For a Long Time

Waited for this moment

Excited I can't control it

People been taking notice

They question me if I own it

Told them that my opponent

Was only me & myself

I play the hand that I'm dealt

And put my chips in the pot

Lord I'm risking a lot

Knowing that all the work

Won't promise me anything

But please give me a shot

Please pass me the rock

Please pass me the keys

You know that I got the drive

I need you to believe in me

I need you to be with me

Cuz remember I dropped out

Was wrestling with my demons

You seen me get stomped out

Was smoking drinking then sleep

On the couch of my mom's house

Even thoughts of a suicide but then

Heaven was locked out

Thoughts of being 30

Questioning if I'm worthy

People talking about me some

Reason it still concerns me

So in tune with the journey

Knowing that my success

Is a product of being blessed

I'm just wondering now what's next

They say diamonds live forever

A testament to pop cuz the minute I popped out you immediately felt the pressure

And strictly for the record

Potential is limitless

Proceeded with diligence

My upbringing was militant

From Beach 9 to Perry than settled on Matthew

You did what you had to

You gave us this castle

Your love was so natural

You gave me this life

So Ima make it my right to pull up and bring you some black through

They label you immigrant

A soul witta green card

Your repertoire was lacking no English you beat odds

I’m guessin you’ve seen stars I constantly reach for

You tell me to seek more

You question my detours

I tell you that I’m a man my legend is restore

I look past my past the present no before

You always told me be a leader never follow

Well good cuz your tough act to follow.