{Verse 1}

David B.S

I started rapping at age eleven; my family didn't approve it

Only came close to the tunnel; didn't pass through it

I felt deluded

Wrote songs in hiding; devoted my time to studies

Starting raping to myself; Made it a habit, I kept improving

They saw the passion burn; mistook it for disaster

Produced singles for fun; money was never in the chapter

I wanted to believe, to keep digging; to be the man others look up to

Got drawn under pressure; went down the ladder

Damn! daddy now late; was left to take care of my mum

Study hard, graduate, get a job; had to be the man

I never contemplated the outcome; suppressed the dreams of a stardom

Put out the fire; laid to rest all the passion

Those were no - easy decision; struggled to make a difference

Had to put food on the table; working hard and earning pittanse

Family members, dependants; friends and the list unending

Pushed to let go of a dream, face reality and make a living

Wow! School books and music conflicting; couldn't choose between the two

Couldn't paint my life without rap; so inevitable

So I started writing; my friends were there to inspire me

Kept it flowing on the daily; K told me that was alarming

I chose - the professional rap to legal profession

Though many thought me stupid; I had to go with my passion

Misunderstood, hated my guts, treated me rudely

So I rapped for my survival; did believe I'm gon get through it

Didn't matter what they thought of me; I tried to be more real

Kept on coming with more singles though I had no record deal

No support at the beginning; no funds, not even cash at hand

I kept on hoping on a happy end

Just can't wait - to buy my mama a house; spring the surprise

Take her places she ain't been to; see the- tears in her eyes

Tell her I love her; and I ain't gon place no woman above her

Relief her of the pains; and all her struggles taken over

Yh-- to those who didn't share in my dreams, I hope I proved you wrong

I hope by now you're more convinced that life ain't all about a pattern

They say help those who're down while up the ladder

Don't take no dream for granted; wake up if you ain't a part of

Yeah! Life ain't easy but patience comes with improvement

Did my first single for the support of the black movement

For far too long we've suffered in silence; being black ain't a crime

I hope the hatred in yo all declines

So I'mma always be me; don't give a damn if you don't notice

Make sense with my lines; and get more bonded with my audience

So when I go up stage and grab the mic; I hope the fans gon learn

That only God designs the perfect plan, believe