it's a change things dont always remain the same just like the memories that I keep close too my heart ..respect is earned not given .....x3 time takes its toll stick close too your goals set your standards high and dont ever forget that one place in my mind thoughts and heart keep what you got I got nothing too loose fuck the world ..... ....I knew right from the start if I knew then what I know now would the choice I made then affect this hell I live in 24/7 let the the days get better it's not often I can lay wait n rest ........(hook)x3it's a change things don't always remain the same just like the memories that I keep close too my heart ..respect is earned not given .....x3 .... my dreams are almost gone I do know though how life can take what we have left I still have heart and respect for those who know me it takes alot too understand mane how to withstand the sensation of hardship.......(chorus)x3 it's a change things dont always remain the same just like the memories that I keep close too my heart ..respect is earned not given .....x3 I once said it takes one too stand against many the life I chose is a Tripp getting litt it was never hard too winn I have no objections the direct approach I feel invaluable I'm still breathen .........i get high that the thought of bein paranoid gets every one back on one it's hard to admit that one thought crosses my mind for that I am made to endure it's a change things dont always remain the same just like the memories that I keep close too my heart ..respect is earned not given .....x3