Gotta know
Lecrae Feat. Benjah Lyrics

You ever feel like life just comin' at ya a million miles an hour?
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the speed and complexity of life?

Somebody's holdin' it all together
There is someone who is in control of everything

Life is like an elevator, a lot of ups and downs
Life has its ups and downs, like riding in an elevator

People pushin' your buttons and gettin' jerked around
People can aggravate and frustrate you, leaving you feeling out of control

Even perfect sound sounds like work
Even when you achieve something you're striving for, it can still require effort

When you spend your time flirtin' with the crown in the perp
When you focus on impressing others and seeking attention, it can distract you from what's truly important

I was bound for Berzerk with a layover in Crazy,
My life was headed towards self-destructive behavior and mental instability

Got lazy Jay-Z hopin' rocker fellas paid me
I became complacent and relied on the hope of fame and fortune

But that whole dream was in â??80's baby
The dream of achieving rockstar fame and wealth was from a bygone era, and was not realistic anymore

Missed that shot like the cop that's crooked
I missed my opportunity, like a corrupt police officer who fails to catch a criminal

TV goes off, third eye still lookin'
Even when the distractions of TV and entertainment are gone, I still struggle to find meaning and purpose

Mom still cookin', I can always go home
Despite my challenges and failures, my mother is a constant source of support and comfort for me

Here I go again, I'm still chasin' the wind, I can't win
I feel stuck in a cycle of chasing unattainable goals and experiencing failure

When it gets hot, it boils down to sin
When life gets tough, it can lead to moral failures and wrongdoing

If Heaven ain't a gift, then I ain't getting' in (man)
If getting into heaven is not based on grace but on our own efforts, I know I will not make it

I can't even find the words for the way I feel
It's difficult to articulate my emotions

So I paint a picture, I paint a picture
I express myself through art

Seen some crazy things
I have experienced some disturbing situations

You just gotta see it
You have to witness it to truly understand

Wonder if they could, what would stars say or Venus and Mars say
I wonder how celebrities or even planets would react in certain situations

Or say that we want it our way,
Or acknowledge our desire for things to go our way

Stars so desperate to shine that they go on livin' the hard way
Celebrities often struggle with maintaining their fame and significance in the public eye

The intellect to travel to Mars but so blind,
We have the capability to achieve great things, but we are still limited by our own biases and ignorance

We worship Venus but she don't even know who we are
We focus our attention on things that are irrelevant and not concerned about us

I ain't perfect, sometimes I feel worthless,
I am flawed and sometimes feel like I have no value

Man, from the shades to the shirt to the shoes,
I try to project an image of coolness with my clothing and accessories

Just another fool tryin' to cover he's confused, that ain't cool
I'm just trying to hide my confusion and uncertainty, which is not admirable or helpful

Sometimes I hate the man in the mirror
I dislike myself and what I see when I look in the mirror

Cuz I know he's a liar and a cheater and a killer
I am aware of my own shortcomings and sins

People say they love him but they love what he can give 'em,
Others may express love towards me, but it is often conditional and based on what I can offer them

But deep inside he knows that there's a reason for him livin'
Despite my flaws, I believe that there is a purpose for my life

You know I need you like aqua,
I need you like I need water to survive

Day without ya got me so nauseous,
When I go a day without you, I feel sick to my stomach

If I ain't cautious, I'm gonna self-inflict my sickness
I am capable of causing my own emotional pain and suffering

You know it's true, you as my witness
You can attest to the truth of my feelings

At how you witness my inconsistence
You see how inconsistent I am in my emotions and actions

Yes, the ovation when I need your assistance
I rely on your help and support when I am struggling

And I just gotta know that even though I'm a misfit
Despite feeling like I don't fit in, I need to know that I am accepted and valued

I'm still worth more than calamity's French kiss
I have inherent worth and value, even in the midst of difficult circumstances

Yes I'm loved, and I'm pursued
I know that I am loved and pursued by you

And though I can't feel it, still I know that it's true
Even if I can't emotionally sense your love, I have faith in its reality

Somebody woke me up, and yeah, I know it was you
You helped me wake up to the reality of my situation and my need for you

And yet I keep tryin' to steer clear of your view
Despite knowing that I need you, I sometimes try to keep you at a distance

If you get me, I know that you got me
If I allow myself to be vulnerable with you, I know that you will take care of me

But I'm so insecure I can't believe that you want me
My insecurities make it difficult for me to believe that you truly love and want me

But then I heard you went on your way to adopt me
I know that you have gone out of your way to care for and love me

Well you can have my all if you swear you won't drop me
I am willing to entrust my entire life to you, as long as you promise to never abandon me

You just gotta know
You need to understand this truth

(gotta know, gotta know that it's real)
This truth is real and significant