[Verse 1] This trip I took, yo, it really made me think Not about a someone, but something else I need To formulate my slate; mend my dead-ends and in-betweens Just the thing I need to lift me from the tired world beneath Not only me, but we, indeed can wipe our hands clean Reaching toward the tangible, once considered dreams It's possible through mantra and practicing your creed Sounding cheesy, but believe me, that's the only way to sow the seed It's why I cut a koi into my skin and watched it bleed Understood it then, but now I see it's something more pristine Red rose, blue rock, black font, green leaves Laid back, eyes closed, ride it out and keep breathing "Within you, without you," life flows free It's amazing, always changing, but Jay he got it to a T Pain is temporary, not impossible to beat Keep moving, keep pushing 'til the endorphins leak [Hook] Your mind is all you own So you gotta teach it right, man
Gotta keep control [Verse 2] Banging in the speaker; People call me motivational Advocating spontaneity and saying no to saying no Zoning in the moment, giving back to those who can't afford To feed their starving souls; Both rich men and poor So when y'all hear my words, see me digging deep inside Pulling out secret pieces most prefer to hide Take the time to introspect, see if my advice applies I know it does cuz we're all one. Your life if parallel to mine Young and wise ain't a paradox, you'll find Eager eyes will observe. In turn, learn to empathize That's the key to happiness. Adapting to survive Everyone's fit enough to listen, but only few will guide Past the path of ignorance many trample in their lives Completely unaware they're reinforcing ancient lies At times, it's overwhelming painting picture for the blind But in time, your kind will die; Narrow-minded left behind [Hook]