What Can I Do
Scarface Lyrics

What can I do?
Asking what actions can be taken to improve the world and ease the pain of those suffering.

What can I do, to make it better?
Continuing to question what steps can be taken to improve the world and alleviate suffering.

I thank the Lord, for every morning, he allows me to rise
Gratitude for the opportunity to wake up and continue living.

And though the sun is shining, there's a cloud in the sky
Acknowledging that even in good times, there can be struggles or problems.

Lettin' me know, that at any moment, there could be rain
The cloud in the sky is a reminder that challenges may come unexpectedly.

And as beautiful as life is, there still can be pain
Life can be wonderful, but it also comes with hardships and struggles.

Down the park, I hear the sirens, just screamin' away
Hearing emergency sirens and recognizing the dangerous situations happening in the world.

And then the unevitable happens, the end of them days
Death is an inevitable occurrence and can happen suddenly.

As sad as it sounds, but that's the price we all gotta pay
Death is a part of life, and everyone will experience it eventually.

And the whole world knows God giveth, will taketh away (will taketh away)
Acknowledging the religious concept that God both gives and takes life.

I live and I learn, I sit and watch my cigarette burn
Reflecting on life experiences and watching a cigarette burn as a metaphor for time passing.

Down to the ash, it remindes me of the now and the past
The ash from the burnt cigarette is a reminder of both the present and past experiences.

I say a little prayer, cause eventually I'll stand in the path
Praying for guidance and strength in the face of life's challenges and inevitabilities.

Of the souls and dark rows that lead to rest
The path leading towards death and the afterlife, where souls rest.

Do you hear them, crying?
Recognizing the cries of those suffering and in need of help and support.

Waiting for someone to come and dry their tears (someone like you and me)
The hope that someone will step up to help and offer emotional support to those in need.

Take away their fears
Offering comfort and reassurance to those facing fear and uncertainty.

And then a child is born
The miracle of new life and a reminder of the potential for hope and positivity in the world.

Bloody naked, clingin' to life
Describing the vulnerability and fragility of life, particularly in its earliest stages.

Unaware of his surroundin's or breathin' is right
The newborn is innocent and unaware of the complexities and challenges of the world.

In the arms of his mother as he looks in her eyes
The love and bond between a mother and her child in their first moments together.

He takes his first breath and he screams (baby's alive)
The newborn's first breath is a sign of life and vitality.

At the same time, another mother, murders her kids
The juxtaposition of new life with the tragedy of child murder highlights the harsh realities of the world.

And the unbarable thought of this here just brings me to tears
The weight of the world's struggles can be overwhelming and heartbreaking.

It's hard enough we gotta raise our kids to live in this world
Raising children in a world filled with hardships and dangers is a challenge.

So full of hate with no faith, and killin' your pearls
The world can be cruel and violent, and it's heartbreaking when children are victims.

And sometimes, I sit it down, and wonder myself
Reflecting on the issues of the world and feeling helpless in the face of them.

But then again, I ain't Jesus, and I can't help
Acknowledging that while one person can't solve all the world's problems, they can still do what they can to make a difference.

All I can do, is hope I never live with the fact
Hoping to never have to face the guilt of hurting one's own child or loved ones.

That I hurt one of my seeds 'cause dealin' with that
The pain and regret that would come from harming one's own children.

Would be the hardest thing, I'd ever have to do in my time
Harming one's own children would be an unbearable experience.

I'd have to take my own life too, and I couldn't climb
The sorrow and despair from harming one's own child would be so deep that suicide may feel like the only option.

The stairway that you hear me singin' bout it in my rhyme
Referencing the earlier mention of the path towards death and the afterlife.

And a parent hurtin' his kid ain't decidin' the time
There is never a good reason to harm one's own child.

I know it's truth, the next day, we just livin' to die
Acknowledging the truth that life is finite and everyone will eventually face death.

But I believe if you livin' right, you'll live in the sky
Believing in the possibility of an afterlife for those who live ethically and help others.

Lookin' down on the good and the bad, the world as a whole
Imagining a vantage point from the afterlife to see the world and all its struggles.

And hopefully you did what you did, before you had to go
The hope that one has made a positive difference in the world before passing away.

I say goodbye to you cruel world, I see peace in the red sky
Saying farewell to the world and finding peace in the afterlife.

I see the beast when the dead die, relief when my head's high
The ups and downs of life and the relief of escape through death.

Hear the streets up ahead cry, when the heat from the lead fly
References to violence and tragedy happening in the world.

Felt the grief when I said bye, before the sheets on my bed dried
Experiencing grief and heartache before the tears dry on one's pillow.

The turn of the table, the tale of this tape
The ups and downs of life, and the story that is recorded through time.

The destruction of human flesh of the not so great
The damage and destruction that can be caused by individuals who are not good or ethical.

The long list of the John doe's that accompany the spirit
The long list of nameless and forgotten individuals who have passed away.

As the yells of the souls lost with hopes that god hears it
The cries and pleas of lost souls in the afterlife, hoping for salvation and release from pain.

The resurrections of empty hearts crowd in the room
References to the possibility of spiritual rebirth and rejuvenation.

Muffled sounds of the outside echo the tomb, but I'm cool, I'm cool
While there is death and suffering in the world, the artist remains calm and composed.

Do you hear me?
The singer hopes that their voice is heard and that their message impacts others positively.

I'm cryin'
Expressing emotion and empathy for those who are suffering and in need of help.

Can I make it, better? (I want to make it better)
Still searching for ways to improve the world and ease the pain of others.

Can I ease the pain that they are goin' through? (they're through)
Asking if it is possible to offer comfort and support to those already enduring hardship and pain.

What can I do?
Continuing to search for solutions and ways to make a positive difference in the world.

What can I do?
Repeating the question, emphasizing the importance of taking action and making positive changes in the world.