Shot Clock
Phanatik Lyrics

Yes Sir, Yeah Sis
Greetings to everyone listening

If you can hear through Hip-hop than hear this
Pay attention to these lyrics if you can understand and appreciate hip-hop music

Here it is fresh off the presses
This is a new song that has just been released

Here to lift souls and clear all depression
The purpose of this song is to bring emotional healing to listeners who may be feeling down or depressed

Cuz I know what it′s like
The songwriter has experienced these emotions before

When the sun is all shining but your soul feels night
Despite the appearance of a good day, one's inner emotions may be negative

Feels like you're caught under gloom′s dark presence
Depression can feel like an oppressive force that is difficult to escape

With a little light shining like the moons sharp crescent
Despite the darkness, there is always a small glimmer of hope and light still present

How many days gone by
The songwriter is reflecting on the past

When I said I was gonna win and I ain't even try
There have been times where the songwriter has made bold promises but did not put in the effort to achieve them

I wake up at half court
The day is already halfway over when the songwriter wakes up

The day is half gone and time left on the board is madd short
There is limited time left in the day to accomplish goals

Rushing my shot, hurry out the door
The songwriter is in a hurry and not taking the time to carefully plan their actions

I don't pray I don′t take my worries to the Lord
The songwriter is not turning to their faith for guidance and support

How much time does it take to run the floor
How long does it take to achieve one's goals

Get the stop watch or maybe I should stop and watch the Lord
The songwriter is considering taking more time to reflect and pray for guidance

Everyday is a new 24, on the shot clock
Each day is like playing a basketball game with limited time to accomplish goals

Either get your shot blocked or score
You will either fail or succeed in your efforts

Brand new day
Another day has begun

With each new day that′s dawnin'
The start of a new day brings new opportunities

Every time night turns to morning
Morning signifies a fresh start and a new beginning

Grace is new, Mercy is new, what you gone do with it
Each day is an opportunity to receive and give grace and mercy

If life is a game you can never play in again
Life is a one-time opportunity

Would you stay in your sin or start trainin′ aimin' to win?
Will you continue a life of wrongdoing or will you try to do better?

I'm so down in points at this point I'll take brownie points
The songwriter feels like they are far behind in life and would even accept undeserving praise at this point

Especially with the people I love
The songwriter values the approval and support of their loved ones

I wish I could win or at least take the lead by a hug
The songwriter desires to be successful or at least find comfort and encouragement from others

Sometimes when I′m leavin' I shrug
The songwriter may not always express their true feelings when leaving

Hoping they feel me like really E.Q.'d up subs
The songwriter hopes their message and emotions are conveyed effectively like the bass in a music system

I hope they know that I′m doing a good thing
The songwriter hopes their actions are motivated by positive intentions

That′s the reason I'm not around as much as I could be
The songwriter may not always have as much time or energy to commit to relationships as they would like because of their other obligations

And when I′m around I'm often drained
The songwriter may be mentally or emotionally exhausted when spending time with others

But I don′t want relationships getting lost and strained
The songwriter still values their relationships and wants to prevent them from deteriorating

I'm always telling myself
The songwriter constantly reminds themselves

Don′t leave your lights out, be a lighthouse for someone else
Don't give up hope and be a source of guidance and strength for others

I could do more before I hit the floor
There is still more the songwriter wants to accomplish before the end of the day or life

Let me cop a squat, put in some quality time for sure
The songwriter wants to take a break and spend meaningful time with someone or something important

I love the way the Lord taught the church
The songwriter admires how Jesus taught his followers

He had a simple game plan when He walked the earth
Jesus had a straightforward approach to his teachings and actions

A balance between doing, and being with the people He loved
Jesus found a balance between productivity and spending time with others

And spending time with the father above
Jesus also made time for prayer and connection with God

If I could master the art of the latter part
If the songwriter could also prioritize their spiritual life and connection with God

I could keep from having to march back to start
The songwriter could avoid repeating past mistakes or setbacks

There's so many things to do
There are many tasks and activities to accomplish in life

And this brings me to by chief need which is to cling to you
Despite all the distractions and demands of life, the songwriter recognizes their need for God

Maslow's hierarchy listed the priority
Maslow's psychological theory identified the order of human needs

Of the order of the things that we need and I guess it varies
The order and importance of these needs may vary from person to person

From the need to feed and to find love and to seek
Basic needs like sustenance and connection are important to people

To succeed but he missed the one thing that necessary
However, Maslow's theory did not include the need for spiritual fulfillment and connection with God

The Lord′s standing at the door
God is always present and available to those who seek him

Of your heart knocking unlock it watch He′s got a lot in store
If the songwriter opens their heart and lets God in, they will experience blessings and guidance

Today is a new 24, on your shot clock
Each new day is a fresh opportunity to accomplish goals

Will you get your shot blocked or score
Will you overcome obstacles and achieve success or fail to do so?