Arrival

Yeah
Hey
Perfection is a common misconception
Reflection starin' back at me, parents in correction
Trust me, I've made mistakes, nobody perfect
All that pain come with gain, it's worth it
Suddenly I went from nothin', to havin' these expectations
To kill every track, with no limitations
But can I live? I mean, I appreciate all the love
But all that pressure on me, make me wanna shove
Everything away, feel like I'm being led astray
To a crooked life, full of envy and hate
Cause best believe when I make it, they gon' wanna take
My life, my spotlight, all cause a nigga got some cake
I mean, I deserve it, don't I?
Been through so much shit, many nights where I cried
Momma, to this day
Stuck in her ways
I gotta love her tho, right? No matter the darkest days?
Even tho she had the police pointing guns to my face?
Was only 12 years of age
When 12 came to raid
The crib, and found everything just laid
Around the room, you know they got paid
Seen that shit all my life, fuck what a critic gotta say
They wasn't helpin' me when I was down, fuck out my face
I've come to a point, where I just don't give a damn
While I'm smokin' this joint, also formulatin' a plan
It takes some time for greatness to unfold
There are plenty lives and stories left untold
And I'm one of those people, so behold
I'll never change the way I am, for that I can uphold
Money is the root of all evil, has the world controlled
Cause what a lil' money in yo pocket really do?
When you die, you ain't takin' none of that with you
That's why I stay true
And stay in tune
With my inner self
Harmony, happiness and good health
Is that too much to ask?
I always seem to put myself last
But fuck all of that, we all gon' be eatin'
If I got some, you got some too, I'm gon' be feedin'
Those who starved with me, if you know you gon be feelin'
Every word I gotta say, this rap shit be healin'
Distractin' me from the catastrophe
That's constantly happening all around me
So what's gon happen next?
It's a scary world, this shit is complex
Takin' the leap of faith, this ain't no contest
I'm in my own lane, this is my rhyme fest
Control how you act
It determines what you attract
I wish I woulda knew that way back
In the day, but life don't work like that
And shit ain't sweet, I'll tell you that
The power of the tongue is often misunderstood
And so am I, just another kid from the hood
With hidden talents that suddenly emerged
Workin' my way up, I'm on the verge
While niggas in the streets still
That's what the industry built
Feedin' my people a false image, would kill for a few bills
Picture this: a life with no worries
Against all odds, being able to share your stories
That's what I'm lookin to achieve
And if you don't believe
In my ability
To lay down these soliloquies
Did you forget that these words are heavy artillery?
Are you feelin' me?
This goes out to all my enemies
Lookin' out for every move, I know they hearin' me
They envious of what I got
But it all come from God
Had to go soul searchin', and get on my grind
This is The Arrival, glad I made it on time

Well shit, everything happens for a reason
(For a reason, for a reason)
Shit, everything happens for a reason
(For a reason, for a reason)
Everything happens for a reason
Everything, everything, everything, everything happens for a reason
Well shit, everything happens for a reason

Thank you God for all the blessings you continue to give me
I am forever grateful for your essence
I am forever your child and although I sin at times
I beg for your forgiveness
Thank you for taking care of me all of these years
Amen