Lyrics
Softly as if I play piano in the dark
The world's a stage and everybody got to play their part
Softly as if I play piano in the dark
The world's a stage and everybody got to play their part
The heat is on, I can feel the pressure like a furnace gauge
We all learn from pain 'til we grow up at a certain age
Churches say not to worship Satan, or we'll burn in flames
But it shouldn't take the pearly gates to make a person change
They force us to earn a wage so we work as slaves
Just to go and buy a new whip and to purchase chains
I'd never sell my soul in return for fame (uh)
I'd rather take the high road than merge into the turning lane
The world's a stage so you better play your part
Like an actor on the camera who's just tryna make they mark (ok)
But be careful 'cause this place isn't for the faint of heart (careful)
It'll beat you 'til your knees are weak and you break apart (break apart)
So stay smart, keep your brain razor sharp
And always be on point with your aim like a game of darts
Never show your hand like you playing cards
And cash out before you lose it all and bookies take your arm
'Cause the fact you came this far means you had to roll the dice
But be careful though, you don't wanna gamble with your life (nah)
If you really wanna make it, gotta make some sacrifices
This takes years of hard work, it doesn't happen overnight (happen overnight)
'Cause life ain't like an episode of Touched by an Angel
You gotta help yourself, no one's coming to save you
Only got one life, so just try to be grateful
'Cause sometimes it ain't all sunshine and rainbows
Softly as if I play piano in the dark
The world's a stage and everybody got to play their part
Softly as if I play piano in the dark
The world's a stage and everybody got to play their part
Softly as if I play piano in the dark
The world's a stage and everybody got to play their part
Softly as if I play piano in the dark
The world's a stage and everybody got to play their part
Real shit, aye
Interconnected, solo sobbin' if you feelin' depression
Here's a pivotal question: do you really have to make a complexion?
If you do then it's normal, I'm feeling relatable to it
I've been to the bottom, was breaking on through it
Was drinking from bottles and taking a stupid amount of my pills
Thankfully through it, no paddle through bills anymore
I'm just counting them now as I sit on the floor of my house
See the feeling is pure, and I'm proud of it
Wishing my homies would follow my lead
Following me is probably what did 'em in the first place
Had my worst days tryna fly, but I lived in a birdcage, couldn't glide
And now every birthday that go by
Thanks is the first thing on my mind like
Gotta be grateful for all the things that I've been through
'Cause I'm writing 'bout 'em now with the tip of this pencil
Spoons in my house with some kitchen utensils
Who would've thought that I do made it
Out of the sewer when I was resentful? No
I'm paying it forward to those who needed 'em
Setting some goals, achieve 'em, I'm getting alone
I'm reaching these new heights, it's
Embedded in stone, whether you like it or not
And I spent only two nights on the top
But the view wasn't too nice, I was lost
So I came down and I grounded myself, it's an
Understatement saying I'm proud of myself, but I made it
Rather be happy than famous, family man cannot change it
That is a fact and a statement, having a dad when I raise 'em
Will be the thing that my kids seize
Couldn't talk about it in the 16
Took my future wifey to the 16, traveled Europe
Yeah, we did some big things, it was pristine
Every experience playing a role, don't take it too serious
It's taking a toll on you if you do that
I'm bending the rules, where the rules at?
Cherish it, don't get it too fast
Quit comparing, that is how you move back
Couple steps where you could've done moved past
Look, I'm truly just blessed on a new path
Softly as if I play piano in the dark
The world's a stage and everybody got to play their part
Softly as if I play piano in the dark
The world's a stage and everybody got to play their part
Softly as if I play piano in the dark
The world's a stage and everybody got to play their part
Softly as if I play piano in the dark
The world's a stage and everybody got to play their part
Don't be afraid to fail big, to dream big
But remember, dreams without goals are just dreams