[Verse 1]

I've been workin my ass off, really it's incredible

Trust my intuition, put my music on a pedestal

I'm seein' signs, but the font is kinda blurry

Tryna read it, but the writing on the wall isn't legible

Opened up my calendar, jam packed schedule

Watchin people eat, while I'm starving they're gettin' full

I know it could be worse, I'm not dying

But if you don't live like you are, you're not trying

My talents are just too widespread

Toes in too many waters, I've chosen too many daughters

Too many ideas growing roots in my head

It's like I can't stay on a topic, got the ball I can't drop it

I'm complaining 'bout a blessing 'cause I'm versatile as ever

I'm standing on the trapdoor, please don't pull the lever

I'm not stressing 'cause I might not be successful

I'm just scared 'cause it's myself that I don't even know what's best for

I can give advice, but I'm the last one to take it

My road to the top is unknown, don't have a place yet

I need an avenue, when people reach and grab for you

They see what's on the surface, but they never see the battle wounds

[Hook]

And you don't know me

But someday I'm gunna shine

And it gets lonely

But please just take the time

'Cause if you'll throw me

One minute of your time

You'll get to know me

And maybe then you'll realize

[Verse 2]

'Cause I'm beyond categorical, above the metaphorical

Vision of an oracle, I'll answer the rhetorical

Can't help but think I'm not part of it all

Can't help but drink when there's parties involved

Tryna make the summer last, do my best not to fall

But it's hard not to sink when the water gets tall

Heart on my sleeve like badge of honor

Girl from overseas, you would think I bought her

Got other artists sayin' they admire me

I'm hot now, but think what I can make this fire be

This is one shot, cannot miss my chance to blow

This opportunity's new to me ready, set...go

I'm goin' feet first, landed on the concrete runnin'

Call the sheriff, you can tell him I got raw heat comin'

Just take a minute, put yourself in my position

Tell 'em you make music and people think you're kiddin'

But you won't see my plan until it's already done

And if they take the time to criticize, I've already won

[Hook]

You don't know me

But someday I'm gunna shine

And it gets lonely

But please just take the time

'Cause if you'll throw me

One minute of your time

You'll get to know me

And maybe then you'll realize

[Verse 3]

Growin' up I was cool, never was a misfit

But never thought for a second that I'd be doin' this shit

Words in my mind, started searchin' to find

A way to make cake like Bisquick

Late nights, Lord as my witness

Why so serious? Because I'm 'bout my business

Knockin, who is it?

Check the peep hole and it looks like opportunity

Gotta let him in like a gated community

Bring em out, bring em out

It's hard to yell when no one will hear you out

Competition in my way, I'm bout to clear 'em out

Ears plugged with dreams so I'm never hearin' doubt

For All Mine, I Love You...that's my FAMILY

Spell it out for ya, hope you're understandin' me

Rough around the edges like fresh cut denim

King cobra, all I spit is venom

All star level, man, I can't be touched

Leg up on the competition, can't be crutched

Tryna go from "underrated" to "tell 'em I made it"

But this is square one, patience, it can't be rushed

Dive in with 'em head first, swimmin' with the sharks

Sick of being in the back, it's like I sit with Mrs. Parks

It's time to make a change, not stayin' in my lane

You'd think I'm hatin' agriculture how I go against the grain

This is out the ordinary

Undoubtedly more than buried

I body 'em, mortuary

I got 'em, it's horror scary

Always workin' hard, can't coast it

Gotta go now like a kid on a road trip

Gotta get a grip if I wanna hold it down

And you never see slip, got my feet on the ground

With my head in the galaxy, no man can challenge me

I don't watch the throne, I'm too focused on my palace dreams

Teeter on the balance beam, bring my people 'round with me

Keep some dudes around who're down for sleepin' in the ground with me

If push comes to shove, I push for the love

My ability to do anything is from above

All star level, man, I can't be touched

Leg up on the competition, can't be crutched

Tryna go from "underrated" to "tell 'em I made it"

But this is square one, patience, it can't be rushed

For real...

This is square one, patience, it can't be rushed

Stay with me...