The Manual
Travie McCoy feat. T‐Pain & Young Cash Lyrics

They say anything is possible
The world is filled with endless opportunities and possibilities.

And life's just another obstacle
Life can be challenging and full of obstacles to overcome.

Well show me the manual
I need guidance and direction to make sense of it all.

And the man responsible
The person who holds the answers and the power to make a change.

I went lookin' for answers in the hospital
I searched for answers to life's questions but came up empty.

And came back wit a pocket full
Despite my search, I found something unexpected.

When I stole the manual
I took matters into my own hands and found my own way.

And killed the man responsible
I took control of my own destiny and didn't rely on anyone else.

Now we all make mistakes
Everyone makes errors in judgment and has setbacks.

But those mistakes just make us who we are
Mistakes and failures are opportunities for growth and learning.

And not who we choose to be (no)
Our identities are shaped by our experiences and circumstances beyond our control.

My faith got misplaced
I lost sight of my beliefs and values.

Somewhere between a superstar
I got caught up in the glitz and glamour of fame and success.

And the boy that I used to be
I lost sight of the person I was before all the attention and accolades.

Hey hey
A casual greeting or attention-grabber.

I'm just tryin' to be who you say you are, but who are you
I'm trying to live up to society's expectations, but I question the authenticity and authority behind those expectations.

I'm just tryin' to be who you say are the stars and who is cool
I'm trying to emulate those who are deemed successful and popular by society, but wonder if that's truly who I want to be.

But who am I
I question my own identity and purpose.

I'm the dude responsible, hey
I take ownership over my decisions and actions.

I'ma be in the hood sippin' yacht wit my boys
I'll hang out with my friends and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.

At the keg parties with the white boys
I'll attend social events with a diverse range of people.

At the beach with the surfers in Beverly Hills
I'll venture outside of my usual surroundings and experience something new.

At an ex party with Vicks and light toys
I'll have a good time no matter what the situation or setting.

I guess you can call me a chameleon
I'm adaptable and can fit into different situations and environments.

I adapt to any situation I'm in
I'm flexible and can adjust to different circumstances and challenges.

And my momma ain't raise no fools
My upbringing taught me common sense and good judgment.

I'm just comfortable in the skin that I am in
I'm content with who I am and where I come from.

Yeah I'm a walking contradiction
I have conflicting thoughts and behaviors.

And plus I neva listen
I have a tendency to disregard advice and opinions.

Somewhere along the lines of
At some point.

Tryna make my mind up yeah
I'm struggling to make a decision or figure something out.