[Intro] Music can be an expression of vulnerability... But what if what aches me is but a flea Compared to the ache of the world in infinity? Comparatively... what do I know about vulnerability? [Verse 1] I've had a lifetime of food on the table My body and mind have always been capable The blessings in my life are unbelievable While the carnage in this world is inconceivable [Chorus] So while my tears may flow Let the record show My luck outweighs the hurt My light outshines the dirt My time outlines the trouble of others I fight fatigue in my fight for others I won't hide my insights on loving one another I ache to make things right, amongst my sisters and brothers [Verse 2] This is my truth, it's the best version of me I choose to use my vision to help others see clearly I refuse religions who pray away problems to a deity I choose to use that time to serving causes bigger than me I use my voice to elevate deserving causes bigger than me My views on the news irritate with applauding the stokers of anxiety My feuds are aimed at jokers enacting crimes on society [Chorus] So while my tears may flow Let the record show My luck outweighs the hurt My light outshines the dirt My time outlines the trouble of others I fight fatigue in my fight for others I won't hide my insights on loving one another I ache to make things right amongst my sisters and brothers [Bridge] I'll take books over bullies I'll bash crooks who lie with ease Taking questions like we're enemies Dodging dead ends like live artillery Are you tryin’ to disenfranchise me? Are you cryin’ foul to feed your greed? Aren't you demonstrating accountability? Are you done with questions, as you pivot to stokin’ tension on racial equity!? [Verse 3] You see, these words seek justice for other’s vulnerabilities I wrangle my social priorities in the use of my abilities If speaking personally about my inner feelings I want to share that impact outwardly for broader healings [Chorus] So while my tears may flow Let the record show My luck outweighs the hurt My light outshines the dirt My time outlines the trouble of others I fight fatigue in my fight for others I won't hide my insights on loving one another I ache to make things right amongst my sisters and brothers [Outro] I don't wanna raise the bar... I wanna break through ceilings...
