.

I can’t see up.

All day long, planning out ways to be up on luck.

Found mentors on mentors,

Speaking on how they help.

I heard handouts on handouts,

Without receiving the help.

I’ve been battling all my demons lately,

My minds be swept.

I cut down on everything I said was me,

That never truly was.

I don’t want to smoke.

I don’t want to chill.

None of that really does,

What I wished it did when I started out,

Like fill my pocket.

I wasn’t blind but my eyes weren’t in the right socket.

The old me has been kicking in,

Trying to find love.

Even though I found it now,

And it’s my possession,

Can’t nothing be done.

I need all of mines.

I mean all of it.

The wealth and my check.

I need all of mines.

I mean all of it.

The girl and respect.

I might take this to thank god,

I’ll beg my forgiveness.

Simply pleading to take my life out of these quicksand trenches.

I’ve thought of every way to do it on my own,

Knowing I can’t.

So whoever to threw out this line,

It’s you I thank..

“Maybe” by Tyler Sorrell 

It may look like I’m intoxicated. 
I really wish that was an option, 

Maybe,

You could come over and intoxicate me 

I’m just trying to get high off you.

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These city streets aren’t always shady.

I really wish that was the truth, 

Maybe,

You could come out and shed some light.

I’m just trying to shine bright with you.
•

In the late nights,

I’ll be thinking about you.

Through the long days,

I’ll be thinking about you.

•
When I’m down and out,

I’ll be thinking about you.

Stayed down, now I’m up;

Somehow I’m still without you.
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It may look like I’m so far gone.

I truly wish that wasn’t an option, 

Maybe,

You should come out & send me off.

I’m just trying to get to you.
•
These hearts don’t have love to share,

I truly wish that wasn’t the truth, 

Maybe,

You should come over and love with me…

I’m just trying to love with you.

Hopeful Again by Tyler Sorrell

I’m hopeful again,

During those times I look in your eyes.

It’s no surprise.
There’s so much potential within your soul,

In your mind and heart is where it lies.

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Normally I’m all I have,

Everyone usually comes and goes.
My friends turned foes.

I seek you to get high out of my lows.
Your presence is keen to me,

Your smile always brightens the day.

To forever keep you happy, 

I’m sure I’ll find a way.

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There’s a route to your heart,

I pace there all the time. 
Hoping this time & effort doesn’t dim out due to how much you gleam and shine.

You wish to find yourself and learn more about you,

I’ll be here by your side,

From our start and all the way through.

–

I’m hopeful again,

And that’s all thanks to you.
So, no matter who we are to each other,

I’m sure to stay true.

“Things To Say” PT. 3 by Tyler Sorrell

I know I don’t say this often,

But girl you brighten my day.

Like the sunshine, 

And all of its rays.

–

My heart grins every type of way.

I may not say this often,

But girl you’re one of a kind.

For you, I’d spend all of my time.

What’s mine, is yours, 

In the front and back of my mind.

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I know you hear this a lot,

But girl you’re as cute as one can be.

Sweet as sugar in ice tea.

Your touch and your smile completes me.

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I know you should hear this more,

But baby girl you’re the one I adore.

The looks you give me when I walk through your door,

The way you walk, talk, everything you do you really makes my heart soar.

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I don’t get to say this often,

But, you know, I really should from here on out.

You’re all I’m ever thinking about.

Whether you’re safe, hungry, or sad at a pout,

In one call, I’ll be there for you, no doubt.

Here’s something I’ll be saying a bit more.
Stick around, we have so much in store. 

You and I have this distinctive allure.

As a man, I’m here beside you, or in your corner; you’re the one I’m rooting for.

  

“Will You, For You” by Tyler Sorrell

Found myself alone in a room full of peers.

Talking to myself hoping everyone hears.

I’ve known them all for years,

Some only days.

They haven’t known me for months,

Since I’ve gone back to my ways.
I once turned a new leaf.

Just to make change for the rest.

That time has run up,

In myself I’ll invest.
I’ve looked around to see how familiar things have become,

It’s much more Foriegn here,

Since the day has begun.
I know who I am to manifest to,

The only question left is,

When will you?

For you. 

 

“Potential” written by Tyler Sorrell

Potential.That’s what I admire most in women.

More than less of what’s expected if their minds are open.
Potential.

That’s what I see when you see me,

Drifting off into our dream that I would turn into reality.
Potential.

It’s what keeps me here when I’m not there.

Even when you’re never here, I’m going no where.
Potential.

When I met you, I saw life,

Not just an irreplaceably beautiful woman.
And that smile.

No matter how far it is,

I’ll walk every mile.

“Don’t Worry, We’ll Be Fine.” By Tyler Sorrell

I’m back searching for love.Something I thought I’d never lose.

You.

Could’ve stayed true, but you’ve only been serving the blues.

Clues. 

Led us to part, even at the start.

Your mind was smart, but not so much your heart.

Your love was strong, but not so much your faith.

Why couldn’t we have waited for time, instead of racing to its waste.

Now we’ve run out of time, our love has run out of space.

Face.

It is written there.

On both yours and mine.

One of our favorite lines,

The lie.

“Don’t worry, we’ll be fine.”

“Who?” – Tyler Sorrell

Who to call when it’s time to execute the plan?Call log full of apostates.

Recent rings from across state.

Trust is uncommon with our stakes.

We drown in depth of these shallow lakes.
Who to call when it’s to settle down?

What’s the word around town,

You’re never around.

When it comes time to clown,

I smile; you choose to frown.

Yet you malign about newcomers that I’m sure to have found.
Who to call when the end is near?

The sequel is clear,

Your originality will soon disappear.

You could’ve been my everyday peer,

That’s until I witnessed my words go through your ear to ear.

Wasting time on wasted time is all I fear.

Your existence has become so mere.
Who to call when a life is on the line?

Whether it’s yours or mine,

Who’s going to pick up all the time?

If the right calls are made, 

Will there be no resistance?

Will you show some persistence?

Can you cherish existence?

If either of us can’t manage to move forward; who can handle the incompetence;

Who’s going to visit the spiritless just to talk about about the beautiful memories and reminisce?

You can give me a call.

I know you can’t say the same.

As these questions go unanswered,

Alone one shall remain.

Love Again / Alive Again

I want to love again. Things haven’t been the same since she left. Things have been looking left. I was stuck with what was left-not right. Let’s fuss and fight. Let’s disrespect one another into a parley of apologies and make up sex. I crave those moments I can’t stop looking at you. Simply in awe; simply amazed; simply glad to be able to love. You have flaws. You’ve been abused by the confused. Your insecurities take over your mind-not mine. You’re a masterpiece in my mind. I want to know you’re mine. I want to be the love you wish to find. I’ll bring the world to you. I’ll be the world to you. I’ll run the world with you-we can. I miss love. I miss feeling love. I miss sharing love and seeing love–I’m paralyzed and blind. It runs through my brain from the blood vessels within; it pumps through my heart; it bleeds from my soul–I need it to survive. I need love to feel alive.I need love to want to be alive. I wish my love was still alive.