[Intro: Ché Noir]
Yeah, yo, look
[Verse 1: Ché Noir]
Took some years for me to know I was the best
Thought I needed plaques and hit records for some success
Couldn't see my talent, I had to grind with no help
Then got fans and critics saying I don't write for myself
Yeah, they don't know, I almost gave up on this shit
Took some losses, was scared to take another risk
Niggas telling me to rap a certain way to get a deal
Tried to tell me that my image won't work, I did it still
Yeah, but now I'm back for more, getting cash for tours
Shit, I couldn't ask for more
Crossed by niggas I bent backwards for
But I stood against the wall till my back was sore
Yeah, I got family buggin' next to me for cash
It ain't about if you really got it It's all about what they think you have
I had to watch these niggas eat they tried to feed me scraps
Now I'm toasted with champagne, I gotta drink a glass
[Verse 2: Ché Noir]
Yeah, yo, I had visions, grinding to follow my dreams
Stomach growling to eat these corporate people won't acknowledge my needs
Got success, got a business, couple buildings I own
But amongst a crowd of people, shit, I still feel alone
Took my heart off my sleeves, hid my wallet from fiends
Only time I find some peace, closing my eyes for some sleep
Goals accomplished, met my promise, got a college degree
But the knowledge that I gained was straight from out of the streets
That's cause OGs teach the best
Sold out shows from the east to west
Lost my brother, left me depressed, had to bounce back, couldn't eat or rest
Cut some niggas off cause the last thing I need is stress
Back in the day when I still was a minor
Still had the mindset that could build an empire
All we prayed for is a comfortable life
Liquor and pain made us numb to this life, lift it up to the sky
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