Play By Your Own Rules

Intro

Yeah… life’s a game, son. Gotta know the rules…

Verse

Raised in a small town, church on Sunday morn

Preacher said give a child ‘til seven, then the man’s been born

Hardwired beliefs from the stories we’re told

Paths we walk down, like dirt roads of old

Laws of nature, they don’t bend or break

But man’s laws shift like a river to a lake

They call it competition, or just call it play

But deep down it’s a game, every single day

Chorus

You can play by their rules, or write your own book

Einstein said it clear, give the game a good look

Don’t gotta be the fastest, just play it smarter than them

Find your peace in the chaos, that’s how you win, amen

Verse

Yo, life’s a chessboard, pawns pushin’ forward, kings get checkmated

Rules hidden in plain sight, manipulated, fabricated

Relationships, business, family ties, all scripted plays

Hidden agendas in the handshake, watch what they say

Best coaches exploit the loopholes, bend ‘em without breakin’

Advantage overlooked, while the sheep keep fakin’

Rewrite the code, reprogram the mind from the start

Imagination’s the weapon, soul’s the beating heart

Chorus

Play the game better, not harder, that’s the key (that’s the key)

Resilience, persistence, patience – that’s the gear you need

Talk with conviction, confidence in your tone

Cheat codes in wisdom, now you’re never alone

Verse

Struggle, accept, or change it – three doors, pick one

Team you choose, their beliefs become your loaded gun

No winners or losers, just peace or endless fight

In this mind game era, knowledge is the light

No excuse now, info at your fingertips

Design your field, set your rules, let ‘em eclipse

The old ways, compassion’s the ultimate hack

Rewrite reality, ain’t no turnin’ back

Outro

So grab your tools, son – heart, mind, and soul

Play your game your way… and make yourself whole