[Verse 1]
Why the hell is Courtesy getting checks and winning?
Well, I guess that it could be he's adept at spitting
In grade school I was teaching lessons to other kids and
That's what I knew would be my reason for projecting wisdom
I do this for your ear, not your recognition
I'm soon to be revered, so respect and listen
I lived in fear of myself from the steps I did then
A couple years and my health is in the best condition
Still, my neck hurts from looking back at my past
My net worth will reflect what I'vе gassed
The next vеrse will detail what I've amassed
Connect words to see you're part of the math
What's the cause of the commotion?
Is it running out of time or just going through the motions?
That proposal's black and white like an old flick
Married to the game and I ain't cheating like a noclip
I know the sentiment of life's no gain
As if you're on a road trip and the lights won't change
Almost had my whole life ruined, so I know my future's even brighter than my brain
I hope my music is enlightened by my pain
My quote: hype ruins what was rightfully obtained
For sure, the slights root to them conspiring against
Could roll and light, but stupid is not what I became
The hold-a-pipe profession is getting back in style
Having folks at your beckon, with a whistle actin out
But Note's pen and pencil is a missile, blacking out
Growth and potential been within him, black and proud
Don't stand to test me, you're beseeching to get higher
No penitentiary could deplete what I aspire
Hope and eventually you'll receive what you desire
But no, flexin' definitely would be preaching to the choir
[Verse 2]
Making this track to end all Drake comparisons
Ain't saying he's wack, but we're not the same lyricist
Their belief is contrary, blame the heretic
Humility is great, but confidence stays imperative
Age 15, was honored to tell my mom I made it
Lay 16's more solid than a phosphate is
Clowns lost paper and they lost faith
Cause it's different news for the fish when you off stake
Friends' shoulders grew chips on some Las Vegas
Since I rake in more music than their boss paid them
Why you go from mental state to talking wagers?
Currents, see they turn away
I'm just showing how my thoughts waver
I never been one to tame my brethren
Especially cause it's hypocrite of me, I'm belligerent
I was 11 when I cut off the medicine
Stay true to myself, never let it get reticent
Ever since then, my hunger for success is insatiable, but my pride
Gotta swallow, although I'm back taking pills
Dealt with feelings that I hate to feel
Lot of lies I told myself, got regrets that only rest when my grave is filled
If i paint a picture, then I paint it well
The imagery is vivid when I say what's real
So if I diss a rapper, then I am to kill
They tryna keep my mouth closed, but I say it still