I Know What It’s Like
[Intro]
Normal...
I don't know
I don't know what normal is
I thought I did once
I don't anymore
[Verse 1: Hi-Rez]
I know what it's like to have to wake up in the morning and go do something that you don't like
I know what it's like to wake up sad and depressed and question if it's worth livin' your life
I know what it's like to get stressed out every single night, having panic attacks
I know what it's like to think your homey was your homey, turn around and get stabbed in the back
I know what it's like to have to put in overtime and double shifts every night just so you can get by
I know what it's like to have a loved one get locked up, and see a couple close friends die
I know what it's like to see your parents fight every night, struggling to get out of debt
I know what it's like to wish you could go back in time and undo all the things you regret
[Chorus: CHEL]
The weight of the world is on my shoulders
I'm fighting a war that starts within
The weight of the world is on my shoulders
I'm wounded but I know I can win
[Verse 2: Hi-Rez]
I know what it's like doing things that you shouldn't, but it helps to take the pain away, so you just keep on doing it
I know what it's like being hungry as shit, ain't no money in your wallet, ain't no food in the crib
I know what it's like to feel different and alone, even in a crowded room full of people that you know
I know what it's like to see a grown man cry, because his own son died and I just asked god why
I know what it's like to get so damn high, on a couple different things at the same damn time
I know what it's like to have the whole world say you changed
I know what it's like to go insane
I know what it's like getting death threats everywhere that you go
I know what it's like to live on the road
I know what it's like to go from broke to rocking designer clothes
I know what it's like to not trust these hoes
[Chorus: CHEL]
The weight of the world is on my shoulders
I'm fighting a war that starts within
The weight of the world is on my shoulders
I'm wounded but I know I can win
[Outro]
There's a huge motivation behind my lyrics and my work and what I do, is, you know, not being able to necessarily be comfortable. It's a balancing act. It's nearly impossible and I feel like it's going to kill me before I even find it. You know what I mean?