Song Description
A story of overcoming depression and near alcoholism, finding a way out of what seemed to be a bleak future.
Song Length |
4:26 |
Genre |
Rap - Hip Hop |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Gloomy, Tranquil |
Subject |
Determination, Encouragement |
Similar Artists |
Everlast, Beastie Boys |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
For some time I was blind
Alcohol controlled my mind
Can't call myself an alchy, I stopped it quickly
Have no problem staying off it's not tricky
I can see how people can get hooked
It was a possibility I overlooked
But I skipped it, did it, strictly from boredom
Demons couldn't control me I showed 'em
But my life was still going in a spiral
Downwards, cowards, the feeling was viral
We all got problems that we don't want to face
But if we don't then it becomes disgrace
And that pressure gets lesser as it's released
The beast within won't get to feast
Then it dies off and you're back to being boss
Return to your normal life without a loss
Chorus:
It's a hard life if you've got nothing to give
It's a hard life if you ain't willing to live
It's a hard life don't let it stress you kid
It's a hard life worrying about what others did
You can never please all the people all the time
Sometimes you can't please anyone I find
The only one you should worry about is pleasing yourself
The people you love and nobody else
Make your best effort in improving your game
No matter what it is there ain't no shame
Step over and under whatever you have to
Don't let life dictate what you're after
There ain't nothing like hearing people sing your praises
Find a purpose in life, don't be aimless
Take care of others, share the wealth
You won't be very happy all by yourself
Take it from me I've lived it before
Loneliness and bitterness can head out the door
It's painful and shameful, I've felt it all
Been treated like shit in a bathroom stall
(Chorus)
I've had a few times life seemed pretty bleak
Couldn't predict the future couldn't get a peek
I never thought things for me could improve
My head was fucked up what else could I do
I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel
Seemed to me I was stuck in a funnel
It got tighter I wasn't a fighter
Drown my sorrows with a drunken all nighter
But a lighter couldn't burn this shit down
Best intentions kept me in town
I had to find something that would keep me focused
Give me purpose and free me from hopeless...
Ness, now that's the best
Found what I need now throw back the rest
In every life there's bumps and hiccups
Things may turn around, improve and pickup
(Chorus)