Sage Francis - ID Thieves Lyrics






[Verse 1:]
While taking deep, slow breaths I try to grow wings
Decided to stay low, the halo was a smoke ring
Fell around my neck, I started choking
My soul got stuck looking for openings
I thought ghosts weren’t supposed to sing like cage birds
If you’re a free broken spirit let the pearly gates burn, baby, burn
The muted trumpets in my chest take turns
When I release to spit valves gag on Gabe’s germs
Some of this is fiction written all across it
But this bathroom lid and I’m too busy spitting in a faucet
Shitting blood thinking of the quickest drug to heal me
But I’m not lovesick, your sick idea of love would kill me
Time to pry open the truth
Apply pliers to my own broken tooth
DIY or die, no health care benefits
You could spare me the ‘'I know, I’ve been there’‘ sentiments
I sense a sentimental song coming along, run along
Before I ask you to dance and all you get is trampled on upon faces
Mainly my own though, I’ve lost patience
I’m painting over old photos, I’m new now
Fresh out the box all bloody
Somebody cut me loose, slap me, call me ugly
Say it how you see it, buddy, I’m a hurting hot mess
A constantly inconsistent work in progress
Fat girl in a prom dress, do more, talk less
They wanna assassinate your character content
When pressed like ab-workouts, super thin
The whitest looking Jew screaming ’‘Jerusalem’'

[Hook:]
(Got my ID ready)
Who are they?
They are the identity thieves
(Got my ID ready)
Who are they?
They speak war and pretend that it’s peace
(Got my ID ready)
Who are they?
They are killers by association
(Got my ID ready)
Who are they?
They’ll hurt your credits with misappropriation

[Verse 2:]
You can’t just get comfy and stand in one spot
Like a king of the mountain you've been planted on top
Surveying the land of your family plot
‘Til it’s all been abandoned, you're the man 'til you’re not
It happens like that when you rest on your laurels
Like a shot to your back, it’ll mess with your morals
It’s a matter of fact I’ve consulted with oracles
Precaution of a shaman who was dressed so informal
I’m a poor man with cash making points with no fingers
Bringing popular back 'till the smell of sex lingers
Hard bodies will stack more neatly and tidy
But I swallowed her visions, now she sees inside me
She-devil so chiesty, deceptive and sexy
Walk with me, I’ll give your legs epilepsy
My game is so shaky, if you love pain but hate me
That’s a paradox I’m unable to explain
Conspiracy exposed, it’s the way in which we fold the bill
Trying to overdose, instead you just choke on your pills
It’s overkill if you’re just going for thrills
Seek a mountain you can punch good, expose into molehills
I’ve done this yoddle ever since I was a child
I’ve got this other yoddle I ain’t done in a while
It goes pure Himalayan intelligence
Braving the elements from a man cave and haven’t shaved ever since
Never forget, you were the sperm that made it
Plus the unexpected pregnancy could have been terminated
So thanks to chance, and romance, and dancing
We’re headed to our own damn thing, prepare kid
Why you think I let you get away with doing radio-friendly versions of what I do?
I wouldn’t chide you, out perform, out write, and out rhyme you
Outsmart, out heart, and out grind you
Out shine you with the torch that was given to me
Torches and I’ll pass it to bastards of the little league
If rap was a game you’d be M.V.P
Most Valued Puppet of this industry
Get your I.D, Independent? Fuck you!





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  1. E.... P....

    I got an ad for asthma treatment under this. He talks about breathing. Smh

  2. D.... ....

    damn good clip

  3. S.... G....

    So judging from the comments this song is about macklemore? Which sing was stolen?

  4. J.... Z....

    this is incredibly done.

  5. N.... T....

    [Verse 1]
    While taking deep, slow breaths I try to grow wings
    Decided to stay low, the halo was a smoke ring
    Fell around my neck, I started choking
    My soul got stuck looking for openings
    I thought ghosts weren’t supposed to sing like cage birds
    If you’re a free broken spirit let the pearly gates burn, baby, burn
    The muted trumpets in my chest take turns
    When I release the spit valves gag on Gabe’s germs
    Some of this is fiction written all across it
    But this bathroom lit and I’m too busy spitting in a faucet
    Shitting blood thinking of the quickest drug to heal me
    But I’m not lovesick, your sick idea of love would kill me
    Time to pry open the truth
    Apply pliers to my own broken tooth
    DIY or die, no health care benefits
    You could spare me the ‘'I know, I’ve been there’‘ sentiments
    I sense a sentimental song coming along, run along
    Before I ask you to dance and all you get is trampled on upon faces
    Mainly my own though, I’ve lost patience
    I’m painting over old photos, I’m new now
    Fresh out the box all bloody
    Somebody cut me loose, slap me, call me ugly
    Say it how you see it, buddy, I’m a hurting hot mess
    A constantly inconsistent work in progress
    Fat girl in a prom dress, do more, talk less
    They wanna assassinate your character content
    When pressed like ab-workouts, super thin
    The whitest looking Jew screaming ’‘Jerusalem’'

    [Hook]
    (Got my ID ready)
    Who are they?
    They are the identity thieves
    (Got my ID ready)
    Who are they?
    They speak war and pretend that it’s peace
    (Got my ID ready)
    Who are they?
    They are killers by association
    (Got my ID ready)
    Who are they?
    They’ll hurt your credits with misappropriation

    [Verse 2]
    You can’t just get comfy and stand in one spot
    Like a king of the mountain whose been planted on top
    Surveying the land of your family plot
    ‘Til it’s all been abandoned, you're the man 'til you’re not
    It happens like that when you rest on your laurels
    Like a shot to your back, it’ll mess with your morals
    It’s a matter of fact I’ve consulted with oracles
    Precaution of a shaman who was dressed so informal
    I’m a poor man with cash making points with no fingers
    Bringing popular back 'till the smell of sex lingers
    Hard bodies will stack more neatly and tidy
    But I swallowed her visions, now she sees inside me
    She-devil so chiesty, deceptive and sexy
    Walk with me, I’ll give your legs epilepsy
    My game is so shaky, if you love pain but hate me
    That’s a paradox I’m unable to explain
    Conspiracy exposed, it’s the way in which we fold the bill
    Trying to overdose, instead you just choke on your pills
    It’s overkill if you’re just going for thrills
    Seek a mountain you can punch 'til it explodes into molehills
    I’ve done this yodel ever since I was a child
    I’ve got this other yodel I ain’t done in a while
    It goes pure Himalayan intelligence
    Braving the elements from a man cave and haven’t shaved ever since
    Never forget, you were the sperm that made it
    Plus the unexpected pregnancy could have been terminated
    So thanks to chance, and romance, and dancing
    We’re here to our own damn thing, prepare kid
    Why you think I let you get away with doing radio-friendly versions of what I do?
    Like I wouldn’t chide you, out perform, out write, and out rhyme you
    Outsmart, out heart, and out grind you
    Out shine you with the torch that was given to me
    Torches are not passed to the bastards of the little league
    If rap was a game you’d be M.V.P
    Most Valuable Puppet of this industry
    Get your I.D, Independent? Fuck you!

  6. K.... O....

    so.... Sage Francis is the rapper, ID Thieves is the song? im confused b/c it sounds reversed. Is he dissin identity thieves?

  7. K.... O....

    this gives me an animated Blade Runner vibe.

  8. D.... O....

    Love it

  9. d.... ....

    this...THIS IS FUCKING GENIUS...

  10. J.... H....

    fuck you Identify thieves!

  11. B.... 9....

    Damn this is ridiculously dope

  12. A.... ....

    The ending lines still gives me chills after listening to this 10+ times.
    "Why'd you think I let you get away with doing a radio-friendly version of what I do, like I wouldn't chide you?
    Out perform, out write, and out rhyme you!
    Out smart, out heart, and grind you!"

  13. A.... W....

    Perfect song. Perfect video. One of my favorite musicians ever.

  14. G.... &....

    you were talking about macklemore weren't you.

  15. L.... ....

    Dave at Disney Seeks The Heart of the persons Responsable for This Epicly OnTracProduction.. PerfectExpression...They BeTrueHeartFamily!

  16. C.... G....

    Everything About This is Legit

    been listening to hip hop since I was 13(41) & your my favorite Mc (Told you that when we last met, Dallas Texas bout 3 years ago )
    nothings changed

  17. B.... S....

    DIY or die

  18. L.... E....

    great song
    nice animation
    It's motivational

  19. F.... ....

    ID THIEVES - Sage Francis [official video]

  20. C.... V....

    If rap was a game Sage Francis would be the MUP; Most Underappreciated Player in the Industry. Get your ID!

  21. B.... M....

    Everytime I try to leave sage he pulls me back in......King of Kings no question

  22. p.... ....

    fucking incredible. love how raw open and personal this album is.

  23. L.... B....

    Masterpiece

  24. D.... K....

    ich liebe es und sie!!

  25. H.... ....

    ID THIEVES - Sage Francis [official video]

  26. m.... w....

    I'm i crazy or do you sound just like Eminem. ..what!

    m.... w....

    not that i dont like eminem at all or at least i like lot of it but these are two incredibly different artists. are you fan of either eminem or sage? just curious cuz if you know sages music at all it baffles me how you could compare the two. sage has a lyrical ability that is incredibly unique. two totally different personalities. :)

    m.... w....

    +pinxxpose love both

    m.... w....

    +pinxxpose and i meant their actual voices sound similar and yes i enjoy both

    m.... w....

    And I don't really think their voices sound anything alike.

  27. A.... S....

    Sick video Sage!!!

  28. i.... a....

    greetings from Turkey

  29. R.... C....

    amazing

  30. S.... ....

    love the animation in this video

    S.... ....

    +Inkswitch the Unicorn Aupheus is a bad man!

  31. M.... R....

    "AWESOME" as always........................One of your forever fans.

  32. C.... C....

    I love this shit sage.... It reminds me of the HEY BOBBY shit..... I am at a lost of words with the video.... just wow!

  33. L.... W....

    AMazing

  34. J.... ....

    Lyrics:

    [Verse 1:]
    While taking deep, slow breaths I try to grow wings
    Decided to stay low, the halo was a smoke ring
    Fell around my neck, I started choking
    My soul got stuck looking for openings
    I thought ghosts weren’t supposed to sing like cage birds
    If you’re a free broken spirit let the pearly gates burn, baby, burn
    The muted trumpets in my chest take turns
    When I release to spit valves gag on Gabe’s germs
    Some of this is fiction written all across it
    But this bathroom lid and I’m too busy spitting in a faucet
    Shitting blood thinking of the quickest drug to heal me
    But I’m not lovesick, your sick idea of love would kill me
    Time to pry open the truth
    Apply pliers to my own broken tooth
    DIY or die, no health care benefits
    You could spare me the ‘'I know, I’ve been there’‘ sentiments
    I sense a sentimental song coming along, run along
    Before I ask you to dance and all you get is trampled on upon faces
    Mainly my own though, I’ve lost patience
    I’m painting over old photos, I’m new now
    Fresh out the box all bloody
    Somebody cut me loose, slap me, call me ugly
    Say it how you see it, buddy, I’m a hurting hot mess
    A constantly inconsistent work in progress
    Fat girl in a prom dress, do more, talk less
    They wanna assassinate your character content
    When pressed like ab-workouts, super thin
    The whitest looking Jew screaming ’‘Jerusalem’'

    [Hook:]
    (Got my ID ready)
    Who are they?
    They are the identity thieves
    (Got my ID ready)
    Who are they?
    They speak war and pretend that it’s peace
    (Got my ID ready)
    Who are they?
    They are killers by association
    (Got my ID ready)
    Who are they?
    They’ll hurt your credits with misappropriation

    [Verse 2:]
    You can’t just get comfy and stand in one spot
    Like a king of the mountain you've been planted on top
    Surveying the land of your family plot
    ‘Til it’s all been abandoned, you're the man 'til you’re not
    It happens like that when you rest on your laurels
    Like a shot to your back, it’ll mess with your morals
    It’s a matter of fact I’ve consulted with oracles
    Precaution of a shaman who was dressed so informal
    I’m a poor man with cash making points with no fingers
    Bringing popular back 'till the smell of sex lingers
    Hard bodies will stack more neatly and tidy
    But I swallowed her visions, now she sees inside me
    She-devil so chiesty, deceptive and sexy
    Walk with me, I’ll give your legs epilepsy
    My game is so shaky, if you love pain but hate me
    That’s a paradox I’m unable to explain
    Conspiracy exposed, it’s the way in which we fold the bill
    Trying to overdose, instead you just choke on your pills
    It’s overkill if you’re just going for thrills
    Seek a mountain you can punch good, expose into molehills
    I’ve done this yoddle ever since I was a child
    I’ve got this other yoddle I ain’t done in a while
    It goes pure Himalayan intelligence
    Braving the elements from a man cave and haven’t shaved ever since
    Never forget, you were the sperm that made it
    Plus the unexpected pregnancy could have been terminated
    So thanks to chance, and romance, and dancing
    We’re headed to our own damn thing, prepare kid
    Why you think I let you get away with doing radio-friendly versions of what I do?
    I wouldn’t chide you, out perform, out write, and out rhyme you
    Outsmart, out heart, and out grind you
    Out shine you with the torch that was given to me
    Torches and I’ll pass it to bastards of the little league
    If rap was a game you’d be M.V.P
    Most Valued Puppet of this industry
    Get your I.D, Independent? Fuck you!

    J.... ....

    A lot of the lyrics are wrong there mate. I'm sure if you go on Rap Genius you can correct them tho

  35. b.... ....

    Francis is motherfucking Brad

    b.... ....

    +FSM1138 thanks

  36. s.... ....

    I get imagery this strong with many of Sage's song. This video captures a very literal take on the lyrics and it feels like I'm right there with both Sage and the director. Absolutely astounding work!

  37. D.... C....

    This has a feel a KRS feel.

  38. R.... C....

    Dope as usual from Sage Francis

  39. M.... o....

    Was singing this song in my head when I came to the page...and me so happy to find this

  40. O.... ....

    I'm a hip hop head, was starting to think hip hop was dead.
    Then i heard this and fell in love with hip hop again.

  41. k.... e....

    Sage francis you are my favorite artist because you are imaginative and you can be nice and i know this because my mom went to your show in austin and her name is stefony and my stepdad brian you gave my mom a hug.😄😄

  42. J.... B....

    Sage Francis. Man never fails to kill it.

  43. D.... D....

    Finally!!

  44. C.... ....

    Damn son, did you see them motherfucking backflips and shit? Sage Francis is _nimble_ for a pudgy dude... like Jack Black.

    All kidding aside, suddenly I have a yen for a full-length animated cyberpunk feature starring Sage Francis as himself.

  45. G.... D....

    Love this video and the new album.

  46. J.... B....

    damn I'm late this is amazing

  47. K.... ....

    Best lyrics I've heard in a long time, "I’m not lovesick, your sick idea of love would kill me."

  48. G.... ....

    this clip is real DOPE. Great artwork, animations,- everything!

  49. J.... E....

    listen I a nob when it comes to underground stuff...so who is he dis'n

  50. G.... L....

    lovin the DOOM references and Macklemore stabs

    G.... L....

    @nondephectivehiphop "i had this style ever since I was a child/ I got this other style I aint flip in a while .... " DOOM - Dead Bent. classic joint right there.

    G.... L....

    +Generik LNC Once upon a time, Insane Clown Posse referred to him as Nicklebacklemore... which just tickles me pink.

    G.... L....

    +nondephectivehiphop Google "iv had this style ever since I was a child" then try to connect the dots.

  51. j.... ....

    Amazing song.  Amazing Video.  Amazing artist.

  52. A.... R....

    this must be made into a full length animated movie ASAP!
    The Legend of grand master Sage and the Epic Beard Men!
    Get it done!

    A.... R....

    Abernathy Rah a full length video with plot told through sage and b.dolan songs
    it needs to happen

    A.... R....

    so true
    everyone wants to see that yes

    A.... R....

    ok done!

    A.... R....

    Yeah, i can see that working. Do it!⚒️😅😅💕

  53. E.... C....

    Sage is DAD

    E.... C....

    Uncle Sage *

  54. S.... ....

    Wow.  Fucking WOW!

  55. J.... M....

    Mackelmore got destroyed.

    J.... M....

    Yeah he did ayooo

  56. R.... ....

    2:58 - 3:13  Chills!!

  57. K.... ....

    I love the B Dolan references in the background of the video!

  58. S.... G....

    So good.

  59. d.... ....

    Ain't even taking off yet man da fuck?

  60. x.... ....

    Totally feeling that Ghost in the Shell vibe

  61. M.... G....

    YES! Bloody brilliant track and visuals. STRANGE FAMOUS!

  62. J.... B....

    That "I wouldn’t chide you, out perform, out write, and out rhyme you,outsmart, out heart, and out grind you,out shine you..." Part is an absolute solid piece of animation for them lyrics!!

  63. M.... ....

    Love it.

  64. C.... ....

    In 2008 you came to Winnipeg with Rise Against, and the audience was AWFUL to you. I would like to apologize on behalf of my city. You are amazing, easily my favourite rapper, and if you headlined a tour here I would PERSONALLY bring in 15 people at least who would scream their lungs out for you.

  65. J.... ....

    This was fucking awesome!

  66. B.... ....

    Wow. Just, so good. Wow.

  67. W.... ....

    Wow!! Excellent work,
    great piece of animation, very inspirational.
    Particularly loved the Sage Francis' reference images at the end

    Respect.

  68. r.... ....

    Do More Talk Less...

  69. C.... ....

    I want this video game...now.

    Like, right now, now.

  70. S.... P....

    Your best vid yet, great song great everything, nice work Sage!

  71. A.... ....

    Mad DOPE !!!
    SICK Video !!!
    Sage Francis is ILL as what !!!
    Peace!

  72. F.... ....

    bad ass song, fresh ass video. Cheers sage

  73. P.... ....

    Wow, great video. Seems to be a mixture of Blade Runner, computer games, comic books and 80s graphics. Perhaps even a Time Bandits influence in there. Still haven't worked out who he's dissing though (if it is actually anyone in particular).

    P.... ....

    @Profound79 Check out Sage's Vine from August 15, 2013. You can can find it at: /v/hMp0pvt5a39. In particular, the lyrics in 2:58-3:21 combined with the Vine video tell you what's up.

    P.... ....

    @Alex Bacher No, i'm still as clueless as ever. I don't really listen to anything on the radio. The only person that comes to mind is Kayne West. But I don't think i've ever heard anything he's done.

    P.... ....

    @Profound79 Macklemore guys..

    P.... ....

    @reksohond Yes, I think you're right. Someone else said it was him previously but deleted their comment for some reason.

    P.... ....

    @Stephen Longcoy I wouldn't call anything El-P does as radio friendly, not even RTJ.

  74. B.... L....

    Sage kills once again!!! One of the dope us to ever do it! the nicest on the Mic. Don't get it twisted. sage is the best kid

  75. c.... c....

    That was dope

  76. J.... M....

    Nicely done

  77. J.... W....

    Mind blowing!

  78. T.... C....

    The song and this video go together so well. Good work SFR

  79. L.... R....

    Love...

  80. S.... ....

    Dude this is fucking UNBELIEVABLY creative.

    Holy shit man.

  81. T.... ....

    Slow down sage, your killing em. Great video as always sir. Gave me something proper to play in my head at work.

  82. F.... S....

    HOE LEE SHIT!!! :D

  83. M.... T....

    I'm probably not the only one who's listened to Copper Gone so many times that when the end of the song hit- I'm expecting the next lines from the next song.

    M.... T....

    I talk a lotta shit but I can back it all the fuck up!

  84. G.... C....

    Sage...killing it....as usual

  85. j.... e....

    You know I really wanna know what the hell the director thought of while he was making this.

  86. D.... M....

    Sage...great video man!!!