Circles

How can we break free
If we're not choosin' growth over safety?
And how can we make some change
If we keep falling for the same things?

I met a girl, she was pursuing a degree
She's from the hood
The first one from her family tree
To get that type of support
To take that opportunity
Young queen, all smiles
Exuding positivity...

But inside? Turmoil
Generational trauma
That's never been addressed
Yo she looks just like her momma

She managed stress just like her pops
'Til one night neighbors called the cops
The yelling started with her baby daddy
And it wouldn't stop

It was a minor issue
But twelve found a schedule 1
It was her education that she was tryna fund
She sent her scholarships to momma cuz she told her times was tough
Her family needed more groceries - engine lights on, daddy's truck

And all I see is circles
Caught up in these cycles
Spend a lifetime tryna save
Now it's nothin left to pay

All I see is circles
Caught up in these cycles

Wifey said we need to talk
(I hit Command-S) guess we chattin' now
Got damn, breathe baby
Just wish you'd sit your fine ass down

Arguing last night
She must wanna go another round
But today is feeling different
I kinda like the way it's going down!

We reminiscing
We sharing stories laughing, kissing
Smells like brunch off in the kitchen
Spilling mimosas on the patio, we sippin'!
Decade plus - how we livin'?

Think back 07 ya i guess you helped me get my swag up
But beyond that babe you helped a young brother man up
Now who goin' tell you that?
I put up a front like I'm not insecure

We met when we was babies
But I still called you my little "baby girl"
Now we've got a baby girl, boy too
Crazy world
Sacrifices that we made
Worked hard, debts are paid

You are my pajarita
Inside my heart, where I keep ya
Te llevo adentro hasta la raíz del país - nenaaaaa!

And all I see is circles
Caught up in these cylces
All I see is circles
Caught up in these cycles