Balance
rochester Lyrics

Time waits for no man
Time keeps moving forward, regardless of whether or not we are ready for it.

God makes his own plan
Despite our own plans and desires, a higher power has a plan for us.

This land like quicksand
Life can feel unstable and uncertain, like sinking into quicksand.

Which man can withstand
It's difficult for any person to withstand the challenges and uncertainty of life.

He ran but you swam
Comparing two people's different experiences - one got away easily while the other struggled.

Grab the first branch
Take the opportunity to pull yourself out of a difficult situation before it's too late.

Pulled yourself out
Through effort and determination, you managed to overcome a challenging situation.

Got strong as time passed
Over time, you became stronger and more resilient because of the hardships you faced.

His time
Refers to someone else's time, possibly someone who didn't survive a difficult situation.

Ran out
They have passed away or their luck/ time to save themselves has ended.

You flipped the hourglass
You took control of your time and started counting down, rather than letting it control you.

Its all
Everything in life, both good and bad.

Comes around
We will experience the consequences of our actions, either positively or negatively.

Your future, his past
Your current situation is someone else's past, and what you do now will impact your future.

This Life
Refers to the experience of living in the present moment.

Ain′t a circle Its a octagon
Life is not a perfect circle, but a shape with many different sides and angles.

Get boxed
Feeling trapped or stuck in a difficult situation.

In a corner if you cant move on
If you can't let go of the past, it can hinder your ability to move forward and succeed.

Pray for
Asking for forgiveness or guidance from a higher power.

Your atonement
Making up for past mistakes or wrongdoings.

Live for the moment
Live in the present and enjoy the experiences you have now, without worrying too much about the future or past.

Makes sense dont it
It's a simple and logical way to approach life.

Now make dollars I was
Refers to the pursuit of financial success and stability.

Looking for balance thinking how i gon manage
Trying to balance the need to make money with the need to live a fulfilling life.

Son on way and a daughter with brain damage but her
Juggling the challenges of parenthood, including having a child with a disability.

Disability started Strengthening the will in me
The experience of caring for a child with a disability made Rochester stronger and more determined.

Put on a smile inside it was killing me
Even though Rochester seemed happy on the outside, he was struggling internally.

But ya whatever don't kill ya right?
A common saying that implies we can learn and grow from difficult experiences.

Dont regret the way you live ya life
Don't dwell on past mistakes or experiences, focus on the present and future instead.

Do you want the fame?
Asking whether someone values fame or the attention of others over other important aspects of life.

Or do you want the power?
Asking if someone values power or control over others, rather than focusing on personal success and well-being.

How you know whats sweet if you never taste the sour?
You need to experience unpleasant or difficult things in order to appreciate the good in life.

How gon be brave if you surround yourself with cowards?
You can't be brave if you don't surround yourself with people who challenge you and push you to be better.

There′s beauty all around us
Even in difficult times, there is still beauty and good to be found in the world.

You just gotta find the balance
It's important to balance different aspects of life, including work, personal relationships, and self-care.

Gotta go hard I gotta go forward I gotta
The determination and persistence needed to succeed in life.