You wake up
In same state you that you were before
Lost in all this emptiness
And pain numbs down to the core
On the edge of breaking
Got you feeling like you just can't take anymore
Plus no one ever really understands you
Is this what you're really here for?
You front with a smile
Play it off -
Like as if everything is fine
But inside you just can't take it
Feel like you're bout to lose your mind
Wish you could slow it down
But we can't stop time.
Just relax - take a deep breathe
Realize its part of the climb
(Cuz I see)
Everything around you just coming apart
(And I feel)
The pain inside your chest with every beat of your heart
(And I know)
Sometimes we get lost out here in the dark
Your journey is far from over
Each day brings a brand new start
Just know thats there's
Another way out
Hit rock bottom
Gotta pull yourself out
Bypass
That negativity
And doubt
Believe in yourself
It will work itself out
Searching through that fog
The answers gets hard to see
Just know you have a purpose
Yes you were meant to be
(Chorus)
Feel like you're slippin away
Can't give up
Know you'll be okay
Cause we will not be broken
We will not be broken
And when you feel yourself
Coming apart
I'll pull you up right from out the dark
We will not be broken
We will not be broken again
(Chorus)
Everyday day
You loose yourself just a little bit more
And the mirrors reflection
Revealing imperfections you try to ignore
The weight of the world on your shoulders
It's never been this tough before
Feels just like a prison
Locked inside without any doors
They use words like weapons
To cut through your skin
Never able to appreciate
That beauty you possess within
So don't take no stress from them
All you gotta do is block it out
Be yourself
Live your life
No time for what they talking about
No more
Judgement - persecution
Conflicts with no type of solution
Self medicating to escape the confusion
Agony without resolution
The loneliness and seclusion
Happiness seems like an illusion
These times are hard
But you best believe
This is not the conclusion.
You're so much more
Than they say you should be
Stay positive
Set yourself free
Stand up tall
In a room of enemy's
Be the real thing
Not a wanna be
You gotta stay strong
Don't give up the fight
You've come too far
Don't give up
Everything's gonna be alright
(Chorus)
It's a brand new day
Nothing can stop you
Just try your best
Know I got you
They may not care
But know that I do
I'm here for you
I'm here for you
When you feel that your fallin off
I'll be the one to put you on
March through this heartless season
With a chest that beats so strong
Alone and lost
Call out and I'll come find you
I'll be that that first one standing up there to remind you.
Sharp commentary, big hooks, and stunning melodies make the Minneapolis rapper, poet, and songwriter's latest solo LP a triumph. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 8, 2023
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