[00:00.000] 作词 : Charlton Howard/Michael Gordon [00:01.000] 作曲 : Charlton Howard/Michael Gordon [00:10.583] Yeah [00:11.259] [00:13.383] Growing up, I used to wanna be my uncle Wayne [00:16.635] Until I saw his body layin' in the grave (Rest in peace) [00:19.649] Growing up, I used to want a Jeep Wrangler (Haha) [00:23.170] Until I got to drive a Range [00:25.463] Growing up, I used to have a lot of friends (**** 'em all) [00:28.805] Until I saw the money change 'em [00:31.436] Growing up, I used to want a lot of hoes [00:34.511] Until I met Ben Franklin (Haha) [00:36.794] I'm writin' this from a place that you ain't heard about [00:39.770] And you can only come here through the word of mouth (That's real) [00:42.764] Growing up, I used to tell my ma, "I'll work it out" [00:45.306] I worked it out, but now, still, somehow shit ain't working out (Real shit) [00:48.201] Growing up, I watched my favorite rappers' interviews [00:51.097] I ain't believe 'em when they said it ain't all what it seems [00:54.484] But now I'm here and realize they were tellin' truth [00:56.953] 'Cause you sacrificed yourself for everybody's needs by any means [01:00.251] I'm married to the game for this diamond ring [01:02.576] And I spend more time with her than anybody else, it seems [01:05.461] Courtside with my bitch, we can't see the nosebleeds [01:08.378] Afterparty, Bootsy Bellows, hoes make they nose bleed [01:11.251] Always stressin' 'bout my brother, I know this shit hard on him [01:14.124] Always stressin' 'bout my mama, but I know that God got her [01:17.008] I'm stressin' out more now than what I did at rock-bottom [01:19.847] And I'm blowin' more clouds, hopin' that'll help stop it [01:22.804] It's all smoke and mirrors with these bitches [01:24.944] It's all smoke and mirrors with 'em all (For real, haha) [01:28.928] Promised the world and delivered me an atlas [01:31.991] But I guess that's how it goes [01:34.683] [01:35.212] Ooh, I don't know why I can't believe it (Oh, yeah) [01:43.400] Oh, nothin' ever is in season, oh (Ooh) [01:49.214] I thought my nightmares were my dreams (Ooh, I don't believe) [01:54.433] This ain't what it seems, no, no [01:57.328] [01:58.772] Hey Charlton, been tryin' to call [02:01.224] It's Mom [02:02.723] Just wanted to check up and say, "I miss you" [02:05.998] Call me back when you get a chance [02:08.140] Love you [02:08.758] [02:09.306] We been to hell and back together, you're my closest friend (Uh) [02:13.195] Shit, you probably know me better than [02:15.505] I know myself, and you're the reason why I never rest [02:18.413] I walk into the crib, high as hell, head full of stress [02:21.195] I love you even though sometimes I forget to text [02:24.101] I'd give everything even if it means I have nothing left [02:27.302] And even at your worst, for us, you tried your best [02:29.810] And all this shit that we went through together, I just won't forget [02:32.957] You check me when I spend lots of money that I make [02:35.739] You tell me you won't ever let me make the same mistakes [02:38.612] You makin' sure we had it good, and then we lost it all [02:41.555] A year later, hidin' narcotics in the wall [02:44.306] Of the apartment we was livin' in, in King's Cross [02:48.388] Always thought my uncle was a boss [02:50.347] But now he up with God, I thought he was invincible [02:53.221] Ninth grade, turned around and said, "**** my principal", and dropped out [02:56.615] And this was at the time that we ain't have a house [02:58.690] And me and you was sleepin' on the separate ends of Louie's couch [03:01.798] I would go to JD's to make music, end up passing out and wake up with my back sore [03:06.205] Callin', tryna figure out just where you at, shit made me mad [03:10.669] Seein' you in the back of the ambulance, to the hospital [03:14.206] I thought you weren't comin' back [03:16.099] Next mornin', walked in just like nothing happened [03:19.029] You'd never admit the problems that you had [03:21.754] And tell me that I'm bein' crazy if I ever asked [03:24.754] But now I got my own problems, and I understand [03:27.420] 'Cause I try to protect you from anything bad (I understand) [03:30.625] [03:31.509] Ooh, I don't know why I can't believe it (Oh, yeah) [03:39.713] Oh, nothin' ever is in season, oh (Ooh) [03:45.597] I thought my nightmares were my dreams (Ooh, I don't believe) [03:50.809] This ain't what it seems, no, no