(Verse 1)
For what it’s worth, I’ve never regretted writing a verse
From my first moment on this Earth, I’ve been fighting this curse
I’ve been told what to believe, what I can and I can’t do
But never stopped writing in my life and I don’t plan to
Like hopefully my actions send me on the right path
But unfortunately passion’s always got a price tag
Seeking paradise, grabbing mics for making hits
Receiving bad advice as I sacrificed relationships
Extended travels of persistent devotion
Fighting constant battles with conflicting emotions
I’d never second guess what the future entails
So I don’t got a backup cause I ain’t planning to fail
I’ll put forth my best efforts just to rap for a budget
Give it five hard years, if nothing happens then fuck it
But the longer the journey seems the better it gets
Cause I just want to live my dreams and I won’t settle for less
So Check
(Chorus)
Cause every moment that I’m flowing while I’m in this booth
I make my dreams come alive and that’s the Living Proof
Don’t ever let them say you can’t cause that isn’t true
So when I say that I’ma do it, you can do it too
And even though I haven’t made it yet
Just know I live without a day’s regret, steady taking Baby Steps
Just know the rest is all up to you
To make your dreams come true, and homie I’m the Living Proof
(Verse 2)
As humans on this Earth amongst the planets and galaxies
You can drive yourself crazy tryna fathom reality
You can either take advantage of it as it occurs
Or spend your whole life complaining staying mad at the world
You can see yourself as blessed, or you can see it as stressed
So yeah I want success, but not at someone else’s expense
And just understand, my good intentions are directionless
But wish I had a plan where everybody could benefit
But the truth is that I’m as lonely as you
Like I ain’t got the fucking answers, I don’t know what to do
So nah, I ain’t as confident and strong as I portray myself
And I ain’t supernaturally gifted, I just convey it well
We all need life vests to keep us afloat
And only wish that I could give a little glimmer of hope
You only get one body, one mind, one soul
One life, one try, one drive, one goal
Like
(Chorus)
Cause every moment that I’m flowing while I’m in this booth
I make my dreams come alive and that’s the Living Proof
Don’t ever let them say you can’t cause that isn’t true
So when I say that I’ma do it, you can do it too
And even though I haven’t made it yet
Just know I live without a day’s regret, steady taking Baby Steps
Just know the rest is all up to you
To make your dreams come true, and homie I’m the Living Proof
(Verse 3)
So I’ma do as I desire, I’ma break through the trends
Cause I’m a do or die writer, still enslaved to the pen
Ain’t just in it for the ride, I’ma open up some lanes
I’ma swim against the tide, I’ma go against the grain
I’ma give it all I got whether I win or I plummet
Yo I’ma literally spit it from the pit of my stomach
I’ma be the sunshine clearing out the cloudy cluttered skies
If hope is in your eyes, don’t let them convince you otherwise
Just be content with yourself, you ain’t perfect
But never let the pressures conclude that it ain’t worth it
I’m isolated but aware of my surroundings
From the depths soldiers overcame till they’re crowned kings
We all got unique skills we can offer
So find your purpose as a person with your mind as the author
Don’t be nervous, don’t be doubtful and just know that it’s ok to fail
Cause really we’re just older versions of our younger selves
So be yourself, never pity for a man
I ain’t gotta fake nothing, this is really who I am
Adrenaline rush, self dedication is a must
But your genuine love gives me inspiration for the month
Let me take a step back and lay it down for the record
Let me put this marijuana pipe down for a second
So with all sincerity I put my soul into this music
For those who don’t believe in their dreams, I’ma prove it
Longtime Style P collaborator Fortes serves up instrumental versions of eight of his productions for the New York rapper. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 22, 2020
