The protagonist reflects on the past and remembers the good days in his neighborhood. He feels sorry for the younger generation who are stressed and tested. He believes that things have changed and people are ashamed of the youth. He also feels that the world has become cursed and that good men like Malcolm X and Bobby Hutton died for nothing. The protagonist wants everyone to see that it doesn't matter if we're black or white, we're all human and we need to see the light before it's too late. The chorus reassures that everything will be okay. In the second verse, the protagonist sees an old lady living on the streets, but she's grateful for the little things she has. He talks about how they are jumping from one form of slavery to another and wonders if he will still have courage if everything is taken away. He refuses to be a role model but strives to become a better person. He believes in God's guidance and feels his hand on his brain when he writes songs. He mentions that he chooses to drink and smoke with his friends, but this doesn't make him any less holy. He ends by saying that there is war on the streets and encourages everyone to listen and try to solve the problems that people face. The chorus repeats, emphasizing that everything will be okay. In the last verse, the protagonist talks about how he used to be involved in illegal activities but music has helped him turn his life around. He asks God for forgiveness and hopes that the Lord can understand his actions. He talks about how hard it is to make a living and compares it to being in hell. He believes that positive actions can make a difference and urges everyone to embrace their own version of ghetto gospel. The song ends with the chorus repeating the phrase "It's okay, it's okay, it's okay."
