That's When
Tonex Lyrics


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All alone just sittin' thinkin' by myself
Contemplating ‘bout my life chewing on my nails
I'm the head of this house, now it's all on me
To provide for my Wife and kids are my responsibility
Can't afford to break down gotta be a man
Ain't the richest guy around but I do what I can
How it's gonna go down homie don't ask me
I just pray to the Lord up above in search of reciprocity


Chorus
That's when, that's when You bless me
That's when, that's when You rescued me from
The pain and the heartache, that's when that's when…


Verse 2
Don't know how in the world I'm gone pay these bills
Feel like sometimes I wanna cry I'm a keep it real
But I ain't giving up my pride or my sanity
I refuse to let society win, it won't get the best of me
Baby's crying, Wife is whinin' ‘cuz they never se me
But it's hard when you're working two jobs you see
Have a feeling that trouble won't last always
Lift my hands to the sky up above
I hope You hearin' what I say


Chorus






(Repeat Chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "That's When" by Tonex portray a struggling father who is stressed and worried about providing for his wife and kids. He feels the weight of responsibility on his shoulders, being the head of the household. He acknowledges that he is not the richest person, but he does what he can. The father realizes he cannot afford to break down and must be a strong man for his family. He prays to the Lord up above, hoping for reciprocity.


The chorus emphasizes when blessings come and when the Lord rescues him from the pain and heartache of his struggles. The father is trying to make ends meet, paying bills, and working two jobs. He is trying his best, but it is taking a toll on him, and his family just expects him to be there for them. Despite this, the father lifts his hands to the sky, believing that trouble will not last forever and hoping that the Lord hears him.


The song highlights the struggles that a lot of people go through in their daily lives. The acknowledgment of the father's plight secures the recognition of the struggles of the middle and lower class. This song's lyrics serve to encourage people to keep pushing through the obstacles and have faith that blessings will come.


Line by Line Meaning

All alone just sittin' thinkin' by myself
I am sitting alone, lost in thoughts about my life


Contemplating ‘bout my life chewing on my nails
I am deep in thought, anxiously biting my nails


I'm the head of this house, now it's all on me
I am responsible for taking care of my family


To provide for my Wife and kids are my responsibility
It is my duty to provide for my wife and children


Can't afford to break down gotta be a man
I can't afford to fall apart, I have to be strong


Ain't the richest guy around but I do what I can
I may not be wealthy, but I do my best


How it's gonna go down homie don't ask me
I can't predict the future, my friend


I just pray to the Lord up above in search of reciprocity
I pray to God for help and hope for something in return


Don't know how in the world I'm gone pay these bills
I don't know how to afford my bills


Feel like sometimes I wanna cry I'm a keep it real
There are times I feel like crying, I'm being honest


But I ain't giving up my pride or my sanity
I refuse to lose my self-respect or my mental health


I refuse to let society win, it won't get the best of me
I won't let society defeat me, I'm stronger than that


Baby's crying, Wife is whinin' ‘cuz they never se me
My baby is crying, and my wife is complaining because they never see me


But it's hard when you're working two jobs you see
It's difficult working two jobs, you understand


Have a feeling that trouble won't last always
I have a sense that things will get better eventually


Lift my hands to the sky up above, I hope You hearin' what I say
I raise my hands to the sky, hoping God hears my prayers




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: WILLIAM JAMES III MC AULEY

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