A heartfelt storytelling rap that takes you on a journey through the struggles of growing up and understanding what it truly means to be a man. It reflects on vulnerability, strength, and the importance of confronting one's emotions in a world that often pressures men to wear a mask of toughness.
Verse 1:
Yo, let me take you back to a time, it was hard,
Grew up in a world where you had to play your card.
Little boy in a man’s game, felt the weight,
Society’s rules had me feeling second-rate.
Momma said, ‘Always stand tall, son, be a man,’
But what’s that mean in a world you can’t understand?
Had dreams, but they vanished like smoke in the mist,
Like trying to hold on to a fist when you’ve been kissed.
Chorus:
To be a man, it’s more than just wearin’ a name,
It’s about fightin’ your battles, playin’ the game.
The struggle, the hustle, the tears that we shed,
To be a man, gotta conquer the dread.
Verse 2:
Went to school, heard the whispers, felt the shame,
“Don’t cry, don’t show weakness, it’s part of the game.”
But deep down inside, there’s a storm that’s brewin’,
A battle of emotions, got me feelin’ like I’m losin’.
Told to be tough, like a rock, stay unshaken,
But inside I’m breakin’, this facade I’m fakin’.
Looked in the mirror, see a stranger wearin’ my face,
A mask of strength, but it’s a scarlet disgrace.
Chorus:
To be a man, it’s more than just wearin’ a name,
It’s about fightin’ your battles, playin’ the game.
The struggle, the hustle, the tears that we shed,
To be a man, gotta conquer the dread.
Bridge:
Now I’m older, learned lessons from the scars,
Realized being a man ain't about the cars.
It’s vulnerability, it’s strength in the soul,
Finding peace within, that’s the ultimate goal.
Verse 3:
So here I stand, unashamed, breakin’ the chain,
No more livin’ for the world, I’m free from the pain.
To be a man’s to uplift, inspire the lost,
To embrace my journey, no matter the cost.
Chorus:
To be a man, it’s more than just wearin’ a name,
It’s about fightin’ your battles, playin’ the game.
The struggle, the hustle, the tears that we shed,
To be a man, gotta conquer the dread.
Outro:
So here’s to the men, who wear their hearts on their sleeve,
It’s okay to be human, it’s okay to grieve.
To be a man is more than a title we claim,
It’s a journey of self, where we carve out our name.
Verse 1:
G D
Yo, let me take you back to a time, it was hard,
Em C
Grew up in a world where you had to play your card.
G D
Little boy in a man’s game, felt the weight,
Em C
Society’s rules had me feeling second-rate.
G D
Momma said, ‘Always stand tall, son, be a man,’
Em C
But what’s that mean in a world you can’t understand?
G D
Had dreams, but they vanished like smoke in the mist,
Em C
Like trying to hold on to a fist when you’ve been kissed.
Chorus:
G D
To be a man, it’s more than just wearin’ a name,
Em C
It’s about fightin’ your battles, playin’ the game.
G D
The struggle, the hustle, the tears that we shed,
Em C
To be a man, gotta conquer the dread.
Verse 2:
G D
Went to school, heard the whispers, felt the shame,
Em C
“Don’t cry, don’t show weakness, it’s part of the game.”
G D
But deep down inside, there’s a storm that’s brewin’,
Em C
A battle of emotions, got me feelin’ like I’m losin’.
G D
Told to be tough, like a rock, stay unshaken,
Em C
But inside I’m breakin’, this facade I’m fakin’.
G D
Looked in the mirror, see a stranger wearin’ my face,
Em C
A mask of strength, but it’s a scarlet disgrace.
Chorus:
G D
To be a man, it’s more than just wearin’ a name,
Em C
It’s about fightin’ your battles, playin’ the game.
G D
The struggle, the hustle, the tears that we shed,
Em C
To be a man, gotta conquer the dread.
Bridge:
G D
Now I’m older, learned lessons from the scars,
Em C
Realized being a man ain't about the cars.
G D
It’s vulnerability, it’s strength in the soul,
Em C
Finding peace within, that’s the ultimate goal.
Verse 3:
G D
So here I stand, unashamed, breakin’ the chain,
Em C
No more livin’ for the world, I’m free from the pain.
G D
To be a man’s to uplift, inspire the lost,
Em C
To embrace my journey, no matter the cost.
Chorus:
G D
To be a man, it’s more than just wearin’ a name,
Em C
It’s about fightin’ your battles, playin’ the game.
G D
The struggle, the hustle, the tears that we shed,
Em C
To be a man, gotta conquer the dread.
Outro:
G D
So here’s to the men, who wear their hearts on their sleeve,
Em C
It’s okay to be human, it’s okay to grieve.
G D
To be a man is more than a title we claim,
Em C
It’s a journey of self, where we carve out our name.
Kick (K), Snare (S), Hi-Hat (H)
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| H H H H | H H H H | H H H H | H H H H |Kick Drum:
Snare Drum:
Hi-Hat:
This drum beat should provide a steady and introspective feel, allowing the lyrical content to shine while supporting the heartfelt storytelling nature of the rap.
write asong for me title to be a man but must be storytelling in form of Eminem
Alex peps