Reflections

Lyrics

[Verse 1: Awon] What up, young soldiers? I wrote this from the bench Chilling like a villain, liquor, weed is the stench Thinking of my wrongs, tryna make it right Looking back at all the bad karma in my life I used to sell white to the people who were hurting Not realising it was the vulnerable I was serving It wasn't even me that was being Satan's servant Imprisoning the free, killing spirits, doing dirt when My thoughts were all savage, influenced by my flesh Not knowing that everyday's a gift and a test How can a flawed soul make peace with the Lord? How can I be free from the sin sword? Live by the gun, just thankful that I'm alive Only a handful of homies are left, so I try To be a positive guy for those who will listen Giving the blind vision and fill them with wisdom [Hook: Rodney the Soul Singer] So tell me what is wrong (I can't let go) Even in my heart (I lose control) All I see is mine (My mind and soul) So go for what you know Don't you let the lies hypnotise you no more [Verse 2: Awon] To all of our daughters, I wrote this from the heart To let you know a woman is God's work of art Don't let any man tell you you ain't smart Degrade your dignity and then tear you apart Live with humility, have self-esteem It's hard to wait for the man of your dreams What you hold is power, giving life to us all You must pay attention to the writings on the wall We celebrate pimps and call y'all hoes Make it rain at the strippers at the club with the dough But we need to make it rain at your graduation We celebrate your ass, but not your education I'm no different, I'm just a man on the surface Move 'bout your flesh, but I understand your purpose Objectify the few, just wanna make it right Understand you have control of your life [Hook: Rodney the Soul Singer] So tell me what is wrong (I can't let go) Even in my heart (I lose control) All I see is mine (My mind and soul) So go for what you know Don't you let the lies hypnotise you no more [Verse 3: Awon] What up, young world? I wrote this from the heavens To let you know that every single day is a blessing Even at your lowest point, fight off the depression Shine from within, don't let 'em dim your progression The youth is forgotten, a generation void Wandering the streets 'cause so many are unemployed Education trap, Sallie Mae is the mob Undergrad degree and still can't get a job No credit, just debt, quick to call you hipster Classism new racism, poor equals nigga We can talk about the problems, but what about solutions? Your bright ideas could spark a revolution If occupy had an agenda and a leader We might be a few steps closer to our freedom There's power in your voice, exercise your rights And no matter what, don't give up without a fight [Bridge: Rodney the Soul Singer] And today's life would bring you so many sorrows So live each day like there's no tomorrow So do what you can and be the better man Then you will see it, yeah, yeah, so I say [Hook: Rodney the Soul Singer] So tell me what is wrong (I can't let go) Even in my heart (I lose control) All I see is mine (My mind and soul) So go for what you know Don't you let the lies hypnotise you no more