The Transition
C.J. Luckey Lyrics

This fire's igniting silently
Something powerful inside me is growing, even though it may not be obvious to the outside world.

All my desires are trying to grow outside of me
My internal drive is pushing me to achieve my goals and dreams.

I tried to fight it cause all I wanted was privacy
I struggled with the attention and pressure that came with chasing my dreams.

I had given my power to all the people that doubted me
I allowed the negative opinions of others to control my thoughts and actions.

It took a while for me
It was a slow process for me to realize what I needed to do.

To realize that my choices really come down to me
I am ultimately responsible for my own decisions and actions.

I was the one who was building all of these boundaries
I realized that I had been limiting myself with self-imposed barriers.

Faith, is just something I hadn’t found in me
At the time, I had not yet discovered a strong sense of faith or belief in myself.

I hope Jabba is looking down on me
I wish that someone who inspired me and passed away could see the fruits of my labor.

I hope he knows that his legacy lives inside of me
The impact and influence of a mentor or role model live on through me.

I wish I told him more often how he inspired me
I regret not expressing my appreciation and admiration to someone who meant a lot to me.

And thanked him for the great opportunity he provided me
I greatly appreciated a chance that someone took on me, but wish I expressed that more.

I hope everybody is proud of me
I desire the approval and admiration of others for my accomplishments.

I feel the positive energy that’s surrounding me
I am sensing and enjoying the support and positive vibes of my environment.

I think I’m gaining a super power undoubtedly
I am confident in my personal growth and potential to achieve great things.

I can feel the changes and motions starting inside of me
I am experiencing a transforming and moving process within myself.

Niggas telling me I should rap more
Some people are encouraging me to focus more on my craft of rapping.

Cause when I make it for radio they say that’s wrong
Some people criticize my music when they feel it is becoming more mainstream.

They don’t even buy my music on the platforms
I notice that those who criticize my music may not even be supporting me by purchasing it.

So why the fuck am I even listening to them at all
I question why I would even pay attention to negative opinions from people who are not truly invested.

That’s why I gotta transition
I realize that I need to make changes to my approach and mindset.

Cause pleasing everyone’s an impossible mission
I acknowledge that it is unrealistic to try to satisfy and please every single person.

If you like it then buy it, and if you hate it walk by it
I am communicating that those who appreciate my music should support it, and those who don't can simply disregard it.

I’m letting all of you know that I’m cancelling all opinions
I am declaring that I will not let others' opinions take control of my thoughts and actions.

Cause everything changed so drastically
I am acknowledging a major shift in my life and career.

I learned the secret to balancing on this fallacy
I discovered how to navigate the challenges and false perceptions of the industry.

They sell you dreams and they magnify all the fantasies
The music industry often perpetuates an illusionary and exaggerated image of success and fame.

Don’t lose your focus keep practicing all this alchemy
I remind myself to stay focused and continue working hard on my craft despite the distractions and illusions around me.

Your value is not your salary
I believe that my worth is not solely determined by my income or financial success.

It’s just a number that’s validating your vanity
I suggest that material wealth can sometimes inflate and feed one's ego, without truly adding value to one's life.

No one can tell you to put a price on a sanity
I emphasize that one's mental and emotional wellbeing is priceless and should not be compromised for money or status.

Cause in this world all you really need is your family
I conclude that, in the end, family and loved ones are the most important and fulfilling part of life.