| I’ma be a trend setter, sit in the pocket gently
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| Compose a composition mixed down by
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| Life teaches best if you heed its voice
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| If you need a choice, then just listen to mine
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| I learned from old men on the stoop playing gin
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| Y’all know them deacons who would sing so long
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| A slow church song to the next sunrise
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| Like nothing was wrong but you could see it in they eyes
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| They lived a thousand lives, cried a million deaths
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| Where wisdom lies, that’s where I go next
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| Skin was all wrinkled up, too much sun exposure
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| Silver crown on they head, under hat told ya
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| Wait patiently, they’ll reveal mystery
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| Cup it to your hand and pen in pad in mind
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| It’s school on them crates where elders slap bones
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| And grey hair presents a lesson that unfolds
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| He said lay hold, be bold
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| Don’t let the heart of friends wax cold
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| Don’t ever make a promise you’ll regret when you get old
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| Always full sincerity cause all a man really got is his integrity
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| Told me some day you’ll understand son
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| I’ve seen it all and then some
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| Come on, keep on singin'
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| It seem like it’s impossible to live as a good man
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| Without accusations and character assassinations
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| And gotta learn to live with 'em
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| Let lies be lies, look enemies in they eyes
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| Put on no disguise, there’ll always be grey skies
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| He said, no matter how ill you write, they just raps
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| He said, the greatest men in the world were just that
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| You askin' my opinion? |
| Friends are like wars
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| You win some, you lose some, some were never yours
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| Do a thousand world tours, you’ll only wanna be home
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| And never bust a rap just to show off your brevity
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| God bless success but better is longevity
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| Don’t wish your will on those who help you build skill
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| Even if you find out they janky and punks
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| God handles the junk, you just live the Word
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| And trust me your whole life story will be heard
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| Told me some day you’ll understand son
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| I’ve seen it all and then some
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| Come on, keep on singin'
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| Walk by faith and not by sight
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| Keep your eyes on tomorrow
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| And stay in the fight, son
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| Life is rough and sometimes it ain’t fair
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| But you’re never alone, I’ll always be there
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| Keep on singin', keep on praising
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| Keep on thanking, sing it with me
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| Keep on singin', keep on praising
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| Keep on thanking |