[Verse 1]

Why the hell is Courtesy getting checks and winning?

Well, I guess that it could be he's adept at spitting

In grade school I was teaching lessons to other kids and

That's what I knew would be my reason for projecting wisdom

I do this for your ear, not your recognition

I'm soon to be revered, so respect and listen

I lived in fear of myself from the steps I did then

A couple years and my health is in the best condition

Still, my neck hurts from looking back at my past

My net worth will reflect what I'vе gassed

The next vеrse will detail what I've amassed

Connect words to see you're part of the math

What's the cause of the commotion?

Is it running out of time or just going through the motions?

That proposal's black and white like an old flick

Married to the game and I ain't cheating like a noclip

I know the sentiment of life's no gain

As if you're on a road trip and the lights won't change

Almost had my whole life ruined, so I know my future's even brighter than my brain

I hope my music is enlightened by my pain

My quote: hype ruins what was rightfully obtained

For sure, the slights root to them conspiring against

Could roll and light, but stupid is not what I became

The hold-a-pipe profession is getting back in style

Having folks at your beckon, with a whistle actin out

But Note's pen and pencil is a missile, blacking out

Growth and potential been within him, black and proud

Don't stand to test me, you're beseeching to get higher

No penitentiary could deplete what I aspire

Hope and eventually you'll receive what you desire

But no, flexin' definitely would be preaching to the choir

[Verse 2]

Making this track to end all Drake comparisons

Ain't saying he's wack, but we're not the same lyricist

Their belief is contrary, blame the heretic

Humility is great, but confidence stays imperative

Age 15, was honored to tell my mom I made it

Lay 16's more solid than a phosphate is

Clowns lost paper and they lost faith

Cause it's different news for the fish when you off stake

Friends' shoulders grew chips on some Las Vegas

Since I rake in more music than their boss paid them

Why you go from mental state to talking wagers?

Currents, see they turn away

I'm just showing how my thoughts waver

I never been one to tame my brethren

Especially cause it's hypocrite of me, I'm belligerent

I was 11 when I cut off the medicine

Stay true to myself, never let it get reticent

Ever since then, my hunger for success is insatiable, but my pride

Gotta swallow, although I'm back taking pills

Dealt with feelings that I hate to feel

Lot of lies I told myself, got regrets that only rest when my grave is filled

If i paint a picture, then I paint it well

The imagery is vivid when I say what's real

So if I diss a rapper, then I am to kill

They tryna keep my mouth closed, but I say it still