Ever since adolescence
I always knew I was destined
Characteristics of angels
Behaviorism of devils
Mind manipulative rebel
Always looking for trouble
They thought that I wouldn’t change and
Amount to something worth talking about
I walk in the house
Slam the door shut behind me
Lock myself in my room
Hoping someone will find me
I’m crying
But I’m not talking it out
If you try to talk I’m going to shout
Grab a fist full of my hair and began to pulling it
OW!
The throb in the in my scalp hurts but what I find awkward is how people look
at me when I walk in the room, gawking like owls
Odd ball all my life
So I’m use to being the talk of town
Ain’t no more calming me down
I’m standing up tall and I’m proud
Time to face all of the doubt
Time to shame all of you clowns
Never give up
You have to get up if you fall to the ground
You can’t do it alone everybody needs some help
And you can’t go anywhere if you don’t believe in yourself
(Chorus)
When the day is done
Stay the course
Hold Me Close
Stay the course
Promises are ours to keep
Stay the course
All the clouds will disappear
Stay the course
(Verse 2)
Ever since adolescence always knew I was different
Just a coincidence that it coincides with my pigment
With everything I was given
And every word I depicted
I strive to become the greatest
But only became a victim
The industry is conflicted
The inner city is wicked
My only wish is for you to remember me when I’m 60
Life is full of complexity
All I see is inequity
No one stays like they say they will
All I need is longevity
Integrity, I stick to the principle
There’s so much shit in my head
I really think you should know
I’m a potential plant
I just need some more room to grow
I really want you to say
But I really think you should go
You could smoke
To the fire burning inside me
I’ve been yearning for profit
I emerged as a tyrant
Arose from the dirt as a diamond
I didn’t do it alone
Everybody needs some help
But I couldn’t have got this far if I didn’t believe in myself
(Chorus)
When the day is done
Stay the course
Hold Me Close
Stay the course
Promises are ours to keep
Stay the course
All the clouds will disappear
Stay the course
(Bridge)
Who can say where the road will go
(What's different)
As the world goes round and round
(With my pigment)
Wipe away your tears baby
I am home
(Verse 3)
The pain is finally over
Remain as proud as a solider
You stayed the course of this path and
Your faith was rightfully chosen
My thoughts reside in the ocean
They’re deeper than what you know
You’ll never stop me from grinding
The eagerest locomotive
I sense the hate in your banter
Eating away like cancer
I won’t be done until I’m substantial in my financials
Money’s the contribution
To knowledge power and health but you won’t achieve either one if you don’t
believe in yourself
(Chorus)
When the day is done
Stay the course
Hold Me Close
Stay the course
Promises are ours to keep
Stay the course
All the clouds will disappear
Stay the course
(Vamp Chorus)
When the day is done
Stay the course
Hold Me Close
Stay the course
Promises are ours to keep
Stay the course
All the clouds will disappear
Stay the course
(Outro)
What’s different?