Diamonds in the Rough

It's like a weight has been lifted from the stake in my chest
I can take a breath again, no more cardiac arrest
I no longer have the searing pain deep in the breast
And I don't think I've ever felt this okay and nothing less
It's surreal to not consistently feel like a mess
It's hard to imagine how bad it was now, tough to ingest
I guess all the good will that I once chose to invest
Has paid off in the long run like a bulletproof vest
And I cashed in the check, with a grin on my face
Knowing that it was now my time to tear up the fucking place
I'm here to leave a stamp that cannot be erased
And so my sleeves are pulled up to reveal my final ace
Confidence in oneself, when I'm pleading my case
With words so blunt and raw they feel just like a mace
I've evolved now past the internal chase
And now I'm in a place I can feel the warm embrace

The days go by and they keep on moving
My mind aligns with the universe to keep on grooving
Never underestimate what you can do
When it all comes crashing down upon you

So never underestimate yourself or you will find
A plethora of doubts and insecurities all inclined
To bring you down to your knees and cause you to unwind
You cannot let that happen, you cannot become blind

You can break this negativity, you must find the time
The key lies within you, deep inside your mind
So just keep pushing ahead with the daily grind
And you'll find that you and your surroundings have all become aligned
So never give up on yourself and everything will be okay
And always keep your heart close, never let them take it away
This is important to always remember from day to day
We're all diamonds in the rough, just waiting to be weighed

The days go by and they keep on moving
My mind aligns with the universe to keep on grooving
Never underestimate what you can do
When it all comes crashing down upon you