[Speech: Kodie Shane]
I'm in the booth pacin' right now
So I've been tryin' to like, figure out the best way to let you guys know what's been goin' on
And why it's taking me so long to drop my music
Then I thought "fuck it, I might as well just talk to 'em"
Over this last year, I've experienced broken promises
Losing my friends, my team
Heartache, heartbreak
Depression
Plus leaving my final teenage year behind me
All while recording my first album
I've been lied to, lied on, counted out
And predicted to win
All while makin' my first album
After a few years of just droppin' my music anyway I wanted to, however I wanted to
I was all of a sudden told to stop
And that shit had me overthinking every move I make
While just watching from the sidelines
That type of shit could make you nervous, you know, insecure
Make you question your own talent
I don't know
I honestly, I don't think most people get what type of pressure it is to be told that the popularity of your music equates your value
How much they'll support you, stand by your side, and have your back
It can all get in your head and mentally mind-fuck you
Fuck up your creativity, but you gotta be able to fight it
Anyway, with all that bein' said
I'm sorry it's been so long, and the wait is officially over
I personally wanted to be the first to tell you that I love and appreciate each and every one of you for being there with me
Through the ups, the downs, the ins, and the outs
Yours truly, Young Heart Throb
I love you