The Day After
Smith Lyrics

Day after day day after day
Continually and consistently, without interruption

I'm always moving forward (I'm always moving forward)
I consistently strive to make progress and grow in life

Everybody try to bring me down
Many people attempt to undermine my confidence and success

But I keep my two feet on the ground
I remain humble and unaffected by negativity

No matter the setbacks and steps back
Regardless of obstacles and setbacks

I just gotta press on
I must persevere and continue moving forward

Used to wear my failures like a jacket, now its less on
In the past, I allowed my failures to define me, but now they have less influence on my life

Yes I'm, resilient and brilliant as no other
I possess exceptional resilience and brilliance

My grandmothers child ain't raise no suckas
My grandmother raised me to be strong and not easily defeated

Pac told me to keep my head up, in mornings when I get up
Even in difficult mornings, I remember Tupac's advice to stay positive

I put my foot upon the gas ain't ever gonna let up
I maintain a determined and relentless approach towards my goals

I'm better, and cheffin' with the knife and pen
I have improved and excel in my skills as a writer

Thought I told you all how I'm living life again
I have previously shared with others how I am embracing and enjoying my life

I used to be the wack ass in the backs of math class
In the past, I was not successful or respected, often sitting in the back of math class

Doodle in my textbooks, scribble in my notepads
I would doodle and write aimlessly in my school materials

Tried to be the next Em, even though I wrote bad
I aspired to be like Eminem, despite my initial mediocre writing skills

They wish that I knew how to quit, like that scene in Brokeback
Some people wish I would give up, similar to a scene in the movie Brokeback Mountain

You know that, I came a long way from where I started
I have made significant progress from my original position

Fifteen talking bout 'oh I think I farted'
At fifteen years old, I was immature and focused on trivial matters

In Autumn, I was born to be one of the greatest
Metaphorically, my birth in Autumn represents my destined greatness

Took me 31 years but dammit mama I made it, singing
It took me 31 years, but I finally achieved success, celebrating and expressing it through music

I used to be a little bit smaller
I used to lack confidence and have a smaller sense of self

I never was a baller
I was never successful or impressive

I used to memorize all the bus routes
I used to focus on mundane and insignificant information

And get cussed out
I would often be scolded or insulted

A big kid but was timid as a church mouse
Despite my physical size, I was shy and fearful

With a merc's mouth
However, when angered or provoked, I would respond aggressively

Never forget the first day
I will always remember the significant first day

Had to be 9th or 10th grade
It occurred during my 9th or 10th grade of schooling

When I stepped out my own way
I overcame my insecurities and self-doubt

Decided on braids
I made a personal choice to change my hairstyle to braids

That's when my whole world changed
It was a turning point that had a major impact on my life

And nothing was the same
After that moment, everything was different

I had confidence out the asshole
I suddenly possessed an overwhelming amount of self-assurance

You should've seen me like Eureeka's castle
My newfound confidence was so apparent and remarkable like a character in a TV show called Eureeka's Castle

I was the capital one with no hassle
I became the epitome of strength and success, facing no difficulties

Til the day that one chick whooped my ass though
However, my confidence was shattered when I was physically beaten by a girl

But I was strong, didn't break like hymen
Despite the humiliation, I remained resilient and did not let it emotionally scar me

I put the pen to the paper and I started rhyming
As a way to cope and express myself, I began writing and creating lyrics

Finding my voice like a mermaid, I been
I have discovered my unique artistic voice and identity, like the mythical creature, a mermaid

A legend in my own own mind, yes I said
I consider myself to be an admired and respected figure, at least in my own perception

Day after day day after day
Continually and consistently, without interruption

I'm always moving forward (I'm always moving forward)
I consistently strive to make progress and grow in life

Everybody try to bring me down
Many people attempt to undermine my confidence and success

But I keep my two feet on the ground
I remain humble and unaffected by negativity