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(Verse 1)
Ayo this beat makes me reminisce when we were perverse kids
To play in a Major League game was my 1st wish
A righty hitter, wanted to be lefty and turned switch
Found faith from a young age and learned since
My 2nd wish was the taste of a girl’s lips
So one day I could maybe lay in my first kiss
My 3rd wish was to rhyme and be a wordsmith
Travel the globe with these flows and let the verse rip
Cause I was always too shy to ever speak
Not knowing that I was probably vibing to a beat
Constantly surrounded by my sisters shouting and singing
Feminine cause I was raised within a house full of women
I let the rhythm hit em slow till it dropped their jaws
In the middle of them both’s where I watched it all
With mad love whenever the kid came through
And started writing rhymes before my 2nd wish came true
But

(Chorus)
I chose rap cause I studied the game right
And vowed everyday to celebrate it in plain sight
I’ll day write what I say in the same night
Convey light and display truth with the same light
Cause in the past my parents put in a huge effort
So I had no excuse cause I knew better
So everyday I thank God I was raised right
And gave me the confidence to conquer the stage freight

(Verse 2)
Cause how we live is always family first
So every Sunday that I can I take my Granny to church
To thank God for the hope and the relief
For my flow and for these beats and my soul for you to keep
For my Mom who I’d lean on when I was weak
She would kiss on my palm and tell me hold it to my cheek
Whenever I felt alone whether sad or disturbed
Tried it later on and found out it actually worked
Damn, dreaded standardized tests and report cards
Even though I knew I’d be rewarded if I worked hard
The only son wasn’t there with any brothers
You’re your own man Sam don’t compare yourself to others
But take comfort from your Mother’s embrace
And what you can do is try to learn from other’s mistakes
And don’t repeat your own, always grow and you can get by
These are the quotables and morals that I live by

(Chorus)
I chose rap cause I studied the game right
And vowed everyday to celebrate it in plain sight
I’ll day write what I say in the same night
Convey light and display truth with the same light
Cause in the past my parents put in a huge effort
So I had no excuse cause I knew better
So everyday I thank God I was raised right
And gave me the confidence to conquer the stage freight

(Verse)
I’m just a product of my conscious as a kid
On an upstate trip, but not to do a bid
See that’s just where I live, headed home way late again
From a week day game played at Shea Stadium
Nothing better than being taken to a ball game
Wearing my Dad’s glove in case a foul ball came
And even though I never got to see him play
I would always say my favorite player is Willie Mays
From the praise my Dad gave, worshiping him play
From Hank A., Williams, and Roberto Clemente
These were the types of greats that I would try to emulate
Passion dedication with a calm and humble mental state
Just like my Dad so I give them both credit
Taught to always show respect even if you don’t get it
And never play for the money and fame
Hustle everyday and do it for the love of the game
Word

(Chorus)
I chose rap cause I studied the game right
And vowed everyday to celebrate it in plain sight
I’ll day write what I say in the same night
Convey light and display truth with the same light
Cause in the past my parents put in a huge effort
So I had no excuse cause I knew better
So everyday I thank God I was raised right
And gave me the confidence to conquer the stage freight

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from The Antithesis, released March 25, 2021

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