SMARTASS Be Clever [Intro – Spoken, sarcastic, clear vocal upfront] Yeah… It’s Be Clever. I was gonna say something profound… But I figured it’d go over your head. No offense. Actually, take offense. [Opening Hook – 16 Bars, Full Beat Drops] Smart-ass, smart mouth Can’t keep my thoughts down Sharp wit, slick tongue Still got ’em spun ’round Too clever, too conceited Too blunt to be discreet If ignorance is bliss Then misery’s on repeat [Hook – Repeat] Smart-ass, smart mouth Can’t keep my thoughts down Sharp wit, slick tongue Still got ’em spun ’round Too clever, too conceited Too blunt to be discreet If ignorance is bliss Then misery’s on repeat [Verse 1 – 16 Bars] A bastard by nature, deliberately offensive Facetious with a straight face, deceptively pretentious Deadpan, death stare, building up the tension Captive audience, serving life without a sentence Sardonic remarks, dark humor in the gallows Pitch-black wit, throwing shade at the shadows Scabrous satire, scratching scabs beneath the surface Dirty sense of humor, but the wording serves a purpose Braggadocio, borderline delusional I call it common sense, they call it unusual I give myself advice, then ignore my own rules Got a mouth full of wisdom and a head full of screws Derisive by design, I’m crossing every line Pushing envelopes, addressing what’s inside They say I’m out of line, I tell ‘em that’s just fine My penmanship’s a crime, I plead guilty every time [Hook – 16 Bars, Repeat Twice] Smart-ass, smart mouth Can’t keep my thoughts down Sharp wit, slick tongue Still got ’em spun ’round Too clever, too conceited Too blunt to be discreet If ignorance is bliss Then misery’s on repeat [Hook – Repeat] Smart-ass, smart mouth Can’t keep my thoughts down Sharp wit, slick tongue Still got ’em spun ’round Too clever, too conceited Too blunt to be discreet If ignorance is bliss Then misery’s on repeat [Verse 2 – 16 Bars] Self-deprecating, my ego’s inflated I roast my reflection, then congratulate it A walking contradiction, I’m highly overrated At least that’s my opinion, but it’s heavily debated Quick-witted, slick with it, borderline diabolical I make a bad point, then make it sound logical Talk myself in circles till I’m convinced I’m right Can’t admit defeat, so I argue out of spite Condescending by default, I’m allergic to correction I hear the criticism, then dismiss the suggestions I second-guess myself, then call it self-reflection Even when I’m wrong, I make a decent first impression A sarcastic little prick with a knack for self-infliction I put myself on trial, then object to the conviction They say I’m full of shit, I call it verbal exhibition If ignorance is bliss, I’m a miserable magician [Hook – 16 Bars, Repeat Twice] Smart-ass, smart mouth Can’t keep my thoughts down Sharp wit, slick tongue Still got ’em spun ’round Too clever, too conceited Too blunt to be discreet If ignorance is bliss Then misery’s on repeat [Hook – Repeat] Smart-ass, smart mouth Can’t keep my thoughts down Sharp wit, slick tongue Still got ’em spun ’round Too clever, too conceited Too blunt to be discreet If ignorance is bliss Then misery’s on repeat [Bridge – 8 Bars, Piano Drops Out, Bass and Drums Continue] I got a way with words, but a problem with people My ego’s got an ego, and they’re far from equal I talk behind my back, then accuse myself of treason Got a point to prove, but I forgot the fucking reason I’m my own worst critic, still my biggest fan Got a chip on my shoulder, with the upper hand They say I think too much, I tell ‘em that’s the plan If I ever lose my mind, at least I’ll understand [Final Hook – 16 Bars, Full Beat Returns] Smart-ass, smart mouth Can’t keep my thoughts down Sharp wit, slick tongue Still got ’em spun ’round Too clever, too conceited Too blunt to be discreet If ignorance is bliss Then misery’s on repeat [Final Hook – Repeat, Subtle Doubled Vocals] Smart-ass, smart mouth Can’t keep my thoughts down Sharp wit, slick tongue Still got ’em spun ’round Too clever, too conceited Too blunt to be discreet If ignorance is bliss Then misery’s on repeat [Outro – Spoken, Piano Returns, Drums Fade] Well… That was unnecessarily clever. I’d apologize for the attitude… But I’d probably sound condescending. It’s Be Clever. And that’s not a compliment. That’s a warning.
