Kingdom
Joel Adams Lyrics

I was sitting at the corner
The writer was at a corner of a place

Staring at a dollar
The writer was looking at a dollar

When a guy asked me a question
A person asked the writer a question

Do you wish never to be alone Never to be broke and always to be right?
The person asked the writer if they want to be wealthy and always correct.

So I stood on my feet just a second I took a good look at him and then I said "you know man"
The writer got up and looked at the person before replying.

I said "I′m still gonna to be alone, Still gonna be broke, but I know that I'll be alright."
The writer replied that they will still be alone and broke, but they will be fine.

′Cause I remember when my dad said "son this life isn't owed to you A million things could go wrong for You, but at least you got your freedom"
The writer recalls their father saying that life is unpredictable, but the person has freedom.

He said "One day you will be all grown up and I Will be older too and you can do what you want to do. Just remember where you came from And your life could be a kingdom."
The father told the writer that they will grow up and have the freedom to do what they want, but to remember their roots.

And your life could be a kingdom.
The father implies that if the writer remembers their past, their life could be prosperous and fulfilling.

I was sipping from a bottle thinking About tomorrow when I asked myself a question Will I always be alone, always be broke, never gonna be right?
The writer was drinking and pondered whether they will always be alone, poor, and wrong.

But I remember when the kids they used to tease me about my life And my momma she would say when I got home from school that night "If you ever feel alone, ever feel broke, know you'll be alright."
The writer remembers how kids used to make fun of them and how their mother assured them that everything will be fine if they feel alone and poor.

Cause you remember when your dad said " son this life Isn′t owed to you, a million things could go wrong for you But at least you got your freedom"
The writer reminds the listener that their father also advised them that life is unpredictable but to remember their freedom.

He said "one day you will be all grow up and I will be older too And you can do what you want to do Just remember where you came from And your life could be a kingdom
The father told the writer that they will grow up and have the independence to achieve their aspirations if they remember their roots.

And your life could be a kingdom
The writer reiterates that remembering one's past can lead to a fulfilling life.

Yeah Just remember where you came from
The writer emphasizes the importance of remembering one's past.