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Thankful
J. Ballou Lyrics
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Two Middle fingers to them devils i cant stand ya
Matter Fact the Lord Got his foot upon there neck
oh they his footstool there gonna be his footstool
I turn I return and in turn I will
Fulfill the will of my father yeah
always remember stay loyal forever yeah yeah
if you feeling what I'm spitting we fam yeah yeah
You box me into a category ill break up out it
cuz there's so many untold stories I feel like shouting
But ima stay calm and let God do his thing
Sometimes i feel like its me and the devil in the ring
That boy got hands but I gotta warrior spirit you feel me
Understand ima keep fighting til the day that we heal the
Ignorance you figured this was impossible
With men it is but with God all things are possible
Man fuck what you heard fly as a bird matter fact a eagle baby
Fierce but im gentle moving like a lion regal baby
Maybe nah fasho you already know yeah yeah
No competition just strictly complete the mission baby
Mind on bands thankful to God got my hands up
Two Middle fingers to them devils i cant stand ya
Matter Fact the Lord Got his foot upon there neck
oh they his footstool there gonna be his footstool
I turn I return and in turn I will
Fulfill the will of my father yeah
always remember stay loyal forever yeah yeah
if you feeling what I'm spitting we fam yeah yeah
if I dont love myself baby how can i love my neighbor
So Im learning to love myself baby so i can love even greater
Thankful for it all that go without saying
Its called a game now I'm knowing how i should be playing
Don't play at all just stand tall and firm up in the word
I know ya heard it all manifest in due time
Hurting but im learning lessons at the same time
How can you tell me to hurry up and wait at the same time.
Cuz time is of the essence but patience is the key
We grinding every step of the way yeah they gonna see
Say man I'm tired of the same ol shiit lets get together and get this thang lit, we moving on from old patterns and shiit claim we united but we divided and that a bitch
Aye its all good though cuz at the end of the day we gonna be one yeeahh fasho
The lyrics of J. Ballou's song 'Thankful' communicate gratitude for the blessings of life and love. The song's chorus expresses deep appreciation for the relationship shared with the person being addressed. The singer is thankful for the chance to love and hopes it’s enough for this special person. The lines, "In our best our days we can share all we have/When I am afraid, I will give you all I am" offer reassurance that the singer is willing to be vulnerable with this person and can rely on them to reciprocate.
The second verse emphasizes the gratitude for the material blessings of life such as the beauty of nature, clothing, friendship, and shelter. The line, "I'm thankful for this strange life, for the wrongs, and rights I've seen with these eyes," highlights the singer's acceptance of life's ups and downs, suggesting that they have grown and developed from their experiences.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Thankful' conveys a message of gratitude and appreciation. The song acknowledges both the good and challenging aspects of life while celebrating the special connection between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm thankful for the way you look at me, I just can't believe what I've found
I greatly appreciate the way you gaze at me, it's hard to comprehend that I have found such a wonderful person
I'm thankful for the chance to love you the way I do, I hope it's enough
I am grateful for the opportunity to love and care for you just the way I do, I only hope that it's sufficient
In our best our days we can share all we have
During our happiest times, we can share all of the things we possess
When I am afraid, I will give you all I am
Should I ever feel scared, I promise to give you my all
I'm thankful for the way the clouds float down, the sky around and the lack of rain
I truly appreciate the sight of the clouds drifting down, the way the sky appears and the absence of rainfall
I'm thankful for the clothes I wear and my friends who care, for this roof and home
I express gratitude for the garments I put on and the caring friends I have, as well as this house and shelter
When you are afraid, I will give you all I am
If you ever feel frightened, I will give you everything that I am
I'm thankful for this strange life, for the wrongs and rights I've seen with these eyes
I am thankful for this peculiar life, for the mistakes and the triumphs I have witnessed with my own eyes
I'm thankful for the way you look at me, I just can't believe what we've found
I greatly appreciate the way you gaze at me, I can hardly believe what we have discovered
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JORDAN SPANIER
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