The Manual
McCoy Travie Lyrics

They say anything is possible
People often say that anything can happen and that it is possible to achieve anything.

And life's just another obstacle
Life is often seen as a challenge or hurdle that one must overcome to achieve their goals.

Well show me the manual
The singer wants guidance or instructions on how to navigate through life and achieve their goals.

And the man responsible
The person who has the knowledge or authority to provide the guidance the artist seeks.

I went lookin' for answers in the hospital
The artist has faced difficult situations in life and has sought help and answers in places where people often seek guidance or treatment, like a hospital.

And came back wit a pocket full
The singer found something valuable (like knowledge or insight) during their search.

When I stole the manual
The singer obtained the guidance they were seeking, perhaps by unconventional means.

And killed the man responsible
The artist took the information they needed from the source and no longer needed guidance from the person who provided it.

Now we all make mistakes
Everyone makes errors or missteps in life at some point.

But those mistakes just make us who we are
The artist believes that the mistakes they've made have contributed to shaping their identity and who they've become.

And not who we choose to be (no)
However, those mistakes do not limit the potential for the singer to continue growing and becoming the person they aspire to be.

My faith got misplaced
The artist has lost trust or belief in something they once believed in.

Somewhere between a superstar
The singer may have lost faith while trying to attain a goal or reach a certain status, like becoming a superstar.

And the boy that I used to be
The singer feels like they have lost touch with an earlier version of themselves that had different beliefs or values.

Hey hey
An interjection that signals a change in focus or tone.

I'm just tryin' to be who you say you are, but who are you
The artist is trying to emulate someone else, but they question who that person is and whether that person has all the answers.

I'm just tryin' to be who you say are the stars and who is cool
The artist wants to fit in with a certain group or be seen as cool or successful, but they don't want to compromise their true self to do so.

But who am I
The singer is reflecting on their own identity and sense of self.

I'm the dude responsible, hey
Ultimately, the singer is responsible for their own actions and decisions.

I'ma be in the hood sippin' yacht wit my boys
The artist can adapt and fit in with different groups of people, regardless of socioeconomic background.

At the keg parties with the white boys
The artist can also fit in with people from different racial or ethnic backgrounds.

At the beach with the surfers in Beverly Hills
The artist has the ability to feel comfortable in different settings or environments.

At an ex party with Vicks and light toys
The singer can also embrace and explore different subcultures or alternative lifestyles.

I guess you can call me a chameleon
The artist is adaptable and can blend in with different groups and environments.

And my momma ain't raise no fools
The singer was raised with good judgement and common sense by their mother.

I'm just comfortable in the skin that I am in
The singer is confident and content with their own identity and does not feel the need to change it to fit in with others.

Yeah I'm a walking contradiction
The singer's beliefs or behaviors may seem to contradict each other, but they still align with their sense of self.

And plus I neva listen
Despite their self-awareness, the artist can still be stubborn or resistant to advice or guidance from others.

Somewhere along the lines of tryna make my mind up yeah
The artist is still figuring out who they are and where their beliefs and values truly lie.