In this shark tank, you gotta figure out how to survive I’m just saying, gotta breath and learn to have a good time I’m not replacing all the grief and all the shit on the line We gotta eat, breakin' even knowing you is my slime They often cheat when you receiving offers as it aligns I used to preach a message knowing I’m not one of a kind Take a seat reverend, what’s sacred doesn’t happen to shine In the heat, my brethren rush defenses holdin' the line In order to keep leverage against foes all in due time Note to piece motives together when whoever arrives Hope to keep effort tethered, a shoulder to cry Coped cuz it was better knowing hopeless doesn’t take all our time Better knowing hope don't take all our time Coped cuz it was unknown Coped cuz it was better knowing Now the effort clearly showing Clearly showing Rhythm more potent Took me back for a minute We had some moments Belling thru the streets, nigga love was king Creasing tension, point was missing Read a book 12 been killin, seeds ain't gon be shook Hope they forgiving, burden coming for a look What we represent Truth spoken with contempt Trudging long way with a limp Jits tryna pimp passion Never the everlasting, cascading down the cracks Black boy can't be lax Temptation attractive, I had to double back Been chasing these pavements, I couldn't face fact Spliff still blazing with happiness attached My soul type courageous, remaining intact Remaining intact, that's a fact!