MESS
Mike Lyrics

Strollin' in the midst swollen in the lips
Walking confidently, despite the challenges and difficulties that I face

Crusty like the hands that be holdin' to eclipse
Experiencing roughness and hardship, similar to the hands that grasp onto something to block out the light

Gentle when the pen heat, but I'm bolder when I spit
While my words may be soft and delicate when written, my delivery is bold and powerful when I speak

A shoulder you can cry on while you rushin' off the tips
I am a supportive presence for you to rely on while you navigate through your struggles and express your emotions

This ego cover Zion so my eyes is on the tricks
My pride can sometimes cloud my judgment, so I need to be vigilant and aware of deceitful actions

My life is on the line and my eyes is on the spliffs
I am putting my life at risk, but I am also using distractions, like smoking, to cope and escape

I usually don't smoke but surprisingly it gets, closer to my life
Although I typically don't indulge in smoking, I find that it brings me closer to the realities and challenges of my life

Watch horizon reach his death, it's a mess, it's a mess
Witnessing the downfall and demise of an idealized future or goal, resulting in a chaotic and disordered situation

Yeah, just came off of the L
I recently experienced a loss or setback

Lung is the chambers that hold from the L
My lungs, which sustain me, are where I store my experiences of defeat or disappointment

Was the anger that cause hard to repel
It was the anger within me that made it difficult to ward off negative emotions

And it's harsh on the health
This emotional burden takes a toll on my overall well-being

I'm a spartan as well
I embody a warrior-like strength and resilience

I need love for my gorgo
I crave affection and support from my loved ones

And when the stars ain't aligned it hit hard in my torso
When things don't go according to plan, it deeply affects me, causing emotional pain

You caught me spittin' with a sore throat
You caught me expressing myself, even when I am in physical or emotional pain

And you might see it open up when the doors close
You might witness my vulnerability and true emotions when I am alone and away from prying eyes

Your skin is as pale as the moon
Your complexion is light and fair, resembling the moon

But our ancestors close like the shelters we grew in
Despite our physical differences, we are connected to our ancestors and find comfort in the same traditions and values they passed down to us

And leave it to yourself to influence
You have the power to shape and impact your own actions and decisions

Your steps are so calm as if Hell isn't moving
You remain composed and unaffected, even in the face of chaos and turmoil

But if you run that's a selfish improvement
However, if you choose to escape or avoid the challenges, it may benefit you personally, but it neglects the greater collective

I'm tryna' be like you but I was rebelled as a student
I aspire to be like you, composed and unaffected, but my rebellious nature as a student has made it challenging

I fell into a truant in my class, the first to come in school
I found myself becoming an absentee student, always there physically but mentally absent from the learning environment

How the hell did I pass?
Despite my lack of focus and participation, I managed to succeed academically, leaving me puzzled

Stuck in this path, and my journey everlast
I feel trapped in this course of life, with my journey seemingly endless

But it passed
But eventually, it came to an end or changed, providing some relief or closure