[Verse 1]
I'm the gardener of the yard of snakes
And only time will tell if I'll be great
I can help it, Everywhere I go, I'm fashionably late
But this a special occasion, where the hell is my cake?
20 years on this Earth & it ain't up for debate
I got raw talent in me, Time to let it escape
So raw, you can cut it like you cutting a steak
But watch out for the blood cause this sh** is contagious
Some of y'all need to catch it cause y'all music outrageous
Nowadays all y'all n***as going through the same phases
Question, why you don't stick to the basics?
Second thought, don't worry this the year of the ACES
More cla**ics on the way, All I need is your patience
New semester started so I'm posted up in the Ville
And if I get a record deal, So be it dreams come true
But here's one thing I'll never ever let 'em do
[Hook: J. Cole]
Don't give 'em too much you
Don't let 'em take control
It's one thing you do
Don't let 'em taint your soul
If you believe in God
One thing's for sure
If you ain't aim too high
Then you aim too low
[Verse 2]
I feel ya Cole, If you ain't aiming high...What you aiming for?
Opportunity gone knock, just hope I'm home to get the door
A lyrical genius, thanks to the greats though
Lazy n***as stealing answers, Copying each others flow
And it's getting out of hand
The people want that real, & Trust me I understand
Just need a little support, could you be my kickstand?
Taking over the game slow like I got it in quicksand
When I was stressed out, My momma helped me realize
I'm on this Earth for a reason...reason that I gotta find
Only regret I got, is ever making her cry
Young & Dumb, Hated trouble, So I felt I had to lie
(krazy a** lies)
Grew up, no longer that guy
My father taught me great morals imma use until i die
"These labels won't taint my soul" too much pride
Won't make a deal with the Devil no matter how hard he try
As I look back on my life, safe to say I was blessed
And if your friend ain't heard of me...Tell 'em that I'm the best
(Yeah I said best)
Who better? I will finish the rest, then show up to their repast...as the best dressed
I'm only getting older so I set myself a nice goal
And if I reach it, will all depends on how the dice roll
If you learn one thing from me, learn to be humble
Cause you will never know the day your tower will tumble
[Hook]