Light Tunnels chords by Macklemore

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Intro:

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 Last night the skies turned purple and
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 Past lives in light tunnels
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 Light tunnels


 Verse:
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 In the back of a town car, staring at myself in a tux
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 Maneuvering through the people out front
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 Police barricade, orange cones and we're stuck
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 Twenty minutes late and my manager blowing me up

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 Security guard in the garage at the entrance
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 We roll down the window and show him our credentials
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 Terrell flash the pass and he lets us continue
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 Metal detectors, phone losing reception

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 I should be grateful this my nine to five
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 I walk into the green room, alright, alright
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 I get on YouTube tryna learn how to tie on my tie
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 Fuck it, I'll wear the bolo tonight, night, night

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 I probably shouldn't have done the drugs I've done
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 A couple of days ago, detox son
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 I forgot my belt at the hotel
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 Fuck, now my team all scrambling to help, this sucks

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 I need something to cope, ain't nothing to cope
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 I eat a banana and I drink a cup of Throat Coat
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 I wish I had the homies with me here but nope
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 Most of the artists that I know don't get invited to this show

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 Because success to them determines our value
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 The make-up, the power, hairspray, perfume, makeup and powder
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 The ratings come down to who's popular now in the song in the hour
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 Knock at the door, I let them in, hair and makeup now, red carpet in ten
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 She covers up my freckles, concealer on my chin
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 I look orange but she swears it looks natural with my skin

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 The show is starting, they take me to my seat
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 Walk in the arena, feel the ego of elites
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 Like the whole industry is staring at me
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 A row away from Taylor, two away from Jay and Bey


 CHORUS:
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 Last night the skies turned purple and
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 Past lives in light tunnels
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 Light tunnels
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 So that's who we are
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 Just like the stars
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 Shine your light on
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 Shine your light on


 Verse:
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 Curtain opens up, host walks out
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 We stand in unison and applaud real loud
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 I watch the other people that have been around for a while
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 Just excited I got invited, feeling cool in the crowd

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 Thinking such and such is bold, look at such and such's gold
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 Damn, such and such in real life, looks really fuckin' old
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 Such and such is fine, she's with such and such, oh
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 I'm here but I'm barely even watching the show

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 Cause tonight we toast to our accomplishments
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 Insecurity dressed up as confidence
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 I said tonight we toast to our accomplishments
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 Insecurity dressed up as confidence

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 An award is given out, commercial, reset the scene
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 They keep saying, "Coming up soon is the Biebs"
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 Watch celebrities take selfies with celebrities
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 It feels so make believe

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 They want the gossip, they want the drama
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 They want Britney Spears to make out with Madonna
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 They want Kanye to rant and to go on longer, cause that equates to more dollars

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 They want talking topics, they want trending topics
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 They want outfits to be outlandish, they want sideways glances
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 Beef and problems, they want nipple slips
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 Cause they live for clicks, this is economics

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 So we Botox our skin and we smile for the camera
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 Might as well get a new nose while we're at it
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 This is America, insecurity's our fabric
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 And we wear it and we renamed it fashion

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 I look to my right, there's a cameraman snapping
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 Picture after picture after sister after sister
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 Of the line of Kardashians, mind so distracted
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 Realized there's an ovation and everyone's clapping

 Chorus:
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 Last night the skies turned purple and
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 Past lives in light tunnels
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 Light tunnels
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 So that's who we are
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 Just like the stars
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 Shine your light on
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 Shine your light on

 Verse:
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 It's just weird when the camera's on you
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 Gotta remember to still clap if I lose
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 I see myself up on the screen
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 Split into five different artists on TV

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 And just look normal, don't get turned into a meme
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 Relax, breathe
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 (And the award goes to: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis)
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 Me

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 There's a stranger holding my award
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 I give her an awkward hug she says "It's yours"
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 Think I'm supposed to kiss her on the cheek
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 Man, I should have prepared an acceptance speech

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 Do I talk first? Is it Ryan? Is it me?
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 Fuck it, I'll take the lead, grab the mic, say my piece
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 Do I look at camera one? Do I look at camera three?

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 I promise, I'm honored, I'd like to thank God, my momma and father
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 I'd like to thank Tricia, the mother of my daughter
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 I couldn't have done it without you all in my corner
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 Especially the fans, been here since the beginning
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 Supported the music, allowed us to be independent
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 And I know, I shouldn't be long-winded
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 Wait, hold up, don't play the music, let me finish

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 This feels so narcissistic, dressed as a celebration to conceal it's a business
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 Me, me, me, my, my image, my, my songs, my self interest
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 One big reality show that is scripted
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 And I can keep trying or get off the competition
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 I'd rather run out of my fifteen minutes
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 Than have life past me by and I forget to live it

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 But that doesn't mean retirement
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 But I don't like who I am in this environment
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 I forgot what this art's for
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 I didn't get through Freshman year to drop out as a Sophomore

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 Here I am in this arena, yeah, I'm scared
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 I got the people's attention, don't wanna lose it here
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 Thinking about my career, miserable here
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 But wanna make sure I'm invited next year

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 To the same damn party, celebrities and aisles
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 Same blank stares, same fake smiles
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 Same big budget production
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 I know now who I am when the lights go out and it falls down

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 And the curtain closes, nobody notices
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 Wanted to throw up the Roc, wanted to be Hova
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 Wanted to be Wayne with the accent from the 'Nolia
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 Thought I'd feel better when the award show was over

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 But I guess I showed up late
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 Almost got cut off when they closed the gate
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 Just in time, what will I say?
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 Time to explain this unruly mess I've made

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 I guess I showed up late
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 Almost got cut off when they closed the gate
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 Just in time, what will I say?
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 Time to explain this unruly mess I've made