So They Say
Navigating Life's Turbulence: Self-Doubt, Ambition, and Belief
Lyrics
I don't know if I'm doing this in vein
Expressing uncertainty about the purpose or success of current efforts.
But I swear that this shit be in my veins
Emphasizing a deep connection to the craft, feeling it in one's essence.
This shit starting to drive me insane
Feeling overwhelmed and distressed by the challenges.
I just want the money I don't even need the fame
Desire for financial success without the accompanying fame.
What if the shit I'm making actually lame?
Questioning the quality of the creative output and its reception.
And thats why I ain't took off like a bullet train?
Suspecting that self-doubt hinders rapid success.
What if I ain't as good as I think I am?
Questioning one's own skill and competence.
All this gold on my neck like who do I think I am?
Reflecting on outward displays of wealth and identity.
Complex wiring and circuitry gave me emotions,
Attributing emotions to complex inner workings and experiences.
Connected to my brain from which that came all the notions,
Emphasizing the origin of emotions from intricate mental processes.
I'd be a liar if I said I didn't fill my mind with doubt,
Admitting to filling the mind with doubt at times.
I'd be a liar if I didn't get my truth out,
Acknowledging the importance of expressing personal truth.
Now I done rapped my heart out and blew the booth out
Having poured one's heart into rap and artistic expression.
And I done rapped so hard I swear I spit a tooth out
Intense dedication to the craft, even to the point of physical strain.
The hour glass ain't giving me no time back
Feeling time slipping away without tangible results.
Talk to my nana with her cigarettes and wine glass (and she said)
Engaging in conversations with elders, seeking wisdom.
Everything happens for a reason, so they say
Exploring the concept that everything has a purpose.
But honestly I don't know what to believe in these days
Expressing uncertainty about beliefs in current times.
Seasons change, people change,
Acknowledging the inevitability of change in life and people.
Talked to my niggas and they told me don't trip,
Receiving advice from friends to stay in control of one's life.
Cause you're the captain of your own ship
Encouragement to embrace personal agency and leadership.
My girl been going through it sometimes I feel helpless
Expressing a sense of helplessness in the face of a loved one's struggles.
Brainstorm with my friends like damn, how can I help this?
Seeking solutions through collaborative brainstorming with friends.
I just be wealthy, buy shit I couldn't afford
Enjoying material success but maintaining financial responsibility.
I still live within my means I drive a honda accord
Remaining modest despite financial achievements.
I take 87 gas, I'm not a regular nigga
Highlighting practical choices, like using regular gas.
Support black business breaking bread with all my niggas
Supporting black-owned businesses and fostering unity.
I ain't got stop till I pile several figures
Expressing determination to accumulate wealth.
Retire when I'm tired go figure
Contemplating retirement when fatigue sets in.
Everything happens for a reason, so they say
Reiterating the idea that everything happens for a reason.
But honestly I don't know what to believe in these days
Continued uncertainty about beliefs in the present era.
Seasons change, people change,
Acknowledging the inevitability of change in seasons and people.
Talked to my niggas and they told me don't trip,
Receiving advice from friends to stay in control of one's life (repeated).
Cause you're the captain of your own ship
Encouragement to embrace personal agency and leadership (repeated).
Starring in the dark my thoughts haunting me all at night
Experiencing inner turmoil and haunting thoughts.
I done been so broke I done put my pockets in rice
Recalling past financial struggles and hardship.
I don't keep a stank face I try to keep it polite
Choosing positivity and politeness over negativity.
Speeding down that tunnel towards the light
Moving towards a brighter future, symbolized by light.
Everything happens for a reason, so they say
Reiterating the idea that everything happens for a reason (repeated).
But honestly I don't know what to believe in these days
Continued uncertainty about beliefs in the present era (repeated).
Seasons change, people change,
Acknowledging the inevitability of change in seasons and people (repeated).
Talked to my niggas and they told me don't trip,
Receiving advice from friends to stay in control of one's life (repeated).
Cause you're the captain of your own ship
Encour
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