Empathy

Mark Edmond, if you didn't know

Never, never know what people's going through
Be joking and laughing, so it's hard to tell what's true
Plus, if you're the go-to, any problems they're calling you
Forgetting, that you're only human, too

Ever had so much on your mind?
Not suicidal, but wouldn't mind dying
I been there, all these nosey ass people acting like they care
Can't wait to run their mouth, watch how fast they share
Keeping it real'll probably be my downfall
Between that, and showing love'll be a tough call
It'll never be enough for some
'til you're left with none
And, they're on to the next one
So inconsiderate
Wait 'til the day of, to ask for help to pay the rent
Be coming through still
Then, next day, it's their phone bill
It's always something
Complaining, but can't nobody ever tell them nothing
Losing friends over what they owe
They think it's about the money, when it's really about the principle
Won't expecting nothing in return
But, since you said you got me, let's see if you gon' keep your word
Be surprised if they do
Rarely in my feelings, shit, it's really nothing new
Then, they got the nerve to call me selfish
Or, act like I'm the one that's acting different
Like, it's my fault, they're in their predicament
Say anything, to justify their actions, play victim
When all you did was uplift them
Meanwhile, got problems of my own
Want empathy, not sympathy, can use some time alone
No telling who's who, will pull a switcheroo
Seen it happen with family, and friends from grade school
In my face, it's all love and respect
But behind my back, niggas be plotting on my ex
Ignoring calls and text, y'all can't be serious
Then, see me out, and got a bunch of excuses
Or, they be acting like nothing happened
Edmond EP, I gotta make adjustments

Moving on, letting go of grudges
But I'd, be a fool, if I didn't make adjustments

All and all, still want y'all to do what's best for y'all
But, at least communicate, so I know how to operate
Seeing now, most relationships, ran their course
A genuine bond, something that can't be forced
But, I'm not mad, or out here wishing bad
Knowing one day, I'll look back, and I'll be glad
But, wishing that I would've seen it sooner
Apologies to self
I, gotta do better
The results, when you're loyal to a fault
So much, love in your heart
Be, overplaying your part
And, still they want you looking out
Assuming that you even got that much in your account
Meanwhile, got problems of my own
Want empathy, not sympathy, can use some time alone

Can use some time alone
Want empathy, not sympathy, can use some time alone
Can use some time alone
Want empathy, not sympathy, can use some time alone