Men
Arthur Greenslade And The Gee Lyrics

Yo, listen man this is for my heart I just gotta let it out you feel me
Hey, listen carefully, this is coming from my innermost feelings that I need to express

It's so hard to be a man I see why some people quit
The challenges of being a man can be overwhelming, leading some to give up

Working 30 days just to come up with a quid
Putting in a month of hard work just to make enough money to get by

You say you my beside now you ratting you a snitch
Someone who was once close to you is now betraying you by being deceitful

We used to win together now you tripping for a bitch
We used to support each other but now you're choosing someone else over our friendship

Be self motivating did it dolly faced my fears
I have learned to motivate myself and confront my fears head-on

Gone are the old days when you find help in your peers
In the past, you could rely on your friends for support, but now things have changed

Lately I been wondering how we got fucked up
Recently, I've been questioning how our relationship deteriorated

Is it the lack of money or the lack of slurp
Could it be the financial struggles or the lack of emotional connection that caused this?

People be so ready just to fuck you up
People can be quick to hurt or betray you when you're vulnerable

But say you need some help and no one shows up
When you ask for assistance, no one is there to offer support

Raise our brothers, take care of our sisters, That's all we taught but now we just tiktokers
We were taught to support our siblings, but now society seems more focused on superficial social media trends

Men cry, men try, deep inside it's suicide
Men suffer silently, struggling with their emotions and inner demons

I might just be smiling in my mind is homicide
Externally appearing happy, but internally battling thoughts of self-destruction

You may think I'm happy and the next is suicide
Others may perceive me as content, but in reality, I may be contemplating ending my own life

You overreacting if you're fighting for what's right then you're attacking
People may dismiss your concerns or label you as aggressive when you stand up for justice

Many things we're going through without complaining
Despite enduring numerous hardships, we often choose not to voice our struggles

And if you're ever trying to vent you're just a lame man
Expressing your emotions or seeking help may be seen as weak or inadequate by others

I'ma be a party starter, I'ma be a money maker
I aim to bring joy and success into my life and the lives of those around me

My masculinity don't make me an enemy
Just because I embrace my masculinity doesn't mean I am a threat to others

See it's very hard for me, all through I never mention it
Despite the challenges I face, I rarely speak about my struggles

I would overcome, And I would not succumb
I am determined to conquer my obstacles and not give in to defeat

My time would come, My fire wouldn't go numb
I believe that my moment of success will arrive, and my passion will never fade

Still I am up ten toes, Though I got many foes
Despite facing numerous enemies, I remain strong and resilient

No you can't fit my shoes, It's like hell in my shoes
You cannot fully understand the hardships and struggles I endure on a daily basis

And I've got many things that pained me, My first time seeing someone and then all they did was hate me
I have experienced deep hurt from people who initially appeared kind but later turned against me

Tryna get by as a man can be very overwhelming
Navigating through life as a man can be incredibly challenging and burdensome

And lately I be feeling like I be going crazy, Like I be going crazy
Recently, I've been struggling with my mental health and feeling overwhelmed by it all

don't do suicide bro, that shit kills you You got a lot to live for, just pull through
Suicide is not the answer, there is always hope and reasons to keep going

It's G, remember my name
I am G, remember me and my message of perseverance and hope