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Paper Plates lyrics
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Intro
Yeah, they see the negative balance But they don't see the vision Just you and me against the world, baby
Verse 1
Opened up the app, saw the red numbers staring back Declined card at the bodega, put the soda back Walking home in the rain 'cause the Uber price surged You grabbed my hand and said you love me even at my worst Mattress on the floor, no frame, just the box spring Watching movies on a laptop, let the phone ring We splitting five dollar meals on a Friday night But the way you look at me makes the future look bright
Chorus
We eating off of paper plates right now But I promise we gonna wear the crown They chasing gold, but I struck diamonds in the rough When the world gets heavy, your love is enough Yeah, we broke as hell, but we rich in spirit Building up an empire, can you hear it?
Verse 2
Scroll through the feed, see 'em flexing rented Lambos We building something real in the Civic, clutching ammo They say chase the bag, but I'm chasing peace of mind Hard to find a ride or die in these modern times Gas tank on E, but the drive never stops Dodging landlords like we dodging the cops You don't care about the clout or the verified check You just hold me down when I’m a nervous wreck
Bridge
One day we’ll look back at this empty fridge And laugh about the gap that we had to bridge I know it’s hard when the lights get cut low But diamonds only form from the pressure below
Verse 3
I’m grinding in the booth 'til the sun comes up Pouring ambition inside of this double cup I’m doing this for us, for the days we had nothing Turn a dollar to a mill, yeah I’m done with the bluffing No more window shopping, we gonna buy the store But I’ll never forget us sleeping on the floor You bet on the underdog, now watch the payout We finally found the exit, yeah we found the way out
Chorus
We eating off of paper plates right now But I promise we gonna wear the crown They chasing gold, but I struck diamonds in the rough When the world gets heavy, your love is enough Yeah, we broke as hell, but we rich in spirit Building up an empire, can you hear it?
Bridge
We built a kingdom out of dust and loyalty Now look at us, baby, we living like royalty
Chorus
Yeah, we broke as hell, but we rich in spirit Building up an empire, can you hear it?
Outro
From paper plates to fine china Just remember where we started Yeah... just remember.
Inside the recording
Yeah, they see the negative balance But they don't see the vision
We eating off of paper plates right now But I promise we gonna wear the crown
From paper plates to fine china Just remember where we started
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