Lyrics
I've been taking shots, but how I respond is choice
I've faced challenges, but my reaction is a matter of choice
If I'm coughing all this gossip, then I'm gonna lose my voice
If I spread rumors, it will negatively impact me
That's a snare I can't get caught Been hunting evil voice
A trap or danger I can't afford to fall into; combating negative influences
I keep it all a buck with y'all, forget about the points
I'm honest with you all, and I don't care about keeping score
I've been taking shots, how I respond is choice
Similar to line 1, reiterating the theme of facing challenges
If I'm coughing all this gossip, then I'm gonna lose my voice
Repeating the consequence of engaging in gossip
That's a snare I can't get caught Been hunting evil voice
Emphasizing the need to avoid being ensnared by negativity
I keep it all a buck with y'all, forget about the points
Consistently staying truthful, not concerned with keeping score
Working hard, yeah
Working hard to improve
Look better than the Jones', ready
Looking better than others, being prepared
Or not, yeah
Regardless of readiness, finding flaws in others
I'ma find your flaws already
Being proactive in identifying shortcomings
I got fake standards
Having unrealistically high expectations to avoid appearing messy
Cause I don't wanna look so messy
Utilizing plans to maintain control over life
And I've got planners
Having strategies to feel in control of all past actions
To feel I control everything I've ever done
Desiring to avoid criticism or negativity
I want no shade
Avoiding negativity or criticism
Everything under the sun is mine, it's profane
Claiming ownership over everything, considering it sacred
Keep control over a life I did not make
Exerting control over a life not self-created
I've been trying to level up for control's sake
Striving to improve for the sake of control
I've been taking shots, how I respond is choice
Repetition of facing challenges and choosing responses
If I'm coughing all this gossip, then I'm gonna lose my voice
Reiterating the consequences of engaging in gossip
That's a snare, I can't get caught been hunting evil voice
Re-emphasizing the need to avoid negative influences
I keep it all a buck with y'all, forget about the points
Consistently staying truthful and not concerned with keeping score
Pride's been holding me back from being my best
Pride has hindered personal growth
And how will I succeed, if I don't learn from messes
Success requires learning from mistakes
that I've been making
Reflecting on past mistakes
Better to try and fail than wait and fake it
It's better to attempt and fail than to procrastinate or pretend
Hard Knocks class I'll take it
Willingness to learn from challenging experiences
Yeah, yeah
Positive affirmation of personal growth
And maybe it's hard to see that I'm becoming better
Improvement may not be immediately apparent to others
Comparison and freezing up It's blinding weather
Comparing oneself and hesitating can be blinding
But I've been changing, hurt's been making something special for you
Expressing personal growth despite complaints
In my complaining, God you're melting gold to make it pure
Enduring difficulties to create something valuable
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