Mayday
Champion J.R Lyrics

Awakened from my slumber by the thunder, lightning clapping
I was awoken by the loud storm outside

Raining on my window pane and praying I make something happen
I am hoping to achieve success despite the obstacles in my path

A preacher's prophecies never bothered me when I was younger
As a child, I did not pay much attention to religious teachings

Sitting on my Grandma's lap, as she cried I often wondered
I would wonder why my grandmother was crying

What was her tears for?
I questioned the reason for her sadness

Could it be for my grandfather?
I considered if her tears were because of my grandfather

Or maybe she felt for me 'cause I'll see more of those cold tomorrows
Perhaps she cried because she knew I would face difficult times in the future

Then she see the world will up and turn on me
She knew that the world could be harsh and turn against me

'Cause the morals that she often spoke were meant for 1923
Her traditional values did not always apply to the modern world

I fall asleep off in her arms, a Psalm was spoken
My grandmother would comfort me with a religious passage as I fell asleep in her embrace

The Lord is surely my shepherd, he lead me to the water
The passage spoke of God guiding and providing for his followers

Thought that often stuck with with me
The message stayed with me over the years

Amongst the wolves that run the streets
I feel surrounded by danger and deception in the world

Out here paying dues to lose
I am working hard and making sacrifices, but not always seeing success

I pray your angels come for me
I hope for divine intervention and guidance

A non-believer I never have and never could be
I have always believed in a higher power

Lord give me time to peep the signs I should see
I ask for guidance and discernment to recognize important messages

Sipping got me feeling like a player riding clean
Drinking alcohol makes me feel confident and in control

Bending corners hoping I might find my Savior on the curb
I seek a spiritual revelation in everyday life

I rarely go to Church
I do not attend religious services often

False prophets rocking Prada so I rarely feel the word
I am disillusioned by religious leaders who prioritize material possessions over faith

Jezebels lurking in the pews on the first
I am wary of deceitful individuals who attend religious services with ulterior motives

Preacher's weaker than the deacon 'cause it's hard to fight the urge
I believe church leaders can struggle with temptation like anyone else

It's hard to live and serve when you on the Devil's turf
It can be difficult to maintain a strong faith in a world with many negative influences

Sell your soul for the low with no sense of what it's worth
People are tempted to make harmful choices for immediate gain without considering the long-term consequences

Don't get it twisted, I ain't no saint, I ain't no pastor
I am not a perfect person or religious leader

But prayer ain't just for cloudy days and natural disasters
I believe prayer is important in all aspects of life, not just during times of crisis

Aware of what comes after, I bet you ain't for sure
I am mindful of the uncertain nature of the afterlife

I was warned that Heaven ain't the only place to go
I have been told that there are other potential destinations after death

I'm doing what I can cause there really ain't much time
I am trying to make the most of my life while I can

I leave this in the Lord hands
I trust that God will guide and protect me

I'm tired of crying
I am exhausted from feeling emotional pain and hardship

Hope and pray and say I can't turn (Man down)
I am in a vulnerable position and need help to overcome my struggles

He will find you, this world will grind you down
Despite the difficulties of life, I believe God will provide guidance and support

Don't you be another (Man down)
I urge others to not give up or lose hope when facing hardship

Help is just one prayer away
I believe prayer can provide comfort and support

Mayday
I am calling for help and support

Father forgive us for we know not what we do
I ask for forgiveness and understanding for my mistakes

Am I bias? I been pious put my nose up in the pews
I question if my religious beliefs influence my judgment

Like Paul I bear good news
I hope to share positive and hopeful messages like the Apostle Paul in the Bible

They think I'm pall-bearing
Others may misunderstand or criticize my message

My message sounds like death to these hearers as they perish
Some may not understand or appreciate my message of hope and faith

Scaring to think we on the brink of death
I am aware of the fragility of life

But no one stops to look for answers on what happens next
People often avoid thinking about the unknowns of the afterlife

Got a couple scriptures from my grandma
My grandmother gave me some religious teachings

Sayings from a preacher
I have heard messages from religious leaders

But can't live out these standards that we heard it takes to reach 'em
I struggle to fully embody and live up to religious teachings

But when I look at Jesus
Looking at the example of Jesus inspires me

He live the life I couldn't
Jesus lived a life of perfection that I cannot

Suffered for my crime so I wouldn't
Jesus died for my sins so I could have eternal life

I used to have to sneak into movies 'cause I couldn't afford to pay
I used to face financial struggles that prevented me from doing normal activities

Explain to me how someone paved my way
I question how I got to where I am today and who helped me along the way

When I hear K.R.I.T. Confessing I respect him
I admire when others are honest and vulnerable, like the rapper K.R.I.T.

Cause most of us be lying like our lives don't need perfecting
People often obscure their flaws and act like they do not need to improve

Nothing that we can muster, nothing that we can change
On our own, we cannot change or fix everything

Admitting that we're imperfect, offending God with our games
Acknowledging our flaws and mistakes can be difficult and humbling, but necessary for growth

Look I'm just being honest so don't take me for no lame
I am being sincere and truthful, not trying to be deceptive or weak

I seen it for myself, I'm a product of this thing
I have experienced the hardships and struggles of life firsthand

Now I found true religion, and it's not inside a denim
I have found meaning and faith in something beyond material possessions

And 'em overpriced shades are never giving us vision, let's go
Expensive fashion items cannot provide real perspective or understanding

I seen another to know, so urgent
I have witnessed others struggle and it motivates me to seek change

Keep callin'
I urge others to keep praying and asking for help