Thinking Out Loud
Benjamin A.D Lyrics

Destroyin and rebuildin
Going through cycles of breaking down and building up again

Doin more destroyin
Continuing the cycle of destruction

Now I’m back at square one
Having to start over again

Somehow I’m in the buildin
Despite being back at square one, still finding a way to create and build something

Feelin like a teacher in a world full of children
Feeling more experienced and mature than those around you

Speak another language I been runnin from my feelings, Money and respect fuck power I don’t want it
Communicating in ways that hide your true emotions, valuing money and respect over power

Most kings lose their heads got many at their neck
Those in positions of power are often threatened by others

I’m deservin everything I get
Believing in your own worth and deserving what you earn

Through the valley of the shadow of my debt
Going through tough financial times

Last time I saw ***** He asked for the music Said he wanna see me it was more than a sec After the convo I was kinda vex But in hindsight he was just pushin for the best
Reflecting on a conversation that didn't seem productive at the time, but realizing that the person had good intentions all along

Lookin for a cheat code Little did I know, I was caught up in my ego
Searching for an easy way out, but realizing that your own ego is holding you back

I don’t think they love me I ain’t seein many people, Flyin to the bottom of the ski slope Backs to the wall, do you love me when the p’s low?
Feeling alone and questioning whether the people around you truly care, dealing with financial struggles

Inhale, exhale, co2, yeah bro, see you tryna shine but we are too, Hit me with a smile that I’m seein through They don’t know what it’s like bein you
Taking deep breaths and seeing through people's fake happiness, acknowledging that others can't truly know what you're going through

I’m a fiend coz I battle yesterday See my queen looking like a better day I don’t even wanna say too much coz I said too much anyway
Struggling with past mistakes and hoping for a better future, not wanting to dwell on the past

Brudda it’s all been written it’s no luck Do it for money you gotta do it for the love, Comin for blood, fuck it I do it for the lust Look at your circle, tell me who do you trust?
Believing that fate plays a role in life, valuing passion over money, being willing to fight for what you desire, and recognizing that not everyone in your inner circle can be trusted

Lookin for more, this life got me so numb When it’s your moment, they all wanna phone up, When it’s your L, nobody really shows up
Searching for meaning, realizing that people only want to be around when things are going well and disappearing during tough times

I just had a madness, life threw a curveball, lemme try catch it I just stay active, shit hits fans and there ain’t no practice
Dealing with unexpected challenges and continuing to push forward, knowing that life doesn't come with a manual

Gotta stop fuckin with these labels all they ever do is wanna chat shit, Watch what I come back with Guerilla mode on my black on black shit
Choosing not to listen to criticism from others, using it to fuel your own creativity and drive

But I knew it all along I just thank God that, I can still see coz Most of the g’s only see it when it’s gone
Recognizing the truth all along, being grateful for what you have in the present and not taking it for granted

I ain’t gonna lose so If you wanna shoot better be more than 2 coz you’re fuckin with Lebron, I just gotta move and I got another route I got Suttin for your soul and I gotta send it on
Believing in yourself and not letting others bring you down, being resourceful and finding alternative paths to success, and wanting to inspire and impact others

Put it in a song Say it’s all love but they’re preein you Bro I’m still battlin with yesterday
Using music as a way to express emotions, realizing that not everyone who claims to love you actually does, and still trying to overcome past struggles