Smile - Edan

I knew this brother that was almost a genius

True brilliance would meet him at the zenith

But in the downside my man would get depressed

Negative thoughts destroyed what he did best

Native creative, illmatic artist

Focused all his energy and show through a sharp piece

Prodigy performer, musically divine

Classical composer, innovative each time

Gifted individual, say no more

Going through the motions feeling sad on tour

Scared of the fame, pressure on the brain

Rhyming backstage when they introduce his name

House lights go down, everybody claps

Fuck it, the show goes on and that’ll be that

Smile for the camera, running down the classics

Close out the show climactic with backflips

Thunderous applause for the audience that amazes

Inside the mind, though, he’s going through changes

Suicidal thoughts while the audience is loving

Their source of amusement, he feels disillusioned

He gives the show of his life, though he’s breaking down

Although you’d never know it

But there’s something different about him now

He’s painted his smile on upside down