Active

Released: July 27, 2018

Songwriter: Active

Producer: Luca Malaspina

[Intro]
I
I know, I know
I’m all alone
I’m on my own
Uh

[Chorus]
I
I know, I know
I’m all alone
I’m on my own
Uh
I
I know, I know
I’m on the low
I’m on my own
My own

[Verse]
I don’t what know what I been feelin’
My head just keep on spinnin,’
Intoxication is always winnin’
Bringin’ me down and just killin’, my vibe
Messing me up in all of my strides
Dimming the bright, in my good side
How am I supposed to thrive?
I been out of my mind
I been losin’ my drive
Makin’ issues contrive
Maybe, maybe I’ll abide, maybe I’ll just die
I’m ready for a deep dive, uh
I don’t know where I’m allocated
And my mind is heavily sedated
The pain, I needa medicate it
The rage, I cannot escape it, I been underrated
Friends makin’ me feel so under-appreciated
My life, I really hate it
I feel helpless and I’m outta control
I been on a downward slope

[Chorus]
I
I know, I know
I’m all alone
I’m on my own
Uh
I
I know, I know
I’m on the low
I’m on my own
My own

[Verse]
They think they know me from what they view, uh, uh
On Insta and Facebook, “look, he’s a happy dude”
And yeah it’s true, but you, only see one side
Not reminiscent of real life
I’m in need of someone in which I reside
I'm in need of someone in which I confide
I text a girl that I been tryna pursue
Left on read and that’s nothing new

[Chorus]
I
I know, I know
I’m all alone
I’m on my own
Uh
I
I know, I know
I’m on the low
I’m on my own
My own

Max Skiba. Also known as Active, is a stylistically diverse and expressive Irish emcee, singer, songwriter and producer. Emerging in the late 2010s through a series of experimental releases, he made his recorded debut with the Youth EP (2019)

Born Maksymilian Skiba in Nakło nad Notecią, Poland, Active emigrated to Ireland, alongside his parents at the age of one. Growing up in a border town where the hip-hop scene was inappreciable, Active found his love and creative outlet in the genre, Inspired first by Logic, J.Cole, NF, Kendrick Lamar & Token. Active’s relatable lyrics, impressive flow, impeccable production and extensive versatility make him one of the most exciting acts to emerge out of the Emerald Isle in recent years.

Active gained traction in the latter half of 2018 with his successful releases, “1645” & “Lobotomy,” paired with stunning visuals, both singles went onto receive hundreds of thousands of plays in mere weeks post release, shining a spotlight on Active and giving him his first taste of commercial success. After receiving support on his releases from notable Irish Radio Stations such as RTÉ 2FM, SPIN 1038, Beat102103 & RTÉ Pulse in 2018, Active went on to release his debut project, the Youth EP in the spring of 2019.

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