PAST lyrics

[Intro]
sh*t's crazy man
How come, how come it's always the n*ggas that's unsuccessful, want to tell you what to do or give you advice or some sh*t
(L's on the beat)

[Verse 1]
Picture me rapping for pennies
Picture me locking myself in my room
As far as raps I had many, but something was holding me back I assumed
That you would understand me, but my voice got lost in the fumes
I had to reassert and reassure myself I'd eventually bloom
Never doubt another man's drive
Never second guess when you forced to survive
Never underestimate or test the rate another person can ascend when they rise
What's your demise? Why would you blatantly comment with latency, doubting me time after time
Why would I listen to rhetoric, someone so hesitant, scared to take charge of their life
f*cking with my homies in the east, had to work hard, had to get up in the streets
Had to take initiative and nix the sh*t that I once thought was my only way to eat
Only way to speak is to speak with purpose
Heard your opinion, your sh*t is worthless
Why would I listen when n*ggas is losing?
I tell them thanks and just keep it moving

[Hook]
How would I listen? Them n*ggas is losing
I heard what you said, I just keep it moving
How would I listen? Them n*ggas is snoozing
b*tch! I just keep it moving
[Verse 2]
I never try to impress
I go to sleep every night, I feel blessed
I got a b*tch every city I rest
I could be bragging, but still I digress
I know these n*ggas is watching my steps
I know they study and follow my game
You keep comparing your struggle to mine
I'm sorry my n*gga we are not the same
Y'all want the fame
I want the money and wealth
I want to keep to myself
I want the freedom to be who I am
And not have to copy or be someone else
I want to speak to my n*ggas with honesty
Honestly I don't see how you can help
f*ck all the frivolous sh*t that they promise me
I'mma keep playing the cards that I'm dealt

[Hook]
How would I listen? Them n*ggas is losing
I heard what you said, I just keep it moving
How would I listen? Them n*ggas is snoozing
b*tch! I just keep it moving

[Outro]
*Laughing*
Man, these n*ggas man
This sh*t just, man, we just, man, this sh*t is nothing man
J-just wait 'till y'all get the album man
Olive Branch, man
We gonna have fun for now