Trails of Tears
ABK Lyrics

Everybopdy runnin actin like they don't where they goin
Everyone seems lost and not knowing where to go.

As I walk through the trails of life
The singer starts talking about his life journey.

I get so disturbed
The singer is not completely satisfied with his life.

So little time wit so much to learn
The artist feels he has so much to learn but not enough time.

All these faces asking for me to help
The artist feels many people rely on him to help.

But I'm barely gettin through this myself
The singer is struggling with their own issues and not sure how to help others.

That's why I'm here writin
The singer found that writing helps him deal with his own problems.

Poem is therapy
Writing poetry is a way of therapy for the artist.

Put pain into words
The artist uses poetry to express his pain.

Make it all fit together just to share it with the world
The artist wants to share his pain and express himself to the world.

That's why some people just don't understand
Some people do not understand the singer or his poetry.

Cuz my rhymes are like the puzzles
The artist's poetry is like a puzzle and hard to understand.

That they mind can't comprhend
Some people cannot comprehend the singer's poetry.

But that's a path they chose
Some people chose not to understand or follow the singer's journey.

The lonely road
The singer's journey can be lonely.

Where the street signs read
The street signs can be interpreted as signs for the artist's own journey.

You're now out of control
The artist's journey can lead to feeling out of control.

Not me though
However, the singer doesn't feel out of control.

I'm in it for the long haul
The singer is committed to their own journey.

So I'ma fuccin make it even if I have to crawl
The artist is determined to make it to the end of his journey, despite any obstacles.

I'm not the type that wants to learn from mistakes
The artist doesn't want to make mistakes in his journey.

So every chance I get I think of moves to make
The artist is always planning and making decisions to avoid making mistakes.

I'm underestimated but I'm still here
The singer is underestimated by others, but he's still here on his journey.

Cuz the name of the trail I'm on is Have No Fear
The artist is on a trail called Have No Fear- he is not afraid to take on this journey.

Are you lost
The singer asks if the listener is lost on their own journey.

Do you know which to go
The singer is asking if the listener knows the right path to take.

The path you're on, Is it fast or is it slow
The singer wonders if the listener's journey is a fast-paced or slow-paced one.

Is it everything that you always dreamed
The artist asks if the listener's journey is everything they ever hoped for.

Or is it just a little more than what it seems
The artist asks if the listener's journey is exceeding their expectations or not.

Are you headed on the one that fits
The singer asks if the listener is taking the right path for themselves.

Or do you wish you could go bacc and switch it up right quick
The singer asks if the listener is already considering changing their path.

Now I mean right is in the right path
The artist clarifies that he means the 'right' path when he says fast.

And quicc is in a hurry
The artist clarifies his previous statement by adding that quick refers to being in a hurry.

For all them slow muh fuccas always act like they don't hear me
Some people are ignoring the artist's message, even though they take a slower pace.

This is my last attempt for your attention
The singer is making one last attempt to get the listener's attention.

Anymore wasted time would just be a failed mission
The artist doesn't want to waste any more time than he has already trying to get the listener's attention.

If you ain't down why even mention my name
If the listener doesn't really care, why waste time even acknowledging the singer?

Tryin to hate on me
The singer accuses some people of simply hating on him.

Cuz of your own self shame
The singer thinks some people are hating on him because of their own insecurities.

Some only do it cuz they wish they was me
The artist thinks some people hate on him because they wish they could be him.

That's why the path that they lead is called Wack mc
The artist thinks those people are leading a path of negativity and inadequacy.

Us macho warriors keep s**t real
The singer is a warrior and keeps things real.

Keep walking the concrete trails
The singer is still going on his journey- now referring to it as the 'concrete trails.'

Ready to killa at will
The artist is ready to fight and defend himself whenever he needs to.

It's time to take you on a whole new journey
The artist is now talking directly to the listener, and wants to be their guide on this journey.

But we gotta sticc together
The artist and the listener need to stick together to make it through this journey.

Cuz it might get lonely
The journey might be a lonely one for the listener.

We headed through the muddy swamps for real
The artist is warning the listener that the journey might be tough and they will face obstacles.

And this experience might change how you feel
The journey might change the listener's perspective on life.

Whether it's good, bad happy, or sad
The journey will consist of ups and downs.

Jus as long as you follow you gon find yo path
As long as the listener follows their own path, they will find their way to where they need to be.

And where it ends it's all up to you
The end of the journey will be up to the listener- their own personal choice.

Jus as long as you try your best to make through
The artist encourages the listener to try their best to make it through the journey.