1. |
Slippin' (Note to Self)
03:36
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Said no to drugs, said no to alcohol
Said no to school dropped out back in the fall
I probably could have finished
But I didn't
I mean my heart just wasn't in it
And if you ain't doing things with gusto
Then you're in trouble
Like "uh-oh"
Your love must show
Don't be a dumbo
And if you're mind is stuck inside the stucco
Then maybe you should mix things up
like its gumbo and trust your gut so
You can try to burst out of that bubble
The sooner the better suggest to do it on the double
Cuz the faster you can figure out the puzzle
The faster you'll succeed all right, bucko?
Yo
And in addition to your hustle
It's gonna take a little bit of luck so
Be patient
And stay humble
Cuz nothing great happens in a day
It takes a couple
But
In the event that I forget
What my goal is and what I define as success
I wrote this
To remind myself that
In the event I go astray
And need a compass so I can find my way
I wrote this
To remind myself that
Nothing in life fulfills my soul
Quite like music so
Ima keep on making this shit because
Nothing in life fulfills my soul
Quite like music so
Ima keep on making this shit
I'm just a rap vocalist flows like jazz soloists
That's why when I applied I snagged the last opening
To be the emcee of Apollo Bebop
Get the crowd bouncing like Reeboks
And keep hot like tea pots
Mama said she likes the Jazz with the Hip Hop
She got an accent that's just the way that she talks
In this game thicker than the redwoods we got
Goals to rise above and reach up to the treetops
And see spots higher than where nosebleed seats watch
That's why we come correct the second that the beat drops
We love putting the work in
Only fresh shit we serving
Cuz all these so called “top shelf rappers” need to be restocked
They only got the shelf life of like 4 days
Career will die before faster than they'll ever die of old age
Selling out is not an option
No way Jose
We in this for the long run don't care if it's a slow pace
But
In the event that I forget
What my goal is and what I define as success
I wrote this
To remind myself that
In the event I go astray
And need a compass so I can find my way
I wrote this
To remind myself that
Nothing in life fulfills my soul
Quite like music so
Ima keep on making this shit because
Nothing in life fulfills my soul
Quite like music so
Ima keep on making this shit
Yo
To the next level we taking it, taking it
Cuz our lives depend on is making it, making it
So we gon' keep on making this, making this here
To the next level we taking it, taking it
Cuz our lives depend on is making it, making it
So we gon' keep on making this, making this here
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2. |
Same Ol' Thang
04:07
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I've had the same hair cut for two years now
Say the same dumb shit when I freestyle
Order all the same food when I eat out
Whenever I drive I'm taking the same street routes
Peace sign whenever I say, "Peace Out!"
Two verse songs instead of three down
Call the same girl when I'm looking for a rebound
Get the same response
She's saying that I should leave town ugly clown
And I be loud
When I'm making music mama starts to freak out
And she gets mad when I forget to put the seat down
After I use the bathroom when I pee
How am I supposed to break out of these routines
Day in and day out like it's looping
I don't know, I don't know
I don't know why
I don't know, I don't know
I don't know why
I keep on going back to the same ol’ thang
I keep on going back to the same ol’ thang
But I don’t know
But I don’t know why
I keep on going back to the same ol’ thang
I keep on going back to the same ol’ thang
I got thousands of songs in my iTunes
But there's only like 5 songs that I choose
Yo I never buy new if I can buy used
And I never gamble cuz I think I might lose
Been saying the same jokes since high school
Still haven't grown got an immature mind too
Still have a hard time telling girls, "I like you"
I'd rather write a love song, poem, telegram or a haiku
I keep a light mood
I ain't tryna fight fools with low IQs
Still not sure what I’m doing with my life
Who am I supposed to be?
Am I making the right moves?
It's not like I don't try, dude
I'm just not a fan of change like nickels and dimes OOO
but I don't know, I don't know
I don't know why
I don't know, I don't know
I don't know why
I keep on going back to the same ol’ thang
I keep on going back to the same ol’ thang
But I don’t know
But I don’t know why
I keep on going back to the same ol’ thang
I keep on going back to the same ol’ thang
I keep going back to the same ol’ thang
I keep going back to the same ol’ thang
I keep going back to the same ol’ thang
I keep going back to the same ol’ thang
Ayo Donnie’s going back to the same ol’ thang
My man Dom is going back to the same ol’ thang
Aye Chris is going back to the same ol’ thang
Ayo Grover’s going back to the same ol’ thang
Apollo Bebop’s is going back to the same ol’ thang
Santa Ana’s going back to the same ol’ thang
But I don’t know
But I don’t know why
I keep on going back to the same ol’ thang
BTE is going back to the same ol’ thang
But I don’t know
But I don’t know why
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3. |
Cruz'n
03:50
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Yo I ain’t really trippin on taking the freeway
And I ain’t taking no tolls cuz I’m a cheapskate
I ain’t in a hurry I’m taking it easy
As long as I get to where I need to get one of these days
I’m expected unexpected delays
Detours roadblocks and taking little pee breaks
Never alone I got the homies to be safe
I can trust them with the AUX cord to DJ
It’s crucial
When you’re tryna cruise
Man you gotta play the tunes
That’ll get you in the mood
For new grooves like Kuzco
Tryna catch a vibe
You don’t care about the time
Or the cars passing by
Cuz you drive a little too slow
I’d say eat my dust
But trust me homie I ain’t driving fast enough
I ain’t ever really feeling like I have to rush
But people putting on this pressure they be asking stuff
They like
Ay
Why you ain’t pumping that gas
When you know you gonna be passed
And they be like
Ay
Why you ain’t go go go
When you’re on to something so dope
And they be like
Ay
What better time than now
Then to show the world you get down
And I’m just like
Wait
Hold up hold up
Homie I ain’t ever in no rush
It’s like…
I drive slowly
But not because a sign told me
I drive slowly
So I can enjoy the ride homie
I drive slowly
But not because a sign told me
I drive slowly
So I can enjoy the ride homie
Now,
I could be speeding away
I could be leading that race
(Ay)
I could be eating that cake
But Rome wasn’t built in a day
Know what I’m saying?
Patience
I ain’t wasting all my gas bruh
Like racing only push it when I have to
You may have gotten a little farther a little faster
But how long will that lead last for?
Only as long as the fad does
And not long after
Then we gon’ see who’s the one playing catch up
You’ll be gone with the wind
I’ll still be standing
Through anything even natural disasters
Now this the type of stuff you get you “ooo-wee”in
This the type of stuff to reach the peeps in New Zealand
This the type of stuff that kids be YouTube streaming
And it still be the stuff that you can find in museums
Who even out now got a sound like this
So much range you can say it’s mountainous
All work put in no fountain wish
So good luck to anybody trying to amount to this
Ayo
I would say eat my dust
But trust me homie I ain’t driving fast enough
I ain’t ever really feeling like I have to rush
But people putting on this pressure they be asking stuff
They like
Ay
Why you ain’t pumping that gas
When you know you gonna be passed
And they be like
Ay
Why you ain’t go go go
When you’re on to something so dope
And they be like
Ay
What better time than now
Then to show the world you get down
And I’m just like
Wait
Hold up hold up
Homie I ain’t ever in no rush
It’s like…
I drive slowly
But not because a sign told me
I drive slowly
So I can enjoy the ride homie
I drive slowly
But not because a sign told me
I drive slowly
So I can enjoy the ride homie
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4. |
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We used to cherish all the greatness
We used to love ours creatives
We used to praise innovators
And get wowed by entertainers
We used to push ourselves and our limits
We done fell and got stitches
Went through hell but yo listen
We done came back and took no shit from no gimmicks
I put my soul in this
And wish for more minutes
To spit this shit that's slick as Rick
I'm rich
But no figures can sink or slow this ship
No matter whoever my opponent is
I'm known for this
But now they telling me to go slow
I'm too smart too fast
That's a a no-no?
So now I'm looking around and I ask
Where'd it go?
Cuz the bar
Is so damn low/
What happened to the fire and the passion?
Whatever happened to inspiring the masses?
Cuz I feel like I'm only getting a fraction
I can't even see no more, no
I can't even see it no more
Makes me believe that the bar is the floor
And now I'm having to ask
Where'd it go
Cuz the bar
Is so damn low
I can't even see no more, no
I can't even see it no more
Makes me believe that the bar is the floor
And now I'm having to ask
Where'd it go
Cuz the bar
Is so damn low
I get scared for the state of the music
It's all for amusement
The opposite of smart it is stupid
No song moves me they are useless
It's like we are courage and the entertainment bizz is Eustace
And I'm just trying to give my two cents
Cuz hardly any artist has anything to do with
Future human improvement
It's only pollution
And I'm looking around like who's got the solution
Cuz these kids are too faded and too jaded
Only care about you if you famous
Only care about the image that you making
And then they rep it likes its there's like "It's cool ain't it?
It's all about the branding endorsements
Instead your message
nah that's not important
So I'm looking around and I'm having to ask
Where'd it go
Cuz the bar
Is so damn low
What happened to the fire and the passion?
Whatever happened to inspiring the masses?
Cuz I feel like I'm only getting a fraction
What happened to the fire and the passion?
Whatever happened to inspiring the masses?
Cuz I feel like I'm only getting a fraction
Ayo I'm coming raw somethings off
Murdering beats with no remorse
feeling like I did nothing wrong
Yucky like I cuz the cheese
And nasty like the underarm of running slobs
I'm all original
These lames are doing cover songs of other dogs
Who aren't even that great
They can suck my knob
Cookie cutter crappy rappers are so unattractive
Catholic priests wouldn't even wanna touch their balls
Fuck em all
I'm spiking harder than a volleyball
I party hard all the time
Similar to Hot Rod
But nobody knows me like the guy that went and shot Pac
Pop goes the weasel and so do these pop rocks
I'm popping all the people who believe that all this pop rocks
Lyrical anarchy until I hit the top spot
Writers block won't stop me
And neither will a cock block
Got bods
Jumping like they're playing games of hop scotch
With every line I spit
Cuz I'm the shit
I'm the caca
Flowing like diarrhea spewing out my bum bum
Got your girl giving me a blumpkin
And she's loving on my dumdum
Finished my business then I told her I was done Hun
She asked me if I liked her
I said somewhat
But not really
And the I called her a cab
When she left I started writing straight up slaughtering tracks
I'm only twenty
I got the quality raps
In quantity stacks
I am fuckin awesome in fact
What do Molotovs, kamikaze bombers and Brian have in common
Well not much
Just know we all result in
A form of destruction
So call in all departments
And sound the alarms
Cuz I'm getting ready to explode like atomic bombs
When I'm dropping all these bars
Fuck going ham
I'm a 90s ki
So I'm going Onyx hard
Believing in the heart of cards
Ladies yelling "Hey!" Like I'm Arnold, y'all
My flow is cold like an otter pop
I am blessed with lyrical precision
I am number one like Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen
So haters pay attention
To every single word I speak
Or get burned to the third degree
Get left needing surgery
Every time I murk the beat
Spitting it so perfectly
Eating rappers up with forks and knives common courtesy
I'm known to spit the truth and you're know for spitting that perjury
I'm the future of Hip Hop and the best emcee currently
Bitch
I’m the future of Hip Hop
And the best emcee currently,
Bitch
Isn't it obvious that I'm Hispanic?
Isn't it obvious that I'm his panic?
So every times I grab the mic he's like "Shit, damnit
Just my presence alone causes quick damage
To these actors turned rappers comparable to Nick Cannon
You're so awkward with the flow like a girl trying to piss standing
Or like Ice Spice trying to fit in spandex
My flow is sick grotesque and rancid
That if I was really trying then you couldn't fuckin handle it
That's why if cops were to catch me with a mic
Then I'll probably be sentenced to 25 to life
Cuz I be killing emcees this is my weapon of choice
I don't need any bullets all I need is my voice
To get the job done
You suck, man I'm awesome
If you don't wanna be beat
Then I suggest you keep your jaw shut
Cuz I'm the real deal 100% authentic
I be fuckin bitches up as if I had a dog fetish
Cuz I be fuckin bitches up as if had a dog fetish
What?
So nasty
God damn BTE you’re so nasty
I’m the future of Hip Hop
And the best emcee currently
Bitch
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5. |
Leave Me Alone
03:37
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Been having these visions
I’m living inside of this prison
Where everything’s missing
I’m sitting and sitting
These people just listen
To all of my problems
And laugh that I got them
And laughing like
Hahahahaha
Hahahahaha
Hahahahaha
And I am just wondering why
Wondering why
Wondering why
Wondering why this is happening
Who are these people?
Judging and judging like God in cathedrals
I am unable to see any faces
And all that I’m hearing are words out of hatred
Gah damn they are so cruel
To a brother out here paying dues
I don’t understand why they think it’s cool
Saying all of this negative shit in their room
With all of this blogging and talking
And commenting garbage on artists
Who are being honest
It’s coming in non-stop
Non-stop
Non-stop
Non-stop
It’s starting to get into my head
Now I’m wondering “Why am I trying”
Maybe I’ll quit
Yeah, maybe it’s better if I quit
Then they’ll leave me alone
Been having these visions
I’m living inside of this prison
Where everything’s missing
I’m sitting and sitting
These people just listen
To all of my problems and laugh that I got them
And laughing like
Hahahahaha
Hahahahaha
Hahahahaha
And I am just wondering why
Wondering why
Wondering why
Wondering why this is happening
Who are these people?
Judging and judging like God in cathedrals
I am unable to see any faces
And all that I’m hearing are words out of hatred
Gah damn they are so cruel
To a brother out here paying dues
My man why don’t you get out of your room
And walk a mile in my shoes
Instead of blogging and talking
And commenting garbage on artists
Who are being honest
This nonsense has gotta stop
Gotta stop
Gotta stop
Gotta stop
Unless you’ve been through what I have
You have no right to get on my ass
Get off my dick
I’ll say it again get off my dick
Fuckin leave me alone
Leave me alone
Leave me alone
Leave me alone
Leave me alone
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6. |
Living in My Truth
02:25
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OOF
I’m done with being cooped
Gonna cut loose
Start living in my truth
In my truth like
OOF
I’m done with being cooped
Gonna cut loose
Start living in my truth
In my truth like
Yo I was so ashamed
Sitting in my cage
Really I’m the one to blame
Cuz I listened to them strange voices
That said to change
You’re light is too bright
Too proud
Too insane
But homie that’s just me though
Why you out here tryna kill my ego
It’s not my fault that you are lame
And my life esta rico
And dude
I got love for you
But if you try to fuck with me and my crew
You’ll lose
Go kapoof cuz
OOF
I’m done with being cooped
Gonna cut loose
Start living in my truth
In my truth like
OOF
I’m done with being cooped
Gonna cut loose
Start living in my truth
In my truth like
OOF
I’m done with being cooped
Gonna cut loose
Start living in my truth
In my truth like
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7. |
Count Your Blessings
04:08
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I wanna be my own boss cuz ain't nobody's ass I'm kissin
At 22 decided to become a jazz musician
People laugh and some are concerned that I'm making a bad decision
But I'ma continue to rap these writtens
With mad precision
Just like a mathematician
Or like the architect who went and built the Sistine chapel building
I’m not a violent guy but it's the opposite of pacifism
If you're messin with this cash I'm gettin
Or gonna get
Hasn't come in yet
Waiting on a couple checks
Until then I'm making big noises like I'm thunderous
Had some bad habits but I recently laid some to rest
In the name of progress if I'm being honest fuck depression
Got a girl who's teaching me a couple lessons
Through the power of loves effect
I can't resist her when I see her in her summer dress
Grab her by the waist pull her close so I can kiss her neck
Treat her like she royalty
Like a goddess or a queen
Keeping me fresh like she's Oral B
Don't care if it is corny
just gotta give her something that she is sure to see
To prove that I love her to the core of me
Constantly bring her up in conversation
Or in verses
Beautiful in pictures even more in person
Pardon me for getting lovey dovey
I'm just happy and a lucky ducky
Count your blessings
Count Your Blessings
There ain’t much I care about
Just my friends, my fam, my girl and this music that I'm blaring loud
Hardly had my parents ‘round
They never cared about my whereabouts
Or care about where I'm now
But hey, such is life
Kinda makes me wonder what is up with Christ
And why the world’s so ugly when he made it in his image
Yo heaven must be nice
Man I thought about it once or twice
But I ain’t thinking much of it
Cuz I don’t wanna get gassed up or dutch-ovened
My heart wants to believe but my gut doesn’t
Maybe I just need to love something
Which I do
My friends, my fam, my music, my girl
There’s so much to be grateful for in this world
That I don’t even wanna leave
Not yet at least
And if I left I don’t think that I could Rest In Peace
Cuz there’s so much to do so much to see
So what’s wrong with taking the back streets?
Wait?
That’s Smash Mouth’s “All Star” flow
Yo
What the fuck I’m thinking ‘bout that for?
I don’t know
Anyway I’m just trying to get to center stage
And getting paid
It’s not about the money
But when rent is late
And you’re ending days with nothing on your dinner plate
Now you’re left starving
Man it’s hard not to get enraged
But I try to stay on the bright side
Cuz I know this pain won’t last a lifetime
So when life hands you lemonade
Go ahead and drink it it’s already made
Count your blessings
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8. |
Prevailing
03:34
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Look
My biggest critic is myself
I’ll admit it
If people tell me something’s dope
But inside i don’t feel it
Then it won’t see the light of day
It’s a shame it remains hidden
These bars are locked inside my heart
Like it’s a prison
But who’s the real villain
Wait
Who’s the real victim
Internal conflicts
I guess I’m playing both positions
I’m so stubborn I hate taking advice that I’m given
Yet I’m the first to give it
And the last to listen
It’s a trap I get in
A bad habit bringing
Everything I have written
To a tragic ending
But then I’m back staring at this blank paper
Telling myself I can’t do it now
And probably can’t later
It gets me questioning my purpose in life
Cuz I don’t wanna deal with school
Or keep on working late nights
I would love to be on stage spitting verses in mics
Yeah I’m scared
But right now I’m more determined to find
Where this can take me
Living everyday with the fear of failing
At times it holds me back like I came down with an ailment
But this fear alone is no reason to start bailing
On my dream cuz my determination is the reason I be prevailing
Prevailing
Prevailing
Ayo
I be prevailing
Prevailing
Prevailing
Ayo
Now I ain’t got nothing to lose
Everything to gain
Stuck in this booth
Making a change until I’m loving this tune
I ain’t half-passing nothing no more
I am married to the rhythm and beat
We’re never getting divorced
I wear the pants
But she is the belt
That keeps me from falling down
And making a fool of myself
And damn
I don’t know where I’d be right now
If I never discovered this beautiful sound
There are kids in my position
Who are wishing
They had a vision
Of what it is they'll be doing
To make a living
There are emcees more talented than me
But ultimately
It’s their decision they don’t wanna risk it
To get the biscuit
They’d rather quit this
Than see the finish
But not me cuz no matter how thick it gets
I will see my dream the whole way through
Remain true to myself
The way I always do
That’s on the real
Living everyday with the fear of failing
At times it holds me back like I came down with an ailment
But this fear alone is no reason to start bailing
On my dream cuz my determination is the reason I be prevailing
Prevailing
Prevailing
Ayo
I be prevailing
Prevailing
Prevailing
Ayo
But on the real man
But on the real man
But on the real man
But on the real man
Yo im never giving up
Ayo I’m never giving up
Ayo I’m never giving up
Ayo I’m never giving up on my dreams
No
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9. |
Come Over
03:55
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One morning went downtown
To the Gypsy Den cuz there ain't no loud sounds
So I can focus get my caffeine
And a breakfast burrito with some black beans
Now I'm In my zone writing then I look up
And I see this girl walking with a good butt
Ooo gah damn she attractive/
Had this inclination to walk over and ask if
I could get her name maybe try for digits
Invite her over to my place where I am living
So I check the mirror make sure I'm looking fresh
Pop an Altoid cuz this coffee gave me stinky breath
Then said, "Hi, my name is Brian. Do you have a name?
Or can I call you mine? Sorry I know that is lame."
But it Broke the ice cuz I made her laugh
Saw an opportunity so I went and asked
I don't know what you are
Doing tonight but girl you should
Come over
Come over
I don't know what you are
Doing tonight but girl you should
Come over
Come over
Long story short man I got denied
Probably came off too strong what the fff was I?
Thinking, oh right I wasn't
But it's all good man no point in fussing
Cuz there's plenty more fish in the OC
So to get my mind off her went to 4th Street
Market, cuz I hope I might
Find a cutie at the Coollab Open Mic
Now guess who I saw playing guitar
Yeah the same girl told myself to be calm
Cuz it might be a sign or even fate
That I got a second chance to invite her to my place
Don't mess it up think it through
Be yourself. No games. Just speak the truth
But I guess I was thinking with the wrong head
Meant to say one thing but said instead
I don't know what you are
Doing tonight but girl you should
Come over
Come over
I don't know what you are
Doing tonight but girl you should
Come over
Come over
Made the same mistake twice so stupid
She must think that ya boy is so clueless
Oh well that’s life gotta move on now
Cuz Trimmer got a function at the 3013 compound
Everybody straight chillin
Music is bumpin and so are the women
But can't seem to shake off the Gypsy Den chick
Just my luck she made an entrance
Can't mess this up I'm determined
To prove that I'm worth it and not just some vermin
Composed myself got my mind out the sewer
Grabbed her a drink and offered it to her
And she gladly accepted then we start conversing
Laughing, dancing, then it got to flirting
And right as the night bout to end
She pulled me close and thats when she said
I don't know what you are
Doing tonight but boy you should
Come over
Come over
I don't know what you are
Doing tonight but boy you should
Come over
Come over
I don't know what you are
Doing tonight but girl you should
Come over
Come over
I don't know what you are
Doing tonight but girl you should
Come over
Come over
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10. |
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Baby, I’m shining and free
I was born to rhyme on these beats
It’s my assignment to be
The best that Brian can be
So hold up
Hold up now
I said I’m shining and free
There ain’t no silencing me yuh
Maybe you should find your own peace
And quit b-bothering me
So hold up
Hold up now
Listen now here’s the deal
You do you and I’ll do me
It’s simple man for real
Why you trippin on my toes?
What you got two left feet?
Huh
We ain’t in the same league
So how can we compete?
That’s why there’s no use in opposing me
But yo dude listen close to me
There’s still room for us both to eat
So why you trippin?
Always crying and bitching
Cuz I’m in a higher position
And you isn’t
Man hold up
Hold up now
Homie, I’m shining and free
I was born to rhyme on these beats
It’s my assignment to be
The best that Brian can be
So hold up
Hold up now
I said I’m shining and free
There ain’t no silencing me yuh
Maybe you should find your own peace
And quit b-bothering me
So hold up
Hold up now
Girl, you know what job I do
Shouldn’t be surprised
That I can’t spend no time with you
And just because I talk to girls
Don’t mean I’m a dishonest dude
I’m a star baby
I attract girls that are fine and cool
And no offense
But I be spoiled for choice
So if this don’t work out
I’ll use my goldenest voice
To fill that hole to avoid
Felling lonely cuz boy
BTE ain’t got time for that
No please
Man hold up
Hold up now
Baby, I’m shining and free
I was born to rhyme on these beats
It’s my assignment to be
The best that Brian can be
So hold up
Hold up now
I said I’m shining and free
There ain’t no silencing me yuh
Maybe you should find your own peace
And quit b-bothering me
So hold up
Hold up now
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11. |
We Don't Play Dat
03:02
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I see some people tryna penetrate my circle please
It’s too late like there’s a curfew these
Fake day ones think they deserve to be
In the presence of a Hercules
Half man half god
I remember hustling these bars
I remember hustling these tickets to come see us at a bar
5 bucks and you was like nah
You couldn’t see the star
Forming in a galaxy afar
Now we’ve outgrown your applause
So you can just pause
Sit back and watch us in awe
We bout to hit the ball out the park
If you tired of people giving fake daps
If you tired of people giving fake claps
If you tired then hit em with this ASAP
We don’t play dat
Nah, we don’t play dat
If you tired of people giving fake daps
If you tired of people giving fake claps
If you tired then hit em with this ASAP
We don’t play dat
Nah, we don’t play dat
Aww yeah
That’s right motherfucker
We don’t play that fake shit here
No way
Keep that shit to yourself, boy
That’s right
Only the real ones allowed in this circle
Take that shit home
And don’t come back
I wasn’t always the big dawg on campus
Turned all my flaws into my advantage
Ain’t nobody like me inside of this whole planet
Let me set this up paint a picture no canvas
Look
BTE, born of some immigrants
Every day constantly scorned as a little kid
System telling me you’re insignificant
Killed that noise
Now I roar like I’m Simba’s kid
Nobody gon’ dim my light
(yeah, no)
Can’t stop me once it’s in my sights
(yeah, no)
Couldn’t fail even if I tried
(yeah, no)
Everybody want to piece of my pie
(yeah, no)
Where were you
When I was stuck in the trenches doomed
Now I’m out making moves
All of a sudden you start coming through like we cool
Ha! You funny man
Only come around when there’s money man
But I can see through your dummy plan
Let me spell it out just for you so you understand
Look
If you tired of people giving fake daps
If you tired of people giving fake claps
If you tired then hit em with this ASAP
We don’t play dat
Nah we don’t play dat
If you tired of people giving fake daps
If you tired of people giving fake claps
If you tired then hit em with this ASAP
We don’t play dat
Nah we don’t play dat
This has been a public service announcement
Courtesy of Apollo Bebop
Dedicated to them wack motherfuckers
Let it be known that you’re presence is not welcomed here
And to anybody who encounters these fakers
Repeat after me
We don’t play dat
Nah, we don’t know play dat
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12. |
Entirely
03:03
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Life is great
It's not to say it's not without mistakes
It ain't always easy or a piece of cake
But believe me when I say that I appreciate
Just the fact that I wake up and I am breathing straight
I'm pretty healthy even though I'm not eating great
But at least I ate
"I'm giving up" is something I don't even say
Everyday's a struggle but it's not like I need a break
All I need's a page
A pen or pencil so I can try and alleviate
Or lessen any stress and or problems that I am feeling may
Interrupt or slow down my mind cuz it's a speeding train
And that'd be a shame
If everything I worked for went up in a sea of flames
I am not here to be seeking fame
I just don't wanna fail and I'm hoping i don't see that day
I may trip, but I never fall
An if I did I would pick my ass up and I would stand up tall
Cuz in this institution you win some you lose some
Keep moving and one day you will catch that break
With each passing day I know my passions stays
And grows in numbers untold I'm going passed that stage
Of insecurity I'm sure to be the cat the stays
Relevant in every element, even after passing away
Scared of death man of course I am
But not because I don't know what is after life
But rather leaving earth before I get the chance
To show that I can change the world when I grab the mic
It's a long road ahead of me
It's kind of unsettling
But I know I am getting there steadily
My fear is what drives me my passion inspires me
And I know I am in this entirely
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13. |
Still Learnin'
03:25
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Hop in the car pop the key in
Drive around at night feeling like Michael Keaton
No Birdman but the knight of the evening
Instead of fighting crime I'm writing rhymes for the weaklings
Protecting their ears
From hypocrites, lying rhymers and syndicates
Controlling all the radio shows so we can listen in
So they can try to convince all of us how sick it is
But yo man I'm fuckin sick of this
Cuz I don't need to be told
What really is dope
When I know I just know
I feel it deep in my soul
It strikes a chord resonating within
Giving me goosebumps that cover every inch of my skin
And it just can't be me
That feels this way
There are billions of people today
So there's probably gotta be somebody having same thoughts as me
Possibly got some peeps to follow me along this odyssey
Cuz music is more than just a commodity
It's the human soul presented to you audibly
Unfiltered, uncut, raw with no apologies
Speaking of the rise of kings or falling like the autumn leaves
But if I'm speaking honestly talk is cheap
That's why I focus on the artistry
You would think creativity is hard to keep
It’s high in demand but there's enough supply for all your needs
Yes
It's called life and experience
Trials tribulations
Ups and downs
Highs and lows
You know how the cliche goes
But it's true
I had to find the hard way on my own
Yeah
I’m still young and still learning
And won’t stop until my wheels stop turning
Yeah
I’m still young and still learning
And won’t stop until my wheels stop turning
Yeah
I’m still young and still learning
And won’t stop until my wheels stop turning
Yeah
Forever young forever learning
And won’t stop until the wheels stop turning
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Apollo Bebop Santa Ana, California
Apollo Bebop is a Santa Ana, CA, based hip hop / jazz quintet.
Members:
Brian to Earth: Emcee
DeAndre Grover: Tenor Sax
Dom Cruz: Guitar/Bass
Chris Trimmer: Guitar/Bass
Donovan Cruz: Drums
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