Long Way

By CODED DC

Released on June 6, 2025

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*LONG WAY*

*Chorus*

My mama told me son it's a long way

So step up your grind so you do better

When we met she gat a calm face

Then I fell in love with I knew better

Just making my way wish I knew better

Just tryna go places I could never

My life's been crazy tryna do better

*(HOPING)*

I'm tryna make my own name

*Verse 1*

Stepping out the door with my heart felt hope

(Cold night)

I've been running out with no coat

Bag heavy pocket light but I won't fold

Every setback thought me how to move slow

Eyes wide steady watching hands I hold

(Trust few)

But I'll die for those I know

Sweet dreams chasing my highs in the low

Pressure makes diamonds that's how legends grow

*(Late night, missed calls, I'm on my grind)*

City's light blur got success on my mind

Mama's word in my head every time

Tryna make my way wish I knew how to fly

Hoping I'd be able to change my life

Street got blurry but I'm still on my grind

*(I ain't gat much but I'll still blow your mind)*

*Chorus*

*(My mama told me son it's a long way

So step up your grind so you do better

When we met she gat a calm face

Then I fell in love with I knew better

Just making my way wish I knew better

Just tryna go places I could never

My life's been crazy tryna do better

*(HOPING)*

I'm tryna make my own name)*

*Verse 2*

Tryna find my way tryna make it look easy

I've been speaking facts but they ain't even believe me

Tryna find my way through the storm look it's breezy

Everything I say is out of feeling

*(LISTEN)*

I create a storm every season

Hoping you'll hear my voice I'd be winning

Fair enough I don't share my tear looking greedy

God paid the price that's why we are living

*Chorus*

My mama told me son it's a long way

So step up your grind so you do better

When we met she gat a calm face

Then I fell in love with I knew better

Just making my way wish I knew better

Just tryna go places I could never

My life's been crazy tryna do better

*(HOPING)*

I'm tryna make my own name

*Post Chorus*

*(Late night to first light I've been rollin

Closed minds open doors I've been showin

Life's work in my heart yeah that's golden

But I won't stop until my story's spoken)*