Been Around

When you, when you was in Chicago still, did you find yourself like as a lost boy?

Yep, no mother

I think I could do better, but I still

I want this forever, ugh

Sometimes life's about the people you know

Watchin' a flower bloom as it's features will grow

I mean, I've never been one to preach to them folks

I'm just speakin' from experience, my teachings is dope

Learning lessons with my brethren, joy is quite contagious

Counting blessings on blessings, my heart right to make it

And it's kinda my only option, maybe my decisions

Haven't really been the best, but this my life I'm living

Although it seem so bitter-sweet when you ain't got nothing to eat

And Sallie Mae callin' your phone for like the fifth time this week

All your bills overdue, all your bitches over you

Only one option remains, you just gotta show and prove

And so I know, little darling, I know how the pain, it hurts

Say something to me, sweetie, we'll get through, we'll make it work

'Cause I've been around, and you've caught me down, bad, I'd say

Next time in town, you're always welcome 'round my way

So, take risks and live spontaneous, I'm so insane

But that's the shit that make me rich and why we love the game

And to my various enemies who carrying energy of greed and envy

Just know I love you for centuries, so all is forgiven

Animosity for none, 'cause I done been through a lot

Thankful who I have become

I done lost a couple brothers, dead cousins on the regular

But I ain't even stressing, count my blessings, know we headed up

I dropped out of school, pops thinkin' I'm a fool

It may seem all cool, but I'm feelin' awful

I was down in the dumps with my confidence gone

But then my whole life changed droppin' prominent soul

And so I know little darling, I know how the pain, it hurts

Say something to me sweetie, we'll get through, we'll make it work

'Cause I've been around, and you've caught me down, bad, I say

Next time in town, you're always welcome 'round my way