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Not My Way

A song by K.B.W

The lyrics Written by K.B.W

Intro

Yeah...
I tried to take control, He took the wheel back
I tried to write my life, He re-drew the map
Yeah, yeah...

Hook

I been walkin' in His plan, not my say
Took my pride off the throne, that's Yahweh
Tryna build up my life in the wrong way
He said move, I said "bet," that's the strong way
I been goin' where He call, not my say
All my fears fall apart in His hallway
I was stuck in my head in a long way
Now I'm free 'cause I'm walkin' in Yahweh
Yahweh... not my way...

Verse 1

I was movin' like I'm self-made
Tryna build a kingdom off my own name
I was chasin' goals that ain't hold flame
Then He lit my spirit up like propane
I was drownin' in the noise, couldn't hear truth
Tryna fight battles I ain't even built to
He said "follow Me, let Me realign you
Purpose ain't pressure when it's designed for you."
So I stopped tryin' lead what I can't guide
Stopped runnin' from the pain I can't hide
Let Him write every step in my timeline
And the peace hit heavy like a baseline

Verse 2

Yeah, hold up
I was runnin' in circles, I was caught in loops
I was thinkin' I could change things with a little boost
I was prayin' but I'm movin' like "yeah, I choose"
He was speakin' but my ego always cut the fuse
Now I move when He call, that's a whole new shift
Every step feel right when you trust that gift
I was tryna pick locks to the wrong door
He said "why break in when I own the whole floor?"
Now I'm glowin' in the dark when the doubt show
Walkin' in the light that I can't glow
He the only one to guide when the wind blow
Put my life in His hands, that's the real way (ohh)

Hook

I been walkin' in His plan, not my say
Took my pride off the throne, that's Yahweh
Tryna build up my life in the wrong way
He said move, I said "bet," that's the strong way
I been goin' where He call, not my say
All my fears fall apart in His hallway
I was stuck in my head in a long way
Now I'm free 'cause I'm walkin' in Yahweh
Yahweh... not my way...

Bridge

When I drift too far, pull me back in
When I lose my aim, set me again
When I'm blinded by pride, show me the lens
When I'm heavy with doubt, lift me again
Yeah...

Final Hook

I been walkin' in His plan, not my say
Took my pride off the throne, that's Yahweh
Tryna build up my life in the wrong way
He said move, I said "bet," that's the strong way
I been goin' where He call, not my say
All my fears fall apart in His hallway
I was stuck in my head in a long way
Now I'm free 'cause I'm walkin' in Yahweh
Yahweh... not my way...

Outro

Yeah...
Not my way...
Never my way...
Only Yahweh...

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THE STORY OF K.B.W

The pen came back.
The purpose changed.

I didn't write anything for over a decade. I had stepped away from music because I could no longer support how my words were being used.

“I Got the Ghost” started with a hook. That opened the door to writing again, this time with God as the foundation.

I'm a father. I'm still learning. The music comes from faith, struggle, growth, and conviction. Every song is an opportunity to point someone toward Christ.


ON THE RECORD / ABOUT THE MUSIC

Every lyric is written by me. Every story, idea, message, and meaning comes from me.

I use AI as part of the production process, including the vocals. Technology allowed me to return to music without becoming something I've never wanted to be.

The technology is part of the process.
The testimony is mine.
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