Are we addicted to the struggle or committed to success? Are we focused on the positive or holdin' onto stress? Not sayin' thing's perfect but in many ways I'm blessed Learnin' how to take the negative and flip for the best Everyday bring challenge, every challenge is a chance to advance The power is right in our own hands From a youth full of rage, to a wise grown man Here I am, life is beautiful now, I overstand I'm lookin' forward through my rearview mirror in hindsight Gotta be more than just a G if you keepin' your mind right Better be ready for the battle or focused on my fight I ain't sittin' on no sidelines watchin' them highlights I'm gonna begin the game playin' to win but learnin' from setbacks And my strengths and weaknesses and masterin' what I'm best at Power of refinement until you get right, exact It's all in your mind, but that's dependin' where your head's at Life is a chess match and lessons come from your mistakes Try not to end up in checkmate no matter whatever it takes Long as you're breathin then you can be problem solvin' Stayin' involved, evolved, world keeps revolvin' For the cause be all you can from the mornin' to the sunset You never have no regrets Took the journey to the edge of your fate and then lept Not just understandin' but overstandin' is the objective Keep it open, in perspective Just let me be what I am Take my destiny in my hands By my actions you can judge where I stand And I hope one day you'll overstand Change come from the inside out No fear, live free, let the truth ride out I'm steady, shakin' off the shackles of the old me Wakin' up daily, meditation, feelin' so free