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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Stormzy
Stormzy
Vocals
Fraser T. Smith
Fraser T. Smith
Keyboards
Ladonna Harley-Peters
Ladonna Harley-Peters
Background Vocals
Olivia Williams
Olivia Williams
Background Vocals
Phebe Edwards
Phebe Edwards
Background Vocals
Dion Wardle
Dion Wardle
Keyboards
Tobie Tripp
Tobie Tripp
Violin
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Fraser T. Smith
Fraser T. Smith
Songwriter
Michael Omari
Michael Omari
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Fraser T. Smith
Fraser T. Smith
Producer
Matt Wolach
Matt Wolach
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Michael Freeman
Michael Freeman
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Harpaal Sanghera
Harpaal Sanghera
Assistant Engineer
Manon Grandjean
Manon Grandjean
Engineer
Stuart Hawkes
Stuart Hawkes
Mastering Engineer
Mark "Spike" Stent
Mark "Spike" Stent
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Yo
Let it breath
Just let it breathe
Let it breathe, ay
Let it breathe
One time, let it breathe
Yo, like
[Verse 2]
If I can do better then I'll be better
Rolling in the deep, I need to breathe better
I see demons in my sleep, I need to sleep better
Having visions of my friends on RIP sweaters
Have you ever had to sacrifice your health?
Ever had to sacrifice yourself?
Plus I got a army full of dickheads tryna sabotage my wealth
But I know it's self-destructive if I bang 'em by myself, wow
Like, God, hold me down till I'm downed
God, hold me down till I drown (Hold me down till I drown)
It's like I nearly fell into the ground
By the hold blood of Christ, you don't ever let me down
Lord knows I'll be back up in minutes and disappear
Wonder if I'll flip, all my mandem just disappear
Number seventeen on my little list of fears
Then she tells me not to speak and she whispers in my ear like
[Verse 3]
I know everything is okay
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
[Verse 4]
I know everything is okay
But I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
[Verse 5]
I know everything is okay
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
[Verse 6]
I know everything is okay
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
[Verse 7]
If I coulda done better, woulda got better
My brother looked in my face and said, "You're not better"
I said, "Give me two secs", build a spliff, take a hit, reminisce
And then I bet I feel a lot better
Man, I used to spend my time on the roof
It weren't a penthouse suite but I was fine with the views
What'd you do with your pain? I put mine in a zoot
Then I smoke it all away to take my mind off the truth
Was a troublesome youth, had desire for war
Bought my mummy a coupe, she nearly cried on the floor
Spent time in my sneaks or spend a night in my thoughts
You walk a mile in these, I walk a mile in yours
Ah man, all the things I been battling through the years
Wonder if my bro woulda made it if I was there
Number twenty-five on my little list of fears
Then she tells me not to speak and she whispers in my ear like
[Verse 8]
I know everything is okay
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
[Verse 9]
I know everything is okay
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
[Verse 10]
I know everything is okay
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
[Verse 11]
I know everything is okay
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
[Verse 12]
I know everything is okay
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
[Verse 13]
I know everything is okay
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
[Verse 14]
I know everything is okay
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
[Verse 15]
I know everything is okay
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
I'ma need you to do better
Written by: Fraser Lance Thorneycroft-Smith, Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr.
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