Intro

When i was 17
I was playing football i was going into my senior year
For some reason, 2 weeks before our first game i stayed after practice at the field
I went to the top of the bleachers and i hit my knees like i always would for prayer
Except, on this day i prayed for something much bigger than i ever had prayed for
I asked for the highest power, I said god
I understand football works and it seems like im pretty good at it
But i really don't get much joy from playing football
But creating music and singing, i could do this my entire life
I can see how when i sing
I see people receive joy and in my entire body and spirit i feel it
But i want to do this at the highest level
So that day at the football field i prayed to god
In reference to the bible i said dear god i am open to going to
Going through the 40 days and the 40 nights
I am open to being gutted like a fish
And i want you to pour salt into my wounds so i can feel at the lowest level
And feel at the highest levels so in turn
I can create real music that inspires people, that helps people heal
That helps bring joy
And also, in the long run brings a wealth to my family that we have never experienced
Yes, money is nice and I understand the arts can pay in a lot of different ways
I desire relationships
I want to travel and i want to do this at a high level
With music and my voice un-hypocritically
So i said that prayer to god and i put it up
And thats why i take 17 to the head