Lyrics
Everyday I wake up and I thank God
Expressing gratitude for waking up and being alive, attributing it to a higher power.
Could've died in my sleep, but I did not
Reflecting on the fragility of life, acknowledging the possibility of death during sleep.
Lot's of pain in the world, but shit, I'm alright
Acknowledging the existence of pain in the world but expressing personal contentment.
Trying to make some amends with every song I write
Seeking reconciliation through songwriting, using music as a means of making amends.
But I'm depressed on the regular and anxious as a dog
Admitting to regular depression and anxiety while reflecting on overcoming past dark days.
I had some dark days in the past, now they're long gone
Highlighting a positive change from dark days in the past.
But they're still hanging over like a dark cloud
Referencing lingering emotional baggage and challenges represented as a dark cloud.
OCD and all the trauma follow me around
Mentioning the persistent impact of OCD and past trauma on the present.
But I'm privileged as shit, I can't even lie
Acknowledging personal privilege but expressing internal struggles.
I feel guilty for letting suicide cross my mind
Feeling guilt for contemplating suicide despite recognizing the struggles of others.
When there's people in the world that fight to stay alive
Contrasting personal struggles with the resilience of people fighting to stay alive.
While I day dream about death in the Burger King line
Revealing personal thoughts about death while engaged in mundane activities.
I know I need to suck it up and go help out
Acknowledging the need to contribute and help others despite personal challenges.
Head out to the hood, give some hand outs
Expressing the intention to provide assistance to those in need, especially in disadvantaged areas.
There's people living under bridges, really need some love
Highlighting the plight of those living under bridges and emphasizing the importance of love.
Approaching people with a sign, they roll their windows up
Encountering resistance or indifference when trying to help those in need.
I'll be honest, I've lost my faith in the past
Admitting to a loss of faith in the past, particularly in organized religion.
If you invited me to church, I'd probably give a pass
Expressing reluctance towards participating in religious activities.
Now I'm really needing something to believe in
Searching for something to believe in as an alternative to negative behaviors.
Instead of sitting at home and binge drinking
Recognizing the need for a positive focus instead of engaging in destructive habits.
I was a nihilist all the way through high school
Reflecting on a nihilistic mindset during high school and acknowledging its negative impact.
Looking back, that shit is really not cool
Expressing regret for past behavior and attitudes.
I was ducking my family and living selfishly
Describing a period of selfishness and avoidance of family responsibilities.
Getting high as I could, committing felonies
Admitting to engaging in illegal activities and substance abuse during a self-destructive phase.
If I could go back in time, man I wouldn't do it
Expressing a desire to change past actions if given the opportunity.
I'm focused on the future, making better music
Focusing on personal and creative growth for a better future.
Trying to be a better person, help some people out
Committing to becoming a better person and helping others, emphasizing positive actions.
Let go of the negativity, over thought and doubt
Letting go of negativity, overthinking, and doubt for personal well-being.
I hold a lot of things in, I gotta let them out
Acknowledging the need to express suppressed emotions and concerns.
I gotta do better, I gotta end the drought
Committing to positive change and ending a period of stagnation or drought.
Sometimes I try to pray and I don't know what to say
Expressing difficulty in prayer but using gratitude as a consistent message.
But every time I do, it's thank you for the day
Gratefully thanking a higher power for each day, expressing a positive outlook.
God
Invocation of God as a central theme in the expression of gratitude.
Thank you for the day
Reiteration of gratitude for each day as a consistent message.
Thank you every day
Continued expression of thanks for each day, emphasizing a recurring theme.
Thank you every day
Repeating the expression of thanks for each day as a concluding statement.
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