(Co-written with Meridian)


You told me to run, I ran as fast as I could
You told me to leap; I leapt higher than I should
You told me to stand, I stood tall and upright
Like a soldier getting ready for a fight
I tried to make you proud with all my might
You told me to walk; I’d walk more miles than I had to
If you told me to stand on my head, I’d do it just for you
You told me to shout, I shouted to the top of my lungs
Whatever song you told me to sing was the song I sung
No matter how sore the tonsils or how tired the tongue

You told me to swim; I swam to the farthest sea
You told me to skip; I skipped until my feet gave out on me
You told me to climb; I’d climb in spite of a bloodied knee
I’ve busted my butt being all that I could be
Yet and still I was the one giving apologies
Bending over backwards while you show nothing but apathy

The demand in your voice
Brought a sense of fear not by choice
A runt of the bunch yet tiny mighty and tough
The big dogs taught me a lot of survival stuff

Every day was a repeat of yesterday
Best thing I learned was to walk away
I apply the best that I am, to make you proud
I was the master and leader of my own crowd

My mind set goals as I was taught
Disloyal to family and friends I am not
I always dropped down to my knees
To pray for your needs

My bloodied knees became calloused
As I sought all the things, I learned to adjust
The labor of sweat poured out
Way before I was ever completely worn out

With dicipline and control ,my manners were above my age
I’ve paid my dues, I’ve paid a high wage
If for just one day, my place you would trade
You will notice with class, anger I never displayed

As you look deep In your soul, i hope you see the real me
With respect I will treat you ever so warmly
A carbon copy, oh no siree that’s not me
So listen to these words that speak
And echo quietly from the inside out as I speak to thee

I do more than what you request, and still you protest
I always did it fast and in a hurry, I always did my best
I'm only one person, there isn't three of me
Enough will never be enough, now I clearly see
I love you to death but you ain't gonna break my back
You sure as heck ain't gonna give me no heart attack
Because if I go down, I'm taking you down with me
So you better take my advice and consider sobriety

I thought you were impressed, but I guess
Satisfaction don't come easy to you, your highness
What? You expect me to lick your feet next?
Well keep on dreaming beloved, or phone your ex
I've got scratches and scrapes to clean
In addition, care for my poor hygiene
I was so stupid I probably would've done the obscene
I mean, I'm-a be straight up with ya. I was tree green.
So peace be unto you, because baby, I'm outta here
It's time I do what you've done all these many years

...relax...

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