Ode to the Petty
Rising Above the Fray: Ode to Transcending Pettiness
Lyrics
I’m tired of being the bigger person
I am weary of taking the higher moral ground.
But I know God is the bigger person every day
Despite my fatigue, I acknowledge that God consistently exemplifies moral superiority.
Slowly losing the will, not reacting to shit they say
Gradually losing the desire to respond to offensive remarks.
All these petty subliminals, (Don’t help you grow) Don’t change your situation (No, no)
Petty indirect comments do not contribute to personal growth or change one's circumstances.
Keep testing me day after day
Constantly being tested and provoked day by day.
Oh you need to learn the hard way
Suggesting that individuals need to learn from difficult experiences.
Walking around on fire, will burn more than just me
Engaging in conflicts can have consequences beyond just affecting oneself.
So ode to the petty, please stop trying me
An expression of frustration towards those who engage in petty behavior.
This ain’t a threat, this is your only warning
A warning that the speaker is not making a threat but advising against continued provocations.
So ode to the petty, stop trying me
A repetition of the plea for the petty actions to cease.
This kindness is running dry, so think about what you say
The speaker's kindness is waning, emphasizing the impact of hurtful words.
Cause If I tell my truth there’d be nothing left of you at the end of day
If the speaker reveals their truth, it would be damaging to the other person.
I’ll continue to pray these reactions away
The speaker hopes to overcome negative reactions through prayer.
Each attempt to bring me down shows me your miserable anyway
Attempts to bring the speaker down reveal the misery of the antagonist.
Focus on your purpose, focus on yo pay
Encouragement to focus on one's purpose and financial well-being.
All that talking and you still ain’t got nothin say
Despite talking a lot, the antagonist lacks substance in their speech.
Focus on your purpose, focus on yo pay
Reiteration of the importance of focusing on one's purpose and financial stability.
All that talking and you still ain’t got nothin to say
Highlighting the emptiness of the antagonist's words despite continuous talking.
Walking around on fire, will burn more than just me
Reemphasizing that engaging in conflicts can have broader negative consequences.
So ode to the petty, please stop trying me
A repeated plea for the petty behavior to cease.
This ain’t a threat, this is your only warning
A reminder that the speaker's warning is not a threat but a sincere caution.
So ode to the petty, stop trying me
A reiterated plea for an end to petty actions.
Petty, Ode to the petty, petty
A concluding repetition of the theme, focusing on addressing pettiness.
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