Dedicated and Driven

Lyrics

For the brotherhood of fatherhood R.I.P. to Eric Powell. Rest well. Yeah... One time for the Babas on the front line. Yeah Two times for the fathers on the weekends. Yeah, yeah Three times for the ones that get the least shine. Yeah, yeah, yeah The single fathers. Y'all don't hear me, bring the beat in Dedicated and driven, I'm not just making a livin' They say life is what you make it so check it, we made some children They giving me life and purpose. I'm giving them love and options Live as free as can be and when needed please move with caution Here to destroy all doubts if I'll always be there when needed I was there for y'all first breath and I'm here when my last is leaving Your daddy's always devoted to moving our family forward Willing to play the back, y'all could lead us at any moment Word to my girls, it's yall world, how will you shape it When they square up, best step up, make it or break it This for y'all and all the daddies that didn't have one at home Swore they'd be better at it once blessed with kids of their own Plus you DWB. That mean "Daddyin' while black" A struggle to raise'em free when a target is on your back It's hard to raise'em as peaceful when systems over police you People speak to your children but treat you like that don't see you Hold Up! One time for the Babas on the front line. Yeah Two times for the fathers on the weekends. Yeah, yeah Three times for the ones that get the least shine. Yeah, yeah, yeah The single fathers. Y'all don't hear me, bring the beat in Hard to keep peace of mind when there's evil trying to disturb it Die protecting your babies and treated like you deserve it Black fathers under attack, plus underappreciated Underserved, underrepresented and we're underrated Under a rock and a hard place holdin' it up with God grace Shinin' 'cause there's a bright mind beyond that dark face All the ties and world's greatest dad mugs we're given Big piece of chicken or vegan burger with all the fixins' Still dedicated and driven no matter how they reward us Ain't about what they give us we're servin' our sons and daughters Those that don't handle business them bammas ain't about nothing I don't speak on no dead beats unless it's killer production Dedicated and driven your daddy is a provider Got your back til the ending 'cause your daddy's a rider Dedicated and driven by love and responsibility This is for all the babas, that serve with honor and dignity Yeah! One time for the Babas on the front line. Yeah Two times for the fathers on the weekends. Yeah, yeah Three times for the ones that get the least shine. Yeah, yeah, yeah The single fathers. Y'all don't hear me, bring the beat in One time for the Babas on the front line. Yeah Two times for the fathers on the weekends. Yeah, yeah Three times for the ones that get the least shine. Yeah, yeah, yeah The single fathers. Y'all don't hear me, bring the beat in Dedicated and driven, made lemonade out of lemon Made miracles with pennies cuz most us ain't seen a million Salute to all our women we celebrating you too Wouldn't be the father I am if it weren't for you