Lyrics Garden Conversation - J Magnus

Yeah
The lies I've told
And the lines I've crossed, the times I toed
But learnt that old men who sit down write poems,
Have stories 'cause they lived life bold
Your smile does show less teeth than what you once had
But a heart full of gold
I sat in awe soaking up the wisdom
Vivid imagination, you're Picasso with these mental pictures
Not quite like Van Gogh but I gave my ear
My biggest take away,
Besides God, there's nothing to fear
Life is hard, death is certain
People are hurting
A mother just buried her son
A new father just burped his
Whole squad graduated, one ended up as a cashier
So how do I smile knowing there's always a catch here

Listen, the answers in the journey son
And often you'll find em when you're not searching for 'em
Relish adversity, that's when soul searching's done
And the sum of you in those moments, know you're better than
See I found peace in my lifetime
And all I had to do was let my light shine
It all fell into place at the right time
And all I had to do in life was love mine

Okay that's old man advice
And I don't mean to sound spicy but damn, today's vices?
Instagram, it might seem like we all just chasing nice things
I'd dare you to walk in my shoes but damn these are pricey
And the girls are all feisty and want a man that's got a nice whip
See I thing you got a nice deal
You didn't have to scroll no IG
While you're peers are posting pricey Dior, Fendi
And high-key, you wanna spend your last money at the Gucci store
And hope they like it, double tap
Whatchu know about that?

Youngin', it's the same old shit, just a different day
I see you talking hella slick hoping I miss the play
And it's okay
You think I never felt small?
Think nobody back in my days had a bankroll?
Cressida pressures boy my days were not a cake walk
But that's besides the point
See, there's always man that's doing better than you
Look how your pride won't let you take that statement as true
But I'm proud, 'cause what that says is you want better for you
At the top of every mountain you gon' broaden your view, every time
For every achievement this statement hold true
Look out, don't let your ego lead and have you consumed
You've got to define happiness, it's meaning to you
And be proud of all your Ws
Don't ever look down when you take an L, look up
And show them who you are
Show them you deserve this and you earned right where you are
But make it look so easy that they start to think you are
Replaceable but learn the hard way that you aren't

And I've been listening for hours
I wanted to tell the world but you said somethings are ours
To know and not to share 'cause the world is not prepared
And the real jewels you said I'm too young for, I cannot wait to hear
Just soaking up your wisdom
Corner of your eye you check to see if I'm still listening
Thought I'd be distracted by my device but today I put some distance
Decided I should actively listen
Our time is always short
You're always gardening of course
We ain't use the chairs that I brought
You're never still you always walk
Tending to these beautiful flowers you adore
Until next time, back to heaven you go