I'm cool. I'm lookin after myself
As I would never place wealth before my spirit
I fear it's unhealthy, the devil creep around you so stealthy stealthy

Til ya get bold, rush the gold an before ya time is over
Ya soul is sold, where's it gettin ya?
Competition start swearin ya, goldiggers setting you up

Soon be forgetting your existence
Do ya need a for instance?
I hafta admit admire your persistence in stickin to a game plan
That brings ya pain man
And at the end of the day nothin is gained

Listen to the voice within. I'll see ya later
Pay heed to the grand oral disseminator..



Lyrics submitted by Ice, edited by Hanszel

Reverence Lyrics as written by Jean Frank Cochoy

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    Submitted edit. Listened to the lyrics very well once more and I now have even more admiration for this song. It really is marvelous!!!

    I think it's about his life vision and experiences

    In the beginning he raps "I'm from a street university where we learn to earn even in times of adversity (=do crime) And I would find the easy way out of a hard time (=do wrong, take the easy way). Petty crimes, some time ( =spend time in jail) but now I'm inclined to find a fresh direction (=change his life for the better) ..."

    Also: "I have to admire your persistence/In sticking to a game plan that brings you pain man" and "Now who's that false idol I see you kissing? Money, success and untold wealth" I think that is about wanting material things while all you need is love. WOW, I just typed that. That is that Beatles song, but it is true! That is what this song is about too. He says:

    "all you have to do is love yourself"

    And I know that is true. It all starts with loving yourself. Accepting yourself. Because what doe you want if you don't love yourself? A nice car? If you don't love the driver? A beautiful house, if you don't love the owner? No, that all is worthless, shallow superficial stuff. Love yourself and the rest will follow.

    Beautiful, very deep song. And nice music too. One of my all-time favorites!

    Hanszelon July 04, 2017   Link

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