This song seems to be about Cee-lo's struggle in making music that comments on social issues while still being respected by the music (specifically hip-hop) community. Furthermore, I think he is saying that he will "die trying" to spread worthwhile messages regardless of the resistance to his music because he cares -- "So sincere, my eyes begin to swell up and tear." Keep on, Cee-lo!
This song seems to be about Cee-lo's struggle in making music that comments on social issues while still being respected by the music (specifically hip-hop) community. Furthermore, I think he is saying that he will "die trying" to spread worthwhile messages regardless of the resistance to his music because he cares -- "So sincere, my eyes begin to swell up and tear." Keep on, Cee-lo!