Passages
Drake Chisholm Lyrics

Sometimes I think is this all worth it
I question whether pursuing music is really the right path for me

Is music my calling, is this really my purpose
I wonder if music is truly my destiny and my reason for being

Sometimes I think about quitting and working a desk
I consider giving up on music and pursuing a regular office job

Then I think about the time I invest
But then I remember all the hard work and effort I have poured into this career

The time I spend up in the booth
The hours I dedicate to recording my music in the studio

The time I spend giving you the truth
The time I spend being honest and genuine in my lyrics and performances

They told me, to get me a career
People encouraged me to find a stable and conventional job

I told them I would blow up and this would be my year
But I confidently assured them that my music would take off and this would be my breakthrough year

But thats what I said last year and the year before
However, I have made similar promises and predictions in the past without much progress

The cycle never ends I can't take anymore
This pattern of hoping for a breakthrough every year has become exhausting and frustrating

Cause I see artists with these fans and these plays
I feel disheartened when I see other musicians with large fanbases and popularity

Then I look at myself feel that I'm stuck in a phase
In comparison, I feel as though I am stuck in a rut and unable to break into the mainstream music scene

So I just wanna shout out everybody who believes in me
I want to express my gratitude to those who support and believe in me

Cause you see something that I can't even see in me
Because my supporters have faith in my abilities and potential more than I do myself

And I don't say that enough
I don't express my appreciation for my fans and supporters as often as I should

They wanna ride the wave until that shit get rough
Some people only support me when things are going well, but abandon me when I face challenges and setbacks

But imma stay in it, even if that means I drown
Despite the difficulties and uncertainties, I will continue to pursue music no matter what the outcome may be

I invested everything I had in my sound
I have given all my time, energy, and resources into crafting my music and developing my unique sound

Next year when I see my fam for Christmas
When I reunite with my family during the holiday season next year

I don't wanna tell em I'm going to school for business
I don't want to disappoint them by admitting that I had to give up on my music career and pursue a traditional education

Told them I did it with music, yeah I did it with rap
Instead, I want to proudly tell them that I succeeded in the music industry, specifically in the genre of rap

Ain't making much pay but I'm making these tracks
While I may not be earning much money from my music currently, I am constantly producing and releasing new content

I'm spreading this love and I'm getting it back
I am passionate about spreading positivity and love through my music, and I am grateful to receive that same energy back from my fans

Man that's what I'm trying to say
That's the message I am trying to convey through my music

I spent so many years just waiting on that day
I have spent a significant amount of time hoping and waiting for my big break in the music industry

But it still hasn't came, no it still isn't here
However, I have yet to experience that breakthrough moment or achieve mainstream success

Now I'm stuck looking myself in the mirror
I am forced to face myself and confront the reality of my situation

Like am I doing this right
I question whether I am making the right choices and decisions for my music career

Is this really what I'm gonna do with my life
I wonder whether music is truly my lifelong passion and career path

My mom keeps telling me I need to find jobs
My mother is concerned about my financial stability and advises me to seek out a steady job

But I'm too busy worried if I'm posted on blogs
However, I am fully consumed with promoting my music and gaining exposure on various platforms

I just gotta stay with it
Despite the uncertainties and challenges, I know that I cannot give up on my passion for music

It's true what they say everybody has critics
I am aware that as a public figure and artist, I am prone to receiving criticism and negative opinions from others

And I know the road is long and far
I understand that my journey in the music industry will be a difficult and lengthy one

But I've been working so damn hard so my heart beats
Yet, I am motivated and driven to continue working hard towards my goals because music is what truly makes my heart beat