[Hook: Russ]
Always knew I had to put in work
Always knew that this was gonna work
Always knew that I'd bring home the bands
Always knew that I'd become the man
I always knew that second guessing
Was the opposite of truth
I bet my future on my faith
And let myself do what I do
Now my gambles looking like
They weren't gambles after all
I always knew, I always knew
Yeah, I always knew

[Verse 1: Russ]
Shows overseas and they sold out
Made your girl bring the ho out
Lotta' people tryna get in contact
Lotta' people tryna get a contract
Cause they want my name on a X
I ain't gonna' lie yeah I think about my ex
I ain't gonna' lie yeah I think about the checks
I ain't gonna' lie yeah I think I got next (come on)
Always been the one my fam' turned to, uh
Skeptics Imma' convert you, uh
Give your girl something she can twerk to
This is what rap star perks do, uh
Always knew I'd have 'em all callin'
Always knew I'd have a couple options
Always knew the money was a sure thing
Always knew I'd make the whole world sing
[Hook: Russ]
Always knew I had to put in work
Always knew that this was gonna work
Always knew that I'd bring home the bands
Always knew that I'd become the man
I always knew that second guessing
Was the opposite of truth
I bet my future on my faith
And let myself do what I do
Now my gambles looking like
They weren't gambles after all
I always knew, I always knew
Yeah, I always knew

[Refrain: Russ]
Always knew I couldn't trust nobody
Always knew I had to trust myself
Always knew they'd try and call me cocky
Always knew they didn't love themselves

[Verse 2: Russ]
Back in Atlanta and I'm workin'
Always knew it'd paid off to be observant
Always knew I'd end up in a car with curtains
Always knew I'd elevate to a new version
Of my self
2.0
These shots so strong feel the recoil
Who's loyal?
I don't need two hands
Same ones I came in with
Oo-yeah
[Hook: Russ]
Always knew I had to put in work
Always knew that this was gonna work
Always knew that I'd bring home the bands
Always knew that I'd become the man
I always knew that second guessing
Was the opposite of truth
I bet my future on my faith
And let myself do what I do
Now my gambles looking like
They weren't gambles after all
I always knew, I always knew
Yeah, I always knew