Everything That I Got
Triumph Over Adversity: Soul's Resilient Journey
Lyrics
I come from outer space another place and time
I originate from a distant place beyond Earth and a different era.
I spit in the authorities face who debase my shine
I challenge those in authority who belittle my brilliance.
I was raised by grime, trained by streets and grind
I was brought up in challenging circumstances, shaped by the streets and hard work.
Like coffee beans by baristas to enhance my mind
Similar to how baristas enhance coffee beans, I refine my intellect.
Livin dirt poor in horrendous conditions
I lived in extreme poverty and difficult conditions.
Stale cereal and water was the only thing hitting
Surviving on basic food like stale cereal and water.
Getting picked on at school my pants and shoes wasn't fitting
I faced bullying at school due to ill-fitting clothes.
Sick n tired of being sick n tired of livin
Fed up with the challenges and hardships of life.
But hip-hop provided that CPR
Hip-hop served as a lifeline, providing inspiration and purpose.
Recording rap basement on my homies VCR
Recording rap in a friend's basement using a VCR.
I was dubbing cassettes to play on my broken tape deck
Dubbing cassettes for a broken tape deck.
I couldn't afford Licensed to Ill, or Raising hell yet.
Unable to afford iconic albums like "Licensed to Ill" or "Raising Hell."
All I know is I learned how to spit real quick slick
Despite challenges, I quickly learned how to rap skillfully.
Battle rappin bullys for respect I never quit this
Engaging in battles for respect and never giving up.
stayed up all night writing pages on pages
Staying up all night, dedicated to writing pages of lyrics.
Dreamt of platinum plaques, big racks, and hittin stages
Dreaming of success with platinum records and big stages.
(Keep going) You know it
Encouraging oneself to persevere, climb, move forward, and push through challenges.
(Keep climbing) I'm Trying
-(Keep movin) I'm Rollin
-(Keep pushin) I'm grinding
-You know that Imma do this with everything that I got
Expressing determination to give one's all, even if success isn't guaranteed.
I may never hit the top, but bruh Imma never stop X2
-Things never panned out the way that I planned it
Life didn't unfold as planned, regardless of talent.
Didn't mater if I was the dopest Rapper on the planet
Persisting and standing strong in the face of challenges.
But still I'm here I stand rapping tighter than saran
Remaining committed to rap, comparing tightness to Saran wrap.
Ppl tell me to grow up like I was Peter pan
Obligations to grow up, but maintaining a youthful spirit.
But ain't you the same dude on that same barstool?
Addressing someone stuck in a stagnant lifestyle, contrasting personal progress.
Since 1992 in the same lame Saloon?
-Same drunken nights with the same ratchet chicks?
-Same lame ass job that you too scared to quit?
-Smoking the same Ports? still 2 tests short?
-On your GED Smoking more weed than you can afford?
-Still livin in ya mama's basement? let's face it!
-You see me up here doing my thing and you hate it
Overcoming challenges, enjoying success, and facing envy.
I got me a great job, I'm livin my best life
Highlighting personal achievements and dismissing negative opinions.
I'm one and done you getting divorced from your 5th wife
-So please remove my name outcha mouth like ya dentures
-Hit the exit on a stretcher during your next bender
Rejecting negativity and confidently moving forward.
(Keep going) You know it
Reiterating the themes of persistence, climbing, moving forward, and pushing through.
(Keep climbing) I'm Trying
-(Keep movin) I'm Rollin
-(Keep pushin) I'm grinding
-You know that Imma do this with everything that I got
Restating the commitment to give everything, regardless of reaching the pinnacle.
I may not hit the top, but bruh Imma never stop
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