Lesson Learned

You can only go so long runnin' wild in the street

Stay grounded if you're flyin' by the edge of your seat

Bring something to the table if you're trying to eat

The simple-minded only hating when your style is unique

They see you slippin' and they smiling discreet

Try to take your place but couldn't walk a mile in your feet

Gotta make your own decisions don't rely on beliefs

Of anybody else, watch out for liars and thiefs

Life is a just a test and it'll bless you if you're patient

Before you make a choice you should assess the situation

Be careful what you thinking, try your best at meditation

'Cause the thoughts inside your brain will manifest into creation

Sometimes it's all a matter of just clearin' your head

All the worries that you have just disappear in the end

Might be hard to understand now, but fear is your friend

Embrace the person staring at you in the mirror again

They say recognition is free but respect is earned

As long you're able to breathe you should be less concerned

Build a bridge for yourself and leave the rest to burn

'Cause every mistake that you makin' is a lesson learned

They say recognition is free but respect is earned

As long you're able to breathe you should be less concerned

Build a bridge for yourself and leave the rest to burn

'Cause every mistake that you makin' is a lesson learned

Yeah, you gotta think before you speak, be selective with your words

It's easier to learn if you just listen and observe

You can see the bigger picture if your vision isn't blurred

Work harder than the rest and get the life that you deserve

Believe half of what you see, and none of what you heard

Don't get your hopes up over nothing, nothing is for sure

Hard to see the brighter side of ** coming from the dirt

Always gotta know your worth if they fuckin' with your work

Gotta walk your own path don't roll with the pack

Take a deep breath when **s tough, don't over-react

And all that self-inflicted doubt'll only hold you back

Don't expect so much, this world don't owe you jack

They say trust takes time, and patience is a virtue

But if you let 'em get too close their probably gonna hurt you

Don't get yourself stuck like a rock in a hard place

'Cause even on them hard days, you gotta keep your guard raised

They say recognition is free but respect is earned

As long you're able to breathe you should be less concerned

Build a bridge for yourself and leave the rest to burn

'Cause every mistake that you making is a lesson learned

They say recognition is free but respect is earned

As long you're able to breathe you should be less concerned

Build a bridge for yourself and leave the rest to burn

'Cause every mistake that you making is a lesson learned