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Hard headed, I just listen what my heart say
Choosing to follow one's heart stubbornly.
Thought them niggas had my back
Believed friends were supportive, but they changed.
I seen them all change nights I lost faith
Lost faith in others during challenging times.
Took me home the long way
Guided through a longer, unconventional path.
Having nothing showed me how to make
Learning resourcefulness through hardship.
My own way ridin' through the city
Navigating the city and contemplating life.
Readin' what the walls say
Reflecting on messages and experiences on city walls.
Had my reasons, but I need it for my own sake
Having personal reasons, seeking self-betterment.
At my own pace, tormented by my flaws
Dealing with internal struggles at one's own pace.
But it's all grace
Accepting imperfections as part of a divine grace.
Showed love when I knew that it was all hate
Showed love despite knowing there's animosity.
Heard the voice behind the wall
Hearing a guiding voice but needing personal space.
I need my own space
Yearning for independence and solitude.
Nip told me "This a marathon, a long race"
Advisory message about life being a long journey.
In it for the long haul 'til we all ate
Commitment to enduring challenges until success.
Look for signs in the sky, but I saw rain
Searching for signs but encountering difficulties.
Need more grace need more than I made
Desire for more divine assistance than earned.
Tryna get me out the picture
Attempting to be removed from a complex situation.
How I'm all in the frame?
Questioning involvement while being central.
Think these niggas paid the ref'
Suspecting manipulation in favor of others.
I see him callin' them plays
Observing someone orchestrating events.
Said you with me, how you walking away?
Expressing confusion about someone leaving.
Couldn't hide, I kept my heart on my face
Being transparent, showing emotions openly.
Keep calling my name
Continuously being called or pursued.
Seen it all get torn apart from mistakes
Witnessing the consequences of mistakes.
I got all that it takes
Confident in possessing the necessary qualities.
Leaves falling, so I brought me a rake
Cleaning up and taking responsibility for actions.
Clean my plate, give thanks
Expressing gratitude after overcoming hardships.
We was starvin' for days
Recalling a period of deprivation and struggle.
Sad to say they want me
Recognizing that some want one's downfall.
Gone, I ain't alarmed, i'm awake
Remaining vigilant and aware, not deceived.
Ain't alarmed, I'm awake
Asserting being awake and conscious.
Leaves falling, so I brought me a rake
Repeating the metaphor of cleaning up mistakes.
Give thanks, we was starvin' for days
Expressing gratitude for overcoming challenges.
We was starvin' for days
Reiterating the prolonged period of struggle.
I ain't alarmed, I'm awake
Emphasizing awareness and consciousness.
Seen it all get torn apart from mistakes
Observing the consequences of errors.
Couldn't hide, I kept my heart on my face
Maintaining transparency despite difficulties.
Seen it all get torn apart from mistakes
Reiterating the fallout from mistakes.
Said you with me, how you walking away?
Expressing confusion about someone leaving.
Ain't alarmed, I'm awake
Asserting being awake and conscious.
I ain't alarmed, I'm awake
-I ain't alarmed, I'm awake, yeah yeah, yeah
Asserting being awake and conscious, repeating.
Yeah
Affirming wakefulness and alertness.
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