March 10th and a Third
J. Givens Lyrics

I begin to fall
I start to lose my way or fall into a difficult situation

I begin to fall, fall, fall, fall...
Emphasizing the depth and gravity of the situation and how fast the situation is getting worse

Gravity got a hold of me
The situation has a strong and unavoidable pull on me

Enemies tower over me
The people or forces against me feel larger and more powerful than I can handle

It won't be over easy
The situation will be challenging and difficult to resolve

They scramble the frequency
The voices or influences I hear and feel are distorted and confusing

I hear voices try'na speak to me
I am being influenced or spoken to by different people or forces

Try'na take my peace from me
These voices or influences are causing me to lose my inner peace

Even when they go away they leave with a piece of me
Even when the people or forces go away, they take a part of me with them

I just wanna go our separate ways and live peaceably
I want to part ways with the people or forces causing me harm and live in peace

Put it all behind us, they continue to rewind it
I want to move on from the situation, but the people or forces keep bringing it up and dwelling on it

Add to the confusion when I'm looking for the minus
The people or forces add to the confusion when I am trying to look for a solution or a way out

And y'all took a piece
Other people or forces have taken something from me

But I don't know where mine is
I don't know what exactly I have lost or what is missing from me

Maybe my greatest weakness was my kindness
Being too kind or trusting could be a weakness that others may take advantage of

And I just need silence
I need some peace and quiet to sort out my thoughts and feelings

Why does it seem like violence is the only way to find a moment of peace and quiet
The only way to shut out the noise and confusion seems to be through aggression or violence, which is not ideal

Taking thoughts captive, so many to collect
I need to take control over my thoughts and not let them control me

When they dance around my head while I'm close to the edge
My thoughts can be overwhelming and distracting, especially when I am at my limit

Don't push!
Don't push me further or I may lose control

I blame everyone but me
I tend to blame others for my troubles, rather than accepting my own responsibility

Even though it's plain to see I was a kamikaze, that's right
Even though I am responsible for my own downfall and actions, it can be hard to accept and see clearly

I'm the captain of my own ship
I am in charge of my own life and decisions

Yeah, I'm the captain of my own ship- Wreck, lost at sea
Although I am in charge, I may be making poor decisions or struggling greatly in my current situation

Living above the law Not that it was warranted
I may be acting recklessly or breaking rules without good reason or justification

Thinking I'm innocent Then they showed me where the warrant is
I may think I am blameless, but there may be evidence or proof to the contrary

I'm drowning in guilt My grave is the bed I made
I am overwhelmed with guilt and it is weighing me down and affecting my life

What I thought what was watching out for me was actually a Razor blade wrapped around my wrist
What I thought was protecting me or beneficial was actually harmful and dangerous

Time wasn't on my side It didn't have me back when confronted with my pride
When faced with my own pride and mistakes, I did not have enough time or support to make it right

Does it lead to the fall, I can't remember which is first
I am unsure whether my actions led to my downfall or whether my downfall caused my actions

It's the start of the end, December 1st as I burst through the clouds
A new chapter or beginning is starting, even though it is uncertain and difficult

I'm leaving this whole world behind me Must have forgot that this world lives inside me
I want to leave my troubles and negative influences behind, but may need to confront and deal with them internally

I tried to escape, I was flying but I fell When you buy into the lie, it's your soul that you sell
I may have tried to run from my problems or negative influences, but ended up falling even harder. Believing lies or negative influences can be damaging to my soul

I was falling to my death but before the sun set The Son stepped in my place
Before it was too late, Jesus intervened and saved me from my downfall

The one who gave me breath took the fall so I fell In the palms of His hands
Jesus took the blame and punishment for my mistakes and saved me. I am now in His loving hands and protection

And I fell to my knees and surrendered my plans Now I'm close to the Son, walking in the light
I gave up my own desires and followed God's plan instead. I am now close to God and living a righteous life

Waiting for the day when my faith turns to flight
I am waiting for the day when my faith becomes real and powerful

Sometimes I feel like Harvey Dent with two faces
I feel conflicted or confused about my identity and who I really am

Reminded death is a choice That's only a flip away
I am reminded that I have a choice in my actions and decisions, but it can be difficult and risky

Of a coin and I'm tired of flipping like birds in a gym-nest Directed by Wes Craven or Hitchcock nonetheless
I am tired of making risky or dangerous choices, like flipping a coin or following influences like horror movie directors

I'm tired I'm so tired of being strong in front of the choir
I am exhausted from always putting up a strong front and being a leader in front of others

And retched when I'm alone and I'm jaded I hate it
In reality, I am struggling and unhappy when I am by myself and feeling cynical

I hate my sin I hate it, I hate it, I hate it, I hate it, I hate it
I am aware of my own flaws and mistakes, and am disgusted and disappointed in myself

I hate the reason Why I think they say I'm their favorite
I dislike the underlying reasons or motives for why people may like me or my music

As soon as they play it as if the music I'm making Could substitute for any one or Two of the hundred and fifty from David
People may view my music as interchangeable or not significant, but I want to create something unique and meaningful

I'm Saul when I'm naked I'm falling in anguish
When I am vulnerable or exposed, I feel ashamed and in pain

They all thinking if there's a K or a M on your followers then that probably mean that I'm famous and these are pre-teens that say this
People may assume I am famous or successful based on my social media following, but these may not be genuine fans or indications of success

Try to escape it I'm not and I don't, I don't want to be Till the benefits of it hover in front of me
I may try to avoid success or popularity, but would want it if it meant more benefits or opportunities

How I'm gon' to live up to Humble Beast When I'm mumbling Underneath tumbling from a tree
I want to live up to my record label's name and mission of being humble and honorable, but may struggle to stay true to that amidst my own doubts and flaws

Of the knowledge of good and the Evil deceitful covering up with the public me
The knowledge of right and wrong can be clouded and disguised by a false public image or facade

And now I'm wondering, what Good is the motor of running-backs that keep fumbling?
I am questioning the value of those in a position of power or influence who constantly make mistakes or fail

Does he dream of the day that we play it up on the jumbo screen?
Do they aspire for fame or recognition through their position, rather than upholding their responsibilities?

Lupe Fiasco was view like liquor and food Just to prove you are just as fly as the coolest Judas with Jesus
Lupe Fiasco was once an admired and praised artist, but was driven by societal expectations of success and competition

Piece nooses and submarines See I had other dreams try'na fill other shoes
My dreams and ambitions may have been influenced by others or were misguided, and may feel suffocating or restrictive

And now I covet you You in that office despising your ten to two And you, turning in missing an assignments, tired of school
I may covet or desire the success or position of others who may in reality be struggling and unhappy in their situations

Sometimes the grass you thinking is greener is really blue
What I perceive as a better or more desirable situation may not be what it seems

There is a beast lying beneath at the surface searching for food
There may be a darker and more primal side of myself that craves control or satisfaction

There's a reason why wisdom always seems to run from a fool
If I am not willing or unable to listen and learn, I may never attain true wisdom

Sometimes the beast ain't the serpent it's really you, so Stay more submitted
The beast or problem may not be external, but rather internal within myself. I need to stay humble and accepting to grow and improve

Take your repentance like way more serious than mere confession and scream out mayday with more intentions to change the traditions
I need to be serious and dedicated in making amends for my mistakes and flaws, and work towards changing unhealthy habits or traditions

Stay more in spirit Wait for what you say the spirit can prove And mention @prayforjgivens A name that I pray you do
I need to stay faithful and have patience in waiting for what I believe God has planned for me. I appreciate and ask for prayers and support from others