the beat is in the background
subtle
wavering
but i can still hear it.

instrumentals move in
twangy
sweet
vocals pounding microphone.

lyrics flow (honey from mouth)
stretched
anticipatory
words that try to hide it.

a breath, a moment without verse
ba-dum
ba-dum
breaking through the song.

i wait for the beat to take over
penetrating
impregnable
for you to hear what i hear.