Psalms 23
India.Arie Feat. MC Lyte Lyrics

I've seen: money come between my best friend and me
I have witnessed how money has caused a rift in my closest relationships

I've seen: old friend become new enemies
Old friendships has turned into new enemies in my life

I've been: through a couple of litigations
I have been involved in some legal cases in my life

I've been: through character assassination.
People have attempted to assassinate my character by spreading false rumors about me

They try to put this stick in between my wheels
Some people try to sabotage my success and progress by creating obstacles for me

But they can't stop my motivation (nothing will)
No matter what people do to bring me down, they can't stop my drive to succeed

Though I walk through the valley where the shadow of death is
Even when I am in a dark and difficult place in my life

I fear no evil cause I'm protected.
I don't fear any harm or negativity because I have faith and protection

No weapon formed against me shall prosper
No matter what challenges or negativity come my way, I will come out successful and unscathed

Cause I'm walking with the heavenly father
I am guided and protected by a higher power

And I do believe I'm going to prosper
I am confident that I will continue to succeed and prosper in life

Cause I'm walking with the prayers of my mother.
My mother's love and support fuels and inspires me to keep going and succeed

You won't get the best of me even though you broke my heart
Even though someone hurt me emotionally or financially, I will not be defeated by them

I'm gone pick up the pieces.
I will pick myself up and move forward despite any setbacks

I was thinking: maybe this isn't the life for me.
At times, I have questioned my path and purpose in my career and life in general

I was thinking: maybe I should leave the music industry
There have been times when I have considered leaving my industry altogether

I've been: betrayed by the people I trusted
People I confided in and trusted have let me down

I've been: ohâ?¦seriously disgusted.
Some actions of others have left me feeling deeply disappointed and disgusted

You can't get the best of meâ?¦ cause of my destiny
My destiny and purpose in life is too great for anyone to bring me down

Not to be less than me, but to be more.
I am not in competition with anyone else, but I am aspiring to be the best version of myself

So, don't question me,
No one should doubt my abilities or potential

I came and I conquered, I soared
I have achieved a lot in my life and will continue to do so

To new heights and still I explored
I am always reaching higher goals in my life and continuing to learn

In my fight to survive,
My path in life has been challenging, and I have had to work hard to overcome obstacles

Lyte is too right,
I am doing what is right for me and my life, despite any criticism or pushback

Keep my eyes on new sights
I am always looking towards new opportunities and experiences

I continue to plight
I keep persevering through challenges and difficulties

So, when try to hurting me
If someone tries to bring me down or hurt me

Even deserting me,
Even if someone abandons or betrays me

Know that I am designed to overcome adversity,
I am built to succeed through challenges and hardships

Want to bring out the worst in me, it won't happen!
No one can bring out the worst in me or defeat me

Because I take responsibility for my actions.
I am aware of my actions and their impact and take responsibility for them

My tenacityâ?¦well it has to be everlasting,
My determination and persistence will never fade

Cause even when comes to backstabbers, I'm laughing!
Even those who try to harm me will not succeed and I can even laugh in the face of their attempts

You won't get the best of me because by the grace of god
I am protected and guided by a higher power

I'm gone pick up the pieces.
No matter what challenges come my way, I will continue to persevere and succeed