Uh, I recollect all the pain I had to author, fresh Wading out in the waves, foot on a colonizer neck like a collar, curtailed I'm tryna follow the trail Cut off the coattails they hangin' on to, I plo' I plot on how to prevail and drop gems like Mancala When I'm put on the spot I don't bail My mama always be there Taught me to dig Found the flaws of my father, went and lost him appeal I know it's long and uphill, I started joggin' on 'em No Santiago, I was already wind And water Different novel, thicker lines of defense The follow-through was all in the wrist We took it farther I caught him stallin' again, I'm feelin' froggy, we might Just have to hop him in and hop in the whip Prolly I figured I'd be remiss to try and go at least without a blick 'round me Speak to Vince 'bout it How many lives you take? How much time you facin'? How many times you draw your gun, sometimes my mind draw blanks How many nights you pray? Still tryna find my faith Hostile gospel, then pen'll cost you, you try to talk through Interrogation, no registration, the license sliding Feel the vibration, got somethin' to shake the pavement Got a SKS for 500 dollars, they pulled up on us and got laid to rest Go ask my momma, you think I'm bluffin' Had 'em throwin' shells in the ocean, ceremonial blessings When I shacked up with the streets, all my people was at the weddin' They was dreadin' I'd be locked up, rude boy, rasta, bloodclaat like Chris Bosh Cuh said it can't shoot no mo', I guess his wrist locked I think he just scared, it's cool, let's switch cars 10 on the dash, y'all crippin' with cash Malfeasance, we on your ass like feces My flag the same color See me in traffic, throw on yo' hazards He's been good Mmm, been [?] for me (He's been good) He's been good And food on my table (He's been good) He's been good (Ooh, Lord) Ooh, he's been company when I get lonely (He's been good) Been a sister, been a brother, yeah (He's been good) Oh Lord, Oh Lord The Lord been good to me (O Lord) Woke me up this morning (He's been good) Losin' my right mind (He's been good) Yeah, He's been good (He's been good) He's been good (Ooh, ooh)