Dreaming

Introduction to the lyrics and setting the stage for the narrative.

Expressing progress and growth since the past.

Reflecting on teenage years and the pursuit of a rap career.

Early realization of having something important to express.

Emphasizing the dream of performing on mics, regardless of financial gain.

Highlighting sacrifices made, such as giving up social time for artistic dedication.

Choosing solitude for creative focus with pen and pad.

Having a clear goal in mind and staying focused on the prize.

Emphasizing dedication and passion in crafting rhymes.

Early stages with limited resources, only a tape to record.

Using music as an escape from life's challenges while on government assistance.

Feeling unaccepted in a world resistant to personal success.

Resisting external negativity and a desire to prove others wrong.

Acknowledging the preference of others to witness failure rather than success.

Transition to a reflective statement.

Recounting tough times and the persistent pursuit of the dream.

Struggling

Wondered how I'm gonna make it through

I got a dream (I got a dream)

Holding old (I'm gonna hold on)

I can't let go 'cause I gotta make it come true

Expressing gratitude and reflecting on the journey with someone's support.

I got a dream to make it big in New York

Give up the drugs and alcohol

I didn't want to distort

My vision to be living life to the full

And I wouldn't of made it if it wasn't for you

You picked me up every time that I fell

When I was going through hell you told me that I would prevail

You said I had exactly what it took to be great

That I was young and in the future would a man I would make

Its like you saw something in me I couldn't see

You said I would succeed and be anything I wanted to be

I'm 23 and I just want to be me

want to be free

want to be everything I can be

But I don't have many choices

Can't afford to be wrong

All I do is try to stay true to the words of my song

Just don't hesitate and wait too long

'cause like a dream when you wake up its gone ... its gone

Reiterating the struggles faced while holding onto the dream.

Struggling

Wondered how I'm gonna make it through (I had no money in my pockets)

I got a dream (all I had was a pad and a pen)

Holding old (that's all I ever needed)

I can't let go 'cause I gotta make it come true

Recalling memories of hardships and aspirations, emphasizing perseverance.

It was a sunny day and we were feeling high

Jamming the song underneath the baby blue sky

Thinking 'bout in the time when we were so poor

'Member the kids used to laugh at the clothes we wore

We always knew one day that things were gonna change

And from that day I was never gonna be the same

I went to sleep that night; I dreamt I touched the sky

And ever since I've been trying to keep my dream alive

So when you see this Scribe, dropping the Ill'ed rhyme

To find how I'm living mine in this day and time

I'm working 9 to 5; I'm slaving over beats

Its hard work living the dream I hardly ever sleep

I'm in the rhythm deep, Yo just trying to do my thing

Its funny when you shine and people hate to see the gleam

No matter what they say keep on doing what you do

And don't give up 'cause only you can make that dream come true

Its like...

I was down and out (I was way out)

Struggling

Wondered how I'm gonna make it through

I got a dream

Holding old

I can't let go 'cause I gotta make it come true

I was down and out ...

Wonder how ...

I got a dream ...