Somebody's Smilin' on Me

Like dust in the wind, sand sifts through your fingers

Similar to shattered dreams that still linger

Trying to succeed in whatever you do

But the failures of the past seem to laugh and mock you

I'm worse than a has-been 'cause you say I never will be

I'm just trying to excel so you feel me

'Cause boundaries are made to be broken

And I'm leaving all the naysayers choking

On the dust that I'm kicking up behind me

It's difficult finding words to define me

The hip-hop cowboy from the D-A-double L-A-S

So fresh in the contest

Rocking stages like Guns N' Roses

I've been flowing since Madonna was striking poses

I can't quit now 'cause there's too much buzz

And I'm getting my chance because

Somebody's smiling on me

Somebody's smiling on me

Somebody's smiling on me

Count your blessings, can't you see?

He's smiling on you and smiling on me

I remember the days sitting in the pews

When I heard the preacher saying, "Spread the news"

I was feeling the blues 'til I had a chance to choose

Now I feel the love to the soles of my shoes

Try to walk in the path of the guiding light

I thank the Lord for everything when I pray at night

'Cause I can feel His strength, I can feel His power

He's the one I turn to in my darkest hour

Try to be a good man, never called a saint

Never walked on water so I know I ain't

I might swim in the whiskey but I'm bathed in the blood of the Lamb

If you want peace, raise your hand

And when Heaven comes, it won't be no drama

And if you see our verse, say hi to my mama

Somebody's smiling on me

Somebody's smiling on me

Somebody's smiling on me

Count your blessings, can't you see?

He's smiling on you and smiling on me

Somebody's smiling on me

Somebody's smiling on me

Somebody's smiling on me

Count your blessings, can't you see?

He's smiling on you