Next to Me
L.A Eyekon Lyrics

Don't sit next to me
If you can't be a friend, don't bother sitting next to me.

Aight take that
Okay, fine, I accept your response.

I don't know your moment
I don't know what you're going through right now.

And I won't pretend
I won't pretend to understand your struggles.

Cant address your torment
I can't solve your problems or take away your pain.

But I could be a friend
But I can be here to support you and be your friend.

They say time heals
People say that time can help you heal from emotional wounds.

They say hate kills
It's said that hatred can destroy relationships and cause harm.

They think we know the drill
People assume that we understand how to deal with our problems.

When we tryna pay bills
When we're focused on making money to support ourselves and our families.

They say the way you feel
It's said that expressing your emotions can help you work through them.

The way to reveal the concealed
Talking about how you feel can help uncover hidden emotions.

But I say keep that sealed
But I think it's okay to keep your emotions private and only share them with close friends.

Just speak that to your friends
Just confide in the people you trust and consider your friends.

Let's talk about friends
Let's focus on the importance of having good friends in our lives.

That's why we need friends
Friends provide support, love, and laughter.

No Pain No Gain
Without hard work and sacrifice, there can be no progress.

It's a waste to point blame
Blaming others for our problems is counterproductive and unhelpful.

Can't worry about what it is
Don't stress about things you can't change.

Just work to get pass it
Instead, focus on finding a solution or moving forward in a positive way.

The others might forfeit
Other people might give up or quit, but we shouldn't let that discourage us.

The others work toward it
Some people stay committed and keep working hard to achieve their goals.

Some pay it forward
Some people help others and give back to their community.

While the others make it awkward
Others might create tension or make things uncomfortable for no reason.

I'm here toss it up
I'm here to offer my support and encouragement.

I had enough
I've had my fair share of struggles and challenges.

It's all tough
Life can be difficult and challenging for all of us at times.

We get over the humps
But with perseverance and hard work, we can overcome any obstacle.

Simple speed bumps
Sometimes the challenges we face are minor setbacks, like speed bumps on the road of life.

That's rough
That can be tough and emotionally draining.

Even with this lane change
Even in the midst of a big change or transition in life.

Let's try to stay sane
Let's try to maintain our composure and balance during difficult times.

Like they grounded our plane
Like we're stuck or trapped and can't move forward.

You cant complain
It's not helpful to constantly complain about our situation.

When you on the way to the next stage
When we're working towards achieving our goals and moving forward in life.

Lend a page from the kid
Take inspiration from someone else's journey or example.

That let go of his rage
Someone who was able to release their anger and move on from it.

I use to view it all through the cage
I used to feel trapped or confined by my problems.

Now I'm seeing the world through a different pane
But now I have a different perspective and outlook on life.

If you afraid be to a friend
If you're afraid to open up and be vulnerable around your friends.

I rather have a friend
But I'd rather have friends who are honest and open with each other.

Ain’t one to complain about progress
I'm not one to complain about slow progress or setbacks.

As long it's mapped to success
As long as it's leading to eventual success and growth.

The talks I’ve been have been so poetic
The conversations I've had with others have been meaningful and deep.

While I work out to getting to epic
As I work towards achieving something great and monumental.

Can this be the time for the message
Could this be the moment where something important is communicated or shared.

Or opportunity paired with a blessing
Or could this be an opportunity presented along with a positive outcome.

Let me consume the lessons
Let me learn and take in what I need to from this experience.

Optimistic about the days I'm breaking
I'm optimistic about the future and the potential for positive change.

From dusk to dawn creating this magic
Working hard to make something amazing happen, day and night.

Even though it feels like I'm in debit
Even though it feels like I'm at a loss or lacking something.

Gonna find the leverage
I'll find the tools or resources I need to succeed.

That gives us the purpose
That will help me find purpose and meaning in my goals.

While deflecting all of the nonsense
While ignoring all the distractions and meaningless noise around me.

Let's block it out and fence it
Let's create boundaries and protect our space from negativity and distraction.

Even when its tossed over
Even when people try to throw negativity or drama our way.

We could dodge that showering
We can avoid getting hit by it and prevent it from affecting us.

Giving me room to understand this mentoring
Giving me space and clarity to learn and grow from the guidance of mentors.

Grinding hour to hour
Working tirelessly and non-stop to make progress.

With the moments empowering
Creating our own moments of empowerment and taking control of our own destiny.