Sidelines
Rising from the Sidelines: Aaron California's Journey to Triumph
Lyrics
I been sitting on the sidelines ignoring all the calls I've gotten
I have been staying on the sidelines, ignoring calls I've received.
Stuck inside of my mind, every night I'm always plotting
I feel trapped in my thoughts, consistently planning every night.
Trynna find a way up out the gutter that's hard to do with nothin in your pockets
Trying to escape a difficult situation without resources in my pockets.
Imma get it one way or another but I'm sick to death of what you all been talkin
Determined to succeed, but tired of hearing what others are saying.
Yeah I heard all of their laughter I heard that I'm just a rapper
Aware of people laughing at me, dismissing me as just a rapper.
They say that I'm just a white boy so in hip hop I don't matter
Frustrated by the perception that as a white boy, I don't matter in hip hop.
Fuck it, truth be told I don't care bout the judgement
Indifferent to judgment, I don't care about others' opinions.
I don't need an invite to your function
I don't need an invitation to social events.
No one ever helped me with a budget
Nobody assisted me financially, but I am determined to succeed.
But I swear that imma get it homie that's end of discussion
Confidently stating that I will achieve my goals, end of discussion.
Ask around my city they will tell you that I really been grinding, always been rhyming
People in my city can attest to my hard work and dedication in the music industry.
I been putting in the work to make it perfect waiting on the timing, steadily climbing
Putting in effort patiently, waiting for the right time to succeed.
It's obvious he's dedicated look at all the people there behind him, working beside him
Others recognize my dedication by seeing the support I have around me.
He came from outer space he's making waves I'd call him Poseidon where did you find him?
Being unique and making significant impact, like Poseidon emerging from outer space.
Cali, ask your girlfriend about me
Suggesting that people ask their girlfriends about my reputation.
Take a number you doubt me, all that fuck shit keep it from round me
Dismissive of doubts, advising others to keep negativity away from me.
I'm clowning, I'm clowning
Confidently asserting my presence and success.
You miss the mark I'm rebounding
Overcoming setbacks and bouncing back from failures.
You got no point nah you rounded
Others lack substance or purpose, unlike me.
Cry me a river that I'm gonna watch you drown in
Unmoved by others' emotional struggles, even if they try to involve me.
Got the type of flow to lift a mountain
Having a powerful style that can overcome challenges.
Haters never like the way it's sounding
Receiving criticism but not letting it affect my confidence.
I'm sick of being second string while everybody gets their dreams
Frustrated with being overlooked while others achieve their dreams.
You won't feel me if you don't know about it
My experiences are relatable only to those who understand them.
I just built myself up from the ground up
Building my success from the ground up, despite being surrounded by negativity.
Negativity had me surrounded
Remaining resilient and not letting negativity affect me.
I never let it get to me, I focused all my energy
Channeling my energy into positive actions.
On what I would eventually be proud of
Focused on achieving something I can be proud of.
I been watching all the ones who talkin and what's uncommon is talent
Observing others who talk but lack uncommon talent.
A few have got it but most are garbage and probably do not practice
Recognizing the scarcity of genuine talent and dedication in the industry.
They talk about it don't be about it they do it all for the cameras
Criticizing those who do things for show, especially for the cameras.
It's awful seeing how often y'all get lost and all for the fashion
Expressing concern for those who lose themselves for the sake of fashion.
Really tho, silly flow
Mocking those with superficial and insincere flows.
Aaron California is the billy goat
Self-praising as the best in the game (billy goat).
Come and see me bout it if you're all up in your feelings tho
Challenging anyone to confront me if they have issues.
Ready whenever and I'll be ready forever
Always prepared and committed to success.
You never cared about me til you saw me all up in the building tho
Pointing out the insincerity of those who only care about me when I'm successful.
Feel me tho? Maybe play this back and listen really close
Asking if others understand and connect with my perspective.
Maybe learn to use your eyes for more than music videos
Suggesting a deeper understanding beyond superficial music videos.
Maybe learn to live your life and maybe go and get a wife
Encouraging a balanced and meaningful life, possibly critiquing chasing after shallow relationships.
Instead of spending every night just chasing after pretty hoes
Advising against spending every night pursuing superficial romantic interests.
Trust me homie cuz you know that I know how this really goes
Asserting knowledge of the realities of life and the music industry.
And I know that this really goes
Reiterating understanding of the harsh realities.
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