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praying to god.


I'm the chosen one, seen my potential so they fear me Lately, I've been prayin', God, I wonder, can you hear me? Thinkin' 'bout the old me, I swear I miss you dearly Stay down 'til you come up, I've been stickin' to that theory Every day a battle, I'm exhausted and I'm weary Make sure I smile in public, when alone, my eyes teary I fought through it all, but that shit hurt me severely I've been gettin' high to hide behind my insecurities Takin' different pills but I know it ain't gon'
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