LYRICS
[Verse 1]
Self-reflecting until night became dawn,
so much pain drawn, from past stages of ugly duckling in lame form.
I was frequently weathered by bleak emotions of extreme self-pity,
until finally I had a brainstorm.
An epiphany- giving me hope and new direction,
few suggestions of trial and error, drew the lessons for true progression.
No longer value worth through possessions of name brands,
constructed game plans, later rewarded with a slew of blessings.
No longer does my mirror view depression,
due to healthy diet and exercise, my body grew in sections.
Sealing fate by overturning destiny,
feeling great from homelessness to ownership of real estate,
and earning equity.
My future, I commence to secure.
by not yearning for an easy life,
but maintaining the strength to endure….hardships.
The envious are fickle and find it awkward
since my life, they pictured in mind was a twisted design.
Consist of Hand-me-down clothes and hopeless version of me in the past.
but never fathomed being surpassed.
It seems a caterpillar finally left its cocoon.
a butterfly developed beautiful wings, found an exit and bloomed.
Duckling turned to swan spirit dismal, yet was fortunate,
to find the beauty in scars, embracing her metamorphosis.
[Chorus]
I ain’t pray for an easy road—just strength to endure,
turned my pain into lessons, made my spirit mature.
Used to drown in the doubt, now my vision is pure,
I’m the proof you can rise when your heart is secure.
I ain’t pray for an easy road—just strength to endure,
turned my pain into lessons, made my spirit mature.
Used to drown in the doubt, now my vision is pure,
I’m the proof you can rise.
[Verse 2]
Still wonder if my message in the bottle reached the shore,
people saw potential, while haters focus to seek my flaws.
Tried to force my hand to sweep the pure essence beneath the floor,
Still, I choose to keep the raw style the streets adore.
Foes increase the war.
they hear my talent is amazing,
with powers of bringing balance to equations,
so my skill is challenged on occasions.
Some call it foolish desire,
because I’m stubborn as mule to retire from ancient rules I acquired.
Formulas of old school I admire.
it may seem I’m adding fuel to the fire, but dropping jewels is required.
To veer towards a clearer direction-
all I saw was fear and depression, while staring at my mirror’s reflection.
Putting life at risk from sex without wearing protection,
wishing all the misery would just pass.
I must have nine lives……
as time flies, my mind tries to find wise methods to bring vision to blind eyes.
Before my shine dies, or my soul heaves into space,
my duty is strengthen hearts till their demons are faced .
Speaking with grace- I observe and teach,
my words are deep enough to,
convert a fleet of shepherds from a herd of sheep.
I prefer to eat food for thought, digest the truth,
best excuse, gain knowledge to bless the youth.
As I, gradually set the truce with God, my stress reduced.
rapidly noticing signs of my metamorphosis.
[Chorus]
I ain’t pray for an easy road—just strength to endure,
turned my pain into lessons, made my spirit mature.
Used to drown in the doubt, now my vision is pure,
I’m the proof you can rise when your heart is secure.
I ain’t pray for an easy road—just strength to endure,
turned my pain into lessons, made my spirit mature.
Used to drown in the doubt, now my vision is pure,
I’m the proof you can rise.