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[Verse 1]
We still talk like nothing's really changed
Still laugh at the same old mistakes we made
We move in sync, yeah, we play our part
But it doesn't feel like you're in my heart

[Verse 2]
You reach for my hand, I'll play your game
The beat is here, but it don't feel the same
We've learned the steps, the breath of life
But I don't know what I'm trying to prove tonight

[Chorus]
I keep hoping something slips
Some small 'I love you' falls from my lips
For yours
Something breaks, a sound in the air
So I can admit what's already there
I'm on autopilot, baby, just floating
While you call it love, we keep landing in the same place
Even though it's not enough
It's not hate, it's not desire
Just the shadow of a spark without a fire
I'm still here, but I'm tired
Flying blind, flying cold on autopilot

[Verse 3]
You say you're fine, I say me too
We smile like people who once knew
I miss the quiet that meant peace
Now it's just noise that never leaves
We still show up, we still pretend
As if routine could make us mend
We keep it kind, we keep it neat
But the truth is dying underneath

[Chorus]
If we crash, I'll take the blame
We've both been steering just the same
Do you ever wish the lights would fade
So we could stop this quiet charade?
I'm on autopilot, baby, just drifting through this love we made
We keep circling the same mistakes
Both too gentle to walk away
It's not hate, it's not desire
Just the echo of a spark that lost its fire
I'm still here, but I'm tired
Flying blind, flying cold on autopilot

[Bridge]
Maybe it's comfort, maybe it's fear
Maybe we forgot how to feel clear
We're holding hands out of history
Not because we believe in destiny

[Chorus]
I'm on autopilot, darling, drifting through what used to be
And I know you feel it too, we're ghost-caught in reverie
It's not hate, it's not desire
Just the ash of a spark that lost its fire
If we fall, at least we tried it, now we're gone

Autopilot

[Verse 1]
Static on the line, hear the feedback start to climb
Said it back in '05, y'all just heard it now in '25
Y'all was laughin' at the leather kilts, laughin' at the rants
Now that same vision payin' for your kids' new summer camp
They called the album scattered, said the rollout was a mess
Now your favorite artist droppin' merch just to impress
Told you 'bout the streaming wars, they called me paranoid
Now you can't even own a song, you just fillin' up a void
Told you fashion was the new religion, pulpit was the runway
Y'all was prayin' to a god that I designed last Sunday
They put my face up on the screen, a prophet or a psycho?
Dependin' on the day, dependin' on the news cycle.

[Chorus]
Hear that static? That's the sound of the future comin' in
They didn't get the message, so I gotta send again
I've been screamin' through the noise, bleedin' on the blueprint
You can hate the messenger, but you can't refuse the print
Yeah, you can't refuse the print
They love you when you're gone, but they hate you when you livin' it.

[Verse 2]
Remember when they canceled me for sayin' what they all think?
Put my whole life on the line, stood right there on the brink
Told 'em that the corporations had you in a chokehold
Now you wear their logos like a story to be told
I saw the empty mansions, saw the hollow in the gold
Saw the sickness in the culture 'fore it ever got this old
Said the wave was comin', y'all was sittin' on the beach
Everything I ever warned you 'bout is now in arm's reach
They take my interviews from years ago and call 'em premonitions
Nah, I was just the only one who read the terms and conditions
The price of seein' clear is bein' all alone, I guess
Standin' on the mountaintop, surrounded by the static of success.

[Chorus]
Hear that static? That's the sound of the future comin' in
They didn't get the message, so I gotta send again
I've been screamin' through the noise, bleedin' on the blueprint
You can hate the messenger, but you can't refuse the print
Yeah, you can't refuse the print
They love you when you're gone, but they hate you when you livin' it.

[Bridge/Outro]
They want the old me, the soulful me, the happy me
But that me didn't know he was a canary in the factory
Gasping for the air, tryna warn you what was comin' next
Just a vessel for the message, a footnote in the text
And when the static clears, and you see I was the signal all along
Will you build a statue for me? Or just sample me up in your song?

[Verse 1]
I see your name where it shouldn't be
In songs and screams and everything
I tell myself I'm doing fine
But healing's slow and time's not kind

[Chorus]
Some things fade, some things stay
You don't leave without a name
These exit wounds don't close the same
I wear the proof but I don't blame
You can't see what's left beneath
The quiet's got a pulse, it breathes
It's not love, it's not pain
It's not love, it's not pain
Just the echo that remains

[Verse 2]
I still sleep close to your side
I don't have an alibi
I stopped trying to make it right
Some things end without a fight
We burned too bright, too fast to last
But the light still lingers in the past

[Chorus]
Some things fade, some things stay
You don't leave without a name
These exit wounds don't close the same
I wear the proof but I don't blame
You can't see what's left beneath
The quiet's got a pulse, it breathes
It's not love, it's not pain
It's not love, it's not pain
Just the echo that remains

[Bridge]
I don't want closure, I don't want peace
I just want to feel at ease
If this is what moving on means
Then maybe I'll stay in between

[Chorus]
These exit wounds don't fade with time
But they remind me you were mine
You can't see what's left beneath
The quiet's got a pulse, it breathes
It's not love, it's not pain
It's not love, it's not pain
Just the echo that remains

Exit Wounds

[Verse 1]
Let's pretend you never lied
Stayed up all night to hear my side
Thought about my day
Said no words, gave my heart some relief
Held my hand, never let go

[Pre-Chorus]
Held it like forever, but it slipped away
Smiles like rain, only every touch just a game
I gave my all, you let it fall, it's over now
All over, all over

[Chorus]
All the lies, all the games you played
Build your world from the words you'd say
Burn the roads I'm walking now
No more pretending, I've had enough now

[Verse 2]
Let's pretend your heart was never cold
Stayed close when I needed you
Remembered every promise I might have let go
Lifted me up, didn't let me fall

[Pre-Chorus]
Every promise like the echo of a festival
Every embrace, every clever moment
I'm moving fast, won't look back
Your shadow fades, I'm taking my time

[Chorus]
Let's pretend you always tried
Stayed up all night to hear my side
Stayed close when I needed you
Kept your promises, followed through
Let's pretend I never saw the signs
Pretend your hands were never mine
I step forward, leave your space
No more mess, no more fake embrace
All the lies, all the games you played
Build your world from the words you'd say
Burn the roads I'm walking now
No more pretending, I've had enough 
Now this is the end

Now This Is the End

Verse 1
We’re laughing on your couch again,
Sharing secrets like we always did.
But lately when you look my way,
It feels like more than just a friend.

Pre-Chorus
And I don’t know how to say it,
Don’t wanna risk the way it is.
But my heart’s already racing,
Every time you brush my wrist.

Chorus
What if I told you I can’t pretend,
I’m falling for you, more than friends?
Caught between the lines we drew,
Scared of losing what I have with you.
But the truth is breaking through,
I’m falling for you.

Verse 2
Your name lights up my phone at night,
We talk until the morning sky.
But lately silence feels too loud,
I want to say what’s on my mind.

Pre-Chorus
I’ve been walking on wire,
Balancing the risk and fire.
Do I tell you what I feel,
Or keep a secret I can’t heal?

Chorus
What if I told you I can’t pretend,
I’m falling for you, more than friends?
Caught between the lines we drew,
Scared of losing what I have with you.
But the truth is breaking through,
I’m falling for you.

Bridge/Outro
If you don’t feel the same, I’ll stay

I'm Falling For You

(Verse 1)
Yeah, you know I saw you from across the floor
And I know you've never seen me before
I practiced my lines a thousand times in my head
But I just stood there, left it all unsaid, oh

(Pre-Chorus)
My feet were stuck like they were glued right down
While my thoughts were spinning 'round and 'round and 'round
And I hate myself for being this way
But I couldn't find the words to say, words to say

(Chorus)
Is it too late now to say hello?
'Cause I'm missing more than just your shadow
Yeah, I know that I let you go-oh-oh
Is it too late now to say hello?

(Verse 2)
You were right there, just a step away
And I'm the only one who's to blame
Yeah, I could've made a move, I could've said your name
But I'm a master at this losing game, no

(Pre-Chorus)
My feet were stuck like they were glued right down
While my thoughts were spinning 'round and 'round and 'round
And I hate myself for being this way
'Cause I couldn't find the words to say, words to say

(Chorus)
Is it too late now to say hello?
'Cause I'm missing more than just your shadow
Yeah, I know that I let you go-oh-oh
Is it too late now to say hello?

(Bridge)
I'm sorry that I couldn't be the one
Be the one to speak before you had to run
I'm sorry that I let my fear take hold
A story that will never be told
Is it too late now to say hello?
'Cause I'm missing more than just your shadow
Yeah, I know that I let you go-oh-oh
Is it too late now to say hello?

(Outro)
Hello, hello
Shoulda said hello
Hello, hello
Yeah, I let you go
Hello, hello
Shoulda said hello
Is it too late now to say hello?

Hello

American Saint

(Hook)
Talk too nice when I slide on the beat,
Wrist too cold, whole block got heat.
Move too clean, no crease on the fit,
Whole room froze when I came with the drip.
Talk too nice, yeah, talk too nice,
Did it once, had to do it twice.
Talk too nice, yeah, talk too nice,
Whole crowd jump when I touch that mic.

(Pre-Chorus)
They wanna know how I do that thing,
Every line I drop got bling.
Stay ten toes, no strings,
That’s real talk, that’s king.

(Verse 1)
Step in, they look, no warning,
Flash in the dark, new morning.
Wave too big, I surf it,
Bills all blue, that’s perfect.
Talk less, work more, earn it,
Every bar gold, I burn it.
They said chill, I’m turning,
Whole city now my sermon.

(Hook)
Talk too nice when I slide on the beat,
Wrist too cold, whole block got heat.
Move too clean, no crease on the fit,
Whole room froze when I came with the drip.
Talk too nice, yeah, talk too nice,
Did it once, had to do it twice.
Talk too nice, yeah, talk too nice,
Whole crowd jump when I touch that mic.

(Verse 2)
Snap that pic, no filter,
Glow too real, I shimmer.
Mind on cash, no splinter,
Heart stay cold like winter.
Drip no spill, I balance,
Game too wild, no challenge.
Talk that talk, no malice,
Crown too high for average.

(Bridge 1)
808s bang, feel that rush,
No fake love when I’m in the cut.
Lights flash once, cameras hush,
Everything I touch go plush.

(New Verse 3)
Got that calm when I walk through noise,
Whole crowd move when I lift my voice.
No fake shade, I stay poised,
Turn small wins into big-time joys.
Don’t need trends, I set 'em,
Don’t chase crowns, I get 'em.
Whole team eat, that’s dinner,
They call me boss, not beginner.

(Pre-Drop / Chant Section)
Talk too nice, talk too nice (yeah),
They gon’ replay that twice (uh).
Talk too nice, talk too nice (what),
Whole squad lit tonight (woo).

(Hook – Final)
Talk too nice when I slide on the beat,
Wrist too cold, whole block got heat.
Move too clean, no crease on the fit,
Whole room froze when I came with the drip.
Talk too nice, yeah, talk too nice,
Did it once, had to do it twice.
Talk too nice, yeah, talk too nice,
Whole world sing that line all night.

(Extended Outro)
Too smooth, too fly, no lie —
Talk too nice when I walk on by.
Ayy, talk too nice, that’s me,
Whole world talkin’, can’t touch this heat.
Too smooth, too cold, too clean,
Talk too nice — that’s the routine.

Talk Too Nice

(Verse 1)
You walk in like the whole room’s yours,
Perfect smile that you never wore before.
You laugh loud, but it’s not your laugh,
It’s the kind you use so no one asks.
I see the way your shoulders tense,
How every move is calculated confidence.
You keep the surface looking fine,
But I can read the truth between the lines.

(Pre-Chorus)
You don’t gotta play that role tonight,
You don’t gotta hold that look so tight.
I’m right here if you need a place to breathe,
You don’t have to hide what’s underneath.

(Chorus)
I see the people you pretend to be,
The version you use so no one sees
Everything you keep behind your eyes
When the whole world’s standing by.
You don’t owe anybody that disguise—
Not with me, not tonight.
I see the people you pretend to be…
But I just want the one you hide.

(Verse 2)
You stay close to the safest walls,
Talking small just to avoid the bigger thoughts.
You say you’re fine, but your breathing’s off,
And I know that tone when you feel lost.
You lift your chin like you’re made of steel,
But I know you better than the show you reel.
You hold yourself like nothing breaks,
But I can hear the quiet in the space.

(Pre-Chorus)
You don’t gotta play that role tonight,
You don’t gotta stand there acting right.
I’m right here if you need a place to breathe,
You don’t have to hide what’s underneath.

(Chorus)
I see the people you pretend to be,
The version you use so no one sees
Everything you keep behind your eyes
When the whole world’s standing by.
You don’t owe anybody that disguise—
Not with me, not tonight.
I see the people you pretend to be…
But I just want the one you hide.

(Verse 3)
I know the way you guard your past,
Every story told only half-as-fast.
You keep your wins on public view,
Save all the bruises for a chosen few.
But every time your voice goes low,
I hear a truth you never let show.
You don’t need armor when you’re with me—
You can be soft, you can be real, you can be free.

(Pre-Chorus — soft)
You don’t gotta hold that pose so tight,
You don’t gotta prove you’re always right.
I’m right here if you need a place to breathe,
You don’t have to hide what’s underneath.

(Bridge — extended)
If you lose your lines,
You can lean on mine.
If the world feels loud,
You can step behind.
If you drop the act,
You’ll still be fine.
You don’t need perfect—
You just need time.

(Final Chorus)
I see the people you pretend to be,
But none of that matters here with me.
You don’t need layers just to survive—
Come as you are, you’re still enough tonight.
Let the whole room think what they like…
I see the real you underneath the light.
I see the people you pretend to be—
And I just want the one you hide.

(Outro — soft)
You don’t have to fake the strength you feel,
You don’t have to prove that pain’s not real.
Stay as long as you want tonight…

The People You Pretend to Be

(Verse 1)

जब भी तुम बुलाते थे, मैं आ ही जाता था,
चाहे खुद दीवार से लगा खड़ा क्यों न हो जाता था।
ताकि तुम हल्का महसूस करो, मैं सारा बोझ उठाता था,
तुम्हारी हर ज़रूरत को अपनी से पहले रखता था।
तुमने कभी नहीं पूछा कि मैं कैसा चल रहा हूँ,
बस मान लिया कि जब चाहोगे, मैं वहीं मिल जाऊँ।
शायद ये मेरी ही गलती थी जो चुपचाप सहता गया—
इसीलिए हर बार मुझे हल्के में लेती रही दुनिया।

(Pre-Chorus)

पर मैं पीछे हटा, मुझे साँस लेना सीखना था,
जो मुफ्त में देता रहा, वो खुद को देना सीखना था।
और अजीब है ये, कि तुम्हारा लहजा कितनी जल्दी बदला…
जिस पल मैंने तुम्हारे खेल में चलना छोड़ दिया।

(Chorus)

अब तुम मुझे देखती हो,
क्योंकि इस बार मैंने तुम्हें जाने दिया।
अब तुम वो बातें कहती हो
जिन्हें सुनने को मैं पहले तरस गया था।
मेरी कीमत तुम्हें तभी समझ आई,
जब मैंने दरवाज़ा बंद कर दिया।
अब तुम मुझे देखती हो…
पर मैं अब इंतज़ार नहीं करूँगा।

(Verse 2)

तुम पूछती हो कि मैं बातें करते वक़्त दूर-सा क्यों लगता हूँ,
हर ख़ामोशी के बीच के मायने पढ़ने की कोशिश करती हो।
पर मैं ऐसा इसलिए नहीं कि तुम मुझे पीछा करो—
बस अब तुम्हारे आज वाले रूप पर भरोसा करना मुश्किल है।
तुम कहती हो तुम्हारा इरादा मुझे दुख देने का नहीं था,
पर मैंने वो सच्चाई जी है जब तुम आसपास नहीं थीं।
मैं यहाँ लड़ने या आरोप लगाने नहीं आया—
बस पहली बार खुद को चुनना सीख रहा हूँ।

(Pre-Chorus)

हाँ, मैं थोड़ा दूर गया ताकि अपने कदम महसूस कर सकूँ,
उस जगह में खुद को ढूँढा जो तुमने खाली छोड़ी थी।
और जब मैं सच में चल दिया वहाँ से…
तुम्हें समझ आया कि तुमने क्या खो दिया।

(Chorus)

अब तुम मुझे देखती हो,
क्योंकि इस बार मैंने तुम्हें जाने दिया।
अब तुम वो बातें कहती हो
जिन्हें सुनने को मैं पहले तरस गया था।
मेरी कीमत तुम्हें तभी समझ आई,
जब मैंने दरवाज़ा बंद कर दिया।
अब तुम मुझे देखती हो…
पर मैं अब इंतज़ार नहीं करूँगा।

(Verse 3)

मैं उस पुराने रूप का पीछा नहीं कर रहा,
कुछ चीज़ों को जाने देना भी अब सुकून देता है।
न पकड़ रहा हूँ, न खुद को रोक रहा हूँ—
कुछ कहानियाँ बिना शोर के ही ख़त्म हो जाती हैं।
मैं खुद के साथ ईमानदार रहने का तरीका सीख रहा हूँ,
अपना समय, अपना संतुलन, अपनी सेहत संभाल रहा हूँ।
तुम मेरी कहानी का एक हिस्सा थीं…
पर उसमें अब मैं नहीं रहता।

(Bridge)

मैं ये नहीं कह रहा कि तुम बहुत देर से आई हो,
बस मैं वो नहीं बन सकता जो पहले होने का नाटक करता था।
अगर मुझसे कुछ सच्चा चाहिए,
तो शुरुआत ईमानदारी से होगी…
और मुझे आज़ाद रहने से।

(Final Chorus)

अब तुम मुझे देखती हो,
अब तुम्हें मेरी ख़ामोशी ज़्यादा चुभती है।
अब तुम उस जगह का खालीपन महसूस करती हो
जहाँ कभी मैं था।
मेरी कीमत तुम्हें तभी समझ आई,
जब मैंने दरवाज़ा बंद कर दिया।
अब तुम मुझे देखती हो…
पर मैं अब इंतज़ार नहीं करूँगा।

Now You Notice Me

I’m Staticfoxx, and I create music where human emotion meets AI-driven production. Every lyric written comes directly from me, my thoughts, my stories, my experiences. I compose all of the melodies on piano, which are then shaped with the help of AI, which adapts and transforms my recordings into something new, while I guide every step of the process. Through extensive editing, mixing, and fine-tuning, I turn these ideas into fully realized tracks that blend personal expression with digital innovation.

For me, music is about taking something deeply human and amplifying it through technology, creating songs that are personal, immersive, and uniquely mine.

I hope you enjoy listening to the work!

Currently only here on Soundcloud.

The People You Pretend to Be

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