Lyrics
Take a minute and ya pray to god to be
Reflecting on the need to pray for personal growth and strength.
A bigger man than you can; a prodigy
Aspiring to be a remarkable individual, a prodigy.
Turn hopes off yes to probably
Shifting from uncertain hopes to a more confident stance.
Deep down you know the odds'll be
Acknowledging the unfavorable odds deep within.
Off of your favor; you're a delayer; not the savior
Warning against procrastination and self-deception, not a savior to others.
Of these dumb, becoming numb motherfuckers
Criticizing those who are ignorant and apathetic.
Saying um to some of them; hold your tongue and
Advising to withhold judgment and control speech.
Duck out when you bust out a question
Suggesting to avoid answering challenging questions.
Talk loud when you change of the mention
Encouraging boldness when changing the topic.
Big star driving in a big car you'll say
Describing a glamorous lifestyle in California.
In the hills of California
Referencing the California hills as a symbol of success.
Break off your awful attitude
Instructing to break away from a negative attitude.
Mental scene you'll see an altitude
Imagining a mental scene at a higher altitude.
Sickness; head in the clouds we witness
Highlighting the detachment from reality and the need to return to earth.
Bring it back down to earth, singing
Emphasizing the importance of grounding oneself.
You don't gotta go this far; don't tear your head apart
Repeating the message to avoid extreme actions that harm mental well-being.
You don't gotta go this far; don't tear your head apart
-You don't gotta go this far; don't tear your head apart
-You don't gotta; you don't gotta; you don't gotta
-Tear you apart when they say you're no good
Addressing criticism and the challenge of expressing oneself.
Talk a little fast 'cause the voice ain't what should
-Come out when you put your heart in
-Practice then it's starting to be
-Better than; better better than before
Encouraging improvement and reflection on past memories.
Let em' in; gotta let em' in
-We forget just how we used to be
-These memories seem way too short
-No love for playing in a quartet
Commenting on the pursuit of success and gratitude toward idols.
Three more than needed for a fortune
-Make note of a recent wave and
-Thank the idols for leading a pavement
-Though then be afraid of a judgement
Expressing the need to rise above judgment and face challenges.
Ya gotta make sure these tracks are above them
-You'll figure fine with a backtrack
-Next four years and you will attack that
-You don't gotta go this far; don't tear your head apart
Reiterating the message to avoid extreme measures.
You don't gotta go this far; don't tear your head apart
-You don't gotta go this far; don't tear your head apart
-You don't gotta; you don't gotta; you don't gotta
-Make note of a big kid
Observing others' behavior and attempting to emulate success.
Listen to the accent; dress-ware; fair bid
-Gonna try to emulate the past; celebrate the last
-Thing becoming fast; see the love amass
-So sad is a state you'll end in
Learning from experiences and the value of collaboration.
Learning quick that a build off will win
-Fuse up what you love in a bundle
-But don't feel above all the other
-Kids looking at these same hopes
Acknowledging shared struggles and the need to persevere.
Gonna be so many tears that you're gonna need a raincoat
-Row fast 'cause you're all in the same boat
-If you see shore make a note to lay low
-Be certain where you stand
Advising caution, humility, and resilience in the face of challenges.
And if a cliff lay by side never make plan to
-Fight back; better act kind and wipe that
-Grimace and pride off face so you might back
-Up and away from a far drop
-'Cause down ain't gonna bring ya to the top
-So scared to fail and be forgot
Expressing the fear of failure and the importance of persistence.
No one ever made it by giving up their shot
-We're taught to never get caught up
Reflecting on conflicting messages about dreams and ambition.
In fiction dreams and yet we're brought up
-To try and take the skies
-And be bigger than anyone could realize so
-Take a minute and breath a deeper breath
Encouraging a mindful and individualistic approach to personal goals.
Don't worry on exactly what the rest
-Of kids are trying to detest
-Just stand to try to be the best
-Of what you want to
Emphasizing the importance of pursuing personal aspirations.
Trying any other type of way might haunt you
-And if a song is similar in sound do not retire
-Use it as a way to say you're free for hire
-You don't gotta go this far; don't tear your head apart
Repeating the central theme of avoiding extreme actions for success.
You don't gotta go this far; don't tear your head apart
-You don't gotta go this far; don't tear your head apart
-You don't gotta; you don't gotta; you don't gotta go this far
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