Your dreams won't pay the bills
When you're happy standing still
You'll never see what you can be without a struggle
Might feel like you're strong
But you're barely holding on
Open your eyes and realize it's not all muscle
You can't knock the hustle
Seconds and minutes cannot go to waste
Hours and hours they turn into days
Grindin' all week every month is the same
Every year better I never could fade
This shit for life man this why I was made
Can't leave the zone guess I'm stuck in my ways
I just be doin' it I don't want praise
I work for me and Im earning a raise
Eace with the heat make you burn in the shade
Make yourself remember that you self made
I done came along way since the Greg Page
And tenth grade, like an ATL Brave
Got the ax, then asked if I like how the L's taste
Nah, thats a drive that'll melt pain
Lucky life, good fam, Imma tell it straight
But I seen folk beat odds and quell shame
So I'll never sell dreams, reals dons spread faith
Your dreams won't pay the bills
When you're happy standing still
You'll never see what you can be without a struggle
Might feel like you're strong
But you're barely holding on
Open your eyes and realize it's not all muscle
You can't knock the hustle
Shouldn't have to go explain it all
Why some people get paid to ball
Others real glad to pay to watch
Half the team don't play at all
Millionaire with a cold scheme
Silver medal with a gold dream
If you all ice and promote cream
You'll never respect who you gon' be
Realized theres two ways we live our lives
Grow and thrive or stop cuz we scared to die
I was told if I can't buckle up I'll never ride
Carry on too big they won't let you fly
So no grudges
You'll end up with baggage tuggin' onto your luggage
I was grindin' and buckin' outta fear I was rubbish
Why go bustin' your body if you don't trust in your muscles
And it's only a hobby if you ain't willin' to hustle
Your dreams won't pay the bills
When you're happy standing still
You'll never see what you can be without a struggle
Might feel like you're strong
But you're barely holding on
Open your eyes and realize it's not all muscle
You can't knock the hustle