Confessions
8Ball & MJG feat. Poo Bear Lyrics

Yea yea sittin' looking out my window the streets I see ain't pretty
The view outside my window is not beautiful or pleasant.

Sometimes I wonder if I was born rich with plenty
I sometimes question what my life would have been like if I was born wealthy.

Money, and everyday was sunny didn't no rain fall
If I had a lot of money and every day was perfect, with no problems.

Life was beautiful like the colors of a rainbow
Life was beautiful and full of color.

Would I be the same prim row all my niggas know
Would I have the same personality and be recognized by my close friends and peers?

If I didn't have to learn to beat them streets and get that dough
If I didn't have to struggle and hustle in the streets to earn money.

What if I never witnessed killings with my own two eyes
What if I had never seen someone get killed in front of me.

Bussin' leave they own folks layin' in the street to die
When someone gets shot and left in the street to die.

Life without respective if every second I was shakin'
A life without respect, where I'm scared every second.

Cause I injected dope in my veins
Using drugs by injecting them with a needle into my veins.

Divide and strain could I describe pain could I
Could I handle extreme pain or difficult situations?

Describe livin' life without desire mayne
Trying to explain what it's like to live without passion or desires.

Could I survive if I couldn't rap or entertain alive
Could I live a successful life if I couldn't make music or entertain people?

And free you can't beat it
Being free and having the ability to do what you want is priceless.

Who can you blame my world is like a picture and the frame
I can't blame anyone for my life, my circumstances are just a part of the bigger picture.

The picture might change but the frame stays the same
The events in my life might change, but the overall structure and environment stays the same.

What if you was on the other end of the bullet
What if you were the target of a shooting?

When a killer wanna pull it would it seem like
If someone wants to kill you, does it happen in an instant?

The light flash in front of your face
When you die, is there a bright light that appears in front of you?

Or would you run real slow like I ran in my dream like
Would you feel like you're running in slow motion when trying to escape in a dream?

Just the other day I tried to be a hero but it wasn't the side of me
I tried to be brave recently, but it didn't come naturally.

Or maybe it just wasn't the time to be but if the shoe had to fit then I would be
Maybe it wasn't an appropriate time to be brave, but if the situation called for it, I would be courageous.

Ahead of the game playin' the part I bring it all into the light from out of the dark
Being prepared and ahead of potential challenges that come my way.

I hit the bat into the ball and out of the park
Hitting a homerun, or accomplishing something great.

And live with the question alone that's meddlin' hard
Living with difficult questions or situations that have no clear answer.

What if you had to live under the bridge and do anything just to feed your kids
What if you were homeless and had to do anything to feed your children?

Think about that and the deed you did the first thing that impress me kid
Reflecting on difficult situations and the actions you took that impressed others.

Oh yes you did and I ain't even tryna choke your chain or pull your leg
Yes, you did some impressive things, and I'm not trying to deceive or trick you.

Just spit these messages cause I'm blessed with it
Sharing these messages with others because I believe it's a gift.

What if you had the chance to be able to switch hands with me or anyone you see
What if you had the ability to switch lives with someone else?

And if you really wanna take it deep this shit not quanum to me
If you want to analyze it further, this is not a concept that can be easily quantified.

For one and each and each and all for the sci-fi mat more religious superstitious
Including all types of people: science fiction fans, religious people, and those who are superstitious.

Politicious and all the listeners with us this shit be cold as Christmas
Including political people and all those who are listening. The subject matter is intense and serious.

So put your head to the sky say a prayer for the sick and the old the young and the weak
Taking a moment to pray for those who are vulnerable and in need of help.

For the bombs and the single moms with six kids askin' for something to eat
Praying for those who are victims of violence (such as from bombs) and mothers who have to struggle to provide for their children.

And when you get up they seem to hold you down
After achieving success, it feels like there are still obstacles and people trying to hold you back.

Down to the ground gotta stay focused with your eyes opened wide
Despite setbacks, you need to stay focused and aware.

See the sun rise I keep my hands on the steering wheel when I'm creepin' up 75
I can appreciate the sunrise, but I also need to be aware and focused when I'm driving.

(woo woo woo) changing lanes on the regular talkin' on my cellular fast
Switching lanes frequently and talking on the phone quickly.

Watching cause they wanna take me away
Being aware of the people who might want to harm you or ruin your success.

I'm just trying to feed my babies face
I'm working hard to provide for my children.

But I'm just hustling I'm waiting on tomorrow
Working hard and staying focused on the future.