Speech Delayed

For any kid who grew up speech delayed, this is for you

(Othello on the beat)

Old days, I miss 'em, warm hearted, no cold phase
I was 5, my eyes had them gold rays
Of course, my nose stayed in everyone business but my own
Parents made sure I gave up those ways
You know I gotta mention Saturdays
My favorite shows played while I ate the fattest cakes
But yeah, my bitter inner missed the bigger picture
A big win is when you know you ain't the bigger figure, listen
I was speech delayed 'til the age of 3
Since young, I was mighty, I feel like a bee
Spittin' honey for money, go on a shoppin' spree
Not for show, though, to support my family tree
I'm always someone pedastal, I think about "we"
I do my thing everyday, 'cause nothin' come for free
Open doors on my own, so I'm the key
If children tomorrow's future, it start with me
Still wanna take off, like Migos and a rocket do
I'm all the way plugged in, like a socket, dude
A young prophet collectin' all of the profit, ooh
I hope that don't make me a target, too
Every single day is a new test
So I'm livin' what I learned, nothin' less
Hit me when you got success, or feelin' depressed
My family can count on me, they can finally rest

Back then, I ain't really say too much
Male of a few words, barely played too rough
Fun fact, as a youngin, I was speech delayed
Now a nigga talk his shit, 'cause he speak for days
Back then, I ain't really say too much
Male of a few words, barely played too rough
Fun fact, as a youngin, I was speech delayed
Now a nigga talk his shit, 'cause he speak for days

I learn from pain, I'm an irregular creature
All for loyalty, I'm my loved one's keeper
Since it's the Game of Life, let me be your preacher
Student became the master, I practice bein' a speaker
Knowledge, wisdom, understandin', I'm Mr. Social Studies
Focused on my craft, never missed the social studies
Wrap up negativity, the know-it-all's are dummies
Curious for learnin', but never call me a monkey
Follow my own light, I'm my own map
If I let myself fall off, that's a zone gap
Runnin' circles 'round my haters, never loaned laps
Let these words lead to mind, heart and soul claps
Listen good so you don't get caught in riddles, man
'Cause I know at times, things can be riddlin'
Stand proud on your feet with your power to speak
'Cause you won't know your own limits 'til you break 'em in

Back then, I ain't really say too much
Male of a few words, barely played too rough
Fun fact, as a youngin, I was speech delayed
Now a nigga talk his shit, 'cause he speak for days
Back then, I ain't really say too much
Male of a few words, barely played too rough
Fun fact, as a youngin, I was speech delayed
Now a nigga talk his shit, 'cause he speak for days