Lean

I'ma warn ya
They in your circle don't mean that they in your corner
Almost was a goner, 10 years for -
Only thing I ever said in court
"I plead the fifth," "- no," and "No, your honor"
So the streets honor me, humble, believe I'm on it (yes I am)
I grab my momma, I'm headed to a different genre
They couldn't understand me, now I find it ironic
I grew up with Big L, all I knew was Ebonics

Jealousy, crack, greed, homicide and chronic
Where - catch a body, changed their name like the Sonics
It was hot like Phoenix (yes it was)
I used to look up at the Lennox Ave sign, hold my heart and pledge allegiance
Drama 15 years straight, nothing recent
But I'ma call the state for back pay, they owe me grievance
And you can't knock that, block the block with the top that
Open up that Fanta, I got that

Lean on me, when you're not strong
I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long, 'til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Lowlifes with no knives, niggas is cutting throats
For that white like Tommy and green paper with the ghosts
That's power, I play my post
One day, you're the best thing since sliced bread, the next day, you're toast
I can never be toast, hell no
I get money in lump sums, yeah, I like my bread by the loaf
I like - by the coast, as I stare at the pacific
She asked if I liked it, "Keep going girl, you're terrific"

Yeah, baby, see I'm Clyde, and I'm looking for a Bonnie, mami
To get a Gucci ghost, watch rings from Avianne
I share my wealth, humble beginnings, hunger strangled us
Pops had a choice, me or -, he chose angel -
And the mother, some was living more dangerous (it was)
Tax season, the only time they was claiming us
Picture it like Kodak, this bracelet you could hold that
If I'm needed, know that you can

Lean on me, when you're not strong
I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long, 'til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on