A Work in Progress
A Journey of Redemption: Lekisha Earles' Work in Progress
Lyrics
Feels like I'm standing on the edge and they trying to push me over
Feeling pressured by external forces, like people are attempting to push the speaker towards a breaking point.
Please be patient with me cause I'm a work in progress
The speaker requests patience as they are still evolving and improving as a person.
You see I'm trying to do the right thing and trouble just keeps on pressing me
Despite attempting to make right choices, difficulties persistently confront the speaker.
Cause I'm a work in progress
Reiterating the speaker's ongoing state of growth and development.
He without sin cast the first stone You can judge me if you want to
Referencing the biblical notion that those without fault should be the first to criticize or condemn, allowing judgment but acknowledging the imperfection in oneself.
Maybe I'm right maybe I'm wrong Ooh
Expressing uncertainty about the speaker's correctness, indicating introspection.
But I'm trying to get myself together
Struggling to improve oneself despite obstacles.
And the world won't let me live it down
The world constantly reminds the speaker of past mistakes, making it challenging to move forward.
I tried to do it myself but I just couldn't figure it out
Attempts at self-improvement were futile until the introduction of religious faith.
Then I got Jesus in my life and He washed away all my sins
Acceptance of religious salvation and the eradication of past wrongdoings.
He pulled me out of all of my mess now they tryin to push me back in
Despite personal progress, others try to drag the speaker back into past mistakes or problems.
Feels like I'm standing on the edge and they trying to push me over
Similar to line 1, feeling pressured and close to a breaking point.
I keep reminding myself I'm a work in progress
Reaffirmation of being a work in progress while striving to do what's right.
You see because I'm trying to do the right thing the devil just keeps on messing with me
The speaker faces ongoing challenges from negative influences despite efforts to improve.
Cause I'm a work in progress
Reiteration of the speaker's evolving nature amidst persistent adversity.
Whom the Son sets free is truly free indeed no matter how people may feel
Asserting spiritual freedom despite societal judgments or opinions.
No matter how it may seem I gotta hold to my confession as I travel on this journey
Stressing the importance of holding onto personal beliefs while navigating life's journey.
See the world found me guilty but The Lord is my attorney yeah yeah
Although condemned by the world, the speaker finds solace in a higher power.
I'm not what I wanna be but I'm not what I used to be
Acknowledging personal imperfections but emphasizing personal growth.
I'm holding on to my faith I'm staying on bended knees
Determinedly holding onto faith despite difficulties.
When it feels like I'm standing on the edge and they trying to push me over
Reiteration of feeling pressured and close to a breaking point.
I keep reminding myself I'm a work in progress Yeah
Reminder of being a work in progress despite challenging circumstances.
It's like I'm walking through the fire Instead of burning me its just purging me
Metaphorically walking through difficult times that refine rather than destroy.
Cause I'm a work in progress
Emphasizing the ongoing process of personal development despite hardships.
Say what you want to
Indifference to external judgments, focusing on personal growth and resilience.
Call me what you want to
-Call me what you want to
-Yeah yeah yeah yeah eah
-I'm doing the best that I can and holding on to His unchanging hand
Striving to do the best while relying on unwavering faith.
When it feels like I'm standing on the edge and they trying to push me over
Restating the feeling of being pushed to the edge amidst personal development.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah I'm a work in progress
Reaffirming being a work in progress despite external pressures.
I'm still a work in progress You might wanna push me so hard
Emphasizing the speaker's ongoing journey of growth despite external pressures to change.
I'm a work in progress
Reiteration of being a work in progress despite challenges.
Lord I'm not what I wanna be but I'm sho' not what I used to be
Acknowledgment of not yet reaching personal aspirations but noting personal growth.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah I'm a work in progress
Emphasizing the ongoing nature of personal growth despite past and current imperfections.
I'm trying to do the right thing yes I'm trying to do the right thing
Continued commitment to striving for moral correctness despite difficulties.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah I'm a work in progress
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