[Intro]

I know (10x)

[Verse 1]

I Know it's been hard

I understand that you got dreams

And you about to go far

Things ain't always what they seem

When you reach for the stars

Because they're supposed to shine on you

And stay where they are

Listen

Solitude/meditation uplifted me

Showed the real one in my circle

And they're all a gift to me

I'm entitled to nothing

All is earned not given free

Law of life

If you don't work then you don't eat

Hustle!

I be thinking trying to see

How some relationships diminish with time

And fall like leaves

Unspoken words feel like fallen trees

I'd rather sit in silence by myself

And hear the symphonies alone

[Chorus]

I know

I know it's been hard

Being alone

I know it's been hard

[Verse 2]

Can't turn a sheep into a shepherd

Covid free

But sick of all y'all lying to folks for pleasure

Like the front row of Apollo closest ones had laughed at me

Color outside of the lines so I can draw a masterpiece

Can give the greatest show for some it's never enough

Byrd scooters out in Lisbon we don't do regular stuff

Even in the wrong weather I still find ways to shine

Avalanche be crumbling down

Still I rise

Stuff started to settle down

She was tripping

It showed me we can't be settling now

Some people for a season

I accept it now because I understand my reason

Some can go the distance

Other folks a couple feet in

Liking views from the shore

I'd rather dive in the deep end

I'd rather dive deep in

Ain't no looking back

You can't help me and I can't depend

[Chorus]

I know

I know it's been hard

Being alone

I know it's been hard

[Verse 3]

If you don't realize who you are now

You're going to see who you were later

Wasting time letting them speak for you

TikTok

It's dwindling

Back and forth with self like pendulums

Draw close be in control of your actions and

Pen your limbs

You got the power if you command it

2 hands 10 fingers each serves as a commandment

Was breathing out so long

I almost forgot to breathe in

Pitch yourself so hard

No wonder the ball was sinking

Stuff ain't always what it seem

Had to wait till it brewed up

In the mirror face to face

I say I'm glad that you grew up

They couldn't run 100 meters in my shoes

They'd get stuck

I tied my laces, moved my feet

I'm not this far because of luck

[Bridge]

I know its frustrating

I know that you've been strong

I know it feels like you've done a lot on your own

You're the best

It"s written in stone

But to understand it all climb the mountain alone

[Chorus]

I know

I know it's been hard

Being alone

I know it's been hard