Lyrics
So we made it to this same end of the road
Reflecting on reaching the same destination together
And we picked up lots of chicks and pots of gold
Having success and wealth, possibly at the expense of relationships
How I made it out with my soul
Contemplating retaining personal integrity despite success
Ashtrays and cigarretes, last days, indigenous people
References to past indulgences, acknowledging indigenous culture
These are adventures of young black millionaires
Detailing the experiences of wealthy black individuals
I am the voice of the meek and underprivileged
Identifying with the voice of the marginalized and less fortunate
The smell of success, I want y'all to get a whiff of this
Sharing the essence of success for others to experience
On the move like black slaves through the wilderness
Comparing movement to the struggles faced by black slaves
I write it, and still get invited to white Christmases
Despite writing about struggles, still being accepted in affluent circles
When I was born, three wise men came to visit us
Alluding to birth with symbolism from the Bible
One a hustler, one a king, one a prisoner
Representing different archetypes that influence life paths
They cracked the bottle then started giving gifts
Symbolic gift-giving akin to biblical references
You from Chicago, we want you to deliver this
Requesting representation of Chicago in a positive light
Show the walking dead who the true and living is
Acknowledging authenticity amidst falsehood
Separate the fake from who the real reals is
Distinguishing between genuine and fake individuals
Hot tub time machine, back to the Sybaris
Reference to luxury and leisure, contrasting past dangers
Hats from liquor stores to avoid syphilis
Being cautious to avoid harm or disease
Frivolous spending, drunk nights with storybook endings
Indulging in spending and wild nights
I guess it's my addiction to women
Admitting an addiction to women
I was in France, in to see Hennessy blending
Recalling experiences with Hennessy in France
Writing my own scripts like I'm Tennessee Williams
Writing one's own story akin to a renowned playwright
Now it's new beginnings like a born again Christian
Symbolizing a fresh start, akin to religious rebirth
On the mic, victorious, story is redemption
Triumph on the microphone, the story being about redemption
I'm sitting at the top, I'm not alone
Asserting success while acknowledging companionship
I'm standing here with my soul
Standing firm with one's inner self despite success
Feed our souls with two fish and five loaves
Allusion to biblical miracles and the importance of sharing
Teach a man to cook it for survival
Empowering others with skills for survival
My dad said it rained on my arrival
Recollection of a statement regarding one's birth
Now a storm of the brain make these guys drive slow
Mental struggles affecting actions and caution in life
Like I was 5-0, but my creed's Apollo
Personal ethos likened to a revered figure
On the rock and roll with the coldest live show
Excellence in performing live, likened to rockstars
For those before I came, I made the song cry for 'em
Respect and tribute to those who paved the way
Lyrical gymnast, you set the bar low
Criticizing low standards set in the industry
This is the Kilimandjaro, like Twitter you can follow
Metaphorically comparing achievements to a famous peak
It may be hard to read like hieroglyphics
Comparing complexity of communication to ancient symbols
Written on the walls of Cairo, check my youth revival
Promoting youth empowerment and truthfulness
Truth inside flow, I stand like Em did with Dido
Staying true to oneself like Eminem did in a song
Crash parties, any live yo
Enjoying crashing parties for the thrill
Is libel to get banged like things that rival tribal slang
Warning against disrespecting cultural references
From the pride we'll reign, kill the game and watch it die slow
Asserting dominance and predicting the decline of competitors
Ali MC, I fight for more than the title
Expressing fighting for more than mere recognition
Your idol
Challenging perceptions of idolization
So we made it to this same end of the road
Reiteration of reaching a certain point in life
And we picked up lots of chicks and pots of gold
Reiterating success and accumulation of wealth and relationships
How I made it out with my soul
Reflecting on maintaining integrity despite success
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