Song Description

This song is about growth, responsibility, and persevering the everyday struggles of life while attempting to hold on to your dreams and ideals. The hook reminds us of how much effort we put into achieving our own personal goals on the road to success.

Lyrics

Intro (J.Mayes speaking to self)
Man I'm 25 and rising / (oh what what) / Im getting old / (yea you are getting old dawg) / But I really would of never thought I would make it this far / ( you know its a blessing for real) / its still a whole lotta crazy stuff going on (yea I know you trying to make it but keep ya head up dude)

Verse 1 (J.Mayes)
I try to keep the faith but its hard being a sinner / from spring throughout the winter / I'm praying for forgiveness / but really not enough I give more time to man than God / some people say its odd / for me its just another part of life / I'm growing up the lonely son of a preacher / a double sided creature / some call me Gemini / I / realize that life is more than lust, drugs and greedz / got two mouths feed / three if you count me / a quarter of century I seen my share of pain / but / I seen my share of joy so / I guess I can't complain / I'm living day to day not a second can be wasted / to make the next phase is a true test of patience / gotta pace ya self / all things in moderation / so now adays I don't succumb to most temptations / and when I do / I give so much consideration to my life and thats why

Hook (A.Hayes, J. Mayes, K. Hunter)

I try hard (I try hard) / I fall short (I fall short) / I pray hard (I pray hard) / Im so close (Im so close) /
I try hard (I try hard) / I fall short (I fall short) / I pray hard (I pray hard) / Im so close (Im so close) /

I can't I can't take this (I can't take this) / I'm running out of patience (I'm running out of patience) / I'm trying to keep the faith (I'm trying to keep the faith) but I'm dealing with temptation (but I'm dealing with temptation)

Verse 2 (J.Mayes)
Heart in this / down to the finish / handling business / dropping these lyrics / trying to keep this life on course / and thats what a brothas writing for / happiness seems to come at a price / some nights damn near lose my mind / family has needs that I can't meet / lover has a hunger that I can't feed / sometimes no one understands me / I'm not doing this cause I want a Grammy / I'm trying to maintain sanity / so / listen to my words and notice / that / this is how get in touch with my emotions / so tell Dr. Phil he can chill on the real / I'm ok / I found my own / no games to much work to play

Hook (A.Hayes, J. Mayes, K. Hunter)

I try hard (I try hard) / I fall short (I fall short) / I pray hard (I pray hard) / Im so close (Im so close) /

Repeat (1X)

Look I can't take this (I can't take this) / I'm running out of patience (I'm running out of patience) / I'm trying to keep the faith (I'm trying to keep the faith) but I'm dealing with temptation (but I'm dealing with temptation)