Poker Face
Bet on Yourself: Navigating Life's Chessboard with New Academics
Lyrics
From the moment you're born you're just another man's pawn
Life begins as being controlled by others.
Shuffled from square to square in a system devoid of care
Life moves through a system that lacks empathy or concern.
But when the knight falls, you might find space to manouvere
Opportunity arises when a powerful figure falters.
To advance across life's board and return your own ruler
Seizing opportunities allows personal empowerment.
And sure, moolah's the evil axis on which the planet rotates
Money is a significant force shaping the world.
But it's by no means the only factor that should stand to motivate
Money isn't the sole motivator; personal ambition matters.
Your own confident scheming to build a world from your dreaming
Belief in oneself is crucial to creating a desired reality.
And beam up out of the confines of other's limited minds
Breaking free from narrow-minded influences is essential.
You've got to bet on yourself, it's the only way
Self-confidence is necessary to progress.
Slide the chips over your name and step into the fray
Take risks and actively engage in life.
All of life is a gamble, just a series of plays
Life is a sequence of uncertain actions.
So keep hustling 'til your dying day
Keep striving until the end.
So when your cards are dealt, hold them up tight and near
Protect your opportunities unless confronting danger.
Unless you're carving battlelines, which is a dangerous idea
Engaging in unnecessary conflicts can be harmful.
Because the drugs don't work, they'll only make you hurt
Substances only bring pain and hinder progress.
And shorten your stride, leave you lagging far behind
External influences can slow you down.
The rest of the race
Others are also competing for success.
Everyone's out on the track vying for first place
Intense competition in life.
Or in the parking lot
Conflict exists everywhere, even unexpected places.
Spraying one another in the face with cans of mace
Conflict can erupt unexpectedly.
The pace is relentless, so harness your dementia
Adapt to life's challenges despite their relentlessness.
Ignore all the conventions
Break away from societal norms.
Don't become someone else's henchman
Avoid being controlled by others.
You've got to bet on yourself, it's the only way
Believe in yourself to progress.
Slide the chips over your name and step into the fray
Actively engage in life's challenges.
All of life is a gamble, just a series of plays
Life is unpredictable, full of risks.
So keep hustling 'til your dying day
Keep pushing forward relentlessly.
When victory comes you will not back off the dice
Embrace success without fear.
Because once you've been bitten by this approach to life
Once committed, it's hard to turn back.
The venom's simply too strong, it courses thickly along
Chosen path deeply influences one's being.
The pasageways to your heart, until its halls become marked
Life is transformed by chosen directions.
By their fresh pumping beats, uplifting rhythm unique
Personal victories shape individual joy.
To your own brand of elation, so enjoy the celebration
Celebrate personal achievements.
But just remember that complacency's always looking for martyrs
Avoid becoming too comfortable and stagnant.
You don't want to end up hungover further back than you started
Avoid regression or setbacks.
You've got to bet on yourself, it's the only way
Believe in oneself to move forward.
Slide the chips over your name and step into the fray
Actively participate in life's challenges.
All of life is a gamble, just a series of plays
Life involves risks and uncertainties.
So keep hustling 'til your dying day
Keep pushing forward relentlessly.
You've got to bet on yourself, it's the only way
Believe in oneself to progress.
Slide the chips over your name and step into the fray
Actively engage in life's challenges.
All of life is a gamble, just a series of plays
Life involves risks and uncertainties.
So keep hustling 'til your dying day
Continue striving until the end.
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