[Verse 1]
I could curse this neighborhood
For giving me just what it should
A place to set my lowest bars
In back seats of my high friends' cars

[Verse 2]
I'm standing still, I'm thinking fast
My second nature's built to last
I'm first in line to disappear
And rethink in about ten years

[Chorus]
But I'll wait 'til it does a little harm
To stand with open arms
To course-correct my self-respect
Until I go too far
And I'll measure by the best
And I'll swear that I'm the worst
And I'll place my bets on my only card

[Verse 3]
So I could curse this neighborhood
For letting me be what I could
Please cut me down out of the roots
I planted with a good excusе
[Verse 4]
I'm thinking slow and moving fast
Like easy roads are built to last
Likе hypocrites need sympathy
For fighting who they're meant to be

[Chorus]
But I'll wait 'til it does a little harm
To stand with open arms
To course-correct my self-respect
Until I go too far
And I'll say I need the best
I'll measure by the worst
And I'll raise my debt and say it ain't so hard

[Verse 5]
So I could curse this neighborhood
For keeping me from what it could
I'm cashing in, I'm moving up
I'm spending all my time and luck

[Verse 6]
I'm heading on, I'm looking back
I'm setting up an even match
I'll start rethinking each mistake
Nothing short of ten years late
[Chorus]
But I'll wait 'til it does a little harm
To stand with open arms
To course-correct my self-respect
Until I go too far
And I'll try to be my best
And I'll live with all my worst
And I'll get upset and I'll thank my fading stars