[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