Die Trying

See, there's no way and there's no how

I'd ever stop now, I'ma die trying, I'ma die trying

And sometimes I get weak from walking the road I'm on

But I'ma keep on, I'ma die trying, I'ma die trying

Before we came, being southern wasn't something to claim

The fact wasn't something too fly, it was something to blame

Smiling and chucking and jiving, I was so ashamed

They did us dirty, apparently inappropriate name

I wrote about a revolution and sung from the soul

Spoke with my spirit and mind, my ambition was blind

Answering the call of God like a child obeying

Preaching the very same power they killed Martin for saying

But you can't break the mold in by holding your breath

Thought if I died for ya, that would be an honorable death

So sincere my eyes begin to swell up in tear

And it's clear my music may not do well up in here

Oh my God, being a **** must be a good paying job

With all the fringe benefits, ignorance is bliss

There is a time and the place for everybody's taste

But I know too much and I owe too much, that's why

See, there's no way and there's no how

I'd ever stop now, I'ma die trying, I'ma die trying

And sometimes I get weak from walking the road I'm on

But I'ma keep on, I'ma die trying, I'ma die trying

So here it is, an invitation to an open book

A painful past, my heart is still broken, look

I know you don't hate me, it's not assured that anyone appreciate me

See, I've been having a hard time selling my album's lately

In recent news the source couldn't find any microphones to rate me

Using words, I could scream an alternative to equate me

Which is true, I'm in a box with a view, would you still wanna date me?

I could be a pretty good thug but it wouldn't compare to a great me

The final cross to bear is mine, it's not a cross to share

But isn't it ironic, I still woulda bought a cross to wear

That obviously cost to wear but considerably less

Than the price that it costs to care

Now I have another loss to spare, I doubt 'em say that I can't win

Even though I know talking intelligent just ain't in

You most likely to go broke when you just can't bend

So me and JJ both gon' have to pay bills

See, there's no way and there's no how

I'd ever stop now, I'ma die trying, I'ma die trying

And sometimes I get weak from walking the road I'm on

But I'ma keep on, I'ma die trying, I'ma die trying

Listen, people still standing in line at the world party for some soul food

To get put back in that old mood they say, we like the new Lo

And we'll respect everything you tryna do, Lo

Do what you do but just do more that you know

It's a catch 22 and I couldn't cry

Now I'm under oath with them both and I couldn't lie

Customs said that I'm too dope and I couldn't fly

But you getting rich talking shit, so why shouldn't I?

I'm just playing but I guess that couldn't go without saying

I'm just gon' ride this evolution until they stop me where I'm staying

But I ain't gotta have to lie to ya to make it sound fly to ya

I keep my feet on the ground and bring the sky to ya

See, there's no way and there's no how

I'd ever stop now, I'ma die trying, I'ma die trying

And sometimes I get weak from walking the road I'm on

But I'ma keep on, I'ma die trying, I'ma die trying