I never felt comfortable in college

It seemed more of a scheme then a place to be acknowledged

Although they spoke of the opportunity and the successes

I knew what loomed was accumulating debt and no credit

One more semester meant one more statement letter

Reminding me that, I have nothing

The clothes on my back, the shoes on my feet

Books brought used since the pricing was always better

They were signs that I was trying to survive but truth is as a young kid I didn't know any better

Temptations were in excess and with money in your hand I thought all the hardships can wait a second

Then I realize the world ticks by seconds

And I'm alone just trying to find leverage

With the pressure of being the best

A slew of critiques and tests

Volunteering, internships, jobs, and time to ball, am I not the best?

False confidence leads to false dignity

With nothing to back it up with you, "say it with your chest"

Trust me i tried and I got no respect

Jumped in my own home over a shoe and some threats 

And still I came back because the mindset was finish college and you'll be better off than the rest

All I wanted to do was rest

One year in college I grew five years since

But there was always a piece of string attached to my my pinky toe as if dragged by a puppeteer 

Telling me not to fear the Master is here guiding me with his string that he's tethered, with a sneer

And there were signs

My bank account saw life at the end of August, but

Each time I questioned, did I really deserve all this?

Money with no ties is always a trap in disguise

Keep in mind college funds are no different

Stay in touch with your roots and keep your head level

Schemes only last so long

But once you walk across that stage with a determined, affixed gaze

You already know that you've won