Preconceived Notion

from Elephant Shaped Trees by IMUNURI

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You’ve already won, but you fear losing too much
I’m not what you assume, so don’t shoot, don’t shoot me
You’re not the first, you fall in a line of similar encounters
So don’t take frustration as a sign that I’m getting violent
But if you keep treating my skin like it’s a smoking gun
I might turn into a bomb you can’t defuse - defuse me

You’ve got your preconceived notions
You’ve got your preconceived notions about me and my preconceived notions
Yeah, our preconceived notions abound

You’ve already judged me by the clothes I have on
I’m not what you assume, so don’t refuse, refuse me
You’re not the first, you fall in a line of similar encounters
So, don’t take impatience as a sign of abusing power
You’re not listening at all, no excuse for your tone
I put my life on the line, so don’t reduce, reduce me

I know you can’t help it – it’s how we all operate
We all use shortcuts to get through everything
But when your shortcuts are closing in on me
I can’t help but lash out until I can’t breathe

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from Elephant Shaped Trees, released February 3, 2018

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IMUNURI New York

IMUNURI
/ i'mōōnərē /

verb
1. to come together as individuals to form a united creative entity
2. to collectively share a musical experience between a band and an audience

noun
1. a Brooklyn-based groovy, indie dance-rock band
"You can see IMUNURI perform live at Rockwood Music Hall." ... more

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