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Taking Things For Granted
24,279
Singer/Songwriter
Taking Things For Granted was released on April 28, 2023 by Verve Forecast/Republic Records as a part of the album Proof Of Life
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Release DateApril 28, 2023
LabelVerve Forecast/Republic Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM141

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Joy Oladokun
Joy Oladokun
Vocals
Elliott Skinner
Elliott Skinner
Bass Guitar
Aaron Steele
Aaron Steele
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Olubukola Oladokun
Olubukola Oladokun
Songwriter
Joy Oladokun
Joy Oladokun
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Joy Oladokun
Joy Oladokun
Producer
Elliott Skinner
Elliott Skinner
Additional Producer
Aaron Steele
Aaron Steele
Additional Producer
Pedro Calloni
Pedro Calloni
Mixing Engineer
Adam Grover
Adam Grover
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

In the school yard, when I was a kid
I gave everyone my address, said, "Come on over," and it
Turned out that nobody did
Swimming alone's how I spent
My eighth birthday, and
Sometimes, it feels like I never got out of the water, I
Never got out of the water, even though I did
Sometimes, it feels like everyone's looking at the surface, and
It's not happening on purpose
But, they're taking things for granted again
I'm learning to right my wrongs
And speak up when I feel like I'm not being listened to
Some story entered my bones
When I was far too young to know not to listen to
What people say, 'cause everybody's feeling the pressure of
A world that is trying to end us everyday
Sometimes it feels like everyone's looking at the surface and
It's not happening on purpose, but
They're taking things for granted again
Sometimes It feels like I never got out of the water, I
Never got out of the water, even though I did
Sometimes It feels like I never got out of the water, I
Never got out of the water, even though I did
Sometimes it feels like this world's got nothing for me
Getting blank stares in return for what I give
Sometimes I feel a thousand eyes looking down at the surface and
They're watching me drown on purpose, oh
They're taking things for granted again
Written by: Olubukola Oladokun
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