But What About Today
Trae Lyrics

Yesterday, tomorrow, tomorrow...
The girl repeats the same phrase, representing the cycle of worrying about yesterday and tomorrow.

But What About Today.
Trae interrupts the cycle by focusing on the present moment.

Yesterday, tomorrow.
The girl repeats the same phrase again.

What About Today I ain't worried about the next 'cause it ain't here
Trae explains that he's not worried about tomorrow because it hasn't happened yet.

I'm gonna live my life for everything that it is & try not to shed no tears
Trae plans to live life to the fullest and not dwell on the past or future.

Ain't no wishin' upon a star 'cause I can't see 'em from the hood
Trae doesn't have any false hope or unrealistic expectations of his future.

And even if I make it away it still ain't gon' do me no good
Trae doesn't believe that leaving his current situation will solve all his problems.

My future remains to be easy for me it ain't one to see
Trae has a difficult time envisioning his future being better.

Everywhere that I turn I can't escape reality
Trae is constantly reminded of his harsh reality and cannot escape it.

The preacher told me a darker past will take away the pain
Trae references the idea that accepting his past may help him cope with his pain.

But I ain't got too long to wait, for 23 years it's been the same
Trae has been dealing with his struggles for 23 years and doesn't have much time left to change his circumstances.

All I can do is pray
Trae relies on prayer to help him get through each day.

'Cause tomorrow ain't promisin' I'm paranoid with a K
Trae is aware that tomorrow is never guaranteed and has a constant sense of fear.

I feel like I'm fadin' away & my eye stay too out of focus
Trae feels like he's losing himself and can't stay focused on his goals.

So I'm livin' for today just in case you haven’t noticed.
Trae lives in the present moment to avoid getting lost in the past or worrying about the future.

Every day I try to maintain & hope the worst don't come to get me
Trae tries to maintain a positive attitude but is aware that the worst might happen.

Today is all I can see & tomorrow done got me Leary
Trae is wary of the future and focuses on the present moment.

A bad time, but I'm feelin' my past times
Trae acknowledges his past struggles but tries to focus on the good times instead.

And on top of my sad times I'm losin' my damn mind
Trae struggles with his mental health in addition to his external struggles.

It is what it is, it ain't no mistakin' hopin' & dazin'
Trae accepts his reality and doesn't have any illusions about it being different.

From yesterday & tomorrow & try to think about today.
Trae tries to stay present and not worry about the past or future.

I know that I got one life to live & I can't focus on a dream
Trae knows he only has one life and can't focus on an unrealistic dream that may never come true.

The past done put me on my ass 'cause everything ain't what it seems
Trae's past struggles have knocked him down and taught him that life isn't always fair.

Reminiscin' give me the trip I tried to block it out
Trae has painful memories from his past that he tries to block out.

'Cause memories will be the reason suicide will take me out
Trae knows that his painful memories could lead to suicidal thoughts and tendencies.

It hurt but I can take it
Trae acknowledges the pain caused by his past but can handle it.

In the den below my back ridin' ruff but I can shake it.
Trae has a difficult situation but can still overcome it.

Will I make it? I'll never know 'cause my future will never show
Trae doesn't know if he'll succeed in life because his future is uncertain.

So I'm stuck on the day everything else I'm lettin' go.
Trae chooses to live in the present moment and not worry about the past or future.

Tomorrow, tomorrow...
The girl repeats the same phrase again, emphasizing the importance of living in the present moment.