[Intro: Locksmith]

Oh I'd like to think just a moment

And dream my dream

Whoa

Dream my dream

Whoa

Yeah, I want to thank everybody

For coming out today

You could've been anywhere

But you're here with me

Rappers love to say that shit don't they?

Look, yo

[Verse 1: Locksmith]

I used to think rapping was just an outlet

(But I found it)

I used to think talent wouldn't amount shit

(But I'm grounded)

I used to cruise in 6'4

Like Dr. Dre in Dre Day

Before I grew to 6'4'

(Hello)

I used to want to rap like Nas

But when I laid my first track

I kinda rapped like Pras

Then I studied up on rap

And started to back my cause

Back my bars

Watch my talent stack like cars

I had to rely on me

And figure out my own plea

In love with the rhyme

The next time was all eyes on me

I started to spit and they started

To pick on me like I don't bleed

And what do you know

I found a niche

No surprise on me

Still there's love in my heart

I don't hate no nigga

Sorta like the first time you heard

"Ain't no nigga"

Gave you a certain vibe

That make you want to take a ride

Just happy to be alive and stay on pace

My nigga

From the Bay to LA

From LA to NY

From NY to the South

From down South to the Chi

We was drug dealing just to get by

Still managed to finish school

And fill my mama with pride

All drama aside

No hesitation I planned it

Tried to endear what I revered

My maturation from a stand

Through dedication I withstand

The ills where trauma lies

Traumatized

Understand I'm hip hop personified

(Hip hop personified

Drug dealing just to get by

I used to want to rap like Nas) (x2)