Stay alert, kid I say it in the mirror every day And wipe the smudges off the surface and tell him that he perfect With all his imperfections, I remind him that he worth it Let the love in and stay for good, you deserve it You been down and I know that you been searching Betrayal ain't the word when you open up your soul And they stab you in return, and I know that you been low I'm a little bit concerned with the shame Come to blame, come to rain, come to growth With the growth come the pains, come the chains 'til you float But damn, you the man, you is handsome and tan You been all around the world, now it's sitting in your hands They be looking for a fight, but that isn't in your plan You are headed for that light, all that other shit a scam Goddamn, boy, your hair so dark, it's amazing Faces on glow, it don't even need shaving Take a deep breath, homie, life is what you make it All you have is now, so be present with creation Breathe, eyes closed, give yourself a hug Then breathe, run your fingers through your hair Then you just breathe, body keep the score, be in tune Just breathe, walking out the door knowing that you got peace