Where were You (First Cut)

[record sample] [bass drop] [hook sing songy chant] where were you when I had room to grow where were you When I was down on low where were you Before I struck that gold That's what I thought show your ass the door [verse] Rappers playing hopscotch, We be playing chess They haven't got thoughts, Haven't got to checkers yet I do this shit for fun, rap fails as a profession You can forget it son need to learn the lesson try not to get you spun but all this shit finessing Producers make the bank the artist cash illusions Sorry to burst the bubble labels give contusions Got to pull the band aid off with all your dillusions Doughboy [Chopped] I feel so head strong, Call me mister defiant I poured the gas out ,Spark it now it's a riot All day and all night, Like 2 face come flip coin Heads up got no real gripe, if tails grab rails all right? [DJ scratch] [Bass drop] We on charge tonight, soaring high flying Climb like skyscrapers, that keep on rising In the cloud like vapors, Home run deciding Like a big fat tater, cold like darth vader The blazing fire starter, that instigator [echo and fades like down a tunnel] [white noise] [bass drop] [hook sing songy chant] where were you when I had room to grow where were you When I was down on low where were you Before I struck that gold That's what I thought show your ass the door [verse] You get scammers with comments All I can think like now what Tell me watcha come to want How is it I can help your ass I know this shit's just a front What I'm here to tell your ass You have nothing I come hunt How is it I can help your ass I have no time for your stunt What I'm here to tell your ass Sell you like that pump and dump [white noise] [bass drop] [hook chant] where were you when I had room to grow where were you When I was down on low where were you Before I struck that gold That's what I thought show your ass the door [verse] Kinda funny to me I been around for years But you just found the time The truth it burns and seers It's just so convenient All the time I come to see it Wonder why trust issue around So be it, I just say it like free it Masks are always worn so leave it (But I don't trust all them chameleons') stay guarded always stunt still chilling [G minor rise staccato to A7 minor] [white noise] [bass drop] [hook sing songy chant] where were you when I had room to grow where were you When I was down on low where were you Before I struck that gold That's what I thought show your ass the door Doughboy Productions [speaking] I just went turned that big forty eight I just learned you don't pause hesitate Keep on going til it resonates Doughboy Ali Right Shout out to my boy Nate for believing and DJ Paul for helping with scheming Leave it on the table before you leaving