Like I Need It All
Hustling Dreams: Black Milk's Anthem of Ambition
Lyrics
Show 'em who was better, iller with the letter
Showcasing superiority in skill with words
Realest shit I ever wrote
Expressing the authenticity of the lyrics
Hold up, try that again
Pause and retry for perfection
Forty eight hours with no sleep
Extended period without sleep
On the high but still keeping it low key
Maintaining a high state while keeping a low profile
There's no need to go sleep
Rejecting the need for sleep
Most rappers already comatose
Noting the unawareness of many rappers
Let 'em OD, half-dead overdose
Suggesting a willingness to let others self-destruct
Go sleep, I stay woke for the most part I recognize
Awareness despite a comatose music scene
Even when the music's hittin' and the checks is written
Remaining dissatisfied despite success
Nigga like me still not satisfied
Reflecting on a phase of analysis and entrepreneurship
I'm at a time where I analyze and enterprise
Emphasizing impactful communication through music
Puttin' words in your speakers like intercoms
Connecting with those who feel marginalized
For the ones that identify, feel minimized
Referencing feeling like an outcast
Outlaw feelin' outcast, Aquemini
Alluding to the album 'Aquemini' by OutKast
Inner eye talking, in my last song
Inner reflection and communication in music
You niggas know this life don't last long
Acknowledging the brevity of life
Everyday going out your way
Highlighting daily struggles and efforts
Feeling like you got one shot left like last calls
Sensing a final opportunity, akin to last calls
Being from the city lakes, I can show you what it really takes
Sharing the realities of life from the city
I used be him, putting short money in a piggy bank
Reflecting on humble beginnings with small savings
We need the BM gettin DMs sent from a pretty face
Desire for success indicated by direct messages
Anyway and any case, the right now with a lifestyle
Living in the present with a particular lifestyle
What your life's like now what they askin'
Responding to inquiries about one's current life
Answers, what I wrote down in my last one
Reiterating answers provided in the last work
Answers, things bout to pass in my past look
Reflecting on changes since the past
I couldn't imagine the day gettin' paid off this melody
Acknowledging unexpected success through music
Now we on stage it's amazing so what is you tellin' me
Expressing amazement at being on stage
Everybody runnin' for the spot on top don't fall
Observing competition for the top spot
I don't need much, not much nah, but I hustle like I need it all
Stating a strong work ethic despite modest needs
Yeah, close to the end, focused holding a pen
Nearing the end and maintaining focus
Rather write it down instead of holding it in
Preferential choice of writing over internalizing
No guarantees, so you're hoping to win
Ambiguity in outcomes with hope for success
Everybody see it different when you look through they lens
Perception varies when viewed through others' perspectives
Friends see you as the man, puttin' up grands
Recognition as a successful figure
All you see is hands up, hookin' your fam up
Supporting and uplifting family
Girls see you band up, keepin' her glammed up
Recognition of success by women
See, your haters wanna see where you land up
Awareness of haters and their desire to see failure
Enemies only see the day when you jammed up
Anticipating negativity from enemies
So they stay low where you stand up
Remaining cautious in the face of threats
Mom see you in a halo, cops see you in handcuffs
Facing challenges from law enforcement
But couldn't forfeit 'til we seen a fortress
Enduring hardships until success is visible
Drivin' in a Ford, lookin' at the Forbes list
Transition from humble beginnings to wealth
Hood torture, praying for good fortune
Praying for positive outcomes despite challenges
Waiting for the clear but still hearing distortion like
Facing challenges but seeking clarity
I couldn't imagine the day gettin' paid off this melody
Reflecting on success through musical talent
Now we on stage it's amazing so what is you tellin' me
Expressing awe at being on stage
Everybody runnin' for the spot on top don't fall
Awareness of the competitive nature for the top spot
I don't need much, not much nah, but I hustle like I need it all
Emphasizing a strong work ethic despite modest needs
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