Friends Over Enemies

Yeah, I like that level
We're good
Uh-huh

I gotta speak the truth; that's what I always do
That's what you gotta do when somethin' bothers you
Some people think I made those videos and got the views
Just to fake a buzz, the time is opportune
To tell the people listenin' that I am not a goon
A bunch of views without fans is not of use
It's incomplete, like a church that doesn't got the pews
To sit the congregation, it's like a popped balloon
That's full of helium out the window on the roof
Everybody's got opinions on what I should I do
I'm being pulled in several different directions
They say I contradicted my core musical message
But that was still a blessing because it turned the tide
I took a stand, and inside, I felt a bit of pride
I probably coulda' handled it better; I won't deny
That's why in episode 11, I apologized

I'd rather make friends over enemies all day, every day
If we had beef in the past, just know now, I don't hold any hate
I've made a lot of mistakes, and I know that I'm not perfect
But there is good inside of me; I know that for certain

I'm in the public eye I'm always scrutinized
Everything I say, and every single rhyme
Is dissected with perspective and analyzed
Memorized, categorized and criticized
And that is all fine, just know that now and then
I mess up, yes I do, I will not pretend
That I am perfect because, in truth, nobody is
But some are fakin' like they are within the music biz
Take a look around; a lot of it is staged
So people see me being real, and they seem amazed
I'm the one who wrote this; I put it on the page
It's on me, the good, the bad and the shame
To anyone I have offended, I hope to mend it
From my side, the olive branch has been extended
To all of you, although some of you will not befriend it
And that's okay because I know what I've intended

I'd rather make friends over enemies all day, every day
If we had beef in the past, just know now, I don't hold any hate
I've made a lot of mistakes, and I know that I'm not perfect
But there is good inside of me; I know that for certain

I'd much rather make a friend over an enemy
Something was wrong, but this song is the remedy
It's like I've been at war battling this entity
That I created through my own creative energy
But it was accidental and truly detrimental
Don't wanna see my girl cry cause of what I'm into
I wanna make her proud; she's stickin' by my side
Though all of this? Now that's a real ride or die!
The bottom line is I'm a man, and I handle this
As time passes and wax drips, the candlewick
More and more refined is what Unkle Adams gets
Every second counts, like a responding ambulance
I'm out to limit cost and do this on a budget
Look adversity right in the face and rise above it
I must be doin' somethin', right? Cause lots are watchin'
Open to learn and grow, but stopping's not an option

I'd rather make friends over enemies all day, every day
If we had beef in the past, just know now, I don't hold any hate
I've made a lot of mistakes, and I know that I'm not perfect
But there is good inside of me; I know that for certain