Epilogue
H. Scott Salinas Lyrics

ForGot this part of my story
I overlooked a key aspect of my past

went through the great depression
I experienced intense emotional and mental struggles

I'm talking Extreme highs and lows
I have navigated the very best and very worst of life

A lot of IG followers that ain't what makes you special
Popularity on social media doesn't equate to true worth

Posted up wit designer clothes
Wearing expensive clothes doesn't define who I am

A lot of ppl take They life cause they can't take the pressure
Many people struggle with the weight of expectations and risk their lives

hiding behind they talent
Some people use their abilities to disguise their real feelings

most people don't really feel you if you ain't successful
If you haven't achieved your desired level of success, many people won't value you

if you never reached your desired goals
Failing to accomplish what you set out to do can leave you feeling unfulfilled

Vicious cycles ambition these are interesting days
The pursuit of success can become all-consuming and is complicated in current times

It's hard not to compete in a digital age
In the modern world, the pressure to outperform is widespread

Faces buried in our phones like invisible graves
Our attachment to digital devices can be isolating and dangerous for our well-being

Pictures taken it's no honor in minimum-wage
Simply taking photos doesn't earn a living wage

I remember my 9-to-5
I recall the mundanity of working a typical job

You can do both have a job and kill it on Spotify
It's possible to balance career aspirations with other responsibilities

Never compromise
Always stick to your values

can only dot your i's (eyes)
Focus on the details and make sure everything is in order

Just be who you supposed to be
Don't try to be someone you're not

that's how you honor God
Living authentically is a form of respect for a higher power

Whatever's meant to be is to be
The future is predetermined

Whatever God has for me is just for me
My destiny has been chosen by a divine force

in him I find my treasure
I derive my meaning and fulfillment from my faith

I find my pleasure
My happiness comes from a spiritual connection

I feel so breathless
I am filled with a sense of awe and wonder

there's nothing this world can offer now
The material world no longer holds sway over me

i have a future in the clouds
My future is associated with spiritual realms

where the streets are made of gold
This symbolic image represents a place of abundance

there's something to look forward to
I have hope for a better future

this world can't have my soul
The physical world can't diminish my spiritual essence

Music is what I do it's not who I am
My profession is not my identity

Same human that momma saw on da sonogram
I am the same person I was before I found success

Because of da image that I been made in
My self-worth comes from being created in a divine image

I would still be amazing waiting tables washing pots and pans
I am inherently valuable, regardless of my job

Da Joneses boy it's so hard to keep up
Trying to conform to societal expectations is difficult

Slow down when you riding on speed bumps
Take time to navigate difficult times

I can still hear da wisdom of my father like,
My father's guidance is still with me

don't let talent take you where character can't keep ya
Don't let success ruin your moral fiber

I guess it's time that we racing against
We're competing in a race against time

Uninterrupted success is one of the greatest of threats
Sustained success can be dangerous and fragile

It's hard to stay faithful to God when u keep winning
Achieving success can make it difficult to maintain a spiritual connection

So Everytime God bless us boy he taking a risk
Whenever we are given blessings, there is an inherent risk involved

Stay humble young lion, stakes high
Success brings increased responsibility

There's hyena inside of you that should hate pride
There is a voice that seeks to undermine your humility

Don't hit the panic button when your numbers take a stage dive
Don't despair when your fortunes take a downturn

You can relax your steps are ordered by a great God
Trust in a divine plan for your life

I been loved and hated
I've experienced both acceptance and rejection

Praised and underrated
I've received both compliments and criticism

Through feast and famine
I've experienced extremes of abundance and scarcity

My status has been debated
My level of success has been put into question

The least advantaged
Those with the lowest opportunities

Some would say that I made it
Some might say that I have achieved success

Since I reached a status
Because I have attained a level of success

humbled by my creator
I am humbled by my belief in a divine being

So I never changed
I remain true to myself

Boy I'm still on my p and q's
I remain vigilant and focused

When they try to get to compromise
When people try to persuade me to compromise my values

I tell them N-O
I refuse to comply

BOY CAUSE IM ON MY P AND Q's
I'm focused on being disciplined and authentic

And I'm just not that kind of guy
I'm not the type of person to compromise my values

If it's for me then it is for me
My destiny is pre-ordained

I guess that's captain obvious
This is an obvious statement

I use the music to set the people free
I utilize music to inspire and help others

That's why I like a captive audience
I appreciate the attention from engaged listeners

I'm just trying to get you across,
I'm trying to relay a message

build you a bridge
I'm trying to create a connection

Cause applause is so paper thin
Acclaim is superficial and fleeting

Top to bottom
Throughout all levels of society

Balling and broke I seen it all
I have experienced both wealth and poverty

And I'm learning to be content
I'm discovering the value of finding peace and satisfaction