Time After Time
Nicole Lyrics

There’s been times I’m down on luck I ain’t have a pot to piss in
There have been moments in my life when I had no money or resources.

There’s been times I ain’t have nothing, had to grind it out to get it
I have had to work hard to earn everything that I have.

There’s been times when it’s me just me cause nobody was willing
There were moments when I had to rely solely on my own abilities because no one was willing to help me.

Nobody was willing, Nobody was willing
I was left to fend for myself without any support, help or guidance.

There’s been times there’s been times and There’s still times I’m not blinded
I have gone through good and bad phases, but my challenges haven't affected my vision.

I ignore all the slimage, stand ten Toes I’m reminded
I choose not to pay attention to negativity and stay firmly grounded in my principles.

Don’t go against the grain, She went against the grain
It's best not to go against common beliefs or practices, but someone did not follow this principle.

Oh what a shame, Cross me like its a game
It's disappointing when someone takes advantage of me for their amusement.

Then she don’t feel no pain, Karma’s a lame
The person who wronged me may not feel the consequences of their actions, but karma will eventually catch up to them.

I wish her blessings tho, I wish you blessings tho
Despite the hurt caused by others, I still wish them well and hope for their happiness.

So I much pray, Don’t want ya presence tho
I pray for them, but I don't necessarily want them in my life.

It’s too much pressure tho, It’s dead let it lay
Dealing with them puts too much strain on me, so it's better to just leave things be.

7 days passed you calling now, Looking at my phone don’t answer child
After a week, they suddenly try to contact me, but I choose not to respond.

Press the green button I weak I’m wild
If I give in and answer, I am showing my vulnerability and losing control over my emotions.

I’d rather keep the silence, Cause when I talk it gets violent
I prefer to stay quiet because speaking up may lead to fights or arguments.

Don’t you go backwards hey, Don’t you go backwards hey
I advise others not to fall back into old, unproductive habits or relationships.

Don’t play that game, You’re on a road to change
Don't engage in games or drama; focus on becoming a better person.

You gotta ride the lane, You’re not the same
Stay true to yourself and keep moving forward on your path of growth.

And that’s how it s’pose to be, How it’s Suppose to be
This is how life is supposed to work, with its ups and downs.

Pass all the test, Keep em at arms space
Pass all the challenges and keep negative people at a safe distance.

Keep you out harms way, Don’t go and stress
Protect yourself from harm and don't let stress take over.

4 days later I’m calling now, Looking in the mirror with major frowns
After four days, I feel upset and stare at myself in disappointment.

Press the red button quick I’m wild
I am tempted to react impulsively and angrily by pressing the end call button.

There’s been times I’m down on luck I ain’t have a pot to piss in There’s been times I ain’t have nothing, had to grind it out to get it There’s been times when it’s me just me cause nobody was willing Nobody was willing, Nobody was willing
I reiterate that I've gone through difficult times and had to rely only on myself many times, because no one else was willing to help.