Poetry About Moderation

“Pops told me never see something and utter ‘never me.’”
–Kota The Friend, 200 Dollars

This lyric struck me recently.

It’s difficult to make a compelling artistic statement about moderation. But Kota The Friend did in this lyric. 

This lyric reminds me to stay humble. The people I pity, and the people I’m tempted feel better than, are still people. They’ve got insecurities, and vices, and difficulties, just like I do. The fate I swear I’ll avoid today could become my reality tomorrow. I mustn’t look down on others, and instead, I must be grateful for my reality every day. 

This lyric reminds me to keep working toward my goals. The people I look up to, and the people I’m tempted to envy, are still people. They’ve got two hands, and one brain, and 24 hours each day, just like I do. The dreams I have and the hopes I have for my life are achievable. I must work toward my goals every day. 

Never see something and utter “never me.” 

We’re all people, and anything can happen.