Better Than This
T.I. Lyrics

I see a life that's better than this, better than this, so I got hope
Despite the difficulties I face in life, I have hope for a brighter future.

Oh I got hope
My hope is strong and unwavering.

I'm holding on rope that's thinner than thread, thinner than thread
Though the situation I am in may seem precarious, I am holding on.

But I look ahead, and that's just hope
My ability to remain hopeful is what helps me to keep moving forward.

I see a life that's better than this, better than this, Oh I got hope
I am certain that there is a better life waiting for me.

I got hope
My hope remains steadfast and unwavering.

Hope's up but I'm not too high
While I am hopeful, I am also grounded and realistic.

Smoked up but I'm not too high, smoked up but I'm not too high
Despite indulging in recreational activities, I still remain grounded.

I got family that pray to god to curse me, to be honest that hurts me
My own family members wish for my misfortune, which is painful to me.

I pray to god for mercy and I hope he heard me
I pray that God will be merciful and hear my cries for help.

Let's sit to a dinner and have a conversation of how we're all sinners
I hope that my family members can come together and discuss our mutual flaws.

I got two sisters one of them suicidal, she almost left my nephew all alone
My sister struggles with suicidal thoughts, which has put my family in a difficult situation.

Told her if she needed a shoulder to lean on "I'm here please, I'm here. Don't disappear"
I want to be there for my sister and offer her support during her struggles.

Times were hard and family were few Real fam' where was you now?
During tough times, many of my family members were absent and unsupportive.

Bless up have a good time, yeah
Despite my struggles, I try to maintain a positive outlook and continue on with my life.

This is my life story I was never born in wealth
I come from humble beginnings and have faced many challenges in life.

Mama took care of me she cared about my health
My mother worked hard to raise and care for me.

Mama I promise I'll provide for you
I am determined to take care of my mother and provide for her.

I know things could be Better Than This, better than this, better than this
Despite my struggles, I remain hopeful that my future can be better.

You are my pillar of hope
My mother is the foundation of my hope and determination.

And you are that picture of dope
My mother is a source of inspiration and strength for me.

The reason i cope, the reason i cope
My mother is the reason that I am able to endure and persevere.

It seems nowadays I'm checking up on ni**as
Recently, I have made an effort to reach out to my acquaintances and check in on them.

I'm sending text like "you up?" Like "N.i.K are you good?" "How's the family?"
I am making a conscious effort to show compassion and concern for those around me.

"How's your little brother? How's your big brother?" "How's your sister how's your mother how's your father how's everybody in the family?!"
I am also making an effort to inquire about the well-being of my friends' families.

But ain't nobody care about me
Despite my efforts to show care for others, I sometimes feel neglected and unimportant.

It seems I'm taking care of these ni**as, like they're my own family But when it's me they forgot me
I feel like I am constantly supporting and caring for others like they are my own family, but they do not reciprocate my kindness.

I'm another casualty, look Real friends where was you now Real friends where was you now
I feel like a victim of abandonment by those who I considered to be true friends.

You know what, forget it I forgive y'all ni**as This is it I forgive y'all I found peace in myself
I have decided to forgive those who have hurt me and move forward in my life with peace and acceptance.

Cuz we good no schmoke To the family no schmoke We good
Despite our flaws and struggles as a family, we are still united and strong together.