Lyrics

[Intro] We gift raps to folks tryna keep they lives intact 'Til our backs give we continue to give back Now, stay strong [Verse 1] Listen Underappreciated, concealing my feelings while my lanterns are becomin' jaded From the straight [?] path what many have deviated Eternal conflicts, God sense has mediated Before my self esteem depreciated You saw yourself in me 'fore my luster completely faded And chose to show me love, which I secretly awaited Dangerous to deny it, 'cause others try to feed you hatred Love feeds my soul when I come up with these poems And treat people how I wish they treat my people here at home Every song is a blessing or a weapon when we need it We lose ourself within it, finding hope when we're defeated We don't always get a thank you but we're thankful nonetheless For the few that show us gratitude when giving you our best 'Nother one from us at [?], humble bars over winter breaks Rockin' out your interface while riding down the interstate Anyway, we pray the state we in isn't permanent Hard to make room for anything that isn't pertinent The life some have stayed through our music is [?] Is an alternative to all these politicians and journalists Not at all, [?], and had to work with it The racism and the pandemic I'm still encouraging Got a gift, I find a [?] weaken me Amplify compassion when others can't find the decency Ain't gotta wait 'til Christmas, I share it frequently Think I'm all taught, but I'm all ears when they speak with me I'm just tryna vibrate at a higher frequency Show the world why my folks believe in me, believe you me This weight I carry is heavy but keeps me balanced Never one to cower and run when I see a challenge Eatin' what I killed then I clean my teeth with my talons Teach my people to trade as I feed my fam with my talent When people try to put you in boxes like mail-in ballots After failin' at it, watch me do what they never imagined But I'm saddened even though I make a living off my passion Thinking I'm rising, watching the world as it slowly crashes This year has been a battle, leavin' so many rattled Planet growing more fragile, prayers fill up the chapel Nowhere to run or travel, safety nets unravel With my purpose, I grapel Questioning what my rap do People looking for hope, and I'm hoping I can supply 'em I'm a doer, only thing I don't be doin' is [?] Winter is coming, I look within for something that can [?] Baring my soul, I hope it's helpin' 'em get through this moment [Outro] Today, the artist cannot hold himself aloof Through the destruction, in certain countries, of the greatest of man's cultural heritage Through the propagation of false ideas of racial and national superiority The scientist, the writer, the artist is challenged The challenge must be taken up For this culture, a legacy from our predecessors is the foundation upon which we build a higher and all-embracing culture It belongs not only to us, not only to the present generation It belongs to our posterity and must be courageously defended