Help Me
Willie Banks & The Messengers Lyrics

What is stopping me from being myself
I am questioning the barriers that prevent me from expressing my true self

Lord can you help me see
I am seeking guidance and clarity from a higher power

I keep my composure and I hold on to faith
I maintain my inner strength and belief in something greater

Because a lot of people look up to me
Many individuals admire and depend on me for inspiration

They be looking up to me but to be honest I be down bad
Although others see me as a role model, I am actually struggling

Tryna make a living like my peers that went out sad
I am striving to succeed financially like my friends who failed

Life is not a joke or a game but you can still lag
Life should be taken seriously, but there are still moments of delay or setback

I was doing good temptation came and took my focus
I was progressing well until temptation derailed my concentration

Had to climb up without a genie ain't need no hocus pocus
I had to overcome challenges without relying on magic or illusions

Or no pills and potions life is a cycle
Despite the absence of quick fixes, life follows a recurring pattern

So I had to find some motion
I needed to take action and create momentum

Now I'm on my P's and Q's And I can feel myself growing
I am cautious and attentive, witnessing personal growth

All this wisdom overdosing it's Mardi Gras season
I am overwhelmed with knowledge, like an abundance of celebration

And I'm the only thing that's floating on Valentine's Day
I am emotionally buoyant amidst the sentimental holiday

Expressing all of my emotions
I am openly conveying my feelings

I ain't never asked to be here but the Lord said I am chosen
Although I did not seek existence, a higher power deemed me significant

That's why I'm tryna get closer
This is why I am striving for a deeper connection

And I've been in the dark for way too long
I have been in a state of ignorance or uncertainty for an extended period

I need exposure
I require visibility and recognition

I done fell so many times but got back up Cause I'm a soldier
Despite numerous failures, I persevere because I am resilient

And life is a cycle but I ain't know till I got older
Only with age did I realize the repetitive nature of life

I got people all around me but I still can't get no closure
Even with companionship, I struggle to find resolution or closure

Venting to a microphone like Rihanna at the Superbowl
I am expressing my frustrations through music, similar to Rihanna's performance

I'm speaking from my heart but it's still coming from my dome
My words are sincere, yet they originate from my mind

Trying not to overthink but my thoughts cannot find a home
I attempt to avoid excessive rumination, yet my thoughts wander aimlessly

I want my next move to be right I ain't tryna be wrong
I desire my future decisions to be accurate, avoiding any mistakes

I'm tryna find all the right hustles working out different muscles
I am seeking suitable opportunities while developing various skills

Distractions all up in my way but I'm still figuring out the puzzles
Although distractions hinder my progress, I am persistently unraveling challenges

Devil tryna knock me over but I ain't going down
I face adversity from evil forces, yet I refuse to surrender

I'm from the bottom of the map but y'all still gotta watch out watch out
Despite my humble origins, others should remain cautious of my capabilities