Day By Day
Ray Mantis and Keith Murray Lyrics

Yo shit is real dog, you know?
Life is tough and unpredictable.

Stay out the web, 'cause once you get caught up in the web
Stay out of trouble because once you're in, it's hard to get out.

That's it, you know?
It's game over if you get caught up in trouble.

They get you they got you good
Once you get into trouble, it's hard to get out and you're likely to face serious consequences.

Yo do the knowledge, take notice, stay focused
Be aware of your surroundings and stay focused on your goals.

Shit is real, and it's real hard out there, for a black nigga
Life is especially tough for black men in society.

Ayo the way they doin me I can't stand it
I'm being treated unfairly and I can't take it anymore.

Branded as a social bandit, but I'm a man and I'ma handle it
I've been labeled as a criminal by society, but I'm still a man and I'll deal with it on my own terms.

I'm not the first and I won't be the last
Many others have gone through similar experiences and many more will in the future.

Just look how they did Pac and Tyson in the past
Even famous, successful black men like Tupac Shakur and Mike Tyson have faced injustices in society.

Yo at times, sometimes, I feel like I'm cursed
Sometimes life just feels unfair and like everything is going wrong.

Because my life done went from bad to worse
Things have been getting progressively worse for me.

Through all the stressful moments and all of the worry
Despite all the anxiety and stress that comes with my situation.

I'ma still remain the same Keith Murray
I will stay true to myself and my values, despite my circumstances.

Because I know deep in my heart God is on my side
I have faith that a higher power is supporting me.

If I gotta do my time, then I'ma do my time
If I'm going to be punished for my actions, I will accept it and serve my sentence.

They label you wrong, when you try to do right
Society often judges you unfairly when you try to do the right thing.

And then they wonder why a con is so uptight
They expect you to conform to their expectations, even when they're impossible, and then blame you for being unhappy.

I'm just livin proof, of when you livin the truth
I'm an example of someone staying true to themselves despite societal pressures.

I been goin through bad times, since I was a youth
I've faced difficult situations since I was young.

Now look, they got me locked in jail
Now I'm paying the price for my actions.

People wonderin will I prevail or fail
Others are unsure if I will come out of this situation successful or not.

But only time will tell
Only time can truly tell what will happen next.

My mind, just now and then
Occasionally my mind wanders.

Lookin down the corridors and wonders what might have been
I wonder what my life could have been like if I had made different choices.

It was a bad day
Things didn't go well today.

Yo, I wouldn't even stand here and lie to you, yeah it's true
I'm not going to sugarcoat it, what you've heard about me is true.

All the shit that you hear about I'm goin through
I've been going through a lot lately.

And we good people at heart Jesus knows that we try
Despite our mistakes, I believe that we are good people at our core.

So I wonder why we get a break no time
I don't understand why life seems to be so unfair sometimes.

My little sister just died, and the judge let me fry
I've been dealing with the death of my sister and the consequences of my actions at the same time.

And now I gotta kiss my lil daughter goodbye
I have to leave my daughter behind while I serve my sentence.

All the pressure, make me want to grab the tech off the dresser
The pressure of my situation is getting to me and making me feel like I want to resort to violence.

But understand that don't make you a man
Violence and aggression don't make you a strong or respectable man.

So I address the, situation best way that I can
I'm doing my best to handle my situation in a mature and responsible way.

With a letter to the senator, from the lyrical political prisoner
I'm using my voice and my platform to try to enact change from within the system.

That the system label a sinister
Despite my efforts, the system still sees me as a criminal.

In jail while I confess my sins to the minister
I'm using this time to reflect on my mistakes and try to better myself spiritually.

It's enough to make a nigga go A-Wall
My situation is making me feel like acting out and making rash decisions.

But for now I leave it in the hands of the Lord
I'm putting my faith in a higher power to guide me through this situation.

It's a real situation we all go through
These are real issues that many people face in their lives.

You know, unfortunately, Today was a bad day
Today, like many others, was a tough day for me.

Word, recognize, I'm no different from you
I'm just like anyone else and I face the same struggles and challenges.

You no different from me, you know
Despite our differences, we are all human beings who share similar experiences.

No slack for the rapper, no rest for the worried
There's no break or time off for me, as a rapper or as a person dealing with difficulties.

Now everybody in the world heard of Keith Murray
Despite the challenges, I've become known and recognized around the world.

When the hype dies down and reality sets in
Fame and success can be fleeting and temporary.

We all goin through the same thing for a friend
We all face challenges and difficulties, and it's important to support each other through them.

And it ain't nothin good in the hood
Life in impoverished neighborhoods can be tough and dangerous.

Your own people will stab you in the back
Even people you trust and consider family can betray you.

Set you up and get you good
Others may set you up for failure or to take advantage of you.

From the start, I came from the heart
I've always been true to myself and my values.

Giuliani got the nerve to oppose the million youth march
Even political figures can work against positive change for minority communities.

They confiscated my passport, though I might of boated
Authorities might try to hold me back and prevent me from leaving the country, despite my success.

I'm young black and dangerous that's why I got railroaded
Because of my race and my reputation, I was unfairly targeted and punished.

And magazines, as if it's been misquoted, let it be noted
Even news media can misrepresent or manipulate the truth for their own agenda.

They can't break me to the streets I'm forever devoted
Despite the challenges and difficulties I face, I will remain true to my roots and my community.

Yo
An expression used to draw attention or signal a transition.

I'm tellin you man, this is life, you gotta live this life
Life is tough, but we have to keep going and make the best of it.

Would you fall, would you make it, you never know
No matter what challenges we face, we never know how we will react or what the outcome will be.

Today was a bad day
Just like any other day, today brought its own struggles and difficulties.

Livin proof of the truth, locked the fuck up, on some bullshit
I'm proof that life can be unfair, and I'm currently facing consequences for my actions.

You know, you livin, right or wrong
No matter what, we have to keep moving and living our lives.

It was a bad day
Today didn't go well for me, but I'll keep going.

But yo keep your shit tight, 'cause when the get you they get you good
Stay out of trouble and be careful, because if you do get caught up, the consequences can be severe.

I had a bad day
I've been dealing with challenges and struggles lately, and today was no exception.

Yeah, I understand you had a bad day
I empathize with your struggles and difficulties.