Leslie Odom Jr. - Standards (Audio)

Standards Lyrics:

(They call me Mr. Tibbs)
When it was crumbs, scraps, pennies, pats
Everything was fine
They treat me like a loaded gun
When I ask for what is mine
Always try to dim my light, no matter how bright I shine
I’ve got my standards, and I’ll never let em die

Not because of pride
You’re not bleeding me dry
Cannot abide
I got my head on a swivel this time
Why would I let you just twist it aside
I catch a fever when they aimin’ at the way I live my life
These are my standards

I ain’t gon’ never never let em die
I ain’t gon’ never never let em die
I ain’t gon never never let em die
These are my standards

When I called for help
You didn’t pick up your phone
You saw my kingly potential
So you kept me from my throne
The truth is I’m demonized for standing my own ground
So you push me to the deep end hoping I’d drown

But I got my, I got my…

I ain’t gon’ never never let em die
I ain’t gon’ never never let em die
I ain’t gon’ never never let em die
These are my standards

Cause I won’t let ya treat me so unfair
Don’t I deserve my God-given share
Whether I’ve got a dollar or I’m a billionaire
These are my standards

I ain’t gon’ never never let them die
Because of pride
Losing my spine
(cannot abide)
I got my head on a swivel this time
Why would I let ya

I catch a fever when they aimin’ at the way I live my life
These are my standards
That I’m never lettin’ die

[niawilliams]

Y’all cannot tell me this mans voice isn’t butter

[Bella-stvc]

His voice is so different in his songs than in Hamilton, yet it's beautiful in both???? Like

[mayaisnotmeen]

anyone else think this kinda sounds like the song “feeling good”?

[isabellaburgoss]

1:54 THE SCATTING OMG I FREAKED DANG BRO

[mallorywiley]

This man is why I'm so excited for Harriet

[CHOMAD]

Hello I’m korean boy! 🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷
I love your music 🙋🏻‍♂️❤️
I’m a big fan 😭👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[ItsAMbutyoutubechangedmyname]

Daaam the voice is like honey for my soul

[AL-suel]

"I ain't gon' never never let'em die"
- Aaron Burr, right before shooting Hamilton to death.

[andreasimpson]

one of the greatest vocalist of this time.

[logan.weisberg]

I have standards as well.





Leslie is my standard.

[applescotchpie]

Im gonna cry why is this album so good


Also this song kinda sounds like "feeling good" but that's okay

[dankhnw]

Silk like champaine, this is Leslie Odom jr's voice

[ladydoc]

What! Go ahead with your bad self! Woke me up this morning!

[lynnr]

man is way to spend my day...playing this over and over...love ya Leslie

[alanac]

Catch me memorizing all the lyrics to Standards, Cold, Remember Black, U r my everything, Go Crazy, Stronger Magic, and Under Pressure before my concert that I can hopefully can go to

[jess_or_jessica]

This song is an instant mood booster. It stays on repeat. 🔥🔥

[jaredalmonte]

Whoever disliked this deserves an award for worst ears on this planet

[myraferrell]

the first time I heard this years ago and still to this day

[Koribaby]

Alright, sir. I'm here for it. Voice is a blessing to mankind.

[docfonfon]

It's like he was whispering in my ears . Plus this song gives me Nina Simon vibes.