Astronote - Preface lyrics

[Verse 1: Rapper Big Pooh] Came to a fork in the road I decided to go left This is gravel uncharted for me Until I'm on my last breath I'mma push on Momma yelling be strong Got to provide her with fruit Spoils of my loot through this industry Searching for a way out becoming my own enemy The inner me is way out of alignment I wasn't raised in this type of climate I'm okay being an outcast Where these women trying to out a** And n***as trying to out cash each other My goal was simply outlast But I lost to many brothers Now I got to question if I want it Every day I'm waking up I've arrived to the point where I do give a f** Cause many going to criticize what some can truly do I'm honored to be apart of the few Its Rapper [Hook: Blakksoul] Turn on the lights Get this chip up off of my shoulders Tried to weigh me down never count me out This game is far from over Open your eyes Keep it moving on the same train New motivation with the same lane They'll never crutch me with the same cane Open your eyes [Verse 2: Rapper Big Pooh] Money running low Confidence lower I thought it got easy as I got older A man with pride I don't need a shoulder To lean on as I'm listening to phenoms Seeming like I'm eons from ever shining Getting my just do forever grinding Not exactly comfortable where I am And when I finally get there I'll probably want more I've never been content with just trying to score Filling up the stat sheet Running like a track meet When cats meet the humble man wins I guarantee you that you need him in the end So now you understand the cold demeanor when you see me I'm a King upon the chessboard Yes Lord These n***as is trying to do their best Lord to test But that bullsh** don't impress me It's Rapper