1. |
36 Circles
03:30
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36 circles
35 workloads
34 more times as hurtful
33 degree purple
32 flavors of forget you
31saviors to submit to
30 for 30 not likely
29 minds like mine that might be
28 days in a month
27 forever if youre in luck
26 licks to the center of tootie roll pop
25 nicoles i wish i never met but not
24 is rickeys number, i never wonder
23 money green lucky knee to the cucumber
22 is true love lost
21 is new lust to be the boss
20 is funny style blues
19 is coming by at least once a night for you
18 is a daydream ready to be born
17 is heavenly but youll never be warned
16 sweet tarts for my beast heart
15 chicken patties for the prediabetic retard
14 is northside but i wouldnt know
13 is unlucky like shasta jo
12 is mispelled in english only
11:11 make a wish youre not lonely
10 is for dren and how he pretend
9 times i missed class but that was him
8 is infinity but it is enough
7 is the one but is it as tough
6 was my number but that was before
5 are the fingers i wave to the war
4 is the crew i call fresh
3 is the day maisie made me blessed
2 was me n kim when no one else was here
and 1 is the baby boy we coming out with this year
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2. |
Accept Me
02:55
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dont let anyone's doubts
cloud your vision
they are powerless and cowardice
safe and sound in prison
ya know, shackled in chains
cant get the madness up out of their brains
most the time its someones elses pain
but i refuse to be helpless, i refrain
and you aint gon tell me shit
or second guess me
wanna get messy like my desk
thats irrelevant,
what do you suggest we do,
if you think i wont compromise
knew this was a thing, just not the time
you can judge me by my past
but memories werent meant to last
and you can always kiss my ass
when satan shows himself in your actions
our lord in saviour'll chase you
with an axe back to your cabin
its like that
so quit asking
or demanding i be someone other than me
nothing is for free
(chorus)
except me
thats what i am
free to see the world as i please
like a blind man
accept me
for who i am with no addictions
free of restraints, restrictions
lets see
thats what i am
free to see the world as i please
like a blind man
accept me
for who i am
with no addictions
free of restraints, restrictions
(verse 2)
dont let anyones fear
steer you wrong
they are clearly here
to sing a different song
if its something they cant do
they say its a waste of time
but its a choice to keep a hateful
state of mind
i got love for the faithless debaters
by surrounding myself with inspirational motivators
i wont be miserable with you
heres a tissue
if depression is such a crititcal issue
swallow that pride
and seek professional help
there are lives on the line
you said it yourself
you can point fingers
or toy with my temper
or join your boy
and let joy linger
but a man'll hit you with that return to sender
put em they back with a much better effort
its like that
so quit with the suspicion
wishing i wasnt me
but you know nothing is for free
(chorus)
except me
thats what i am
free to see the world as i please
like a blind man
accept me
for who i am with no addictions
free of restraints, restrictions
lets see
thats what i am
free to see the world as i please
like a blind man
accept me
for who i am
with no addictions
free of restraints, restrictions
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3. |
American Meme
03:05
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(verse 1)
all idols are false idols
and god and the devil are not arch rivals
may the force be with you
and the odds ever in your favor
terror got a sweet tooth
in your ear with a day old flavor
if they recycle ideas
how are we behind our peers
by light years
and thriving amongst heightened fear
jiving ass turkey bacon with the bible and a beer
must be the shoes
did parker lewis ever lose
or mayweather
i stay cheddared up like bob
in a golden state sweater, sahob
but that dont make me masculine
or attractive my friend
im on a illing spree
do i gotta wear the mask again
everyday is a trilogy
and every night is an important race
if smalls is killing me
does everyone i meet have to have a crying jordan face
(chorus)
its a nightmare, when they scared of the dream
you know they right there, trying to tear down the team
they dont fight fair with the various schemes
in your timeshare with that american meme
(verse 2)
im sorta laced like shelltoes
release the flying elbows
dont try to sell me your tickle me elmos
ill burn em with your nazi memoribilia
alongside two topless esmeraldas
their parents died in the war in iraq
while you got your jollies off
shooting friendlies right in the back
and beating prisoners down in the jail
just cuz they black
and its justified cuz you wearing a badge
and you good ole boys make anything match or stick
the real ratchet
i wonder if you'll catch this shit
or putting all rap music in the same bag
like your make up
on halloween all dressed up in drag
im a man like jackie chan or jet li
and i really dont trust a giants fan in a brand new tee
who cant tell me what a 6 4 3 double play is
but who am i
theres no memes to make me famous
(chorus)
its a nightmare, when they scared of the dream
you know they right there, trying to tear down the team
they dont fight fair with the various schemes
in your timeshare with that american meme
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4. |
Bars Before Bed
03:16
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i used to think i could do anything, i still do
but if i didnt have your help
everything mightve fell through
and i see that
i recognize game
i welcome the unknown
and how it help me understand my name
and what my purpose is
are you there with me
leave the nervousness
be open to allow the therapy
to do its job
you cant outsmart the time on the clock
i know because ive already tried and i lost
now i love to learn from my mistakes
but i really cant make the grade
until i admit thats what ive made
so no excuses
you gotta dig deep in any case
or its useless
the truth is written on your face
im not perfect
i have bad days
but its worth it
whenever i can get back on pace
ive seen leadership
and had great examples
clever teachers
good coaches who handled themselves with class
and thats a glassful
so take a sip
i have compassion
i dont care if it makes me rich or not
my heart is beating
and one day it'll have to stop
art is easy
long as there is beauty i can watch
ill share with you
cuz you shared with me
when i felt terrible
and was scared to be
myself
and needed help
you were always there
so if you need a shoulder
im a pull up chair
and give back to the world
with love
some boys need a pat on the back
some girls just need a hug
we could all be family
and never know
thats a better fantasy
than standing in the cold all alone
i believe in community
and a baby's brilliance
to raise a student to teach
its gonna take a village
there's more to life
then all they say is true
before i die, ill forever be grateful
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5. |
Cat's Game
02:00
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6. |
Daydreams
02:29
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(verse 1)
I am not the man I was yesterday
You are not the man you say you are
on your resume
While you can lose track of time in a crunch
You cant crucify a man for a crime
more than once
You can lose respect for something
I did in the 80's
Until we come face to face and i see
Youre forced to appreciate me
I can lose focus
And appear to be the lesser man
But then I shake it off,
Pay the cost
And ace the Next exam.
Make me out to be the villain
The story will never change
The sound will echo off the ceiling
Sort of like the rain
On the rooftop in a storm
Or boom box on the shore
And what you think
Will never matter just Like before
And you will put your hands up
Like you riding
with ape hangers
Once i step on the floor
Sure it's a game changer
I dont play hero ball
But the team might hit you with a haymaker
And you can always tell me
I told you so a day later
(chorus)
I know I am blessed I am always down to
Stop when it's red and never doubt you
Life can be a mess, there is no how to
But its full speed ahead, I don't know about you
(verse 2)
I'm not the boy you think you had once met
I'm the man who stands before you
That you'll never forget
I don't try to look cool
Or follow your book of rules
You took me for a fool
Until I took you to school
I give you what you want
And Abuse that authority
You think you can punk me every month
Or try to go to war with me
Exhaust yourself
Over how you think youre right
May have not lost your belt
But You know you've been in a fight
watch me from afar
Try to see inside my mind
But I'll lay it out, heart to heart
Try to read between the lines
Breathe the paranoia
And eat the anxiety
Only your feelings of joy
Are all that could ever quiet me
You can tell me I have changed
I have only grown up
When its time sprinkle game
You don't ever show up
You cold duck the question
Or change the subject
Redirect the message
Until you claim the upset
(chorus)
I know I am blessed I am always down to
Stop when it's red and never doubt you
Life can be a mess, there is no how to
But its full speed ahead, I don't know about you
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7. |
Do What You Love
02:27
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8. |
Don't Lose Your Littles
03:09
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Little girls need their dad's
And little boys need their moms
One can show em to be strong
the other to keep calm
Or both can do it,
Doesnt matter who
If you know better, you'll know this to be true
Babies need both their parents
it's not always in the cards
Some babies have one
others none
And could be hard
Someone needs to read to them
And sing them songs
Someone should show em how to draw
Or mow the lawn
Someone to cheer them on
With whatever they choose
Someone to tell them it's ok
If they should lose
Someone to show em How to take turns
And how to share
Someone to show em how to be patient
And to be fair
Someone that's just there
To help them with homework
Or to braid their hair
Someone to hold them
When they go and get hurt
Someone to teach them
And lead them by example
Someone to rely on
Who would never cancel
Little girls need their moms
And little boys need their dad's
When the parents split up its not only sad
But can be devastating
And stunt child's a growth
Some overcome the odds
So there's always hope
Everything you do
Will shape who they are
So they know when you gone
Getting faded at the bar
They learn from you
Even when you don't give advice
How a woman should be treated
When you there beating your wife
Or taking from their piggy bank
Gambling at night
I know u want to give them the best
Do it by living up to the hype
But don't be doing too much
They can lose sight of whats right
And forget who to trust
Let your kids fly or fail whatever it is they must
Show them you believe
And you will see them learn to adjust
Being a parent is stressful
But being a kid is tough
Sometimes u gotta stop
To tell them special
And that they're enough
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9. |
Empower U
03:21
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EMPOWER U
you are my sunshine
i bow before everyday
we combined resources
and god went and gave us grace
you walk to your own beat
spin like a merry go round
i put you on my back
and carry you all through out town
i explain everything im doing in each step
and you hear me and try it yourself
theres nothing you wont be able to get
i speak to you
i listen, i encourage you
when you get crazy i dont get frustrated
i just have a word with you
i want you to be free
but to know how to have compassion
and how to be with others
cuz together theres more laughs and
i had plenty of time to reflect or be selfish
but this is your time and i am just a guest
who never expects
only respects his role
and the sole reason
he is known to be breathing
any man who wouldnt shower his boo
with love and wisdom is a cowering fool
but not me
cuz I EMPOWER YOU
i have patience
because you are worth every second
you come before everything
who you are i will never question
you can do anything
ill always be impressed
nothing is better to me
then having you pressed up against my chest
you are my baby girl
but one day you will be a woman
and you can change the world
but for now ill be your cushion
ill show you how a man should treat a lady
by being considerate and kind to your mama
especially your baby bro
ill sing along with your favorite songs
on the radio,
like sorry, lean on or even let it go
no i wont steer you wrong,
and ill never make you cry
ill always be fair, i wont ever have to try
ill just do it and protect you whenever youre scared
but at the same time, whisper heavenly strength into your ear
any dad who wouldnt shower you
with love and wisdom is a cowering fool
but not me
because I EMPOWER YOU
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10. |
Native Lungs
03:02
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11. |
Not The Vote
02:31
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(verse 1)
No one ever fought for my wife and I to elope
like No one ever died for my right to vote
No one ever fought for my precious freedom
like No one ever died for any of these sins
God will never use guilt
To bend you to his will.
but Satan will tell you to conform
Or you will be killed.
Friends will be there for you
When its convenient
And enemies will surprise you
When you least believe it.
Some say dad will never hold your hand
And some say mom cant make you into a man
Some say you can't make it
Without a plan.
But sometimes society says things
It doesn't understand.
Some speak from the heart
Some always speak of doom
Some speak other's parts
Some only speak when spoken to
Everyone deserves to be heard
But not everyone is listening
Everyone thinks they have the nerve
But not everyone is what they seem
(verse 2)
Boys will be boys
And do what they must to be true
But girls will be sluts
When they wont do what you want them to
We live in a world
Where women tell you how to be men,
A world where men force women
to be more than friends
In Some countries
They don't honor their kings
In other countries,
A princess will never be queen
Blood is thicker than water
Love is a mysterious imposter
Lust is slick as the kiss on the lips of your daughter
Family you can trust
But some don't bother
Family is a must
But some wait for the better offer
Fortune is family if you ask me
But I aint feeling these questions
so what about Lassie?
is he like a son?
does your son shine like a sun?
does he protect his fam with his mind or his gun?
some live the good life and never have fun
some have the worse luck
with nowhere to run.
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12. |
Oldest Trick In The Book
03:28
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you hella old trying to argue with toddlers
you wanna gossip with your in-laws
and talk shit when they gone, sure
when they here you speak
but its always outta pocket
you freak out when its not on your time
but when it is, youre thoughtless
cant imagine a world
that dont revolve around you
dont have to take classes
to know how this is true
its common sense
you seem unable to afford
i am of consciousness
i never came for a reward
you dont like to talk to children
because youre a poor sport
and you see them as competition
you rather get a deal at the smorgas bord
i see kids as a path to the future
and i feel responsible to show them more
so they can make it
and no will have to worry
i keep calm and dont have to hurry
cuz im always thinking of others
and i take it serious
its not a chore, its my purpose
and im hoarding the experience
youre saving things
you think you can take with you
like control
but you never been able to take a hold
or get a good grip
what is it you are good with
i just hear complaining
like its bad, but oh my goodness
i rather spend time with kids than sit with adults every day
all these years still looking for whos at fault any way
you say its not fair
because youve been cheating
you told me lifes not fair
when i had trouble breathing
now im not scared
and im zen everywhere i go
lost all my hair
but im still dren doh
adults are messy
and feel sorry for themselves
cant let go of the past
and wanna blame everyone else
cant respect the circle of life
or the different phases
we all go thru
they think they can live for ages
adults are stubborn, still stuck in their ways
children are open, vulnerable and thats okay
until someone tells them its all wrong
but when adults run out of breath
who do they call on?
they expect their children to help them
cuz they feel entitled
but will they wear out their welcome?
children just wanna have fun and feel important
adults play games and make it out to be more than
what it is,
take it out on the kids
before they go to bed
but they just babies waiting to be led
kids are innocent
until you teach them guilt like a dog
adults always wanna tell you how to your job
but they just talking out they ass
with plenty of cash
but really no class
i used to get mad but now i laugh
cuz you still panicking
and think you can
push me around like a retail manager
with some mannequins
adults wanna judge
things they KNOW nothing about
and kids just wanna love
until you force feeding them doubt
adults disgust me
while they trying to be perfect
they want respect
but still dont know how to earn it
they depending on tradition
but if they listen
they can hear yesteryear burning
in the distance
i got faith in the babies
cuz they need me here
they dont keep track of what anyone did last year
they look at you
and trust you can show em how its done
i never back down from a challenge
especially this one
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13. |
Premium Blend
03:32
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you dont gotta close your eyes
or click your heels 3 times
or even try to memorize these lines
sometimes we get lost
or run outta breath
just call on god,
and its like i never left
we get carried away
dont worry about that
love is here today
to get you back on track
you got it goin on
even when you feel alone
you cant figure out this song
but you have always known
all the answers
and how they been dancing
right under your nose
sometimes it dont show
but you are a champion
friends and family see you shine
when you feel you have no time
and doing all you can just to stay on the line
i hold hope for you
you can always trust in me
to pick up the slack
let love keep you company
lets bring it back
whether we sing or rap
or just sit in silence
we can always think of that
time when we were just friends
but this kind of friendship never seems to end
we just fade to black,
some will leave but then
you know we'll make it back in a premium blend
let your guard down
i see that you can use some help
let me balance you
and sacrifice my self
i can do what you can
and vise versa
theres no competition
you dont have to say a word
i already heard ya
when things are fast
we can slow it down
ill show patience
and our love off
all around town
in other countries
you dont have to run from me
or chase me down
we dont have to wait til sundy
we can fix this now
and let go of any doubts
smile for the paper
or tell em see ya later
i got your back but i stand by your side
and completely open
with nothing to hide
it used to be scary
something i wasnt ready for
but the hatchets been buried
when i settled the score
lets stay together
and have faith in the weather
and when it rains
u know we can always remember
a time when we were just friends
but this kind of friendship never seems to end
we just fade to black,
some will leave but then
you know we'll make it back in a premium blend
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14. |
Slave To Appearances
01:03
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15. |
The Shapeshift
03:00
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16. |
To Be On That Hype
03:34
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what i look like
has nothing to do with what i cook like
you on that crook hype
im only on my feet
nothing that you could fight
i could be a hype man
or a silent partner
a letter on the night stand
a plaguerizing author
a patronizing blogger
or a patriotic monster
a pay-to-play imposter
praying to god i thought was yours
lucky it only cost you your watch and some words
they still want answers sure
i wont perform for drugs
like a monkey no more
used to love the stage
i got bars cuz i spit through em from the cage
they never thought a baby chimp could come of age
take me to your pimp
i pumped full of rage
im not here to take hints
i jump the gun and burn all your sage
and turn every page
while you still judging the cover
adrian is coming for blood
all you can do is just wonder
to be on that hype
you have to believe in that hype
its against my religion
so your best decision
is to just keep dreaming
cuz i dont even see it as right
what i sound like
has nothing to do with how I get down like
You be on that clown hype
I'm only on my best
Nothing that you bout to test
I could be an outsider
Or an inside job
Down to the wire
On some Get right dog
You up to no good
Til it's good night god
gesundheit grandma
I don't do hype, yall
But how about delusions of grandeur
With a brand new gun law
Control freaks
Want sole custody
Winners write the story
Just no speech
Or discussing the company
Secrets, boo
Thats an Automatic DQ
I'm always caught in traffic
Trying to do a quick read through
Without a script
I'm allergic to your power trip
You write your raps in cursive
Still don't know how to spit
Or balance shit
But want me to follow suit
Its kind of an embarrasment
But you dont want to the truth
to be on that hype
you have to believe in that hype
its against my religion
so your best decision
is to just keep breathing
cuz i dont even see it as right
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17. |
Under The Impression
03:07
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18. |
Washed Up
03:18
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19. |
WWXS
03:25
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You'll never believe this
Like you just had the craziest day
Your last breath, who you think gon take it away?
you met jesus?
Before when you claimed you were brave
Or complained
Well What would xavier say
Let the drummer drum
Go Give the lovers some
Show the fighter fun
What are your hiding from?
Who are you running to
Do you bust just to be cool
Will you apologize just to make others comfortable
Will you drop the mic if it means we start to eat
Will you sacrifice your dreams for this unborn baby's heart beat
Will you play catch with your daughter?
Will you play dress up with your son?
Will you flip the box on its head
And put down the gun?
Can you take the pressure
Handle the pain
Hold a grudge forever
Eventually forget my name
I will speak for myself
As should you,
Even when the sky's are gray
Make sure that you pray
Ask yourself what would xavier say?
We're losing big bruh
Guess Will have to get em next year
Pour out that big gulp
I wish my brother x was here
He'd said don't even cry
But if you have to fine
But if u can
Tell my mama she gon be alright
And shine bright
Like she always has
And tell zion that I'm still his dad
He would say, love you dren
Ya know im lucky, man
that we was friends
Your baby's beautiful
And so is kim
Keep it going
Never give up the fight
You got a good head on you
I'm glad you go to bed early every night
I know he watching me
Listening to my heart
I feel him on the beat
Christening all my art
And he'd say do they trust us
Do they have love for us
He'd say you just hungry for justice
What about the chorus
What about tomorrow
What about today
Tonight might be okay
What would xavier say?
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