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"Took the scenic route, rather drive then say I've flown"

I had the option of flying to have a vacation in Nova Scotia, but I took the slightly cheaper option and took the bus. Worst. Experience. Ever. However, the experiences I had taking the longer route; sharing the gospel with a stranger, getting to explore every province for a couple of hours, and listening to music and reading on the bus were helpful.

Everyone has a path they take, some take the fast lane, some slow, some roundabout, but never have I taken a course that God has made me regret. I have come out of it more thankful for His goodness and mercy through it all.

Right of Way is a song about everything going according to plan. Despite the yields, stop signs, accidents, and getting lost, I won't be stopped in doing what God has planned for me. I can enjoy the ride because I know what the destination is!

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I'm just tryna ride

Got a wide load but I'm on this narrow road
Potnas in one accord, I ain't get here on my own
You got a better view when you see my life in drone
Took the scenic route, rather drive then say I've flown

Labels couldn't find me, ugh we made a business that's legit
My squad blessed with different gifts, so I don't feel ill equipped
And God got me, but I slip, ugh and you can catch my drift
Hydroplaning over Red Seas like I'm Moses driving stick
By His stripes I am healed dog, Jesus took my whips
But all I see is red lights when I'm whipping through the six

Achilles heel like I was dipped in the stix
Pray in all seasons, retire for a wife that's your fit
So I swerve, ugh let your signs take the lead
Green lights and bad ethics, I got a need for speed
In my Benzo copo said, cop a Civic, that's a need
Spirit flashing yellows saying caution please

Yo I'm just tryna ride, Right of Way
Swerve through writer's block, Right of Way
Move in God's clock, Right of Way
Just following the signs, Right of Way
Right of Way
Yo I'm just tryna ride, Right of Way
Move in God's clock, Right of Way
Yo I'm just tryna ride, Right of Way

Yeah, Got to keep it moving
GPSing dreams I'm pursuing
Old me titanic cruising, Christ hot pursued him
Hopped in His whip, in the lane of my choosing
On the less-traveled path
Roundabouts we go'n make it back
We go'n ride till the tires flat
And the bible's been my only map
I'm just tryna ride

And I don't just roam
Yields, stops, detours has my faith, so grown
Who go'n stop me God got me, like hold the phone
And when He calls yo
Sprint this runway till I fly home

Yo I'm just tryna ride, Right of Way
Swerve through writer's block, Right of Way
Move in God's clock, Right of Way
Just following the signs, Right of Way
Right of Way
Yo I'm just tryna ride, Right of Way
Move in God's clock, Right of Way
Yo I'm just tryna ride, Right of Way

I'm just tryna ride
I'm just tryna ride

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from HeartBurn 3: The Monsters In My Diary, released November 13, 2020
Written by Philip Ofori-Darko
Performed by Philip Ofori-Darko
Mixed by Philip Ofori-Darko
Produced by Boomer
Mastered by Quinten Coblentz

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Phil Darko Brampton, Ontario

Born in Toronto Ontario, raised in Rexdale, and now living in Brampton, Phil Darko incorporates clever rhyme schemes and faith based content which influence, inspire, motivate, and challenges society to think eternally, to see the big picture of life beyond the sun. With a gospel centered world view, DARKO's music doesn't preach or condemn, it gives life and brings hope through Jesus Christ. ... more

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