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THE BOOK OF MY LIFE
(Verse 1)
In 1985, I was just a young seed
Brought into this world with many hopes and dreams
Like broken glass my life was shattered ’cause my dad chose to leave
So, at the age of 13, I gave my life to the streets
I’m never giving up, success is all I see
Fading away is now the pain and misery
Pictures and memories that I see from my past
Criminal activity I thought for sure would always last
All I have right now is a pen and a pad
I start you off with a sentence, then end you with paragraphs
It’s not about the fame, women or making cash
I’m staying loyal to the game, I’m stating the facts.
This is my story, Yea; It’s “The Book Of My Life”
I’m lost and I’m lonely, I can’t sleep at night.
Trapped behind these walls, living life in the darkness
I’m emotionally depressed, lost and brokenhearted
(Chorus x 2)
Only way for me to say it, Is let the truth be told
I’m coming straight from the heart with the pain that I hold.
Nothing but facts with everything that I write
This is my story, It’s “The Book Of My Life”
(Verse 2)
Now the pain and the stressing caused emotion and depression
Will I make it to heaven has been my only question
As I learn my lesson, will you please send me the message
On how to count my blessings ’cause I’m uneasy resting
Before I rest in peace, I’ll set myself free
Death before deception for who I’m destined to be
So, I try to take it one day at a time
But I’m falling apart and I’m losing my mind
It feels like I have a demon living inside
He’s eating my heart out and he’s taking my pride
I’ve been killing myself; I’m slowly fading away
Lord, I need your help, please show me the way
Spare me some light; give me some guidance
To live life right ’cause I’m barely surviving
‘Cause in this world that I’ve been living in
I’m slowly dying inside ’cause I’m addicted again
(Chorus x 2)
Only way for me to say it, Is let the truth be told
I’m coming straight from the heart with the pain that I hold.
Nothing but facts with everything that I write
This is my story, It’s “The Book Of My Life”
(Verse 3)
I put my blood, sweat and tears into every letter
I’m living life without fear and starting to feel better
Although it has taken full dedication
To get my mind right and to find the motivation
Live life for recovery, the pathway to salvation
No more living life behind bars (Incarceration)
Gotta get my act together; It’s time to man up
Put this life behind me, addicted to drugs
So, I stand my ground even when I am weak
I won’t back down ’till I rest in peace
Angel of God, My Guardian Dear
To whom his love entrusts me hear
Ever this night, let it be right at my side
To light and guard and to rule and guide
It was all my fault, there’s no one left to blame
Like my homie, “The Mess” “Yea”, I will never change
(Chorus x 2)
Only way for me to say it, Is let the truth be told
I’m coming straight from the heart with the pain that I hold.
Nothing but facts with everything that I write
This is my story, It’s “The Book Of My Life”
“The Book Of My Life”
A Song Written by James Footman
© 2014 thejournalofanewcreation.com
Used with permission from James Footman