Thank You
Sly & The Family Stone Lyrics

Lookin' at the devil
As I face adversity, I keep on fighting

Grinnin' at his gun
Even when things look like they're stacked against me, I maintain a positive attitude

Fingers start shakin'
I feel nervous and unsure

I begin to run
My instinct is to flee

Bullets start chasin'
The things that frighten me seem to be getting closer

I begin to stop
I realize that running won't solve my problems

We begin to wrestle
I confront my fears head-on

I was on the top
Despite the challenge, I emerged victorious

Thank you falettinme
I am grateful for the opportunity to experience joy and success

Be mice elf
To fully appreciate these blessings, I must remain true to myself

Agin
And continue striving for excellence

Stiff all in the collar
I feel constricted and uncomfortable

Fluffy in the face
My emotions are all over the place

Chit chat chatter tryin'
Despite the noise around me, I am trying to focus

It's stuffy in the place
The environment is making it hard to breathe

Thank you for the party
I appreciate the effort someone put in to try and lift my spirits

But I could never stay
But ultimately, I have to follow my own path

Many things is on my mind
I have a lot to think about

Words in the way
Sometimes it's hard to articulate how I feel

Dance to the music
But sometimes you just have to let loose and enjoy the moment

All night long
For as long as possible

Everyday people
It's important to connect with others who share my values

Sing a simple song
And find the beauty in the everyday

Mama's so happy
The people I love are proud of me

Mama start to cry
And their emotional response moves me to tears

Papa still singin'
Even in the face of adversity, I find comfort in the familiar

We can make it if we try
And together, we can overcome anything

Flamin' eyes of people fear
But I can't let the negative opinions of others control me

Burnin' into you
I must remain steadfast and true to my own goals

Many men are missin' much
Others might overlook the beauty around them, but I refuse to do the same

Hatin' what they do
I won't let negativity poison my outlook on life

Youth and truth are makin' love
Instead, I want to embrace the joy and truth that life has to offer

Dig it for a starter
And use that positivity as a foundation to build a better future

Dyin' young is hard to take
It's sad when we lose the young and promising

Sellin' out is harder
But it's even more disappointing when someone compromises their own values for success