[ Featuring Erick Lottary ]
In the kitchen on the stove, let me cook
Rest in peace Bill Withers, nigga, f*ck a hook
You wanna hide something from us, put it in the book
But now we got 'em shook, we ain't dumb as we look
They took the education out the prison and the weights
Cause when you liberate, you don't make the same mistake
Gave the government they crack back, I'm done with the bait
My n****s moving weight, J's fighting over shake
Uncle tried to stop drinking, now he living with the shakes
Fighting off my tears, trying to keep a poker face
My nigga hit a blunt, he didn't know that shit was laced
He done lost his f*cking mind, now he got a murder case
Cnd hope son die, can't imagine how he feel
On the front porch in Philly with a face full of tears
When he broke the news to me, swear to God, I got chills
What the f*ck I'm supposed to tell him, no one minding the crib
Say some bullshit like everything gon' be fine now
Knowing that it ain't, that's why I'm riding with my nine now
I can see the hate clear as day, let me find out
They running out of plays, now they tryna call a timeout
Corona taking over, planting fear up in our mind now
Ns act retarded till somebody blow they mind out
Really from that gutter, ns hate the day I climbed out
I was being patient, God told me it's my time now
Never thought that I'd apply for nine-to-fives, man
No, it ain't easy to replace me if I die
I don't side with no religion that be God-fearing
Like, who gon' save us if we all villains?
Been still feeling the cut, got minds spilling
They don't tell you enough
My hand good, I been calling some bluffs
I brought a set of some gloves, but they still know that it's love
Crazy times, it's hard enough convincing the judge
Cnd paying fines, but I got me and mines
I get overly protective
I never count on 12, they may kill who they should help
Need that same six feet from them too
Tell the truth and bring proof
Cin't my brother, left sweet from the same roof
I see youth in this separation
Give you time to reminisce on why you dedicated
Cnd find the ways to change my life inside this meditation
I found a stage to make a way up out my situation
Therefore, I could never hate
Just thanking God for all His grace
I try to keep that in your face
We been booming out of state
With everything I got to give it
When you did it, maybe then you can relate
You need patience, you need faith
Find your pace and make a space
Just try and make it home safe
Even if you came late
But you still got invited
It be time and you need that to find light
Life just ain't that long
You know the mantra ain't never promised
I live so irresponsibly
It's like I just gotta do better
I'd be blessed to make it home
Shit, I hope I get there
Still pray before I fall asleep
Every night
Yeah
Oh, congratulations on your new album
I love you guys
I love you too
