Stay Positive
The Streets Lyrics

Cause this world swallows souls
The world can be a tough and cruel place that can swallow people up and take away their spirit.

And when the blues unfold
When things go wrong and problems arise.

It gets cold silence burns holes
During these difficult times, everything feels silent and the void can cause more problems.

You're going mad
The stress and difficult problems can lead to mental health strain.

Perhaps you always were
Maybe these difficult times just opened a mental health issue you've always had.

But when things were good you just didn't care
People ignore their mental health until things get really bad.

This is called irony
This is counterintuitive since when things are good, you should take care of your mental health how you would with taking care of your health

When you most need to get up you got no energy
When you hit your lowest points you feel the weakest and the most unmotivated to do anything.

Time and time shit'll happen
Difficult problems and situations arise frequently as a part of life.

The dark shit's unwrapping
In these difficult times, the worst of people and situations can come to the surface.

But no-one's listening your mates are laughing
Even when people are trying to reach out for help, others can seem unaware and dismissive.

Your brethren's fucking and then you start hating
Jealousy and anger can arise seeing others happy and fulfilled when you might not be.

Your stomach starts churning and you mind starts turning.
Anxiety and stress take hold causing physical and mental symptoms.

So smoke another draw
People might use harmful coping mechanisms to take the edge off during these times.

It won't matter no more but the next day still feels sore
Those actions won't necessarily solve or help anything but can lead to negative consequences.

Rain taps on your window
Rain is a natural occurrence, and things can happen naturally without the control of a person.

Always did tho but you didn't hear it when things were so-so
When things are going great, people aren't aware of things happening in their lives that might be warning signs.

You're on your own now
When things get really difficult, you feel alone in your struggles.

Your little zone you were born alone and believe me you'll die alone
People might feel alone in their struggles and responsibilities, from birth until death.

Weed becomes a chore
Coping mechanisms, like using weed, can no longer help the stress or become burdensome.

You want the buzz back so you follow the others onto smack
People can begin to seek even more harmful coping mechanisms.

Feels nice and still
Those harmful actions, like using drugs, can make things feel temporarily pleasant and numb.

Good thing about brown is it always will
These harmful coping mechanisms will always feel that way, which is why they're dangerous.

It's easy, no-one blames you
These behaviors can feel like a way out that no one can judge.

It's that world out there that's fucked you
These behaviors can seem the only option when the outside world seems overwhelming and against them.

You know less of a person and if God exists He still loves you
These harmful behaviors can seem like the only escape, but people need to know they are still worthy of love and respect even if they use those mechanisms.

Just remember that - the more you sink the further back from that brink
Using these coping mechanisms only lead to a further downward spiral if you can't get yourself help.

Maybe you've lifetime scars and you think tattoos might be more fitting
People can get physical and emotional scars while going through these tough times.

But who's picking?
These scars and journey to recovery is personal and different for everyone.

Searching for yourself you find demons
When someone is vulnerable and struggling, they may find they have inner demons that they need to come to terms with.

Try and be a freeman and grasp that talisman
Only trying and struggling to overcome mental health issues will lead to true freeman.

Cause your the same as I am
All people have struggles they go through in life, even if their journeys differ.

We all need our fellow man
People need support during these hard times.

We all need our Samaritan.
The need for help and support can come from anywhere and can be different for everyone.

Maybe I'm better looking than you tho
People often judge themselves and others based on superficial things like appearance.

Maybe I've got more dough - but am I happier... no.
Money and things aren't what bring happiness to people.

Get the love of a good girl and your world will be much richer than my world
Having genuine love and support from someone you care about can make all the difference in times of need.

And your happiness will uncurl
With the help of someone else's love and support, someone can learn to be happy and positive again.

Stop dreaming
People might discourage you from dreaming during times of struggle.

People who say that are blaspheming
People who discourage dreams are only bringing negativity.

They're doing nine to five and moaning
People might project their own unhappiness onto others and discourage their aspirations.

And they don't want you succeeding when they've blown it
Other people can be jealous and resentful when they've failed so they don't want others to succeed.

And you idols - who are they?
Even those people you look up to and idolize have made mistakes and struggles in their life.

They too dreamt about their day
But even those people you look up to have experience dreaming during the tough moments.

Positive steps will see your goals.
Creating positive habits, like taking one step at a time, can help someone achieve their goals.

Whether it's dollars or control, feel the gold.
Whatever someone is striving for, it should feel personally fulfilling and worthwhile.

I ain't helping you climb the ladder
The struggle and climb to overcome mental health difficulties is a personal one.

I'm busy climbing mine.
Everyone has their own struggles and battles to overcome.

That's how it's been since the dawn of time
Struggles have existed since the beginning of human existence.

If you reach a cul-de-sac The world turns it's back
Sometimes when you reach a dead-end or obstacle the world can seem like it's turning against you.

This is you zone, it's like blackjack
Things seem to be stack against you when you reach your lowest points.

He might get the ace or the top one
Just because someone else might seem to be luckier or more successful doesn't mean it's all easy and fail-proof for them.

So organize your two's and three's into a run then you'll have fucked him son
If you can turn the seemingly negative into the positive, you can overcome the obstacles.

And for that you'll be the better one
Each personal victory against mental health issues is a significant one.

One last thing before you go tho When you feel better tomorrow you'll be a hero
Just getting through tough times can create a sense of accomplishment and pride.

But never forget today. you could be back here Things can stray
Mental health difficulties and difficult times in general are always possible, so it's important to continually work on personal growth and betterment.

What if you see me in that window?
Any person can experience difficult times and reach rock bottom.

You won't help me I know. That's cool, just keep walking where you go.
Not everyone will be helpful during difficult times, but it's important to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Carry on through the estate, stare at the geezers so they know you ain't lightweight
Keep your head high and confident even during difficult times.

And go see your mates
Friends can provide love, support, and even just a sense of normalcy.

And when they don't look happy
Even when things seem to be going well for you, remember that others around you might still be struggling.

Play them this tape
Sharing your experiences and struggles can help others who might be going through the same thing.

I hope you understand me
This song is meant to help others understand the difficulty and struggles of mental health issues.

I ain't no preaching fucker and I ain't no do-goody-goody either
This song is a personal reflection on the difficulty of mental health issues, not an effort to preach or patronize.

This is about when shit goes pear-shaped
This song talks about what happens when things go horribly wrong.

And if you aren't or ever have been at rock bottom then good luck to you in the big wide world
Not everyone will experience these terrible difficulties, and it's essential to acknowledge that fact.

But remember that one day shit might just start crumbling
Difficult times and struggles can always arise in life.

Your bird might fuck off or you might loose your job
Difficult things might happen out of your control.

It's when that happens that what I'm talking about will feel much more important to you
During these times what was said in the song might hit home harder.

So if you ain't feeling it, just be thankful that everything's cool in your world
If you are not currently struggling, it's essential to appreciate that fact.

Respect to BC
Shoutout to BC, likely referencing the rapper BC - a friend and ally of The Streets.

Positivity
The overall theme and message of the song is to stay positive, even during the most challenging of times.