The Alchemist
Keepin’ Off The Curb
[Part 1: prod. The Alchemist]
[Verse 1]
Man, what do I know; I cannot be sayin' I'm worthy of rappin' over these beats but I am though
This not the usual struggle in the streets talk or trappin' at a bando
Brack in the stove, pack full of dough that you could throw and all
Better follow the protocol, know your call (Yeah)
Like Benny and Chinx, we winnin' overall
Fakes in my circle, but in all reality, Harry is the only fraud
Don't mind, as long as it don't affect me, I'm good
Even if it does, I don't react, though I can or I should
That's why I ain't as sensitive as y'all be
I barely get into fights, and I'm doin' well
Marvelous like Raz Frescobar, (now it's) Nas time, it ain't hard to tell, yeah
When I speak, it gets rеal, re- re- real
[Part 2: prod. Benji Socrate$]
[Verse 2]
Can thе meek really inherit the Earth?
They treat the humble as weak
Beat till they perish into dirt
But I'll cherish you first, for whatever it's worth
'Cause I forgive easily, and I can tell most of y'all can't relate
Y'all be faking y'all laughs and pretendin' it's all cool
After all that, you gon' gossip and spread rumours, tryna bite back
Have a pure forgiving heart, we gotta try to be like that, uh
I'on spit these lines, I just say 'em
Get words, then I pick these rhymes, then I make 'em into sentences arranged in a verse
Writer's block a nemesis, beat block's a curse
They want big brands, street shops the worst
She drops some words, he cops the purse
They be off limits, never keepin' off the curb
I weren't eatin' but I was on a special herb
[Outro: Rio Thomas]
Only difference is circumstance, it hurts to advance (Yo)
But what's worse than not takin' a chance? Nothing
You better take it or watch your plans slip through your hands