j solomon - LEARNING HOW TO SWIM [Official Music Video]

My new song LEARNING HOW TO SWIM is out now. Listen here: https://fvr.fan/jsolomon/j-solomon-fo...

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Director & Editor: Halle Randolph - follow here: ‪@HalleRandolph‬
DP & Colorist: Gabe Mouritzen
Photographer: Millie Auchard
Animal handler: Lana Dvorak
Starring Chomp & Carrot

Lyrics:
I know this race
I know my role
They say I take up too much space in every place I try to go
I know the game
I know this trope
I think I know the way it works but let me ask before I go—

Is the grass really greener on your side?
What’s it feel like to always win?
And what’s going on behind the gate that you’re guarding?
Can I see your garden?
Can you let me in?

I don’t wanna play the game you’re playing
I don’t wanna watch you win
I can hold my breath and try to float
But I’m still learning how to swim

I want the fame
I want control
I want the door slammed in my face
I wanna hear the sound of no
I wanna—
I wanna fit into that mold
I wanna sit and shut my mouth and only do what I am told

Is the grass really greener on your side?
What’s it feel like to always win?
And what’s going on behind the gate that you’re guarding?
Can I see your garden?
Can you let me in?

I don’t wanna play the game you’re playing
I don’t wanna watch you win
I can hold my breath and try to float
But I’m still learning how to swim

I know what’s fair
I know what isn’t
Yeah, there’s a small group of people making all the big decisions
And if you’re not there already
You’re running late
Yeah they’ll wave at you through the fence but they won’t open up the—
Open up the gate!

I don’t wanna play the game you’re playing
I don’t wanna watch you win
I can hold my breath and try to float
But I’m still learning how to swim