Who but Me?

[Verse 1]
Hey Mom, sorry I know it’s late
I thought I’d call ya ‘cause the devil might catch me stressing tonight
And I know you would argue that I should never let him do that
‘Cause he’s just so damn corny
All these nights without Katie they got me so damn…
Anyway I think I’m doing better
Doing my best not to stress ya
I know this thing with Aunt Moe Moe’s eating away at you both
So Imma put on the same brave face that you do for me (me)
Actually…
How do you do it, Mom?
Like, what is your secret?
‘Cause I swore I had all this emotional strength
But it was actually weakness
And don’t tell me for a second that it’s not
Isaac just lost his pops
And you don’t hear that boy weeping
I’m just keeping to myself these days
All alone in my room perfecting my craft
God has put me on a path that I don’t particularly care for
What the hell I say that stupid prayer for?
Talking to God about something’s gotta give
Like the life I lived wasn’t good enough for me
I got homies
I got family
People looking out for me, Jessi, Craig, Kyli and Pammy Mammy
Understand me please when I say that I know that I’m blessed
Understand me please when I say that despite that, I’m still stressed
Eviction notice on my comfort zone door
I bet you noticed my focus is no more
No longer a part of me
I find it briefly like when i talk to you but it’s hard to see…

[Verse 2]
Hey, man, it’s Mom
Sorry I missed your call
It’s just I’ve been so involved with my work lately
Sometimes I wish that I could pause
And just take a breather
Really get to reap the benefits of this Christian life I’ve been livin’
How you livin’?
Are you driven these days?
Are your goals still the same?
Don’t ever let the devil change what you stand for ‘cause if you do he wins
And that’s a fact
You prolly laugh at that but it’s true
And I promise you
Tyree you’re so much stronger than you give yourself credit for
That book with your first initial on it I wish you read it more
No worries, though, ‘cause I got your prayers covered
So get ready for God’s miracle to fall in your lap
Swear if it’s anything lesser than what you deserve we’ll send it right back, Tyree
Tell me all of your grievances
Your heart just put on some pounds
Don’t mistake them for weaknesses
I plead the fifth when they ask me who or what gon’ make the world a better place
But all I’m thinking to myself is Tyree, who but you?

[Interlude]
Hey Tyree, it’s Mom
Hopefully you’re sleeping and getting some more rest
Um… I just came out of the mayor’s office
It was such a wonderful meeting
Oh my goodness it—it was awesome
But anyway
Looking forward to finishing our conversation
Um… yeah
Love you
Sit still, my dear
Just sit still, okay?
It’s all gonna be—it’s all gonna be fine
It’s actually gonna be better than fine
Even though you don’t feel like it now
I love you