The Initiation

Four too many excuses, three too many years A few too many nights filled with one too many beers I was going through the motions, masked my emotions Trying to find a place to put, my devotion Was afraid to grab the mic, afraid to change my life Afraid to disappoint, lacked self-belief and had no vision in my sights Yeah, for 27 years I followed this path Skies were blue then faded to black Cos I knew deep, deep inside Had to find a passion to get my life on track Found that outlet I was missing This music is a blessing Gonna follow my heart, work day after day and make something outta rapping Don't care what anyone thinks We're all in our own boats, trying not to sink So don't take offense if they put you down Cos soon enough you'll be world renowned But only you can make the change And only you can choose your lane I'm stepping out and pursuing this music So find what you're meant to do, and get to it I know you're still haunted, know you're still running I know there's something that makes you sick to your stomach I know you want to take steps, know you wanna make a change But can't escape the thought that you'll plummet I'm here to tell you it'll all be alright Find what you love and pursue it on sight Elevate, reach new heights, and just know that the future looks bright Music was there to guide me through this maze Of life, navigating hard days Now it's time to return the favor Yeah I'm here to guide you through the labor And I know that the path is long, but trust that it won't be long 'Til you find what it is that you long for When you're up late listening to this song You got legs but I can't make you walk Got a mouth but I can't make you talk So be the paradox, break out the box And keep grinding 'til you're hearing opportunity knock Now before ya'll go I just had to say I'm late to the rap game but I'm here to stay Cos I age like fine wine, Chardonnay And I'm about to rewrite this game we play Plus didn't you hear? I got music is in my genes And they got potential bursting at the seams Just wait and see, soon you'll know what I mean Cos I'm finally stepping out and pursing my dream