You Are What You Is (inspired by frank)

"You Are What You Is" (inspired by Frank)
You ain't what you're not, so embrace what you got,
In a world full of noise, it's easy to get caught.
You are what you is, and that's all it can be,
No need to pretend, no need to agree.
A young man once thought he'd find his own way,
By singing the blues and acting all brave.
He mimicked the voices he'd seen on TV,
From the Kingfish himself to the sitcom's decree.
He told all his friends that chitlins were sweet,
A candy-like treat he was proud to repeat.
He wore Royal Crown, and he polished his skin,
But lost his own voice in the role he was in.
Do you know what you are? Well, you are what you is,
A cow can't make ham, that's just how it is.
You ain't what you're not, so see what you got,
It's simple, it's clear, no need to be caught.
A foolish young man of a different persuasion,
Believed that his worth was in white imitation.
He traded his culture for jeans and golf swings,
Forgetting the power his heritage brings.
He left behind greens, he said no to pork,
And fashioned himself with a silver-lined fork.
He played on the green with a brand-new score,
But the mirror reflected a face unsure.
"I don't understand you," he'd hear them say,
"Could you speak a bit clearer, or just walk away?"
He bought a Mercedes, a status to show,
But deep down inside, he didn’t quite know.
Who is who, and what is what?
He pondered the question, but it never quite cut.
Appropriate? Not quite the right word,
But the voice in his head just sounded absurd.
If you don’t like what you got, let it fall to the ground,
Let it rot, let it fade, let it spin all around.
For someone will come, they’ll pick up the scrap,
And find value in things you once left in your lap.
One day you'll wonder who you used to be,
What you once did and what you could see.
You'll scratch your head, looking around,
But what you once lost won't ever be found.
So do you know what you are? You are what you is,
No more, no less, just take it as it is.
A cow don’t make ham, it just isn’t so,
You ain't what you're not, so let yourself grow.
You are what you is, and that’s all there can be,
No need for a mask, just let yourself see.
So when you feel lost, when the path isn't clear,
Remember these words, and hold yourself dear.
You are what you is, and that's all it is,
A truth so simple, it’s hard to miss.
Embrace what you are, and let it be true,
For you are what you is, and that's all you can do.