Hang On
Patrick C.J. Lyrics

Your folks don't gotta die for you to be fostered, but you can saw the branch from the tree that's keeping you lawful
Your family doesn't have to pass away in order for you to find a new home and support system, but you have the power to remove the influences that are keeping you constrained and obedient.

With the weight on your shoulders, I wonder how you hold it
Carrying the burdens and responsibilities in your life, I'm curious about your strength and resilience.

A young foot soldier, twisting up in the cold for the comfort
A youthful warrior, facing adversity and discomfort in pursuit of stability and solace.

The pack come in bundles, I get the cash in abundance and it's currency unaccounted for
I receive large sums of money from an unidentified source, accumulating wealth without knowing its origin.

All my niggas see red, they be on some bullshit with the matador
My friends become enraged and engage in confrontations with a deceptive opponent.

If I'm court side, don't put me on the jumbotron
If I'm seated near the basketball court at a game, please don't display me on the large screen for public attention.

Just cause I'm a ride or die don't mean the pedestal is high enough, so don't get your panties all in a bunch
Just because I'm loyal and committed doesn't mean I deserve excessive praise, so please don't overreact or become upset.

This pool of love is tainted, contaminated with infatuation
The affection and connection I experience is corrupted and polluted with shallow obsession.

Jamal, you've had enough, you've had your fun
Jamal, you've reached a point of saturation, indulging in enjoyment and excitement.

Now it's back to the basics
Now it's time to return to simplicity and fundamental principles.

I never waited, I still had patience
I never remained idle, yet I maintained the ability to wait for the right opportunity.

For every time I move forward, it's like two backwards I step
For each progressive step I take, it feels like I regress twice as much.

It's okay, I'm a soldier
It's alright, I possess the resilience and strength of a warrior.

I wake up looking forward to stress
I wake up expecting and embracing the challenges and demands that lie ahead.

Light this incense, sandalwood burning my chest
I ignite this incense, allowing the scent of sandalwood to fill my chest and bring a sense of calm and peace.

Learning to accept my purpose don't gotta make sense
I'm learning to embrace and acknowledge my life's purpose without needing it to be logically rational.

This shit already makes sense
This situation or experience already has its own inherent meaning.

And if sense was common, I'm pretty sure we'd all be blessed
If having clarity and understanding was widespread, I believe we would all be fortunate and fulfilled.

I'm still yearning for peace knowing that shit followed by death
I continue to desire inner tranquility, understanding that the struggles and hardships of life eventually lead to death.

I been gasping for air cause they got me holding my breath
I have been desperately trying to breathe as others have caused me to suffocate and restrain my breath.

Eradicate all my fears, I put all my demons to rest
I strive to eliminate all my fears and overcome inner struggles, finding peace and closure with my personal demons.