[Verse 1]

I ain't putting my foot in this game to break it

It's been a long way, coming out of my Mommas' basement

Got a long way to go before haters start to embrace it

It's the only route, I'm starting to doubt if I'll ever make it

I know the city getting with me

They ain't supporting, they still stopping to take a picture with me

Been on the porch for like an hour

I'm trying to write another record but evident that I'm better when they didn't get me

So I've been watching these rappers

And been on top of they dudes

I've seen them walking in circles

They've been watching me, too

So if they're getting to close

Tell them to watch for the shoes

Cause I don't need nobody stepping on my toes when I move

But you already know

That's just the way it goes

I've got to dumb it down, what?

I've got to say it slow?

Is there a certain point in fame when it's impossible to lay it low

Cause I'm just trying to get to that, I'm not ashamed to let you know

[Pre-Hook]

When them lights go on

And they call for your boy

And them curtains will drop

Yeah, they fall for your boy

So if I make a mistake

Don't drop the ball for your boy

I know some girls who'll give it all for your boy

I'm saying

[Hook (x2)]

Cause I know I know that this ain't right

And I know you know that this ain't right

And I guess you weren't the one for me

And I can't give you everything you like

So tell me what you need (x2)

So tell me what you need, what you need, what you need

Tell me what you need, what you need, what you need

[Verse 2]

We had a talk about what we wanted accomplished

And neither of our goals were the same

You told me how excited you were, and ready for college

I told you that's the road I'm never going to take

I want this famous life

Cameras flashing, walking with a famous wife

And then you said you doubt it's going to happen for me

So I'mma take my life, devoted, and turn it to what I aim in life

And watch you tripping, cause you won't get half the story

I want that seven salary net worth

For me not to get it, I must be dead first

I'm catapulting towards it, going headfirst

Unless it's my family, I put this bread first

I still talk cocky like it's my best verse

I'm saying

I got this team behind me

They're the people that you've seen behind me

Breaking down with everyone I said I would

I got this need inside me, never keep my dreams inside me

Going out and getting everything I ever said I could

[Pre-Hook]

So when them lights go on

And they call for your boy

And them curtains will drop

Yeah, they fall for your boy

So if I make a mistake

Don't drop the ball for your boy

I know a couple girls who'll probably do it all for your boy

I'm saying

[Hook (x2)]

Cause I know I know that this ain't right

And I know you know that this ain't right

And I guess you weren't the one for me

And I can't give you everything you like

So tell me what you need (x2)

So tell me what you need, what you need, what you need

Tell me what you need, what you need, what you need