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When I Make It
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Hip-Hop/Rap
When I Make It was released on February 5, 1992 by On The Low as a part of the album This Is How It Is
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Release DateFebruary 5, 1992
LabelOn The Low
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM103

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Original Flavor
Original Flavor
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
David Willis
David Willis
Composer
Paul Reevers
Paul Reevers
Composer

Lyrics

Moms, dads, can't you understand that I'm a man?
Thinkin' of my very own plan to success
Yes, I love you and the whole nine
But your life is yours, and my life is mine
So, let me shine through this journey called life
Gotta watch my back for the stabbin' of a knife
My dream's a path, now my friends laugh
But soon and very soon, they'll want my autograph
'Cause I'll be a star, drive a fly car
Dumb non-believers, you know who you are
But my dream is stopped by the voice of my pops
"Son, get a job, quit hip-hop"
But I won't, because I know I'm good
Dad, if you only understood
Yes, it's a chance, but yo, I gotta take it
You'll be proud when I make it
You'll be proud
Let me go, let me go, why do you hold my hand?
Don't you understand? I've grown to be a man
All my life, you've been tellin' me what to do
And right now, I feel it's time I tell you
I love you very much, for bein' there by my side
For makin' my trip an easy ride
But can't you see, I have my own career
And mom, what you want me to be, I don't care
All you keep sayin' is I fall into a trap
You think I won't get paid, because I'm into rap
Well guess what, you're wrong, and watch, you will see
Never will your son's pockets be empty
Keep thinkin' that I'm stubborn, 'cause I don't wanna hear it
I don't wanna hear it, 'cause you're puttin' down my spirit
I'm waitin' for that chance, that chance to take it
And you'll be proud when I make it
You'll be proud
The lifestyle I choose made me happy as can be
But do I live for you, or do I live for Ski?
It's time for you to see that your little boy has grown
All on his own when he rocks the microphone
I sit and meditate when I create a funky tape
Then sell a million copies, then bring home the papes
But never would I walk with my head in the clouds
Because I just wanna make you proud
Yo, don't let your parents put you down
'Cause whatever you do, they'll still be around
Do whatever that pleases you, eases you
'Cause they'll always see you through
So do what you want, but watch what you do
Don't ever let your mom and dad get the best of you
Whatever you're after, go take it
And they'll be proud when you make it
They'll be proud
Written by: David Willis, Paul Reevers
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