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Minor Setback, Major Comeback


I know God's watching, but now I wonder if there are others too

Are some ancestors there, peeking in on what I do?

How would they view my life if they happened to be in my shoes?

Only saying that cuz lately I can't seem to get anything right

Major crash left my life out of balance, and the line is fine

What would their reaction be to something I view as a disastrous crime,

Cuz it robbed me of a normal path, now forcing me to crawl in grime

Lived their lives way more energetic and eclectic than mine

Bet they feel shame that stings like antiseptic to the mind

Bet they would kill to be in a place like I am at this time

Where you can sit back, relax/reflect, and write a rhyme

Still, no one's perfect; did they have times where they didn't feel worth it?

I had one chance to advance and I blew it, barely rehearsed it

Almost certain they had a similar situation where life straight up cursed them

But they crafted an escape before it could seriously hurt them

Currently working on a route that I can dive through, possibly come out brand new

This was a one time ordeal, for real, I have no excuse

Just needed a bit to gather my thoughts and mentally regroup

To those looking down right now, y'all know how we do

Our mental toughness is undefeated, Mayweather on pay-per-view

Next time I blow it'll be a celebration, with some gas and fumes

Can't forget to include the Father (though it's not June)

Keep me in prayer, and promise I'll see you there soon

Like Peter Pan and the kids sad to be returning to their rooms

Back full circle thematically to the start of the tune

 

 

 

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