verse 1:
lately all i hear's the fall
of raindrops, non-stop, covering my calls
for help, everybody needs help in this hell
pinned down to the ground, i'm begging for the bell.
but i can't tap out, and i can't back down
need to stand back up, man up, and stand my ground.
even when the hate is so loud,
and i feel ilke i ain't making no sound
nose down, gotta stay steady on my grind
be consistent every time, consume humble pie.
never assume that i'll get a break soon, always keep working like it's life or doom.
advice be easy to give, but hard to follow through
i'm talking to myself, but i still don't have a clue what to do to get to where i want to
before i leave, i'll preach a little more to you.

chorus:
if you lose sight of why you try so hard,
if you've forgotten how to dream,
take a step back and see how far you've come
just take some time to breathe
just breathe x3

verse 2:
sometimes i feel like i ain't a true artist
do i do it for the fame and lame parties?
and i hardly write music for me,
always going mainstream to chase after my dreams
of shallow, materialistic things with no meaning
and i'm feening for applause to fill the void
i feel inside, i need these lies
not trying to be coy, but i'm treating girls like toys
i project maturity, but really i'm just a boy
who puts his own joy before his family responsibilities, will you forgive me please?
i need to leave, success must be achieved
i need to fix me before i can fix "we."
(and i'm almost there, but i'm scared 'cause the path ain't clear)
dad's glares don't help, but i know he cares.. i hope he cares
he wants his son to lead a normal life, no tears
but i gotta chase my dreams instead of running from my fears.

chorus

bridge:
every morning is a fight
look in the mirror, i don't recognize
the man staring back, i'm losing track
of all the days that were lost, all the nights i forgot

walking down the same road home
everyday i feel more alone
is it too much to ask to make it?
i'm losing faith, i just can't take it

chorus