I keep going
I can't stop
The fire remains in me
I will not drop

The times I wanted to give up
I almost won
The times I wanted to give up
I felt I was done

Then something inside me
Said keep going on
This is what you're meant to be
If you so choose
Not to be done

In a world where life does not seem fair
You have to keep working harder
Don't despair
For you're time is going to come

Hold on tight
Hold for love
Hold for dreams
Hold on, you’ve begun

Everyone has their own way
What you do
Should not copy
What they say

Be you
Be who you're supposed to be
Be the one who loves
Be the one who dreams

I know you can win
I know you can dream
I know you will shine
Like all the stars above the sea

In a world where life does not seem fair
You have to keep working harder
Don't despair
For your time is going to come

Hold on tight
Hold for love
Hold for dreams
Hold on, you’ve begun

Angel, Number 309

I keep going
I can't stop
The fire remains in me
I will not drop

The times I wanted to give up
I almost won
The times I wanted to give up
I felt I was done

Then something inside me
Said keep going on
This is what you're meant to be
If you so choose
Not to be done

In a world where life does not seem fair
You have to keep working harder
Don't despair
For your time is going to come

Hold on tight
Hold for love
Hold for dreams
Hold on, you’ve begun

Everyone has their own way
What you do
Should not copy
What they say

Be you
Be who you're supposed to be
Be the one who loves
Be the one who dreams

I know you can win
I know you can dream
I know you will shine
Like all the stars above the sea

In a world where life does not seem fair
You have to keep working harder
Don't despair
For you're time is going to come

Hold on tight
Hold for love
Hold for dreams
Hold on, you’ve begun

I can't seem to keep going
I can't seem to keep strong
I can't keep doing what I do
I can't seem to keep holding on

I'm getting close to the deep end
Am I almost ready to drown
Why can't I keep believing
Will I be rescued and found

I wanna relax
Please, relieve me of sin
If these are the facts
Then I'm here, to win, to win

If what I'm doing
Is my purpose
Then why do I think
What will keep going wrong

Before I sink
Before I blink
Before too long
I'll be gone

Give me hope
Give me strength
Let me shine
I'm here today

I wanna relax
Please, relieve me of sin
If these are the facts
Then I'm here to win, to win

I wanna relax
Please, relieve me of sin
If these are the facts
Then I'm here to win, to win

I wanna relax
Please, relieve me of sin
If these are the facts
Then I'm here to win, to win

If what I'm doing
Is my purpose
Then why do I think
What will keep going wrong

Before I sink
Before I blink
Before too long
I'll be gone

Give me hope
Give me strength
Let me shine
I'm here today

If what I'm doing
Is my purpose
Then why do I think
What will keep going wrong

I'm here, to win, to win

I know it rains
On top of my pain
There'll come a day
When it fades away

I'll prevent waking up on the street
Stop what I'm doing and all in between
Pick a flower
Then I'll see what you mean
I won't think I'm crazy if I still believe

Close
My
Soul
I know
It's hard to grow

When I expose
Feelings under my nose
It's hard to let go
when my love's closed

I won't kiss my life goodbye
It's going to be all right
But I'll never forget
This ugly time

I'll prevent waking up on the street
Stop what I'm doing and all in between
Pick a flower
Then I'll see what you mean
I won't think I'm crazy if I still believe

Close
My
Soul
I know
It's hard to grow


When I expose
Feelings under my nose
It's hard to let go
when my love's closed

I won't kiss my life goodbye
It's going to be all right
But I'll never forget
This ugly time

I won't kiss my life goodbye
It's going to be all right
But I'll never forget
This ugly time
Believe

Close
My
Soul
I know
It's hard to grow
It's hard to grow

Surviving The Struggle

I think I'm losing it
I think I'm done
I don't know if I've
Lost or won

My head's in a tailspin
I need control
My head's in a tailspin
I may fold

Unless I can

Regain Control
Of who I am
Regain Control
Of who I am

Keep me holding
Keep me strong
Keep my head in the game
Save me from the wrong

I've made mistakes
I've made leaps
I've seen the fakes
Still come after me 

Unless I can

Regain Control
Of who I am
Regain Control
Of who I am

Keep me holding
Keep me strong
Keep my head in the game
Save me from the wrong

I've made mistakes
I've made leaps
I see the fakes
I've made mistakes
I've made leaps
I've seen the fakes

Regain Control
Of who I am
Regain Control
Of who I am

Regain Control

I want you feelin' low
I need to worry 'bout what you can control
I want you givin' up
I can lose hope in you
when life gets simple, oh no

It’s not gonna get better, love
You don't need to believe it,
love, the sun will darken
Yeah it won't, it won't, it won't, it won't work
Don't keep your head down low
The clouds won't clear, you'll find your darkness

Comeback, don't believe in them, for they don't believe in you
I want you feelin' small
They're not stronger than I think

It’s not gonna get better, love
You don't need to believe it,
love, the sun will darken
Yeah it won't, it won't, it won't, it won't work
Don't keep your head down low
The clouds won't clear, you'll find your darkness

It’s not gonna get better, love
It’s not gonna get better, love
It’s not gonna get better, love
It’s not gonna get better, love

Every day doesn't bring a new dawn
Hold on loosely, you’re alone, don't carry on with them
The storm hasn't passed
Don't believe in their heart, you’ll find your way

It’s not gonna get better, love
You don't need to believe it,
love, the sun will darken
Yeah it won't, it won't, it won't, it won't work
Don't keep your head down low
The clouds won't clear, you'll find your darkness

It’s not gonna get better, love
It’s not gonna get better, love
It’s not gonna get better, love
It’s not gonna get better, love

It’s not gonna get better, love
You don't need to believe it,
love, the sun will darken
Yeah it won't, it won't, it won't, it won't work
Don't keep your head down low
The clouds won't clear, you'll find your darkness

Battling Negativity

Alive,Awake [freestyle] (prod. Ben Jammin)

Thank you for sticking with me and listening to my songs every day. I notice the ones who show up, the ones who keep coming back, the ones who let my music into their life. I hope these songs have given you as much strength and peace as they’ve given me. I write them to lift the soul and the spirit, because in these times we need every bit of light we can get.

The only thing I can tell you is this. Never give up on yourself. If you want something, you have to work for it, and sometimes you have to work hard as shit to get anywhere. But I believe in you. I believe you will reach that first goal on your journey in this life. And when you do, don’t stop. Keep going. There is always another level waiting for you.

In the meantime, I have a whole universe of musical projects you can explore. If any of them speak to you, let me know. Welcome to the way my mind works.

Welcome to my world.

Cheers!
MDRJR

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