The Song Is You
K.JarrettG.PeacockJ.DeJohnet Lyrics

I was just about
I was so close

To quote Mark Twain
To use words of wisdom from the famous writer

When I realized that
I understood that

It's all in vain
It's all worthless

A twist of fate,
An unexpected event,

A twisted look of pain.
An expression of agony

To defeat the wheat,
To overcome obstacles

Go against the grain.
To do things differently from the norm

I know
I understand

I know
I am aware

I know
I comprehend

I know
I recognize

I know what you've been through.
I understand what you have experienced.

But there's only so much one can do.
But there are limits to what one can do.

Now the rest is up to you
The responsibility is yours now.

The rest is up to you.
You have to take charge.

Your mentor's become
Your teacher has turned into

Your tormentor.
Your oppressor.

Give him the money,
Pay him

But is it for rent or
Is it to cover rent, or

Will you get burnt for the countless time?
Will you once again suffer the consequences?

Your head starts to hurt.
You begin to feel discomfort in your head.

You just close your eyes.
You decide to rest.

This speech is merely words.
This talk is just empty phrases.

It's even worse because it rhymes.
It's even more terrible because it's a poem.

Give me a minute or your time,
Let me have a moment of your attention

I'll have a minute of your time.
I just need one minute.

And I can't make this click.
And I cannot make it work.

And I can't tattoo your mind.
And I cannot mark your mind.

But you know this ain't no trick.
But you know this is not a deception.

Take it or leave it all behind.
Accept it or forget it entirely.

Why don't you try to slow down?
Why don't you take it easy?

Slow things down.
Reduce the speed of things.

Cause I know you're hurting.
Because I know you are in pain

So put down your burdens.
So put aside your troubles.

Crucify your doubts and just reach out
Eliminate your uncertainties and just ask for help

Reach out to Jesus.
Ask for the assistance of Jesus.

Embrace him.
Welcome him into your life.

Turn your life around to face him.
Transform your life to follow him.

You'll find mercy,
You will discover kindness,

You'll see
You will witness

Grace, love, and beauty
Elegance, compassion, and loveliness

Defined in his
Evident in his

Face.
Appearance.