Lose Yourself
R.O.E. Lyrics

The bright lights and big city
The vibrant and bustling urban environment

A long way from the windy
Far from the calm and peaceful countryside

In search of something great like Akeem and Semi
Seeking a remarkable achievement like the characters Akeem and Semi in the movie 'Coming to America'

The journey to get there was started by plenty
Countless individuals embarked on the journey towards their dreams

And failed by many yet I'm rising over envy
While others may have succumbed to jealousy and resentment, I am overcoming it and making progress

If I can make it there I can make it anywhere
If I achieve success in this challenging place, I can succeed in any other place as well

So I packed up my dreams and let go of my cares
I gathered my aspirations and released my worries

Feeling like Mike when he glides across the air
Experiencing a similar sensation to Michael Jordan gracefully soaring through the sky

So focused is my stare, never blinded by her glare
My gaze is unwavering, never distracted by her alluring presence

So I hear, she's really lovely and beautiful
I've heard that she possesses great beauty and charm

But at times her heart feels like it's two below
However, sometimes her emotions seem cold and distant

And that analogy be feeling quite suitable
This comparison feels quite relevant and fitting

But when you're not from here those things that you will know
When you're not familiar with this environment, you won't understand these aspects

Had to do it couldn't second guess the chance
I had to take action without hesitating or doubting the opportunity

Enjoy life and cease the moments when I can
I choose to appreciate and seize every moment in life

I packed all that I had and I threw it in the van
I gathered all my belongings and loaded them into the van

Just know that it's all a part of the plan, nah I'm saying
Understand that everything is part of a larger plan, you know what I mean?

So I sacrificed for this dream of mine
I made sacrifices in pursuit of my personal dream

Had to hop the fence to see what's on the other side
I had to take risks and cross boundaries to explore new possibilities

All feels like a dream in another life
Everything seems surreal, as if it belongs to a different existence

Fast days, fast nights, man I love this high
The rapid pace of days and nights exhilarate me

Spinning outta control, no one will ever know
Losing control and spiraling, but no one will truly understand

Driving down a path, losing lotta my soul
Continuously moving forward while gradually losing a significant part of my essence

Pass me the drink, who got the green to roll
Give me a drink, who has the marijuana to smoke

I would suppose, I'm not the R.O.E. they've gotten to know
I would assume that I'm not the true representation of the person they've come to know as R.O.E.

Not letting it show, covered to mask the pain
I don't reveal my emotions, hiding them to conceal the inner turmoil

The world would never know as long as I entertain
As long as I continue to entertain others, the world will never realize my true struggles

As long as I am ahead and never veering out my lane
As long as I remain successful and stay focused on my path

They started calling it art, they started calling it sane
People began referring to my artistic expression as art and considering it to be sane

But deep in my heart, I never wanted to change
However, deep inside, I never desired to undergo transformation

And pointed to fingers to whoever I thought was the blame
I blamed others and directed accusations at those I believed were responsible

Had to learn these lessons and the rules of the game
I had to acquire these valuable lessons and understand the principles of the game

If I ever wanted to fame, I knew I knew I knew I knew had to
If I ever desired fame, I knew, without a doubt, that I had to

You gotta lose your Lose yourself Lose yourself to gain
One must relinquish their current self and identity to achieve personal growth and success

You gotta lose your Lose yourself Lose yourself to gain
One must let go of their preconceived notions and beliefs to discover new perspectives and opportunities

You gotta lose your Lose yourself Lose yourself to gain
One must abandon their comfort zone and familiar surroundings to experience personal development

You gotta lose your Lose yourself Lose yourself to gain
One must detach from their previous self to conquer new heights and achieve true fulfillment