Make Me Better
ÄáÅ·Ne-Yo Lyrics

I had a dream I could buy my way to heaven
I used to think that money could solve everything, even get me into heaven.

When I awoke I spent that on a necklace
But in reality, I spent my money on materialistic possessions.

I told God I'd be back in a second
I promised to come back to spirituality once I was done chasing materialistic things.

Man, it's so hard not to act reckless
It's difficult not to be foolish when you have a lot of money.

To whom much is given, much is tested
People with money and fame are often subjected to more scrutiny and criticism.

Get arrested, guess until he get the message
Sometimes people in power only learn their lesson when they face the consequences of their actions.

I feel the pressure, under more scrutiny
Being famous puts a lot of pressure on you and makes you constantly feel like you're under a microscope.

And what'd I do? Act more stupidly
Unfortunately, some people respond to pressure by acting even more foolish than before.

Bought more jewelry, More Louis V.
Instead of learning from my mistakes, I continued to indulge in materialistic things.

My mama couldn't get through to me
Even my loved ones couldn't make me see past my obsession with money and fame.

The drama, people suing me
Being rich and famous also means dealing with a lot of legal troubles and drama.

I'm on T.V. talking like it's just you and me
Despite being in the public eye, sometimes it feels like I'm just having a conversation with one person.

I'm just saying how I feel man
I'm being honest about how fame and money affect me.

I ain't one of the Cosby's, I ain't go to Hillman
I don't come from a wealthy or privileged background like some other celebrities.

I guess the money should've changed them
I thought that with money would come happiness and satisfaction, but it didn't.

I guess I should've forgot where I came from
At times, I lost sight of my roots and where I came from.

Let up the suicide doors
I'm opening up to new experiences and opportunities.

This is my life homie, you decide yours
I'm living my life the way I want to and you should too.

I know that Jesus died for us
I understand the importance of spirituality and religion.

But I couldn't tell you who decide wars
I don't understand why wars happen and who ultimately decides to start them.

So I parallel double-parked that motherfucker sideways
I'm living life boldly and doing things my way.

Old folks talking 'bout back in my day
People from past generations often criticize younger people for their actions and decisions.

But homie, this is my day
I'm focused on making the most of my life in the present moment.

Class started two hours ago, oh, am I late?
I'm not always punctual or on time.

No I already graduated
But that doesn't mean I haven't already learned important life lessons.

And you can live through anything if Magic made it
We can all learn from people who have overcome adversity, like Magic Johnson.

They say I talk with so much emphasis
People often criticize me for being too intense or passionate.

Ooh, they so sensitive
But maybe those people are just too easily offended.

Don't ever fix your lips like collagen
Don't speak words that are fake, like collagen injections.

Then say something where you gon end up apolog'in
Don't say things that you'll regret or will require an apology later on.

Let me know if it's a problem then
If you have an issue with what I'm saying or doing, tell me.

A'ight man, holla then
Okay, I'll talk to you later then.

Let the champagne splash
Let's celebrate and enjoy life.

Let that man get cash, let that man get past
Allow other people to pursue their own success and happiness.

You don't need to stop to get gas
Don't let obstacles or challenges slow you down or deter you from your goals.

If he can move through the rumors, he can drive off fumes
If someone can withstand gossip and criticism, they can overcome anything.

Cause how he move in a room full of No's?
How does a person maintain their confidence and conviction in the face of rejection?

How he stay faithful in a room full of hoes?
How does a person remain loyal and true to themselves in a superficial and promiscuous environment?

Must be the pharoahs, he in tune with his soul
It takes a certain level of spiritual alignment to stay true to oneself in the face of temptations and distractions.

So when he buried in a tomb full of gold
Even when someone has achieved great wealth and success, it doesn't guarantee happiness or fulfillment.

Treasure, what's you pleasure?
People have different desires and goals in life, some may value material things while others value spirituality or relationships.

Life is a, uh, depending how you dress her
Your experience in life can vary depending on how you approach and perceive it.

So if the devil wear prada, Adam, Eve wear nada
Just because someone has nice things or success it doesn't mean they have a happy, fulfilling life. It's about priorities and what you value.

I'm in between, but way more fresher
I have a balance of material possessions and a deeper understanding of what truly matters in life.

But way less effort, cause when you try hard
It's important to work hard, but sometimes too much effort can lead to burnout and unhappiness.

That's when you die hard
Working too hard can be harmful to your health and wellbeing.

Ya'll homies lookin' like "Why God?"
My friends and acquaintances may question my decisions or actions.

When they reminisce over you, my God
When people look back on your life or legacy, what will they remember about you?