Lyrics
On a mission to the go distance they treat you different
Embarking on a mission to achieve goals, experiencing different treatment from others.
Back when ain’t nobody would listen I followed intuition
During a time when nobody paid attention, following personal intuition.
It's my against the odds y’all never been competition
Expressing individuality against challenges, asserting superiority over competition.
I keep it moving seeing progress is my new addiction
Continuously progressing as seeing advancements is a newfound addiction.
Fuck what nigga’s thinking I’m focused on taking ownership
Disregarding others' opinions, concentrating on taking control and ownership.
Did it with all my brothers the same ones I got diplomas with
Achieving with the same friends who earned diplomas together.
Living out all these moments, I never take it for granted
Valuing every moment and not taking anything for granted.
I just take what been handed then flip it and take advantage
Accepting what's given, then transforming and leveraging it for personal advantage.
I’m on the rise like my standards they tryna drain all stamina
Rising like personal standards, facing attempts to deplete energy.
Nigga’s don’t fit picture they do it all for the cameras
People acting for the camera rather than fitting into the genuine picture.
Ya’ll a bunch of weirdos that be dressing up like characters
Criticizing others who dress up like characters, asserting individuality.
I’m in a different league this a completely different narrative
Belonging to a different league with a distinct narrative.
Money talk imperative, cannot make comparisons
Emphasizing the importance of money talk, discouraging comparisons.
I just want at all my nigga this is all American
Desiring success for everyone, particularly those close, in an all-American context.
Nigga’s want the smoke with me this shit could get embarrassing
Warning that challenging the speaker could lead to embarrassment.
Never take it from me this is something I inherited
Asserting that personal success is inherited and can't be taken away.
Don’t get caught up in the moment
Advising not to be swayed by the momentary situation.
Tell me how you want it
Asking how one wants things, possibly in a relationship context.
Lately I been working all my nights turn into morning
Expressing dedication by working through the night until morning.
Wake up then I get it never stop got to go again
Persistently pursuing goals without stopping.
She just fucking with me cus her normal life is boring
Suggesting a connection due to the speaker's non-conventional lifestyle.
I’ma keep going til the today I die
Determining to continue the journey until the end of life.
And I’ma keep on pushing til’ I touch the sky
Committing to keep pushing until reaching great heights.
Puffing that la la la la la la, la la la la la la
Engaging in the recreational use of cannabis (la la) for relaxation.
Yea I’m back up on this hustle ain’t’ nothing that they can take from me
Reaffirming determination in the face of potential challenges.
Nigga’s ain’t keeping up they don’t move at the same pace as me
Observing that others can't keep up with the speaker's pace.
They just gone say whatever but they recognize it’s my time
Anticipating recognition as it is the speaker's time to shine.
Kinda hard to miss it when your name right on the skyline
Pointing out the visibility of success with the speaker's name in the skyline.
Gave em' all the guidelines, guess this ain’t for everybody they still on the sidelines
Providing guidelines to others, acknowledging that success may not be for everyone.
I got sick of struggling I made it through the hard times
Overcoming hardships and deciding to avoid attention (lay low).
I got mouths to feed I put the whole team on the payroll
Taking responsibility for the well-being of the entire team.
Seen too many gimmicks I’m the type that like to lay low
Rejecting gimmicks and preferring a low-profile lifestyle.
This for all my brothers know some nigga’s that would bleed for me
Dedicating the success to loyal friends who would sacrifice for the speaker.
This is why that shorty had to go she said she leaving me
Explaining a breakup due to the partner's decision to leave.
This for all the nights when ain’t nobody else believe in me
Highlighting moments of self-doubt when no one believed in the speaker.
This is why these rappers they do not want to compete with me
Explaining why other rappers avoid competing with the speaker.
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