Gotta Move On
Phora Lyrics

I know it ain't easy (Hey, Hey, yeah)
Moving on from a tough situation can be difficult, but it's necessary to progress and grow

But we gotta move on
Staying stagnant in a negative situation can hold us back

I know it gets stressful (Hey, Hey, yeah)
The process of moving on can be stressful and overwhelming

But we gotta stay strong
It takes strength and determination to keep pushing forward

Don't let em treat you less than (Hey, Hey, yeah)
We should never allow others to devalue or belittle us

Every time you do wrong (Nahh, Nahh)
Mistakes are a part of life, but dwelling on them won't help us move forward

Just move on (Ayye, Aye)
The best course of action is to learn from our mistakes and move on

It's a cold war, & I ain't rockin' no Jay's
The artist is in a tough environment and doesn't have the resources they need

I got holes in my socks, checkin' my pockets for change.
The artist is struggling financially

I wish my life was different
The artist has regrets about their past choices and wishes things had turned out differently

& If I could go back in time, I would change 90 percent of my decisions.
The singer recognizes that they could have made better choices, and would take the opportunity to change the past if they could

But I never liked to listen to any of advice that's given
The artist has a history of not taking advice from others

& I guess that's the reason why I live this life I'm livin'
The singer's stubbornness has led them down a difficult path

I hate that all my families shamed, A black sheep I found my self the day insanity came
The singer feels isolated and ostracized by their family and community because of their struggles with mental health

But is life worth dealin' with the damage and pain, which I brought upon myself but someone has to be blamed
The singer questions whether the pain they're experiencing is worth the mistakes they've made

& I don't joke about my death but, sometimes I just wanna put a rope around my neck and let it choke me out to rest
The artist is struggling with suicidal thoughts

So I can, speed up the process because I know I'm probably next
The artist has a fatalistic outlook and feels like death is imminent

Wouldn't that be nice, & the devil caught me slippin once
The singer reflects on past mistakes and regrets giving into temptation

I ain't even gunna front, but I pray to the man above that he doesn't catch me twice
The singer acknowledges their past mistakes and is hopeful that they won't fall into the same traps again

& Lately I'm havin night mares, I'm tossin' and turnin'
The artist is struggling with intense anxiety and stress, which is affecting their sleep

When I sleep, I dream of genocides, slaughterings, burnin's
The artist's subconscious is plagued by negative and violent thoughts

But I just can't point out the message that my thoughts are preservin'.
The artist is unsure of the significance of their dreams and thoughts

I just know I'm right with God, & I'm certain
Despite their struggles, the singer has faith in a higher power and believes they are on the right path

That he will guide me through my trials and tribulations
The artist trusts in God to provide support and guidance through difficult times

Bow my head and pray and that's my rehabilitation
Prayer is the singer's way of finding peace and healing

To my people in the struggle, keep movin'
The singer encourages others who are facing challenges to keep pressing on

Never give up, be you. Try not to lose it
The singer advises others to stay true to themselves and not let their struggles consume them

Think of things you got dude, not of the shit you didn't get
The artist encourages focusing on gratitude for what one has, rather than what they lack

God gave you life, don't take it for granted
The artist reminds listeners of the value of life and encourages them not to waste it

But it's hard to appreciate something so fuckin' demandin'
The difficulties of life can make it hard to appreciate its value and purpose

Always gotta give, and you never get in return
The singer feels like they are constantly giving to others, but not receiving anything in return

Numb to the pain but I still think I'm feelin the burn
The artist has become emotionally numb to the pain they're experiencing, but still feels its effects

Word to the father taking care of they daughter or son
The artist acknowledges and respects parents who are doing their best to care for their children

Let's make a change, but we can't stop till the problem is done
The artist urges collective action to address societal issues, but recognizes that change won't happen overnight

Fourteen, can't even spell his own name
The singer highlights the harsh reality of young people getting caught up in violence and crime

But he got something to prove, cuz an OG got him a gun
The artist recognizes the influence and manipulation of others in leading young people down destructive paths

Now he killin' for him, careful in disguise ain't no dealin' with sin
The singer references the dangerous cycle of violence and recognizes that it's difficult to escape once involved

Your death is your demise, I know you feel it within'
The singer acknowledges the emotional toll of being involved in such destructive behavior, and the inevitability of negative consequences

You gon' feel it inside once that bullet hits you dead on arrival nigguh
The singer emphasizes the finality and seriousness of the consequences of violence and crime