In My Own Way
Moore Lyrics

Lead my team to the gold like I'm Popovich
I take charge and guide my team to success, just like the renowned coach Popovich.

I don't play in my game, I'm on top of it
I don't simply participate or go along with the flow; I am fully in control and excel in my own game.

I was in my own way, I was blocking this
I used to hinder my own progress and prevent myself from achieving my goals.

Had to show my little girl who her papa is
I needed to prove to my daughter my true capabilities and demonstrate the kind of father I can be.

I'm shooting my shot, Stojaković
I am taking chances and making bold moves, just like the basketball player Stojaković shooting his shots.

Remember when we had no pot to piss in
Let's recall the days when we had nothing and were struggling financially.

I was concerned with the competition
I used to be worried about competing with others and measuring up to their success.

Now I feel like my only opposition
Currently, I see myself as my own biggest challenger.

Stay in my lane and play my position
I focus on my own path and fulfill my role without getting distracted or interfering with others.

All of these people were not the issue
The people around me were not the problem or source of my struggles.

I was just using them as an excuse
I was simply blaming them as a way to justify my own shortcomings and lack of progress.

And when you deal with these mental issues
When you face these internal struggles and challenges related to your mental health.

It makes you feel like the world's against you
It creates a perception that the entire world is working against you and your success.

I can't cry, they say that's not what men do
Society expects men to suppress their emotions, including crying.

Have you ever had demons befriend you?
Have you ever experienced personal demons and negative thoughts becoming familiar and ingrained in your life?

Can't be sane but I sure could pretend to
I may not be completely mentally stable, but I can certainly pretend to be for the sake of others.

I took my heart off the menu
I removed my heart from being an option that could be easily hurt or damaged.

I sewed it onto my sleeve
I openly wear my emotions and vulnerabilities for others to see.

And I know there's people who love me
I am aware that there are individuals who genuinely care for me and have strong feelings towards me.

But deep down I'm afraid they might leave
Despite this love and support, I have a fear deep within me that these people might eventually abandon or reject me.

Weight of the world on my shoulders is heavy
I feel an immense burden and responsibility on my shoulders.

But it's not as heavy as what's coming soon
However, compared to the challenges and obstacles that will come my way in the future, the current weight feels relatively light.

I ate a couple of eddies
I consumed a few doses of the drug LSD.

Feel better already and later I'll be on the moon
As a result, I feel a sense of improvement already, and later I will experience an elevated and euphoric state.

I don't got time for excuses
I don't have the time or patience to entertain or accept excuses.

I was my own nuisance
I used to be the one causing problems or hindrances for myself.

Changed that in twenty twenty-two
I made a conscious decision to change this behavior and mindset in the year 2022.

They say all rappers should think they're the best
There is a common belief that all rappers should possess a strong sense of self-confidence and perceive themselves as the greatest.

I don't know about best but I'm better than you
I'm not sure if I'm the absolute best, but I can confidently say that I am superior to you.