[Verse 1]

I don’t know where I heard this beat before
But I will tell you I know it ain’t mine
My name is Zane Smith and I’ve got something so say about life

Life is not as easy as it seems
Most wanna be rich and famous
But who could blame us?
Don’t it seem like the easy life
Sleeping every night
With this idea that everything’s gone be alright
Kids growing up (huh) they wanna ball
That’s all
No plan B or C and degree
They want that green
That easy life right?
But everything comes at a price
Sacrifice and dedication
If everyone’s chasing the same dream
You gotta put in work if you plan to make it

[Hook 2x]

Yeah
Life is up and down
But you gotta stick around
[Verse 2]

How many people got stuck in a job that they hate?
They work hard and the boss still unappreciates
How many people out there lay on the couch?
How many people out there run in a house?
Some get it by any means
I speak on it
But don’t encourage these things
Cause people work too hard for that cream
Supplying needs and wants
What I don’t want is people grabbing on what little I have
Petty crooks will do anything for that cash
Hard working citizens have the right to be mad
Forced to work, a job is a job
But you can’t afford to get robbed
This is the life that we’ve been fed
See you gotta get that bread to keep that roof over your head
Some want a fresh start
And for some it seems too late
Set the table
Four plates, you’ve got mouths to feed
Such expensive little seeds
But that’s LIFE

[Hook 2x]
Life is up and down
But you gotta stick around

[Verse 3]

Here’s my situation
The conflict that I’m facing
I’m educated passionate, proactive, yet lazy
I’m complaining
You can never get complacent
See I’ve too many skills and interests
But not too sure on my position
Where I stand
I’m a growing boy turning into a man
Without a plan
Becoming aware that future’s in my hands
Kinda, sorta, not really
The thoughts of what’s to come
Has got me feeling dizzy

I love art
Love graphic design
Forty hours a week is not how I plan on spending my time
At a computer
Could be strengthening some muscles or flexing on my medulla
Cause I just wanna kick back, relax and breathe
Set my mind at ease
But I do want that degree
For myself and my family
But I believe it’s insanity
Staring at a computer eight hours a day
Thirty “K”
Starting salary they pay
Tuition costs outrageous
I think they tryna play us
They kinda educate us
They definitely train us
Move em in
Move em out
Go and get that occupation
I was always told you should get and education
And you could make it
What’s meant for you will come with patience
I’m down for the time work and dedication
I’m patiently waiting
Told Mom and Poppa Smurf I’m tryna achieve greatness
Zane Smith is the latest
Soon enough gonna be known as one of the greatest
Rappers, Son of God, child, individual
Artist, illustrator, designer, painter, poet, actor
Inventor, photographer, cinematographer
Editor, musician, and even more
The possibilities are endless not only for myself but for you as well
Zane Smith

[Hook 2x]

Yeah
Life is up and down
But you gotta stick around