For the Better
Redemption Anthem: Trey.Vonne's Journey from Darkness to Light
Lyrics
This is for my brothers in the streets that I can’t change
This is a dedication to friends in challenging situations in the streets that the artist cannot alter.
I tried to be the light but I got darkness in exchange
Despite attempting to be positive, the artist encountered darkness in return.
I tried to show you God but you don put me in my shame
Efforts to share faith resulted in personal shame and judgment.
I felt so damn alone I couldn’t tell if I was saved
Feelings of isolation and uncertainty about salvation.
I begged down on my knees asking my God what can I change
Pleading for guidance from God on how to improve.
I ain't hear responses so I got up and switched
Receiving no clear response, the artist decided to make a change.
Lanes
Switching lanes metaphorically, perhaps changing life direction.
Now I think back
Reflecting on past decisions.
Oooh Nah na na na
Expressing emotions through vocalizations.
Mmhhmmm
-Oooh nah na na na
-I started smoking weed I didn’t look back for a change
Choosing to smoke weed as a coping mechanism.
Lies started chase but I couldn’t get away
Lies catching up, difficult to escape.
I fell for satans sins , but satan said they was okay
Falling for temptations presented as acceptable by negative influences.
Ima earn the world If I keep doing what he say
Believing that following negative advice will lead to worldly success.
If I keep on falling down ill be trapped inside of his safe
Fearing being trapped in a destructive cycle.
Not the kinda safe I had thought but it was okay
Realizing the perceived safety is not what was expected.
I would so dang lost I couldn’t find out where to stay
Feeling lost and unable to find a stable place.
I would smoke one everyday
Using substances daily to cope with pain.
Hope my pain would fly away
Hopeful that the pain will subside through substance use.
2 hours pass by not again I feel the same
Time passing without positive change.
Darkness keeps on creepin in I’ll let it stay
Darkness persisting, contemplating acceptance.
I’ll just stay here , maybe God will find a way
Choosing to wait, hoping for divine intervention.
Cause I might end up with no where else to stay
Fear of ending up with nowhere to go.
Headache heart bleeding I dont know what to do
Physical and emotional distress.
I got F’s In all my classes I aint doing well in school
Struggling academically and in relationships.
And my shawty she don left me for another man thats cool
Experiencing a breakup, trying to accept it.
Yeah thats cool
Resignation and acceptance of the situation.
I don't know how it happened
Expressing confusion about life events.
If I tell the truth yall might think that im cappin
Fearing disbelief if the truth is shared.
God don changed my life and cleaned my sins with a napkin
Highlighting a positive change in life through divine intervention.
Raised me from the dead and gave my headache some aspirin
Metaphorical resurrection and relief from pain.
Told me im his child ain’t no reason for acting
Acknowledging a newfound identity as a child of God.
You can be yourself with these people
Encouraging authenticity with others.
No cappin
Emphasizing sincerity without exaggeration.
The church was waiting for you so feel free to come back in
Inviting back to a supportive community (church).
Ain’t no time to waste I got your back if you lacking
Assuring support for those in need.
Its been a long time long time my friends
Reiterating the theme of overcoming challenges with faith.
Even through the dark I new i'd see you guys again
-God don made me life from something that I thought was dead
-When you think its over promise it ain't close to ending
-Its been a long time long time my friends
-Even through the dark I new i'd see you guys again
-God don made me life from something that I thought was dead
-When you think its over promise it aint close to ending
-Yeahhh
Expressing affirmation or agreement.
Ain't no more to this
Acknowledging the conclusion of the narrative.
It was for the better
Stating that the experiences were ultimately for the better.
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