Lyrics Guts & Glory - Mic Strong

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I let my efforts validate me
These words are a bonus
Traffic stop you got no motion
I'm a diesel locomotive
On these tracks conducting
Till we reach our destination
Enjoy the journey
Don't wish your life away being impatient
Always looking for what's next missing the present
Time's precious
Take a minute before you put hours second
Watch the children they're delicate
That's why I stand firm on what I represent
Not overprotective but selective in all my messages
Gotta have understanding as a prerequisite
We need the youth to be fruitful in their development
I was overexposed early on and it was damaging
Some habits need to die it's too dangerous tryna manage em
Broken adults be hard to repair
The more the bottle tilts the less I care
Can make improvements once you become aware
I'ma lead by example much as can
And if I ever let you down don't forget I'm a mortal man

Not where I wanna be but I'm close
Got faith got drive got hope
Far from perfect so I'm not above reproach
If I was they'll have something to say though
Let em talk let em talk
Cuz it's more fuel for me
I'm gonna get what's mine baby you'll see
It's my life and I'm writing the story
Guts and Glory
Guts and Glory

I know I'm brave I know I'm brave go against the grain
You so ashamed living tamed following the same
Doing what there is to do not what you wanna do
Until you convinced thats what you wanna do
I wanna open up your mind not tryna come for you.
Help you grow into your own that's what discomfort do
Be courageous gain strength to embrace changes
Wasn't working out now your chin up when you left hanging
1, 2, 1, 2
Get the accolades and praises
For taking risks being bold
Searched the path least traveled
And struck gold now you on
In a position to win
Over and over on your terms
Put on your family and friends
Doing well see what you earned
Learned plenty fed many
Create jobs in your city
Legend get used loosely
But you mentioned the titles fitting
We controlling the narrative providing the context
Reputation of character they eager to dissect
See success from results
But it started with mindset
Left impressions in person
Touched people outside the net
What a threat
Black and talented bringing unity focused too
Impact speak volumes not just a local dude.
Had a lot more to gain than what you had to lose
Calculated each step before you made the move
To everyone who ever doubted had to show & improve
Acknowledge how far you came and be proud of you

Not where I wanna be but I'm close
Got faith got drive got hope
Far from perfect so I'm not above reproach
If I was they'll have something to say though
Let em talk let em talk
Cuz it's more fuel for me
I'm gonna get what's mine baby you'll see
It's my life and I'm writing the story
Guts and Glory
Guts and Glory