Destiny
Ronnie Radke Lyrics

The day that I was born my father knew when he held me in his arms.
From the moment of my birth, my father had a sense that I was meant for something extraordinary.

Looked into my eyes, I sang my first melody came out as a cry.
At my first cry, my father saw the potential for greatness within me.

30 years have past and for the very first time.
After many years of struggle and hard work, I have come to a moment of realization.

I realize I pour my life into every single line.
Through my work, I put my heart and soul into every word I write.

I write until I die and I've arrived in a place where I am fine.
Even though my life has not been easy, my writing has brought me to a place of contentment and peace.

'Cause 27 years ago I learned how to survive.
Despite the hardships of my childhood, I learned to persevere at a young age.

Why my fucking mother left and dad was always high.
My mother abandoned me and my father struggled with addiction and was not always present.

The powers never on the bill was never on time.
Growing up, my family often struggled to pay bills and make ends meet.

But I somehow learned to shine.
In the face of adversity, I found a way to thrive.

Through the darkest nights I found the will to stay alive,
Despite the many challenges I faced, I never lost the determination to keep going.

now everytime you see me you gotta look up to the sky.
Through my hard work and perseverance, I have achieved great things and become someone to look up to.

The story of a boy who showed the world that he can fly.
My life is a story of overcoming incredible obstacles and rising above them to achieve success.

But it's safe to say that I'm all alone.
Even though I have achieved success, I still feel a deep sense of loneliness.

So here I go, here I am, without you, without them.
Despite feeling alone, I continue to move forward on my journey.

I'm sorry dad I never meant to hurt you anyway.
Although I struggled with my father's addiction, I never meant to cause him pain.

Watching me running from the police up on the free way.
As a young person, I made some poor choices and found myself running from the law.

I bet you never thought I'd end up on the news.
My father never expected that I would become a newsworthy figure.

Headline redicules murderer on lose.
The news portrayed me unfairly as a murderer on the run.

Dude, that's something I'd never do.
The news got the story wrong – I would never commit such a heinous crime.

The skewed view of the news leaving out the fucking truth.
The news media did not accurately portray the events that took place.

Of what actually happened God damn it, it was what I had to do.
While I faced difficult circumstances, I did the best I could with the situation I was in.

Defend a friend's honor but I refuse to lose so I choose abuse as a muse.
Although I defended a friend, I did so in an unhealthy way that ultimately hurt myself.

Interrogation room but I refuse to spew any information too.
I faced interrogation but refused to speak, exercising my right to remain silent.

I'm a mute and I will use my right to remain booed.
I chose to remain quiet, even though it would be easier to speak up.

Climbed so many mountains in my life.
I have faced countless obstacles and overcome them.

I've come to realize if I fight.
I have learned that perseverance is key to success.

This goes out to any kid that's listening and dwindling away from the world.
I want to inspire other young people who struggle and feel disconnected from the world.

Curled up in a ball and then distancing themselves.
These kids feel so overwhelmed that they shut themselves down and push others away.

Because they feel like everyone's out to hurt them.
They feel a deep sense of paranoia and mistrust in others.

I'm here to help with this burden.
I hope to offer these young people some hope and support in their struggles.

I am not perfect but I'm learning to be better.
Although I have achieved a lot, I recognize that there is always room for growth and improvement.

So if I can help a kid that's in a struggle that juggles.
I will use my experiences to help kids who are struggling to find a way to succeed.

With his troubles to break out his fucking bubble.
I want to help these kids step out of their comfort zones and achieve their full potential.

Remove the fucking muzzle hustle out of the rubble.
I want to help these kids break free from the chains that are holding them back and reach their goals.

Put the pieces back to the puzzle even if it's subtle I'm humbled.
Even small progress is worth celebrating and I am grateful to be able to help.

I'm not as bad as you think I'm begging and pleading for you to believe me it stinks.
Despite my success, people still judge me unfairly and it hurts.

That everyone around me thinks that I'm a fucking machein without a heart beat.
Many see me as a machine without emotions, but I have deeply felt emotions and care about others.

But contrary to popular belief I've got a heart in this chest.
Despite others' perceptions, I am a sensitive and caring person with a compassionate heart.

And all I want is the best for everybody but it's hard when I obsess over stress.
Although I want the best for everyone, I sometimes struggle with anxiety and stress that can be overwhelming.

Anxiety stricken flashing visions of prison that I surpress.
My anxiety sometimes causes me to worry about falling back into old patterns and ending up back in prison.

My hands start shaking over my quickness of breath.
My anxiety can be so overwhelming that it causes physical symptoms like shaking and difficulty catching my breath.

Cold sweat no regrets though it's time to fucking let go.
Despite the fear and anxiety, I know that it's time to move forward and let go of the past.

Of all the pain I've harbored I am better I will revel.
Although I've experienced a lot of pain in my life, I have grown and become a better person because of it.

In the thought of leaving put my peddle to the metal.
I'm ready to move forward and give it my all in pursuit of my dreams.

People I will let know sold my soul back from the devil.
I have overcome difficult times and reclaimed control of my life.

'Cause today is the day you will let me go too.
I am finally ready to let go of my past and move forward with my life.

I made it home.
Through all the struggles and obstacles, I have found my way back home.