SEVENTEEN

By Kevin Hackett

Released on August 5, 2016

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[Verse 1]

My hearts been heavy

First day of 12th grade, I'm not ready

Surrounded by fake friends that I've lost faith in

Over the past years I've lost too many

I feel alone in these halls

With everybody walking in 'em

I should probably give God a call, but I've been feeling too lazy to be talking with him

I'm caught in rhythms and honestly, I don't even know what I've been called to be

What I'll do after school? It's been hard to see

Still scared of the future, it's dawned on me

Ever since they started partying I couldn't relate

I'm an outsider, fingertips grip the gate

Tryna find myself in a different place

Cause this life's my hell and I just hope things change


[Chorus]

Tryna find my way

And make a great escape

All these thoughts that kill me

They don't see the real me

Tryna find my place

Live in my pain now

Oh, don't let me let you down


[Verse 2]

Thank God things changed

Last day of 12th grade and I'm ready

Cause I found real friends who helping me heal and deal with these issues and keep me steady

Never fall

God's pickin' up even if I didn't call

Felt lost and in love, I was living in it all

They were chugging beers, I just didn't get involved

Used to think it was a loss now I know it paid off

Yeah

Got art opportunities I never thought would happen

Realized I could make a career out of my passion

Asking

God to show me all of his plan and

Whether that includes these graphics or rapping

I'm good

Yeah

Finally found myself in a different place

Cause my life's been saved ever since things changed


[Chorus]

Tryna find my way

And make a great escape

All these thoughts that kill me

They don't see the real me

Tryna find my place

Live in my pain now

Oh don't let me let you down