The Slums (feat. Zhay & Godfrey)

Ay, Jack of all trades since I was 10 Niggas lookin' at me now like I ain't been a nigga I always been Forever grateful for the ones that kept it a 10, Add another zero, I'm now my hometown's favorite hero Cause I done made it out the slums where niggas never make it out Yeah, my dad was shot and killed, I never thought I would amount to greatness Portsmouth nigga came from the pavement All those hard nights sleepin' in basements made me stronger than ever I'll live forever for my nigga that's gone It's funny how the time pass, it doesn't feel like you're gone I feel your energy present, I know that you up in heaven I know you smilin' down, I promise I'll make you proud Mama please don't cry, I told you we'll be okay I'm workin' every single day, I told you I'll make a way Can't have you stressin' over bills, can't have you takin' them pills Can't have you callin' out of work, some people can't even feel What it's like to be alone in your thoughts When you have no power to talk to You Contemplatin' your thoughts, Should you blow your brain or your nostrils Lord knows money come and goes, that's just how it goes Different day, same shit, nigga, I don't wanna fold Seen so many niggas give up on their dreams It often seem like it's harder, but it's harder when you get older and start to realize Some individuals need a visual, who am I? Long as you scrapin' your paper and keep an open mind My mother raised a man, disciplined with open hands I'm hopin' you understand, I'm pressed with makin' a stand I'm conversatin' with God, you niggas movin' his hand (Like, like what) You should be ashamed, never model a lame (what) Time heals all, you gotta refrain (what) I said it was a box, they call it a frame You gotta know this growth, and move out of pain Still celebratin' small wins I stayed down and stood on all ten, they hopin' it will all end But I'm a bull inside the lion's den You want proof, then come find it then, we ones who inspired them On instrumentals, we devoured them On nights when it was quiet then, I'm off to a higher realm Opportunities came, but it felt pessimistic Nowadays to myself, and these thoughts are vindictive Plus I grew up ignorant, both parents immigrants Stomach on E, never received food stamp benefits Good grades in school never guaranteed me a scholarship So I'm out stealin' shit, I might rob the innocent Sendin' prayers to the Lord, cause know I'm gonna sin again In need the help, cause the cycle could be staggerin Gotta roll a L for these thoughts that I've been gatherin Gotta stay equipped with all these skills that I've been masterin