I put in all my hours
I'm playing every night just to get a little better at guitar
I'm taking singing lessons at 80 bucks a lesson (who the hell am I impressin?)
Why do I work so hard?
I've searched my soul, dug deep below, to find the answer
the only reason for it is...
I was an ugly kid with a handsome older brother
yeah I was a catch... like a cold or an ugly fish
I knew what to do:
wear my talent like a mask and hope it magically distracts you
but I'm back, I've practiced, my acts together, I got: better and
a Point to Prove
I didn't know her but in June I got her screen name
as valuable as gold for antisocial kids in 10th grade
I spent the rest of my vacation glued down to my chair, was
afraid to miss a moment of our digital affair 'cause
when summer ended I would finally be the guy
that I tried to be in person, but could only be online
the first day of the school year we get our seat assignments
I ended up right next to her and we just sat in silence
and I wouldn't wish that awkwardness on anybody
I think the reason for it is...
I was a chubby kid with an athletic old brother
yeah I was a catch... as in I was easy to catch during tag ('cause I was fat!)
I knew what to do:
I will chase a newer passion 'cause I'm sick of nothing happenin'
but I'm back, I've practiced, my acts together, I got: better and
a Point to Prove
I have hit the bottom, been lost, tossed, and gosh, I've been burned by gossip
and I have gone full Hot Topic, 'was an ugly duckling crossed with a few Hot Pockets
and I'll be damned if where I am's not what I worked for
I think the reason for it is...
I wasn't talented... when all I wanted was attention
I was in no way, no way a catch in life or love
I knew what to do:
To do it 'cause I love it (and one-up my older brother)
nah I'm just playin' 'cause I've stopped:
dying from comparisons, hiding from embarrassment,
I'm driven, I've got: Vision, Time, Ambition, and a
Point to Prove
credits
from The Rough Draft,
released November 20, 2018
Lyrics/Vocals - Bug
Guitar - Mohamed Hussein
Drums - Marcus Alcantara
Bass - Jesse Gallaway
Recorded: 1-shot Studio
Produced: Bug
Mixed; Dylan Fant
Mastered: Dylan Fant @ 1-shot Studio
supported by 13 fans who also own “Point to Prove (I was an ugly kid)”
I love this album because it seamlessly combines a spoken word narrative with music. I love how sonically diverse it is!
I also love the fact that, even though the album is about a very specific life experience, the album contains emotions that feel very universal. Overall, it's a great listen. elainachristine
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Bright, gorgeous, bashing songs from these Belgian shoegazers that never lose track of melody amidst the waves of distortion. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 23, 2023
supported by 13 fans who also own “Point to Prove (I was an ugly kid)”
Found this through my poor Spotify trying desperately to find what I might like to listen to. Not at all my normal type of music but it actually made me stop and listen. Delightful from beginning to end. It's gone onto my DAP to become part of my normal rotation of music. vonvanna