Pain
Solé Lyrics

Yeah, feel my pain
Acknowledge the emotional distress that I am enduring.

Filled with pain
Saturated with discomfort and suffering.

It's a struggle everyday
Each day is an ongoing battle that requires resilience.

Did I walk in the right door?
Am I in the appropriate place or environment for myself?

I don't know
Uncertain of where I should be.

I never back down, I do what it takes me
I exercise unwavering determination to accomplish my objectives.

Things gettin' shaky, can't let it break me
Despite the perilous situation, I refuse to become weakened by difficulties.

A lot love us, some hate me
Many show affection towards us, some show hostility towards me.

Some friends snake me
Some associates betray me.

Sometimes the shit just make me
Occasionally, the situations are too much to bear.

want to grab the tote and lose it
Have an inclination to violently react to the situation.

It ain't just tracks and raps
The music industry is more complicated than just writing songs and performing them.

It's a whole other side to music
The music industry possesses hidden aspects that the mainstream media doesn't cover.

Things you can't see on MTV, but it's here
The behind-the-scenes secrets of the music industry exist, although the general public isn't always aware.

Lord, what's happened to me?
A plea of confusion and desperation.

I'm really out there
Feeling exposed, vulnerable, and alone.

Lips movin', but ain't nobody talkin'
People around me may be interacting, but no genuine communication exists.

I plead and I cry to the Heaven skies above to show me love
A heartfelt request for assistance and guidance from a higher power.

Wish that I could backtrack and make it like it was, but I can't
Longing to change the past, yet recognizing it is impossible.

When the pain's in me
When the distress is present within me.

I wish that it would let me be
Desiring relief from the emotional turmoil.

But where can I run and where do I turn
No apparent solution or means of escape exists.

When it's chasin' me?
When the pain persists and seems to be inescapable.

I got to deal with the what IS, fuck what IF's
Managing the current circumstances that are genuine and not hypothetical possibilities.

Got to put it down and make it right for my kids
Responsibility to improve the situation for the next generation.

How many parties, how many bottles gotta pop?
Number of celebrations or extravagances needed to commemorate success.

How many more gots to die?
Asking when the violence and fatalities will cease.

When this shit gon' stop?
Wondering when the suffering will come to an end.

I feel it in my heart, but I plays my part
Intuitively sensing something but choosing to fulfill a particular role.

It's a whole bigger picture so stay true to your art
The music industry is more complex than just creating and performing music, so it is vital to remain authentic.

Until I'm hauled off in the car
For as long as I am alive and functioning.

Swear it wasn't this dark when I got my start
The music industry was not as harsh or gloomy when it all began.

Internin', been chart burnin', kept learnin'
Working as an intern, experiencing success in the music charts, and continuing to educate oneself about the industry.

Kept earnin', and the wheels kept turnin'
Continuing to earn money and persevering through the ups and downs of the industry.

But after all the hit songs and the fame is gone
Once the success, popularity, and media attention fades away.

Your money right, but everything else done gone wrong
Financial stability is present, yet other facets of life are deteriorating.

You're lonely, a lot of bitches is phony
Feeling isolated, and recognizing the insincerity of many people around me.

want to know me just to tell niggas we homies
Individuals are pursuing a relationship with me for appearances sake.

Whole time bitch schemin' on my Rolley
The entire time, a deceitful individual was plotting and strategizing to steal my Rolex watch.

It's hard to watch everyone you with
Having to be vigilant and observant of the individuals that surround you.

When you rich, niggas with you try to get you
When one is wealthy, people around them may try to take advantage or exploit them.

Plenty want to hit you, I learned it now
Numerous individuals will attempt to harm you or take advantage of you in this industry.

It was no way out, now it's no turnin' around
I once felt trapped with no escape, yet now there is no possible way to return to how things used to be.

Niggas that was with me, I praise 'em now
I now admire and commend the individuals that were with me during difficult times.

A toast to the Red Zone, raise 'em now
A celebratory tribute to the group of supporters and individuals that helped me persevere.

Silence, all eyes on me
The spotlight and attention is on me, yet there is utter silence.

But I can see through 'em like I knew 'em, so I walk to 'em
Although I can perceive their deception, I still attempt to confront them.

Extend my hand, try to talk to 'em
Reaching out to converse with the individuals that are inauthentic.

Stand while others ran and try to understand
While others flee or avoid the situation, I remain steadfast and try to comprehend the situation.

Two sides of a story, let me tell my side of it
Different perspectives exist, and I want to share my point of view.

It's evident, it's there, I can't hide from it
The truth of the situation is evident and cannot be concealed.

How much for the soul in the window?
What is the cost to maintain one's soul when engaging with the music industry?

Most want to be rich and famous
The primary objective for many in the music industry is to acquire wealth and renown.

It's dangerous, you'll find out in a minute though
The music industry can inflict harm, and one will learn soon enough.

I love the close ones, sometimes feel like I got no one
I cherish those close to me, yet at times, I believe I have no one by my side.

Those that were there, I know I owe 'em
I am aware that I am indebted to the people that supported me during difficult times.

Backstabbers, I brush 'em off
Deceitful individuals are disregarded and ignored.

In a room with straight faces, can't trust 'em all
Surrounded by individuals that appear genuine, but not everyone can be trusted.

Rush and fall, pause, let nature take it's course
Prioritizing self-care and taking time to process stresses and challenges.

Stand firm 'cause I serve a higher force
Staying resolute because I am motivated by a higher purpose or calling.

And I can scream 'til I'm hoarse, hear me Lord
Crying out for divine intervention and guidance until my voice is weakened.

See I'm ? like 3 dice, riskin' it all in street life
Taking a chance and putting everything on the line in this risky music industry.

At the fork in the road, I made a hard right
Faced with a decision, I made a bold and drastic choice.

I put the work in, then escaped the hard life
Suffered through much and completed the necessary work to leave a difficult life behind.

I put it down 'til it's time to lay me down
Performed to the best of my ability until it is time to pass away.

want to be free, but a lot of shit weighs me down
Wanting to be liberated from the industry's oppression, but numerous responsibilities and challenges impede upon that wish.

The light's dimmin', who gon' save me now?
The end is approaching, and I am unsure who can rescue me from this industry-induced dimming of my spirit.

It's all good, but it ain't gravy now
Things are alright, but they aren't perfect.

We gots to do it for the babies now
A call-to-action to improve the music industry for future generations.

And bring 'em up to correct all the wrong we've done
Teaching the upcoming generations to fix the detrimental aspects of the industry instead of perpetuating them.

And don't let 'em sing the same song we sung
Preventing future generations from experiencing the same unfortunate experiences and circumstances.

Like, killin' each other off one by one
Eliminating one another rather than coming together to achieve progress.

And turn 'em from slangin' the drugs, into some'in
Discouraging future generations from resorting to drug dealing to survive and urging them to pursue other avenues.

You can make it out the ghetto in more ways than one
Communicating that success can be achieved through many methods and livelihoods outside of drug dealing or the music industry.

But for now I'mma pray for better days to come
Hoping for a brighter future and relying on prayer to aid this aspiration.