All my youngins wise up, study of, instead of studying them textbooks I needed for school
I took the mead notebooks and wrote down the rules
Cause when you're built like a champion you're hatin' to lose
You know when it's never consistent till you're payin' your dues
It's when your dedication shines and your confidence cruise
Don't think because I'm graceful this is easy for you's
This came from hard work, my mind was battered and bruised
Please take this as a lesson that I'm teaching you dudes
This is food for thought, eat it's for you to consume
But some take heed, yes indeed, when they feel me come through
But knuckleheads won't convince and carry on like buffoons
I try to tell these cats, dog, don't play the fool
That knowledge'll take you further, then power you from your boo
Ayo, these scars that I wear, I'm explainin' to you
Why my path was real rough, I wanted better for you
Read what your eyes see and don't let the feud
Between the soul and your flesh keep you confused
Cause that's when you become somethin' that keeps people amused
Hold your diligence first to yourself, please be true
On the account of success, always heads up the crew
Ayo, time is runnin' out, don't get stuck in the glue
For change, it'll pass you by like a days afternoon
And I don't wanna see you layin' around singin' the blues
Hold your diligence first to yourself, please be true
On the counter of success, always heads up the crew
Ayo, time is runnin' out, don't get stuck in the glue
For change, it'll pass you by like a dazed afternoon
And I don't wanna see you layin' around singin' the blues!