[Verse 1: T Clipse]

I check my impressions and that shit ain't impressive

Cause niggas is sleeping on me like pajamas what they dressed in

And check this, I rarely ever dress to impress

But when I do I be the freshest my fit is not to mess wit

Hickeys on my chest next to my rosary necklace

My chest filled stress and conflict all in my head

In the residential area they staring at my dreads

And I'm in my own area I'm staring at the feds

Hoping they don't intend to leave another brother dead

And I'm saving every check and I’m aiming for success

And if it don’t come to me go to my mother's son instead

I ain't waiting for a handout I'm chasing all this bread

Like a sparrow or a goose and I'm laying golden eggs

For these niggas, always influencing and it's obvious

And all the tragedy up in this world Im feeling ominous

I'm feeling like the king but not trynna go out like Rodney did

[Hook: Arkh Zeus]

To those who wonder if I’m lost again

Can’t even make you any promises

Just know when I’m smiling that I pretend

I pretend, pretend, pretend

That I don’t ever want it all to end

As if that ain’t considered an accomplishment

Mask off, now I’m lost again, again, again, again, again

[Verse 2: T Clipse]

I'm trynna make it right with my God before I die

And my loved ones while I live and I'm surprised I haven’t cried

Not a bit, I'm falling in this bottomless abyss

And just because I'm in a pit don't mean i take pity for shit

Got some chills through my body and I didn’t shake a bit

Grab a blick put it to my head I bet you I won't flinch

And I know that they baffled by my lack of ignorance

Catch me laughing to the bank to deposit their two cents

And this ain't my final form this is just the Kio Ken

And my wrist icy like its frozen in some cryogen

And I didn’t ever wanna make my parents cry again

So I had to step back from the shit I was getting in

Melancholy days got me held in a spotty faze

Delving in my body trynna be the hottest in the game

Reaping what i sowed hope you peep what i proclaim

All you have in this life is your balls and your name, nigga

[Hook: Arkh Zeus]

To those who wonder if I’m lost again

Can’t even make you any promises

Just know when I’m smiling that I pretend

I pretend, pretend, pretend

That I don’t ever want it all to end

As if that ain’t considered an accomplishment

Mask off, now I’m lost again, again, again, again, again

[Verse 3: Arkh Zeus]

And the cycle continues

No revival that’s in you, suicidal my mental

Still wondering if I’m meant to, crazy

Could you blame me? Everything that I’ve been through lately

Got me thinking everything is just maybe’s

God, why you so shady? Please watch over your babies

Then maybe I’ll thank thee, reason I ain’t been praying

Now I know you understand what I’m saying

Nevertheless, I still digress while I’m on a quest for a blessing

While I’m stretching out my arms, tryna get closer to Heaven

Or anything in that section of perfection, no I ain’t having it

Add a bit of hums and some assonance

Actively battling addictive, tragic shit

As if I’m adequate with traction while I’m passing a fist

But I am still passionate, even though I’m out of it

[Hook: Arkh Zeus]

To those who wonder if I’m lost again

Can’t even make you any promises

Just know when I’m smiling that I pretend

I pretend, pretend, pretend

That I don’t ever want it all to end

As if that ain’t considered an accomplishment

Mask off, now I’m lost again, again, again, again, again