Story Behind The Song
The story tellls about a man deciding to conquer questions and concerns about his position in life. It speaks to him having a refreshing breakthrough and brave actualizations for defeating doubtful concerns that have continued to plague him throughout his life. He decides it's time to step forward and make his dreams come true.
Song Description
It's a positive message tune that describes a man being plagued by the doubts entering his mind. It gives mom's golden rule messages and solutions for dealing with doubt.
| Song Length |
3:20 |
Genre |
R & B - Soul, R & B - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Endearing |
Subject |
Philosophy, Life |
| Similar Artists |
Babyface, Earth Wind & Fire |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
It's a different time in my life. See, I've been down too long. It's time to make my dreams take flight. Day in day out I've been plagued by doubt. And I know darn well that's not what my life's about. I remember Mama told me a long time ago. Son,one things certain you gonna reap what you sow. Just treat everyone like you want to be treated. And tell that old doubt to beat it. That's what my mama said. Here it comes again. This time around, I remember what mama told me. No doubt you can't control me. Here it comes again. This time around. I hear mama's voice, it reminds me. No doubt you don't define me. See this thing called doubt is always around. It's a voice in your head. Or someone trying to put you down. And if you dare to have a dream, Boy, old doubt can be so mean. But, I remember mama told me a long time ago. Son, one things certain. You gonna reap what you sow. Son, I'm here to remind you, don't let doubt define you. Don't you do it. Here it comes again. (Repeat) But this time around, I remember what mama told me, no doubt you can't control me. Here it comes again. This time around, I hear my mama's voice it reminds me. No doubt you don't define me.