1 - I was in denial, now I truly know I got problems That I didn't realize, 'til I hit rock bottom Nevertheless, the industry will not control me Cause I am the epitome of a control freak
Stupid A&R's, you don't have braggin' rights Saying I won't make it, unless I'm making a sacrifice Well, fuck your bad advice I'ma make an album that's like twice as good as yours and I'll go sell that shit for half the price
So what you gon' say now, money? You only focused on that now money While I'm plannin' for the future And if you are too, then god damnit I salute ya... keep goin' hard
Artists keep expectin' handshakes with a check But talent doesn't always translate to success You do it for the love, eventually it comes If you do it for the money then eventually you're done
Hook - A wise man said better find your way Do what you love and in time it pays No lie, forget about the shine and fame Just grind, man I said grind all day
Homie better find your way Do what you love and in time it pays No lie, forget about the shine and fame Nevermind the lames, better grind all day
2 - Since they heard of me, they nervously countin' The days until I blow but I prefer to be doubted People say I changed, man you taking that shit too far If I stayed the same, I'd be standing right where you are
Playing freeze tag since you graduated I've been mastering my craft, you've been masturbating Quit playing with yourself You say you're on the grind, but the only one you're playing is yourself
It's a shame you don't feel ashamed We ain't the same but I feel your pain Cause in this game, what can you really gain? Yeah, I guess it's best I wait to say I just hope I find out before my expiration day
Damn, man, I've always wondered what it takes to make it I'm busy chasing fate, while you keep on paper chasin' I'm up early in the morning, get my day started Jon, roll me up an L, let me pay homage
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3 - Look at my track record man, your records wack I'll run a 40 yard dash in 4 seconds flat I'm almost there, I can feel it in the air it's near I can hear it in my ears so clear
Why these opportunists keep opening they mouth for? When I make it, you ain't who I'm looking out for Damn, I worked hard while you were hardly workin' In the music business, guarantees are all but certain
So that makes me a risk taker But you ain't even take a chance and that makes you a bitch, hater Shit comes full circle, that reminds me The guy I interned for tried to sign me
Club promoters wouldn't let us in Man, they gave us sick looks, I bet this money be the medicine You ain't gotta be poor to vibe with me As long as you have drive, I'ma let you ride with me