Get up, get up, it's time for you to rise
I don't wanna take nobody by surprise
You gotta know that I'm ahead of my time
If you believe in me, tag along for the ride
I chew my own beats and when I spit it's all fire
I started this knowing I don't wanna retire
I got the energy, agility, I don't tire
Giving up is for the weak, and that ain't how I'm wired
You better watch out, even when you're on the lookout
I ain't asking for much, but just for you to chill out
I don't wanna say too much, nothing is ever enough
I told you that I'm the one and I'ma get on top
Get up, get up it's time for you to rise
I don't wanna take nobody by surprise
You gotta know that I'm ahead of time
If you believe in me, tag along while I rise
I've been raised on a steady diet of rejection
The existence of sonic is my redemption
There won't be acceptance without any rejection
Be your own competition to get the recognition
I've always looked forward, never looked back for daddy
To fix up my collar, every time I'm getting ready
I don't think he'll be there when I collect my Grammy
But it ain't no issue coz I have ma family
Two major people played big roles in my life
The reason why I always try to think right
Momma, sister I thank you dearly
I thank The Man Above for our lives daily
Get up, get up it's time for you to rise
I don't wanna take nobody by surprise
You gotta know that I'm ahead of time
If you believe in me, tag along while I rise
I've been raised on a steady diet of rejection
The existence of sonic is my redemption
There won't be acceptance without any rejection
Be your own competition to get the recognition