Verse
Since I was a kid I was an MC villain
I held many mics and tore down many a ceilin`
They used to say that I was bound to fail
Because my skin was pale I couldn`t get a sale
I took an idea, put it into gear
Disappeared for a year and a bit, now it`s all clear
Sky`s the limit and miles more
All the while tryna get another foot in the door
It`s hard though, but as the years evolved
And other problems solved the deeper we became involved
Every night I used to write
Makin` sure the rhymes were tight, steppin` away from the light
As the seconds ticked applause follows
Groundhog tomorrows, sick of all the fake hellos
I must break from the nonsense
At the expense of those who play false pretence
The evidence I leave is permanent
With demos hit studios where money was spent
Also, flow so, dictate on a micro-tape
One day I`m gonna blow so, cos I said so
The material raw, ready for streets
Better grab seats cos there ain`t no repeats
Food to fill the belly give me energy
People sayin` I`m my worst enemy
But hey, talk is cheap, you must be asleep
Wake up cos on streets you ain`t defendin` me
Daddy said, Look out for the punks who ride backs
Two pound acts, I`m like yeah, then he reacts
They lack principles, quick money they chase
But son, you`ve got the morals, you`re invincible
I know hard work finally pays
There`s gonna be bad days and good days, but anyway
Stay strong, it might happen quick or take long
It`s definite, my calculations have never been wrong
I heeded the words of intelligence
Spoke by the man I respect the most, and then he left
Earth seems to be a long way from home
My boy is only two and already holds a microphone
Touch wood, things are gonna get good
For `95-6-7-8-9, 2000
Alright, I know I made mistakes
Slippery snakes took a chunk of the cakes that`s where the chain
breaks
Huh, this is a new beginnin`
Thank God for the strength to keep me goin`
And thank those who gave support when times were rough
Keep watchin` this space cos I`ll be blowin`
The only question is when will I ignite?
And then hold a mic and maybe strike again
Sooner than you think, who could loop and link
Lyrics together where your time`s seen competitors sink
Desperation with his hands around my neck
The clip is unbreakable, it just takes a sec
But wait, stuck in a room with the same four walls
I wanna get away, I must make some calls
I need some money first, water to quench my thirst
So many things on my mind, it`s gonna burst
Tsk... Damn it, I`m fed up
I`m better than this, I deserve more than this
Tryna convince myself it ain`t all bad
But in the meantime I think I`m goin` crazy
Call the media, tell `em I quit
I don`t need the papers on my back every time I hit
That`s it, so I slip into darkness
It`s a hell of a life on the planet bein` an artist.
