Not Today
J Rice Lyrics

I'm gonna wake up on the right side
I will start my day with positivity and optimism.

Gonna laugh until my tears dry
I will find joy in life and won't let my struggles overpower my happiness.

And I won't let NO ONE tell me how to feel
I won't let anyone dictate my emotions, I will feel the way I want to feel.

And I'll walk a little taller
My confidence will increase and I will hold myself higher.

Cuz my feet are getting stronger
I am growing stronger and better equipped to handle whatever life throws my way.

I'll turn this picture into something real
I will take control of my life and turn my dreams and aspirations into reality.

There'll be days when I can't make my soul smile
There are days when I will feel sad and hopeless, and my spirit won't be lifted easily.

I wanna give up when I hit the first mile
I may feel like quitting early on when things get challenging.

But not today
But not today, I won't give up.

I'm already a survivor
I have survived my past and will continue to do so in the present.

I won't walk away
I will confront my problems instead of running from them.

I'll run right through the fire
I will face difficult situations head-on and come out unscathed.

Don't count me out
Don't underestimate me, I am capable of achieving great things.

We're built to break
We are all human and can be broken, but it's important to remember that we are also capable of healing and growing stronger.

But I won't breakdown
I won't let my hardships cause me to lose hope or give up.

Yesterday was filled with doubt
I may have been uncertain or doubtful in the past.

No not today
But not today, I am determined.

I'm gonna take what I've been given
I will make the most of the opportunities and blessings that come my way.

It's about time I start livin
I will stop wasting time and start truly experiencing life.

Gotta move cuz I'm making my own luck
I will take action and create my own good fortune rather than relying on chance.

And I've wasted my time away
I have spent too much time being idle or not pursuing my passions.

Monday through saturday
I have been stuck in a cycle of monotony and routine.

And I won't be left here standin in the dust
I won't be left behind or forgotten, I will make my mark on the world.

I'm done being afraid to love
I am finished with being fearful of opening up to others or experiencing love.

I'm over always givin up
I am tired of quitting or surrendering in the face of adversity.

I'm tired... I'm so weak
I may feel exhausted or worn down, but I won't give up.

And maybe one day I will break
There may come a time when I can't hold it together anymore.

Not today
But not today, I will keep going.

No not today
I am resilient and won't be beaten today.

Not today
I won't let my struggles defeat me.