Lyrics
My eyes pan the arena tune out the crowd chants
Observing the basketball arena, tuning out the crowd's cheers.
Net swishes and sneaker screeches smooth out the soundtrack
Enjoying the sounds of the net swishing and sneakers screeching.
I take a dribble and it bounced flat
Dribbling the ball, and it bounces flat.
I bounce back
Recovering from setbacks, bouncing back.
That's when these lyrics call the plays my mouth can't
Using lyrics to guide actions when words fail.
The house packed like my uncle crib in the 90s
Referring to a packed venue reminiscent of a lively past.
Where I got my introduction to sex reefer and violence
Reflecting on early exposure to adult themes in the 90s.
Fuck
Expressing frustration or disbelief.
I didn't know what respect meant I was nine
Not understanding respect at a young age.
Shit I won't aware of myself so I let people decide it
Being unaware of self and letting others define identity.
They pressed me from the time I caught the inbound pass
Facing challenges from an early age.
Turnt my drive into a spin out crash
Turning determination into a destructive outcome.
Heavily guarded at the school of knock harder never skipped out class
Being heavily guarded but committed to education.
Now I'm blowing by defenders that my skill outlast
Outlasting others with skill on the basketball court.
Was still out past them streetlight flickers
Being out late under streetlights.
Never was a street life nigga but still know what the streets like nigga
Understanding street life without actively participating.
I can't rap about the streets like niggas who never never harmed a fly
Refusing to rap about a life one hasn't experienced.
But walk inside the booth and tend to speak like killers
Switching personas in the recording booth.
Better know my shot sweet like Miller's Reggie or Mike
Comparing basketball skills to renowned players.
I get a look it's forever precise
Having a precise and lasting impact.
Even as an Edelman I'ma treat em like they're Marian Wright
Treating others seriously despite their stature.
That means they got a child's defense or barely in sight
Dealing with adversaries with weak defenses.
Yelling at Christ tryna receive some grace
Seeking grace through challenges and hardships.
Mama used to get on her knees to pray until she got her knees replaced
Highlighting the struggles and sacrifices of the speaker's mother.
Hoop'n was my outlet just to see a break
Using basketball as an escape and a way to witness improvement.
I seen the fate of sloppiness I make sure that my sneakers laced
Acknowledging the consequences of mistakes and ensuring readiness.
I keep a pace or can push the tempo and dish ahead
Maintaining a steady pace and controlling the game.
Call for a screen watch me split the hedge
Executing plays and maneuvering past obstacles.
Electrifying how I'm switching legs
Showcasing electrifying moves and agility.
Niggas was H.O.R.S.E playing while I was learning it's no surprise they missed the Ed
Contrasting childhood activities, emphasizing skill development.
Get the bread playing smart'll make you plenty
Emphasizing the importance of smart decisions for success.
Cousin fell in love with money gave his Hardaway for Penny's
Recalling a relative's misguided choices for material gain.
It's funny I give advice to niggas hardly in their 20s
Offering advice despite personal uncertainties.
And be at a loss for words at the thought that they adhere me
Expressing a sense of disbelief at being listened to.
That don't endear me my nieces and neph swivel
Facing generational gaps in understanding.
Try to bridge the age gap but they see me as Kel Mitchell
Being perceived differently by younger generations.
Not to mention my people with health issues
Mentioning challenges faced by family members with health issues.
Got a lot on my plate but I'm eating in Hell's Bistro
Feeling overwhelmed but managing responsibilities.
Recently hell bent on making it for my team
Determined to succeed for the sake of the speaker's team.
And avenging my brother's death til he came to me in a dream
Receiving guidance from a dream involving the speaker's deceased brother.
And said
Initiating a message from the dream.
I'm seeing your efforts and I salute ya
Acknowledging and appreciating the speaker's efforts.
But make peace with the past 'fore it make war with your future
Advising reconciliation with the past to secure a positive future.
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