Mayday
J.R. Writer Lyrics

Awakened from my slumber by the thunder, lightning clapping
I am startled awake by the loud storm, feeling a sense of urgency and anticipation.

Raining on my window pane and praying I make something happen
As I hear the rain outside, I hope and pray for a positive outcome or success.

A preacher's prophecies never bothered me when I was younger
In my youth, I was unaffected by the predictions and teachings of religious leaders.

Sitting on my Grandma's lap, as she cried I often wondered
While sitting on my grandmother's lap, I would contemplate the reasons behind her tears.

What was her tears for?
I pondered the cause behind her tears.

Could it be for my grandfather?
Perhaps her tears were related to the loss of my grandfather.

Or maybe she felt for me 'cause I'll see more of those cold tomorrows
It's possible that she empathized with me because I will face challenging times in the future.

Then she see the world will up and turn on me
She foresaw that the world will eventually betray or disappoint me.

'Cause the morals that she often spoke were meant for 1923
The values she frequently conveyed were suitable for a different time period and not completely applicable now.

I fall asleep off in her arms, a Psalm was spoken
I find solace and peace in my grandmother's arms as she recites a Psalm.

The Lord is surely my shepherd, he lead me to the water
The Lord guides and provides for me, leading me towards what sustains me.

Thought that often stuck with me
That particular idea remained in my thoughts frequently.

Amongst the wolves that run the streets
I exist in a dangerous environment surrounded by predatory individuals.

Out here paying dues to lose
I struggle and work hard, often only to experience failure or setbacks.

I pray your angels come for me
I desperately seek divine assistance and protection.

A non-believer I never have and never could be
I have always and will always have faith, never doubting the existence of a higher power.

Lord give me time to peep the signs I should see
God, grant me the opportunity to recognize and understand the indicators or signals I should observe.

Sipping got me feeling like a player riding clean
Indulging in alcohol makes me feel confident and successful.

Bending corners hoping I might find my Savior on the curb
Driving around the streets, I hope to unexpectedly encounter someone or something that can save or redeem me.

I rarely go to Church
Attending religious services is not a regular occurrence for me.

False prophets rocking Prada so I rarely feel the word
I find it difficult to trust religious figures who flaunt material possessions, making me skeptical of their teachings.

Jezebels lurking in the pews on the first
There are seductive and deceitful individuals present in the congregation on Sundays.

Preacher's weaker than the deacon 'cause it's hard to fight the urge
The preacher is less assertive or disciplined than the deacon because resisting temptation is challenging.

It's hard to live and serve when you on the Devil's turf
Existing and fulfilling your duties in an environment dominated by evil is extremely challenging.

Sell your soul for the low with no sense of what it's worth
People often abandon their morals or principles for insignificant gains, displaying a lack of understanding of their true value.

Don't get it twisted, I ain't no saint, I ain't no pastor
I want to clarify that I am not a perfect or holy individual, nor am I a religious leader.

But prayer ain't just for cloudy days and natural disasters
Prayer is not only necessary during times of difficulty, but also in everyday life.

Aware of what comes after, I bet you ain't for sure
I have knowledge or understanding of the consequences or afterlife, which you may be uncertain about.

I was warned that Heaven ain't the only place to go
I have been informed that there are other destinations beyond Heaven.

I'm doing what I can cause there really ain't much time
I am exerting effort and taking action because time is limited.

I leave this in the Lord hands
I surrender or entrust this matter to God.

I'm tired of crying
I am weary of shedding tears.

Man down
Someone is in distress or experiencing a downfall.

Hope and pray and say I can't turn (Man down)
I maintain hope and pray, expressing that I will not surrender or give up.

He will find you, this world will grind you down
Eventually, the world will negatively affect or wear down an individual, but they will not be lost forever.

Don't you be another (Man down)
You must strive not to become another person in a state of distress or downfall.

Help is just one prayer away
Aid or assistance is readily available through the act of prayer.

Don't be afraid to say
Do not hesitate or fear expressing your needs or desires.

Mayday
An urgent distress signal or a cry for help.

Father forgive us for we know not what we do
I ask for forgiveness from God because I am unaware or ignorant of the consequences of my actions.

Am I bias? I been pious put my nose up in the pews
Am I showing favoritism? I have been devoutly religious, actively participating in church activities.

Like Paul I bear good news
Similar to the biblical figure Paul, I carry or spread positive and uplifting messages.

They think I'm pall-bearing
Others mistakenly believe that my intended message is depressing or related to death.

My message sounds like death to these hearers as they perish
To those who listen, my words may sound bleak or ominous, causing them to suffer or deteriorate.

Scaring to think we on the brink of death
It is alarming to consider that we are on the verge of dying.

But no one stops to look for answers on what happens next
However, no one takes the time to seek answers regarding what comes after death.

Got a couple scriptures from my grandma
My grandmother imparted a few passages from religious texts to me.

Sayings from a preacher
I have received wise or memorable phrases from a preacher.

But can't live out these standards that we heard it takes to reach 'em
However, I am unable to live up to or fulfill the demands or expectations required to attain those standards.

But when I look at Jesus
However, when I consider the life and teachings of Jesus,

He live the life I couldn't
I realize that he led a life that surpasses my own capabilities or limitations.

Suffered for my crime so I wouldn't
He endured the consequences of my wrongdoing so that I would not have to.

I used to have to sneak into movies 'cause I couldn't afford to pay
In the past, I had to secretly enter movie theaters because I did not have the financial means to purchase a ticket.

Explain to me how someone paved my way
Please clarify how someone paved or cleared the path for me to follow.

When I hear K.R.I.T. Confessing I respect him
Upon hearing K.R.I.T.'s honest and sincere confession, I hold him in high regard.

Cause most of us be lying like our lives don't need perfecting
Because the majority of us deceive ourselves, pretending that our lives require no improvement.

Nothing that we can muster, nothing that we can change
Despite our efforts, we are incapable of achieving or altering anything significant.

Admitting that we're imperfect, offending God with our games
Acknowledging our flaws, we unintentionally disrespect God through our deceptive actions or behaviors.

Look I'm just being honest so don't take me for no lame
I am speaking sincerely, so please do not consider me foolish or insignificant.

I seen it for myself, I'm a product of this thing
I have personally witnessed and experienced the consequences of these behaviors.

Now I found true religion, and it's not inside a denim
I have discovered genuine faith, which does not reside in material possessions.

And 'em overpriced shades are never giving us vision, let's go
Expensive sunglasses will never provide us with clarity or insight; let's move forward.

I seen another to know, so urgent
Having observed another person's struggle, I understand the urgency.

Keep callin'
Continue seeking help or guidance.

Help is just one call away
Assistance or support is easily accessible with just a single phone call.

Don't be afraid to say
Do not hesitate or fear expressing your needs or desires.

Mayday
An urgent distress signal or a cry for help.

Mayday
An urgent distress signal or a cry for help.

Help is just one call away
Assistance or support is easily accessible with just a single phone call.

Don't you be afraid to say
Do not hesitate or fear expressing your needs or desires.

Mayday
An urgent distress signal or a cry for help.