23rd to Madison
Navigating Dreams and Doubts: 23rd to Madison Saga
Lyrics
I'm walking 23rd to Madison
Embarking on a journey from 23rd Street to Madison Street.
Seems like nothing's been happening lately
Expressing a sense of stagnation or lack of progress in life recently.
Lady said I need a rain check
A woman suggests postponing plans due to the absence of a successful music hit.
Cuz I ain't have a hit yet
Abandoning previous work and returning to fundamental or simple approaches.
So scrap it all I'm back to basics
Doubting the possibility of achieving success in the music industry.
Questioning I'll ever make it
Questioning personal potential for success and fame.
But I got lightning in my veins
Feeling a powerful and creative energy within.
And I bleed it on the page
Expressing emotions and creativity through writing.
Yet I can't seem to stay inspired
Struggling to maintain inspiration and creativity.
I don't know what's wrong with my mind
Confusion and frustration about mental state and creativity.
I can't help it
An involuntary impulse or behavior.
All I know is I'm doing my best
Determined to give maximum effort despite challenges.
So save your prayers I don't need them
Rejecting the need for prayers or external support.
They won't give me freedom
Belief that freedom must come from personal effort.
All that's got to come from within
Emphasizing the internal source of personal freedom.
Been a dream since I was ten years old
Aspiring to a musical career since childhood.
Wish I had that same fire kindling
Wishing for the same passion and enthusiasm as in childhood.
Had a couple gut checks
Facing challenges that test one's determination.
A few of them chipped my soul
Experiencing difficulties that affect the core of one's being.
More than I'd care admit
Acknowledging challenges that are difficult to admit.
Though I forged a head in spite of it
Pushing forward despite challenges and setbacks.
Oh I really got to say I give it all every day
Committing fully to the pursuit of dreams every day.
Yet the ceiling only seems to get higher
Facing an apparent limitation or obstacle in reaching goals.
I don't know what's wrong with my mind
Continuing confusion and frustration about mental state and creativity.
I can't help it
An involuntary impulse or behavior recurring.
All I know is I'm doing my best
Determined to give maximum effort despite challenges (repeated).
So save your prayers I don't need them
Rejecting the need for prayers or external support (repeated).
They won't give me freedom
Belief that freedom must come from personal effort (repeated).
All that's got to come from within
Emphasizing the internal source of personal freedom (repeated).
And I know
Asserting control over one's life.
I'm in control
Acknowledging personal agency, but struggling with recognition.
But some days it's hard to recognize
Challenges in recognizing control on certain days.
I don't know what's wrong with my mind
Continuing confusion and frustration about mental state and creativity (repeated).
I can't help it
An involuntary impulse or behavior recurring (repeated).
All I know is I'm doing my best
Determined to give maximum effort despite challenges (repeated).
So save your prayers I don't need them
Rejecting the need for prayers or external support (repeated).
They won't give me freedom
Belief that freedom must come from personal effort (repeated).
All that's got to come from within
Emphasizing the internal source of personal freedom (repeated).
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