We came in this world flawed, prayin’ we survive (yeah)
Raised around sin, had to learn how to hide (real)
I done did some wrong, Lord forgive me inside (forgive me)
Tryna balance my soul while I’m livin’ this life (it’s hard)
Took a lotta losses just to see what a win feel like (facts)
Ain’t complain about the scars, I know they build life (they do)
Every L taught me somethin’, made me think twice (for sure)
I was broke in my spirit before I got my mind right (real talk)
I can’t tell you how it was, I can tell you how it is (listen)
N*ggas switch quick when they see you exist (I seen it)
Better watch your back, they be smilin’ in your face (snake)
Same ones in your circle tryna take your place (on God)
And these h*es ain’t for you, they for what you provide (nah)
They in love with the lifestyle, not the pain inside (never)
Soon as them dollars gone, so is they time (they gone)
I learned that sh*t early, had to open my eyes (I did)
Hook
Prayin’ for forgiveness while I’m livin’ in sin (amen)
Tryna do right, but this life pull me in (it do)
Every loss came with a lesson, I ain’t lose, I learned (facts)
Still thank God for the bridges I burned (I do)
Heart cold, but I still got faith (still)
Move careful, gotta watch my space (yeah)
If I fall, I know I’ll stand again (stand)
‘Cause the losses turned a boy to a man (real)
Verse 2
Had to grow up fast, ain’t no handbook for pain (nah)
Seen loyalty fade soon as money came (that’s crazy)
Same people I fed tried to count my plate (damn)
So I learned to move smart, keep my circle straight (for sure)
I talk to God late night, hope He hear me (hear me)
Ask Him keep my heart clean, vision clear (please)
Tryna dodge temptation while the devil near me (everyday)
Ain’t perfect, but I’m progressin’, that’s sincere (real)
Street taught me trust come with conditions (facts)
Love cost more when you in this position (it do)
They only clap when you reach your destination (true)
Never helped you push the car through the transmission (nah)
Still I pray for ‘em, I don’t hold grudges (nope)
I know hurt people be the ones that judge you (that’s real)
I just want peace and some financial freedom (that’s it)
And a chance to show my kids I really beat it (I did)
Hook
Prayin’ for forgiveness while I’m livin’ in sin (amen)
Tryna do right, but this life pull me in (it do)
Every loss came with a lesson, I ain’t lose, I learned (facts)
Still thank God for the bridges I burned (I do)
Heart cold, but I still got faith (still)
Move careful, gotta watch my space (yeah)
If I fall, I know I’ll stand again (stand)
‘Cause the losses turned a boy to a man (real)