Epiphany
Futuristic Lyrics

I had an epiphany
I suddenly realized something important

I was repeating history
I was making the same mistakes again

I was doing everything I hated
I was engaging in actions that I despised

The weight on my shoulders
The burden of responsibility and pressure

I let it all get to me (I let it all get to me)
I allowed everything to affect me deeply

I just smiled at my enemies
I responded to my adversaries with a smile

I was listening to everybody who was talking
I paid attention to all the opinions and advice

But never did shit for me, yeah
But none of it actually benefited me

I was looking at everybody else that's up in the industry
I compared myself to others in the music industry

They ain't as sick as me (they ain't as sick as me)
They are not as talented or unique as me

I was seeing somebody that never had no good intentions for me
I realized someone I was involved with had no positive intentions for me

Now she missing me, yuh (now she missing me)
Now she regrets losing me

Moral of the story is that nobody did it for me
The lesson is that I had to rely on myself

Had to make a change (nah)
I had to make a significant shift

I was living in the city with no scene
I was living in a place without significant opportunities

I had a dream I had to make a lane (yup, yup)
I had a strong desire to create my own path

Always knew that I couldn't live off of minimum wage
I understood early on that I couldn't sustain myself with low income

Ripping the pay stub
Tearing apart the paycheck symbolizing a job I disliked

I had a minimal taste for all the fame stuff
I only had a slight desire for fame and its trappings

But I got into the game without a cent to my name
I entered the music industry without any money

And now I'm ballin' like I'm in the NBA, bruh
And now I'm extremely successful, like an NBA player

And I know I got a lot but I'm not content
Despite my accomplishments, I still feel unsatisfied

If they ask me to stop, I will not consent
If someone tries to make me quit, I will refuse

Never gonna let nobody block cause my shot to miss
I won't allow anyone to hinder my success

You can meet me at the top if you hop the fence
If you take risks and overcome obstacles, you can join me in success

And you climb the stairs
And you work hard to progress

And you fight the beast
And you confront your fears and challenges

And you lose your way
And you experience setbacks or confusion

Then you find your peace
Then you discover inner tranquility or harmony

And you do it sober
And you accomplish it without relying on substances

Then you find a drink
Then you seek solace or comfort in a beverage

Then you spiral down
Then you descend into a negative cycle

And it all repeats
And the pattern continues to occur

And I always had a vision I could get it
And I always believed I could achieve my goals

So I did it by my lonely
So I accomplished it on my own, without relying on others

I don't owe nobody nothing, never let nobody own me
I have no debts or obligations, and I refuse to be controlled by others

Got some money from the music, and I spend it on the homies
I earned money from my music career, and I use it to support my friends

But don't put nothin' before me, gave a whip to little Brody
But don't prioritize anything above me, I gifted a car to my younger brother

And I'm only getting started
And I'm just beginning, there's much more to come

And I'm eating with the people that I starve with
And I'm sharing success and abundance with those I struggled alongside

And my batteries, I had to recharge 'em
And I had to regain energy and motivation

I made an album but that shit was garbage
I released an album, but I consider it to be of low quality

Yo, I was trapped in a gimmick
I was stuck in a trend or marketing strategy

I finally get it
I finally understand

I'm here to make music that matters
I aim to create meaningful and significant music

If I die, it'll all be alright
If I were to pass away, everything would be fine

'Cause the message I gave you will live for me after
Because the impactful message I shared will continue to exist in my absence

And my chapter will highlight a lifetime
And my story will emphasize a lifetime of experiences

Of energy gave through a bright mind
Of passion and creativity expressed through a brilliant intellect

How you never had to stand on the sideline
How I never had to be a spectator or remain passive

How you the guide to your own guidelines
How I am the one who sets my own rules and principles

That's an epiphany
That realization is a moment of profound insight

That I could make history
That I have the potential to achieve great things

That I could prove everyone wrong
That I could show others that their doubts and skepticism were unfounded

That told me I wasn't cut out for this music thing, yeah
That people who said I didn't have the talent for music were mistaken

What if I took my energy
What if I directed my focus and effort

And used it on positive things in my life
And applied it to constructive aspects of my life

Instead of the people that lie to me, huh?
Instead of investing in deceitful individuals

What if everyone knew my depression was worse than they thought?
What if everyone became aware of the severity of my depression?

They probably gonna look at me differently
They will likely alter their perception of me

Yo, this song got me going back
This song is taking me back in time

When I was a stupid kid
When I was young and naive

Thinking maybe I could make it in the music biz
Believing that I had a chance at success in the music industry

And then I figured out the politics
And then I understood the complexities and manipulations within the industry

And realized that half of y'all don't even know what music is
And realized that a significant portion of people in the industry lack true understanding of music

And going nowhere, I told 'em to get used to me
And not progressing, I advised them to become accustomed to my presence

Feels like I'm living in a movie scene
It seems like I'm trapped in a surreal situation

A bunch of people trying to tell me how to act and breathe
Many individuals attempting to dictate my behavior and choices

One thing I never let nobody ever do was tell me who to be
One thing I always refused to let anyone do was define my identity

I never got into the party scene
I never became involved in the party and club culture

Maybe I was just scared to drink
Perhaps fear prevented me from experimenting with alcohol

'Cause addiction it runs in my family
Because addiction issues have been prevalent in my family

That's someone I was scared to be
That was a path I was afraid to follow

You're looking pitiful compared to me
In comparison, you appear weak and inferior

Since I can barely read
Because I have limited education

All I wanted was somebody I could trust
I simply desired someone I could rely on

That I knew would keep it real with me
Someone who would always be honest and genuine with me

Rap's always been a mirror for me
Rap music has always reflected my own experiences and thoughts

That's when I figured out that maybe I'm the one that's gotta make it on my own, yeah, it's clear to see
That's when I realized that I have to achieve success by myself, it's evident

A lot of people think that what I'm doing is a gimmick
Many people believe that my music career is just a superficial act

Everything you hear me writing I've been living
Everything you listen to in my songs is based on my real-life experiences

I ain't quitting, send the money to my family
I'm not giving up, I send money to support my family

Try to show them that I miss them
I attempt to express my love and longing for them

And I cherish every moment when I'm home and when I'm with them
I deeply value every instance when I am with my loved ones

And this is the way that I feel
And these are my genuine emotions

In the industry of fakes trying to stay real
In an industry filled with inauthentic people, I strive to remain genuine

In the industry of lames trying to get deals
In an industry full of untalented individuals seeking contracts

Lord knows imma get it, that's Meek Mill
The universe knows I will achieve success, similar to Meek Mill

Yeah, I lay in my bed at night thinking
Yes, I lie in bed at night contemplating

"There's got to be more to me"
"There must be something greater or deeper about my existence"

I'm trying to pay off the mortgaging
I'm attempting to repay the debts or obligations

But the life of the people I love in the midst of it
But the lives of my loved ones are at stake in the process

I've always thought that if
I've always believed that if

I learn from mistakes that I'd make
I gain wisdom from the errors I commit

Even the losses are victories
Even the failures can be seen as triumphs

That's when it starts hitting me
That's when I start realizing the truth

If you set your mind to it you can do anything
If you have a determined mindset, you can achieve anything