By: Cedric McClester

I thought it would be best to end it all
So I drowned myself in alcohol
Then I took some pills and cut my wrist
But despite my best efforts (I somehow missed)
And I’m here today to tell the tale
Sometimes you succeed by having to fail
God allowed me to live a little longer
Cos what don’t **** ya only makes you stronger

I can’t say for certain what was in my head
That made me think I’d be better off dead
I don’t rightfully know where to begin
Cos it gets a little fuzzy (once depression sets in)
And you’re having thoughts of suicide
Then a voice in your head says it worth a try
God allowed me to live a little longer
Cos what don’t **** ya only makes you stronger

At times you might wanna (throw the towel in)
I’ve been there a time or two myself my friend
But it’s a terrible message for you to send
To those who love you like your next of kin
And ya wanna hear something (here’s the funny thing)
Ya never know what tomorrows gonna bring
So try to hold on just a little bit longer
Cos what don’t **** ya only makes you stronger

Because I took those pills and I cut my wrist
They made me see a psychiatrist
And it’s not as bad as you might think
Cos it’s better than (me taking another drink)
Or trying to slip off into the abyss
I tried that before I’m not cut out for this
God allowed me to live a little longer
Cos what don’t **** ya only makes you stronger




Cedric McClester, Copyright (c) 2018.  All rights reserved.