persona non grata

Unless you've something to tell us
Don't let your pen hit the page
But don't be too specific
Just be abstract and vague
And don't touch your opinions on politicians and lies
But don't be impartial, take a stand pick a side

Don't like it when you're ambitious or when you've got any ideas
About ambitions or dreams that you've been having for years
We like it when you're defeatist and when you're down on yourself
Or when sing about your ever crippling mental health

Don't wanna hear an anthem or a semblance of pride
Sing about all your heartbreak and all your loved ones who've died
Don't wanna hear about feelings unless there's tears in your eyes
But don't be to vulnerable no one likes when you cry

Don't give yourself too much credit
You're just a cog in a wheel
You're just like everyone else trying to catch something real
Don't make you special, your music, you're just mundane with a key
Don't get ahead of yourself, you're no better than me

A persona non grata
A pariah, a miscreant
Stone me off a cliff side, least I tried something different
Keep my name out your mouth
Good lord I'm taking it back
My heart is a resistance band that's ready to snap