Figure Things Out
My minds been straying
And my actions been swaying cause
I haven't been praying
I need to get back in the game
Trouble isn't my name
Now I feel ashamed
I've been a bad kid and done bad stuff
And I'm not proud of it
I try to act proud and seem all tough
Truly I hate it
Now in my misery I wonder "Where is my God?"
Knowing full well it's my fault that I'm in trouble
My parents and God didn't make me curse
My parents and God didn't make me hurt
It's my fault that my life's been getting worse
I'm the one that's been acting like a jerk
If I pray to God to help me to act better
That'd be like asking water to get wetter
It doesn't do any good, I gotta do it myself
God doesn't control me, he lets me figure things out
He wants me to grow stronger so that I don't pout
When things get tough and things are falling around
He wants my mind to be sure and sound
And focused on him when things look grim
So that later things won't look so dim
I'm surprised with all the junk that's gone on
I've been straight edge and am going strong
I need to get back on track
There's so many things I lack
So this is my rap to always remind me
If I just open my eyes I'll be able to see.
And my actions been swaying cause
I haven't been praying
I need to get back in the game
Trouble isn't my name
Now I feel ashamed
I've been a bad kid and done bad stuff
And I'm not proud of it
I try to act proud and seem all tough
Truly I hate it
Now in my misery I wonder "Where is my God?"
Knowing full well it's my fault that I'm in trouble
My parents and God didn't make me curse
My parents and God didn't make me hurt
It's my fault that my life's been getting worse
I'm the one that's been acting like a jerk
If I pray to God to help me to act better
That'd be like asking water to get wetter
It doesn't do any good, I gotta do it myself
God doesn't control me, he lets me figure things out
He wants me to grow stronger so that I don't pout
When things get tough and things are falling around
He wants my mind to be sure and sound
And focused on him when things look grim
So that later things won't look so dim
I'm surprised with all the junk that's gone on
I've been straight edge and am going strong
I need to get back on track
There's so many things I lack
So this is my rap to always remind me
If I just open my eyes I'll be able to see.
Published by Steven Jacob Borthick
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4 Comments
Post a CommentIf all rap was as clean and meaningful as this piece, I'd agree. Unfortunately, most rap is profanity laced garbage.
You should never let your problems overwhelm you. When one is young, problems can sometimes seem worse than they are. Try not to be too hard on yourself, okay? N o one is perfect and perfection is not even the point of life--in my humble opinion: it is more about reaching's one's personal best. The fact that you care about being a better human being speaks volumes about the kind of person you are. This is a wonderfully subjective piece that reflects a young man's struggle to be better. I believe this piece has universal appeal.
A lot of deep penetrating emotions are felt here !!...you will overcome all of your problems and be what ever you want to be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!....very intellegent man ...you are !!!!!!!
Touching my heart.The poem is a fine example of subjective approach.The sentiments you outpour through it belong to everybody and every reader will think of himself when he reads it.