Try to be a good man but the life keeps beating me down, I never understood that, you got to learn to swim and youll calm down, people think I'm riding high but I feel so low, I try to be a good man but this life keeps beating me down, keeps beating me down
Growing up I had life figured out
Dont need advice I had my own route
But the streets got twisted, the road got dark,
Couldn't find my way, slowly fell apart
Married young, thought we'd ride forever,
But I took her for granted, a major letdown she deserved much better
Addictions creep in turn to a heavy load,
Lost in the fog, in a dark and dangerous road.
I tried to do right but my but my mind was wrong
Shame kept me telling me i didnt belong
Paid a heavy price my dark state
Missed the moments that I can never recreate.
Try to be a good man but the life keeps beating me down, I never understood that, you got to learn to swim and youll calm down, people think I'm riding high but I feel so low, I try to be a good man but this life keeps beating me down, keeps beating me down
Am selfish stained by the game,
But the Bible says God can wash away stain.
He can clean my spirit and set me free
Leave the old behind find the good man inside of me
I'll seek His wisdom, His love, His grace,
To overcome my past and feeling out of place
With His help, I'll break free from the chains,
And find the peace and joy that I've always craved.
When temptation comes, I'll stand my ground,
My foundation solid, i wont back down
I'll keep my eyes on God, hes the solid rock,
And ill steer clear from the enemies stumbling blocks
Try to be a good man but the life keeps beating me down, I never understood that, you got to learn to swim and youll calm down, people think I'm riding high but I feel so low, I try to be a good man but this life keeps beating me down, keeps beating me down
Made mistakes hurt my family cant take it away
i carry thatb regret with me every single day
But God's grace and love, is working to set me free.
He will reveal good man thats inside of me.
Try to be a good man but the life keeps beating me down, I never understood that, you got to learn to swim and youll calm down, people think I'm riding high but I feel so low, I try to be a good man but this life keeps beating me down, keeps beating me down
