[Verse 1]
Yeah, uh
They took one look and said it couldn't be done
Overlooked me and mistook me for a rookie or somethin'
I can't delay, what they're sayin' never shook me or nothin'
If I lose sight of what's important, I just look at my son
Then I'm back at it, I ain't never snatched a rabbit out a hat
But when I'm rappin' on the track, this shit is magic
Least that's what it feel like when I step on the stage
Got my shit together then everything started to change
Damn, if only people knew how far that we came
But that's why thеy hate you, win or lose
I guess that's part of thе game
Say a true mate stay with you in your darkest of days
We just did drugs and got drunk enough to laugh at the pain
Wish I knew better now
God said, "Just pray this shit will level out
And pave a way for your babies, lad, take a better route"
My father thought I was a joke and that I'd never amount to nothin'
Too late to hold grudges though, he's in heaven now

[Chorus]
I came so far
Why are they still so far away from me?
I came so far
Why they still so far that I can't see?
So I ask God
Come now, come down and set me free
Because so far
I feel like I been running on empty
[Verse 2]
Fuel gauge been on 'E' lately
Thought I would've quit by now, but lad, it's crazy
'Cause my wife just had a baby
'Bout time I get to work and devil temptin' me, I fight the urges
'Cause life is worth it when you find your purpose
So when I get the bread, I count the heads and break it
Stay relentless even when they said I'd never make it
Deep inside, I know I'll win, I'm goin' in
Until the Lord come and get me like Nipsey, this is dedication
This system be vicious, I gotta stay cautious
Born sinner, tell the Prime Minister pray for us
No justice now, it's feelin' like it's just us
Outlaw coppers only wanna see a brother cuffed up
Tell me, "Hush up", and throw the argument under the rug
Fuck that, my people are tired, we've suffered enough
I do this for my people tryin' but stuck in the rut
Shit, I ain't even got a ride, I'm stuck on the bus

[Chorus]
I came so far
Why are they still so far away from me?
I came so far
Why they still so far that I can't see?
So I ask God
Come now, come down and set me free
Because so far
I feel like I been running on empty
I came so far
Why are they still so far away from me?
I came so far
Why they still so far that I can't see?
So I ask God
Come now, come down and set me free
Because so far
I feel like I been running on empty