Dear Sons - Intellectual

[Intro]

Dad, why does things happen in life the way they do?

I don't know, son, but remember this

Everything in life happens for a reason

[Chorus]

Dear sons, when you get older, you gon' hear a lot of things

Promise me this one thing, you'll let me explain

Every choice I made in life, it wasn't the greatest

I'ma love you 'til my grave

Stand strong, my sons, and always be great

[Verse 1]

Listen up and pay attention

Don't listen to what the naysayers say

And keep them ten toes down with your еyes pointed straight

Nevеr be afraid to take risks, go make a mistake

You only live once, when I was young, don't make the same choices I made

I never took life serious 'til the time that they gave

They brought you to see me, I told myself that very day

Never again would I ever see that look on your face

What kind of example am I settin' when I'm locked in a cage?

Not one; excuses, I've got none, I own mine

Gonna hear a lot of stories, some true, but most lies

But that's beside the fact, let's get back to life facts

Because that's what this all about, I'm tryna get you here, Jack

Never gonna steer you wrong and lead you down the wrong road

As long as I'm alive, you always know you got a home

Always work your hardest, if it's given, then you know it's wrong

I'll make sure you're taken care of when I'm out here dead and gone

[Chorus]

Dear sons, when you get older, you gon' hear a lot of things

Promise me this one thing, you'll let me explain

Every choice I made in life, it wasn't the greatest

I'ma love you 'til my grave

Stand strong, my sons, and always be great

[Verse 2]

I hope you're pickin' up what I'm layin' down 'cause these are all life facts

And all the knowledge that I'm droppin' keep your life on track

Always keep it movin' forward, no time for lookin' back

Rise and grind will make you shine and always know I got your back

Overcome your tribulations, no such thing as hesitation

Always keep your eyes on the prize, overlook the hatin'

Anything in life is possible, just keep determination

No time for procrastinatin', if you want it, go and get it

I'm raisin' go-getters, success is the only option

I'll never raise y'all as quitters, there's no such thing as stoppin'

Live your life to the fullest 'cause it be gone in a blink

And never worry 'bout possibly what the next man thinks

Always be you and stay true to what your gut says

And don't forget your pants, go on the same and you bleed red

Stay focused, work hard, never be afraid of things

And always give it your all, accept what life will bring

[Chorus]

Dear sons, when you get older, you gon' hear a lot of things

Promise me this one thing, you'll let me explain

Every choice I made in life, it wasn't the greatest

I'ma love you 'til my grave

Stand strong, my sons, and always be great

[Outro]

(No-oh) Ooh, eh, oh

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