Clarity
Andy Mineo Lyrics

Sometimes you can just be in a funk creatively or you know
At times, one can experience a lack of inspiration or uncertainty in their identity or abilities.

As a person and it's like there's a fog around you
During these moments, it feels as though there is a cloud of confusion surrounding one's mind and perception.

And you can't see out of it, but, that's part of the journey
This obscured vision is a natural part of the personal growth process and should be embraced rather than feared.

Hm, patient, this beat done took its time
The production of this beat required patience and time to perfect.

Well, then so do I
Similar to the beat, the artist also takes his time and is patient in his creative process.

Look, uninspired, undefined
The artist acknowledges feeling uninspired and lacking a clear sense of identity or purpose.

Now somebody's gettin' fired
This line humorously suggests that someone may lose their job due to the artist's lack of inspiration.

Terrified, paralyzed, Twitter game verified
Feelings of fear and being stuck are contrasted by the superficial validation received on social media.

Married life, very fire
The artist acknowledges the fulfilling and passionate aspects of his married life.

Understand I'm on demand
The artist wants others to recognize that he is in high demand and sought after.

Undermanned the Son of Man or Son of Sam
The artist humorously juxtaposes being overwhelmed with work to being the biblical Son of Man or the infamous Son of Sam.

I'm somewhere in between the two, the meaning too
The artist finds himself somewhere in the middle, unsure of his purpose or significance.

Spend the evening, be with you
The artist desires to spend quality time with someone, seeking connection and companionship.

Oh I know, I need it too
The artist acknowledges his own need for emotional and relational fulfillment.

Do I believe? Believe I do
The artist expresses belief in something, possibly in his own talents or faith.

On my faith walk, took the sinnin', I mean the scenic route
The artist metaphorically describes his spiritual journey as a scenic route, acknowledging his past mistakes.

Get lost, I be aloof, Adidas on, still need the boost
The artist sometimes isolates himself from others, appearing indifferent, yet still seeking validation and inspiration.

What was the Eden fruit? I'll ask Him when I see Him
The artist contemplates the significance of the forbidden fruit from the biblical story of Eden, curious to ask God about its true nature.

Daily bread, that's Paidiem, but I'm fastin' like a BM
The artist references the concept of daily sustenance and divine provision, but also acknowledges his personal struggles and discipline.

Ridin' past ya in the P.M.
The artist confidently asserts his presence and success as he passes others in the evening.

In a stolen car, that's fleein' from the scene of a crime
The artist metaphorically depicts himself as escaping from a negative situation or past mistakes, using a stolen car for dramatic effect.

Apollo Creed, in his prime
The artist compares himself to a confident and skilled boxer, Apollo Creed, during the peak of his career.

Rocky verses, I'm a person that's tryna believe I'm worth it
The artist uses a reference to the film character Rocky to convey his struggle and pursuit of self-worth and belief in his abilities.

I'm workin' through it, but work is, well, work, but well worth it
Despite the challenges and difficulties, the artist is committed to working through his struggles, believing that the effort is valuable and rewarding.

It's hella churches still hell is workin' fine
The artist comments on the paradox of many churches existing while negativity and suffering still persist in the world.

What's that tell us? Fellas hurtin', it's like melanin or crime
The artist draws a parallel between the pain experienced by individuals and societal issues such as racial discrimination or crime.

That's the elephant we hide
The artist metaphorically refers to the unspoken and often avoided truths or burdens that people keep hidden.

Truthfully, we probably lied
The artist acknowledges that, in truth, people may deceive themselves or others by not facing uncomfortable realities.

Rather have a tribe then unity, so you and me divide
Instead of pursuing unity among individuals, people tend to prioritize their own tribe or group, causing divisions and separation.

I'm hellish and divine
The artist recognizes his complex nature, possessing both negative and positive qualities.

I'm trillest and divine
The artist sees himself as authentically cool and divine, embracing both aspects of his personality.

I'm tellin' me, 'I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm, I know better'
Despite internal struggles and doubts, the artist tries to convince himself that he is fine, knowing deep down that he should have a better understanding.

All I, all I want is clarity, clarity
The artist expresses his longing for a clear understanding and perspective in his life.

'Cause all of my heroes are frauds just like me, just like me
The artist recognizes that his idols, much like himself, are flawed and imperfect.

So let every man be a liar, let only God be truth
The artist suggests that humans are prone to deceit, while emphasizing that only God possesses absolute truth.

And all of your heroes are frauds just like you
In addition to himself, the artist points out that everyone's idols and role models are also flawed and imperfect.

I can't see through that smoke in the air
The artist struggles to see clearly amidst the confusion and distractions surrounding him.

That's the smoke in the air
The metaphorical smoke represents the nebulous and unclear aspects of life.

All that smoke in the air
The abundance of smoke further highlights the prevalence of confusion and obscurity.

A mind of doubt is to keep you open to God's revelations
Doubt can serve as a means for remaining receptive to new insights and understanding from God.

When you don't doubt, you don't change
Without doubt, one becomes stagnant and resistant to personal growth and transformation.

If you have to have finite answers to infinite questions
Requiring finite and definitive answers to infinite and complex questions limits one's ability to comprehend the vastness of truth and knowledge.

Uh, you're not gonna move
Refusing to embrace uncertainty and seeking absolute certainty hinders personal and spiritual progress.

Yeah, built my life on this (huh)
The artist has built his life around his beliefs and principles.

Half my adult life like unlearnin'
A significant portion of the artist's adulthood has been dedicated to unlearning or questioning previously held beliefs and ideas.

Lies that I heard in a dumb sermon
The artist identifies lies or misguided teachings that he encountered during religious sermons.

What I unearth got me uncertain
Upon discovering certain truths, the artist now feels unsure and filled with doubts.

More knowledge and more sorrow
As the artist gains more knowledge, he also experiences heightened sadness and emotional burden.

Worryin' that never fixed tomorrow
Expressing excessive worry or concern does not solve future problems or uncertainties.

Just take away all my strength today
The artist wishes for a release from the emotional and mental weight he carries in the present moment.

It was black and white, not paved with gray
Past beliefs were presented as clear-cut and without nuance, lacking the complexities and uncertainties of reality.

Maybe that cloud that I've been stuck in
The artist metaphorically describes his state of confusion or uncertainty as being trapped within a cloud-like barrier.

I construct it, I conduct it
The artist takes responsibility for creating and perpetuating this state of confusion and uncertainty.

Orchestra of noise, I don't hate your voice
Amidst the chaos and confusion in his mind, the artist still appreciates the perspectives and voices of others.

I done made a choice, mic assumption
The artist has made a decision to express himself through music, assuming the role of a microphone in sharing his thoughts and experiences.

A TV cabinet, tweetin', twerkin', grand man, gamin', rappin', workin'
The artist humorously lists various activities and roles he engages in, highlighting the complexity and diversity of his life.

Fashion work, and work, and work, and work, and work, and
The artist emphasizes the continuous and relentless nature of his work and creative pursuits.

Can't tell if lost
The artist is uncertain if he has lost his way or direction in life.

My mind or just made it (lost)
He questions whether his confusion and uncertainty are inherent within his mind or a result of his own actions.

My faith or misplaced it (lost)
The artist wonders if he has lost his faith or simply misplaced it amidst the challenges he faces.

My pain or upgraded
The artist contemplates whether his pain has transformed into something more meaningful or beneficial.

Lost my happy thought, then I got jaded (lost)
He acknowledges losing his sense of happiness or positivity, leading to a state of cynicism or weariness.

Focus in my direction (lost)
He desires attention and focus directed towards him as he seeks clarity and understanding.

In details and perfection (lost)
The artist hopes for a deeper comprehension and achieving perfection, but recognizes that these aspirations may lead to further confusion.

All my faith in white Jesus and my leaders (found)
The artist used to place all his faith in a specific religious image of Jesus and the leaders associated with it.

They aren't who I thought all these years (found)
After contemplation, the artist realizes that his perception of these religious figures and leaders has been misguided or distorted.

They weren't even worthy of tears (found)
He concludes that these individuals were not deserving of his emotional investment or reverence.

The opposite of faith ain't doubt
Contrary to common belief, the artist suggests that doubt is not the opposite of faith.

It's when I get it all figured out
According to the artist, true lack of faith arises when one believes they have everything completely understood and figured out.

Some days it get in all my trust
Certain days, doubt undermines the artist's ability to trust in himself or others.

Some days I can feel so empty
On certain days, the artist experiences a profound sense of emptiness or void within himself.

Some days I feel like You love me
On other days, the artist feels a deep sense of love and connection with God.

Some days I feel like You left me
However, there are also days when the artist feels abandoned or disconnected from God.

The second I'm furious with God, I'm tumbling close
The artist recognizes that his anger or frustration towards God often brings him closer to a deeper understanding and connection with the divine.

Because you cannot be furious someone if you're not there
His ability to experience anger towards God indicates his belief and awareness of God's presence and existence.