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Rising Above: Clay Thomas Gifford's Anthem of Empowerment
Lyrics
No one can tell what your mission is
No one can determine your purpose
Just that you're giving the minimal
Acknowledgment of providing the minimum effort
Children they die for your money
Children suffer or die for the pursuit of wealth
But you tell me that I'm being critical
Receiving criticism for being judgmental
Pitiful little boys simmer down, you can't avoid me, no
Addressing individuals with immature behavior
I threw you in to test your buoyancy
Testing someone's resilience or adaptability
Your ploys annoying me
Expressing irritation at manipulative tactics
Bursting with confidence, no loyalty
Confident but lacking loyalty
I took that edible, leveled up, now you see royalty
Consuming an edible substance, experiencing personal growth, and claiming royalty
Now they see royalty
Emphasizing newfound royal status
I guess I'm royalty
Asserting personal royalty
I think they mad that I'm bigger than 'em
Perceived resentment for personal success
From way up here, looking itty bitty
Feeling superior and distant from others
I think I'm done being sentimental
Rejecting sentimentality due to self-perceived attractiveness
I'm too pretty
Confident in physical appearance
I think I like em all out of my business
Preferring privacy and independence
They got my forgiveness but they do not exist
Granting forgiveness but denying relevance
Used to be timid but now I'm a Griffin
Transition from timidity to a more assertive stance
From here on out you just a witness
Others are now mere observers
From here on out I'm eating dinner
Claiming success and enjoying meals
From here on out you gonna listen
Asserting the importance of being heard
You're not talking, thank God it's finished
Relief that a conversation or situation is over
You couldn't walk in my shoes, I'm different
Highlighting uniqueness and individuality
No rendezvous, I'm independent
Independence, avoiding predetermined meetings
I see millions in the distance
Aspiring for financial success
I see civilians in the system, made dependent on the villains
Observing societal issues and dependency on negative influences
Modern day raping and pillaging
Critique of contemporary exploitation and destruction
We a generation of a billion broken children
Generation facing widespread challenges
Tryna renovate shit but you tell us fuck your feelings
Attempting to improve, but faced with dismissive attitudes
How you think it got this way?
Questioning the reasons for current circumstances
You're being silly
Dismissing trivial concerns
I can barely take you serious
Difficult to take seriously due to lack of sincerity
You're so afraid of feeling
Fearful of emotional experiences
I think you need to deal with it
Suggesting the need for professional help
Go see a therapist
Encouraging therapy to address personal issues
It's not embarrassing to no longer be an asshole
Acknowledging a need for personal growth and change
I know your parents were, but it's your turn to impact the world
Recognizing the influence of upbringing on behavior
Change the narrative, turn it around, make it twirl
Advocating for a positive shift in perspective
It's a scary time, but with us, it ends right now
Expressing optimism for change with collective effort
It's okay to take a timeout and lie down
Encouraging self-care and recovery
Just get back up
Promoting resilience and the ability to overcome challenges
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