Lesson To Self

90s slow jams rnb, chicago rap, soulful, [Shaolin sample], golden era hip-hop, piano

Lyrics written by M^SK
© 2025 M^SK. All rights reserved.

This is a message—
For myself, for my children, for whoever needs to hear it.
A reminder that no matter where you are, you’re never lost—
As long as you know where you stand.

(Verse 1)
Hey, if you’re reading this, I hope you’re doing fine,
Hope you’re walking steady, staying true to your mind.
Life has its turns, some sharp, some steep,
But every fall you take is a lesson to keep.

Remember those nights when the weight felt real?
When the world went silent but you still could feel?
That’s the moment where strength is born,
Not in the light, but the eye of the storm.

See, time don’t stop, so neither should you,
Every scar, every lesson—it’s building you too.
Mistakes ain’t failures, just pages we turn,
Every fire that burns leaves knowledge to learn.

(Pre-Chorus)
Breathe deep, hold strong, you’re more than you know,
Even the smallest seeds still manage to grow.
Let patience be power, let kindness be wealth,
And never forget—this is a lesson to self.

(Chorus)
Lesson to self—stand tall, walk wise,
Lesson to self—keep hope in your eyes.
Lesson to self—let love lead the way,
You might lose your path, but don’t lose your faith.

(Verse 2)
You’ll see days where the world don’t make any sense,
Where the past tries to haunt you, regrets get intense.
But hear me now—your past ain’t your chains,
It’s a book full of wisdom, not a map to remain.

People will doubt, some will turn their backs,
Some will leave scars, some will lay traps.
But don’t let that poison sit in your chest,
Forgive when you can, but forget when it’s best.

See, love ain’t weakness, and kindness ain’t soft,
And pride ain’t power if the cost is too lost.
You were born for a reason, no matter the pain,
The sun still shines after every last rain.

(Chorus)
Lesson to self—stand tall, walk wise,
Lesson to self—keep hope in your eyes.
Lesson to self—let love lead the way,
You might lose your path, but don’t lose your faith.

(Bridge – Spoken)
One day, my kids might hear this,
Might wonder who I was,
Might question their own steps.
So to them, and to the future—
Be good, be wise, be kind.
And always… know yourself.

(Outro – Softly Sung)
Lesson to self, lesson to soul,
No matter the journey, you’re always whole.
Lesson to self, lesson to be,
The greatest gift you have is being free.

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Lyrics written by M^SK © 2025 M^SK. All rights reserved. This is a message— For myself, for my children, for whoever needs to hear it. A reminder that no matter where you are, you’re never lost— As long as you know where you stand. (Verse 1) Hey, if you’re reading this, I hope you’re doing fine, Hope you’re walking steady, staying true to your mind. Life has its turns, some sharp, some steep, But every fall you take is a lesson to keep. Remember those nights when the weight felt real? When the world went silent but you still could feel? That’s the moment where strength is born, Not in the light, but the eye of the storm. See, time don’t stop, so neither should you, Every scar, every lesson—it’s building you too. Mistakes ain’t failures, just pages we turn, Every fire that burns leaves knowledge to learn. (Pre-Chorus) Breathe deep, hold strong, you’re more than you know, Even the smallest seeds still manage to grow. Let patience be power, let kindness be wealth, And never forget—this is a lesson to self. (Chorus) Lesson to self—stand tall, walk wise, Lesson to self—keep hope in your eyes. Lesson to self—let love lead the way, You might lose your path, but don’t lose your faith. (Verse 2) You’ll see days where the world don’t make any sense, Where the past tries to haunt you, regrets get intense. But hear me now—your past ain’t your chains, It’s a book full of wisdom, not a map to remain. People will doubt, some will turn their backs, Some will leave scars, some will lay traps. But don’t let that poison sit in your chest, Forgive when you can, but forget when it’s best. See, love ain’t weakness, and kindness ain’t soft, And pride ain’t power if the cost is too lost. You were born for a reason, no matter the pain, The sun still shines after every last rain. (Pre-Chorus) Breathe deep, hold strong, you’re more than you know, Even the smallest seeds still manage to grow. Let patience be power, let kindness be wealth, And never forget—this is a lesson to self. (Chorus) Lesson to self—stand tall, walk wise, Lesson to self—keep hope in your eyes. Lesson to self—let love lead the way, You might lose your path, but don’t lose your faith. (Bridge – Spoken) One day, my kids might hear this, Might wonder who I was, Might question their own steps. So to them, and to the future— Be good, be wise, be kind. And always… know yourself. (Outro – Softly Sung) Lesson to self, lesson to soul, No matter the journey, you’re always whole. Lesson to self, lesson to be, The greatest gift you have is being free.

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