Cordae - Jean-Michel

[00:24.16] Yeah, uh [00:27.42] Brink of extinction, hell-bent on survival [00:30.05] This life's a continuous cycle [00:31.85] Consider this a venomous haiku [00:33.88] This ain't a verse, nigga [00:35.18] And I done dealt with the worst niggas [00:37.46] The type to steal your shit and search with ya [00:39.97] Nothing ordinary [00:41.26] I been having vivid dreams, them shits is more than scary [00:44.02] Graveyards or mortuaries [00:45.81] Haunted by these goals that I'm tryna accomplish [00:49.15] Underrated, over-hated, I'm tired of the nonsense [00:52.24] Things I've could've done better, it lies in my conscience [00:55.08] And I'll never forget it, I'm my worst critic [00:57.85] Such a overthinker, I'm so self-reflective [01:01.19] God willing, these parables go and sell some records [01:04.22] Politicians out here lying, tryna sell a message [01:07.18] Ten thousand hours, penmanship is well-perfected [01:10.13] Uh, I'm just tryna get my point across [01:13.28] And on my mama, I will die for the right cause [01:16.25] Mmm, 'cause what's life without sacrifice? [01:19.23] And you just wasting talent if you never strategize [01:22.57] Stared death in the face with the saddest eyes [01:25.47] Taking risks, situations getting magnified [01:28.45] What's your ideal way of demise? [01:30.56] The price of fame costs your life, but staying alive was more important [01:34.36] Uh, death is the greatest surprise [01:36.65] I see the hate in your eyes [01:38.16] I saw potential at first, grew a resentment for Earth [01:41.02] You lust for power too much [01:42.89] And it's getting worse [01:43.83] The more you get, the more that you'll desire, can't quench your thirst [01:47.15] Of a conqueror, ask Alex, ask Christopher [01:50.24] Seven figure checks, they require my signature [01:53.08] Drive-by shootings, homicides are vehicular [01:55.83] Now fuck your art critic, can't decide what my picture's worth [01:59.42] I just know that it's painted well [02:01.74] Your favorite artist first priority is gaining wealth [02:04.60] Mmm, sprinkle holy water on a tainted cell [02:07.98] My brother asked me how the fuck can he maintain in Hell [02:10.97] Mmm, that's another story for a different day [02:13.72] He just told me, "Don't switch your ways," nigga [02:17.93]