So Much More

Lyrics

[Intro: Shawn Keith] "I noticed — as talented as you are, you've always questioned whether or not you were good enough. Trying to please this person and that person, and doing what you think expected from you — "That Dude on YouTube". That being said, my thoughts are — you are so much more than that." [Verse 1: Boonie Mayfield] If dreams are a gift, God why can't I open it? Feeling a shift towards the better But I'm broker than I've ever been I guess I should be looking for a job now 'Cause the music shit ain't paying But it's hard how I don't care for small talk Half of it is all bark, no bites Mouths start looking like strobe lights I'm epileptic, I've seen enough pretension I'm unaffected with give-a-fuck prevention  Should I cater to rappers only after cheaper beats? Or entertaining beat making videos for free to teach The methods I sacrificed over 12 years for me to reach I paid the price to be this nice You cannot be a leech and not invest in it This ain't a hobby, dawg I'm tryna be the best in it Dammit, that's a lot of focus And not a lot of time for me to spend what's left in it Posting how to's and free beats for everybody's opus Try to understand, I don't wanna be resentful It's getting in my way of having gratitude  If you're a fan, let me say this plain and simple I'm sorry if you didn't like my attitude It's hard to share  I got fans everywhere but they're never there  It's all on a computer screen, a virtual reality I'm not even accustomed to it Let alone know how to be anyone but myself I'm so much more Word to Shawn "The Don" Keithesis [Interlude: Shawn Keith] "And you need to figure out — matter of fact, I believe you are starting to figure out who you are." [Verse 2: Boonie Mayfield] Okay, bring it back to the start April 1999, such a pain in my heart After watching Columbine happen Right after I just celebrated my birthday Without a clue the next day would be the worst day I've ever seen as a young teen Like one scene in a movie that could happen, but it did It's one of the reasons that I started rapping, 'cause a kid Named Isaiah Sholes died for being Black, and I forbid That his dream would go in vain So I made the decision to follow mine and it's a shame How niggas think it's a game to me I wrote a poem for him even though I didn't know him And I bet that he's an angel Rap niggas I ain't you, beat niggas I ain't you I'm a poet, you should know it By every image I paint you I show it but you go with A false perception to taint you Limitations will spank you on the knee of stupidity I'll fly to infinity, so thank you To all the true supporters, I'mma shine on And to critics, this the last time I'll sign on So say what you gotta say, won't read it anyway So reference it as "he" Don't direct that shit at me, you don't know me I'm not your bro, I'm not friend, I'm not your little homie Just watch a pro and not pretend you paid me alimony  When you quit supporting what I gave you free Made it easier for me to leave this shit, I'm free Peace, and you know where my beat kits is [Outro: Shawn Keith] "But, the only way you're gonna really realize who you are — if you just put aside all doubt, and do it."