Released: October 26, 2018

Songwriter: Active

Producer: Superstarr

[Intro]
(Hoo)
Only an insane person would think of something like that like how could you?
Why? No it’s not happening, never, not in a million years, not today, no never

[Verse]
(Hoo)
Sitting, feeding my addiction
Needin’, need a prescription
Fakes, fakes I predicted
Sitting in my childhood home and I listen
(Hoo)
Finally feelin’ like I really grown
(Hoo)
Gave ‘em everything I ever owned
(Hoo)
Every single thing I know
(Hoo)
When I die, my son will take on my throne
(Hoo, hoo)
I’m a mess (I’m a mess)
Go through and progress (Progress)
Observe and digest
Am I crazy? not yet (No)
One thing leads to another (Woo)
Before you know it you’re ready to go under (Under)
Then you look back and you wonder, what did I do with my life? (What)
Did I live happy? Did I just gripe?
Stuck in my mind and I fight my demons, thoughts of regret as these tears are seeping
I’m leapin,' I’m the deep end, drowning in stress and I’m sleepin’
Everybody coming at me and they’re in need of, help (Woo)
I’m not god, don’t got the answers (No)
Don’t care bout your petty romances (I don’t)
I been lookin’ for the next chapter (Chapter)
Complete the series and rapture (Rapture)
Convince them I’m the best rapper, leave ‘em all shocked, as I walk away in laughter (Ayy)
I know everybody got a vice (Woo)
I know if you don’t, you’re in need of some advice (You do)
I know you need somebody to open up your eyes (Eyes)
‘Fore you’re in your death bed with regret in your eyes
Regret in your eyes, deep down inside, eatin’ you up cause you wasted your life
Yeah, feelin’ sentimental, get the parental advisory
I’m breakin’ out my social anxiety through lobotomy
I’m losing my sanity, messed up in this insanity
Artificial people tellin’ me that I’m a calamity, uh, losin’ sobriety, uh, kicked from society, uh
Lookin at me weird cause I been lacking propriety, uh
Murder ‘em all with no remorse, that’s the only course, of action, uh
Only course bringing satisfaction
(Yuh)
Ain’t no time for distractions
(Nah)
People bringing me dissatisfaction, I’m in a turmoil and I’m filled with anger
Needin’ a break, needin’ a anchor, If I do not stop, I’ll be gone forever after
Life so empty, forever craving power, I’m so hungry, these beats I devour
Step to me and they’re cowards (Woo)
Rap my verse then you cower (Hah)
Step back, so bitter and sour
What’s wrong? You’re a big tough rapper
Not my fault that you can’t compare (Woo)
Not my fault you fall back and stare (Woo)
Not my fault that you’re so damn scared
Shoulda knew better than to come unprepared
Rippin’ it up, boy give it, I am demon it’s never enough
I want it all, I cannot fall, keepin' the eye, up on the ball
Yes I will tear, better beware, I know you’re scared, I know you’re scared
I know you’re scared (Woo)
Conceal my feels, I don’t speak (No)
All of you thinkin’ I’m weak but (Ayy)
I keep the peace, conceal my feels and rarely speak
But karma can be weak, and it’s callin’ me, another side of me
Fight inside of me, this monotony, no stopping me (Woo)
This is my therapy, my lobotomy
(Hoo)

Active

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.