Take A Look
JACKSON REESE Lyrics

I'm tryna do more than live and just die you know
I want to do more with my life than simply exist and then pass away.

Take a look at my life you'll see why you know
If you examine my life, you'll understand what motivates me.

All the things in between living and dying, no
It's the things we experience in life that make it worth living, not just the act of being alive.

Those are the things that matter when you die and you're gone
The memories we create and the impact we have on others are what truly matter when we're gone from this world.

Take a good look at my plight, picture me rollin outta control and
Consider where I've come from and the challenges I face, imagine me living life to the fullest despite those struggles.

No breaks when you take flight, no controlling it, just gotta roll with it
Life can be uncontrollable and unpredictable, but we have to keep pushing forward despite that.

Just gotta put up a fight, life is explosive, a lot of emotions
We have to be willing to fight for our dreams and goals, life can be full of intense emotions and situations.

A lot of these monsters will bite
Metaphorically, there will be obstacles and challenges we face that will try to stop us from achieving our dreams.

So don't be too golden, cause that's when your folding
When we become overconfident or comfortable, that's when we become vulnerable and can fail.

I'm just spending my nights, drowning in thoughts of making it awesome
I constantly think about how I can improve my life and make it something truly great.

Yea extending my life, making a barter with death I'm no martyr
I'm trying to make my life worth living, I'm not willing to sacrifice myself for the sake of others.

Can't do the minimum right? (Right)
We should strive to do more than just the bare minimum in life.

Yes I'm a boss Man, tell myself often
I constantly remind myself that I am capable and in charge of my own life.

Gotta keep thinking in spite, of the consequence, the consequence
We have to consider the consequences of our actions, but not let fear control our decisions.

Take a good look in my eyes, yea
Look into my eyes and see the fire and determination I have for my dreams.

If you go the distance, you'll see the mission
If you truly commit to something and work towards it, you'll understand its true purpose and meaning.

My dreams standing on by, yea
My goals and aspirations are always present and in my mind.

You can see the vision, plus it was written
My vision for my future is clear, and I believe it was always meant to be.

I'm not telling no lies, nah, this shit different if you just listen
I'm being completely honest, and if you take the time to truly understand me, you'll see how unique and special my journey is.

My minds just hitting on drive, night time thinking, life is bitch man
My mind is constantly racing with ideas and thoughts during nighttime, and sometimes life can be tough and challenging.

Can't go the sleep until it dies
I can't rest until I've given my all and achieved my goals.

Why am I feeling so alive, at the wrong time wrong reasons I'm trippin
Sometimes we feel completely alive even when things may not be going right or for the right reasons.

Why am I feeling so deprived, at the same time life is such is a contradiction, yea yea
We can feel deprived even when we have everything we need, and life can be full of contradictions and conflicts.

I'm tryna do more than live and just die alone
I want more from my life than just existing alone and not making an impact on others.

So much there to see I'd like to find it all
There's so much to experience and discover in life, and I want to see and do it all.

Many things, many things I gotta do before I'm dead and gone
I have a lot of goals and aspirations I want to achieve before I pass away.

Take a good look and you'll see, lord of the leisure, passport feature
If you look at my life, you'll see that I'm someone who enjoys traveling and experiencing new places and cultures.

Making these visions so real (Real real real)
I'm working hard to make my dreams and aspirations a reality.

Paris for the week then, Netherlands we can
I have specific places in mind that I want to visit and experience.

We can just book a good deal (Book it)
I'm always on the lookout for good deals and opportunities to make my dreams come true.

Away from the treason, switch up the seasons
I want to escape from negativity and conflict, and change my environment to spur growth.

I need more time to just heal
Sometimes we need time to recover and heal from past hurts and struggles.

I need some more healing, for things I'm feeling
I still have more emotional healing to do in order to fully move forward in life.

I Gotta throw up a good shield (Yea)
I need to protect myself from negative influences and people in order to stay focused and positive.

Cause lately I feel much less than I used to
Sometimes we can feel like we're not living up to our own expectations, which can be difficult and demotivating.

That's not how I should feel (Nah)
I refuse to let my negative feelings control me, and am working towards feeling more positive and motivated.

But things will choose you though you don't choose too
Sometimes we face challenges and situations that are out of our control, but we have to learn to adapt and grow from them.

Choose to forget and don't deal
We can choose to ignore our problems and feelings, but it's important to confront them in order to move forward.

But you gotta deal, clarity is the move dude
We have to face our problems head-on in order to gain clarity and make progress in life.

Gotta keep your head up in the field
We have to remain positive and motivated despite the challenges we face in life.

Leveled up, leveled up is what I choose to
I'm always striving to improve and level up in all aspects of my life.

My fate really can't just be, to live and die, exist and just die?
I refuse to accept that my only fate in life is to simply exist and then pass away with no impact on the world.

I mean really man trust me
I am completely serious about striving for greatness in life, and ask that others trust me in this endeavor.

If this is life then let me just lie
If this is all life has to offer, I don't want to accept it and will work towards more in my life.

Look at the sun, stare at the sky
Sometimes it helps to just take a moment and appreciate the beauty of the world around us.

Talk to the heavens, I get no reply
Sometimes we feel like there's no one listening to us, but we have to keep pushing forward and believing in ourselves.

I must be so crazy to even just try
Attempting to achieve greatness in life can seem daunting and crazy, but it's worth trying for.

But I know there's more for me, yea
I have a deep belief that there is more to my life than what I'm currently experiencing.

Out there, spread wings, fly
I want to explore, grow, and experience life to the fullest extent possible.

I've Seen so much more than the beach
I've experienced more in my life than just typical tourist destinations, there's much more to see and do in the world.

In my little life, traveled many many miles
Despite my relatively short life, I've already traveled extensively and experienced a lot.

Many highs many lows I survived
I've faced both the highs and lows of life, but have managed to survive and learn from them.

Many times hanging over the fire
I've faced difficult situations where failure seemed inevitable, but I've pushed through anyway.

Every time never fold never cower
Despite the challenges I've faced, I have never given up or backed down from a challenge.

Take a good look man that takes power, that's real
Overcoming struggles and persevering through tough times takes a lot of inner strength and courage.

Take a look way out there (Yea)
Look towards the future and all the possibilities it holds.

I've been waiting right there (Yea, yea)
I'm ready and eager to seize any opportunities that come my way.

I see dark I see fear (Yea)
Sometimes we can see darkness and negativity in our lives, but we have to push through and face our fears.

Stay awake no nightmares (Yea, yea)
We have to stay vigilant and actively work to prevent our fears from holding us back in life.

I miss my dad shed some tears (Yea)
I have experienced loss in life and still feel the emotional pain that comes with it.

Shed some tears I don't care (Yea, yea)
Sometimes it's necessary to allow ourselves to feel our emotions and cry, even if others may judge us for it.

Miss my mom shed some tears (Yea)
I have lost important people in my life and still feel their absence.

Please remember I'm here (Yea, yea)
Despite my struggles and challenges, I want to be remembered and make a positive impact on the world.

Oh how I miss you my dear (Yea, yea)
I will always miss the people I have loved and lost in life.

Look how the rain turns to tears (Yea)
Sometimes external factors can cause us to feel emotional or sad.

Look how my pain turns to tears
Our emotional pain can manifest in physical ways, like tears.

Down my face I don't care (Yea, yea)
I'm not afraid to show my emotions and cry, even if it may be seen as a sign of weakness by some.