I still remember days of poverty and pain, Good old times, though the struggle drove me insane. They say a crooked branch will never grow straight, And if you never dream, you’ll never be great. So many people crossed me, turned their backs with pride, Stepped to my face and challenged me outside. But I love it ‘cause they never got a thing done, Matter fact, shoutout to the ones who switched and run. Nowadays I got so few friends by my side, I sit back and say, “God bless my enemies tonight.” Sometimes I love to look ‘em in the eye, ‘Cause next to y’all I feel too wise to deny. Beside you people, man, I’m like a prophet, I know where I’m headed, success is where I lock it. Unless somebody thinks they wanna interfere, Who got the guts to step up over here? Nobody. I light a blunt before the sun is through, Against the envy, I got my vaccine too. I feel so lucky, doing what none could do, For my kids I sweat, every dream I pursue. The bank manager smiling when I walk inside, “How you doing, Mr. Santos? Need a hand tonight?” I came to make deposits, too much to even count, Fill the papers while I chill and stack the amount. I’m still here while my enemies fade and drown, Through the sea of envy I captain my own crown. Another hit record, another anthem played, Another winning year in the game I made. I steal the spotlight ‘cause my style too legit, You got your little flow but you ain’t got the chips. You believe in me like you believe in Christ, Don’t criticize me, I’m the coldest in your sight. Flow leaking out my pores when I perform, While your girl sings along and keeps me warm. I’m good — my style shining heavy like gold, Y’all are trash, and trash gets flushed when it gets old. Step by step, in this game I never slow, Make way for the meteor stealing the show. Exploring the universe wherever I roam, Give me a second while I rise to the throne. I’m burning up so hot I might evaporate, Too fire for this world — I levitate.
