B4 U Judge

Please just listen, 'fore you judge us
'Less you flawless, then forgive us
I can't give in, I can't let up
I can't help it, I won't settle

Please just listen, 'fore you judge us
'Less you flawless, then forgive us
I can't give in, I can't let up (yeah, yeah)
I can't help it, I won't settle (yeah, yeah, yeah)

Act like you know me
Act like you've been here
Never perfect
Don't hardly hit shit

I've been addicted, needed forgiveness
Pray for a blessing, 'cause lord is my witness
Been getting no sleep, still on a mission
Make no excuses, enjoy conviction

It's comments that I won't read
Of course minding my business
In a war for my attention
Promise they won't take my spirit

Y'all know I'm not complaining
And no, I am not bitchin'
Y'all know I'm not a victim
I'm a witness, I'm an angel, and a sinner

Used to smoke, tryna cope
Now I'm just strangling my issues
On the ropes, that's how it goes
And seeking fame, and trying to get rich

Excuse my generation, serotonin pain prescription
Exchange some entertainment for a post that makes a difference
I try to speak the language, you need someone to blame
I know you got opinions, ask yourself, "how did we get here?"

Please just listen, 'fore you judge us
'Less you flawless, then forgive us
I can't give in, I can't let up
I can't help it, I won't settle

Please just listen, 'fore you judge us
'Less you flawless, then forgive us
I can't give in, I can't let up
I can't help it, I won't settle (yeah, yeah)

Since you flawless, you could probably tell me where I went wrong
Send regardless trying to make it back with every damn song
Worked the hardest, if you ask me, I'm worth millions and more
Last time I got what I deserved it was a lesson, not rewards

It's a blessing, yeah of course, even hell deep in my core
When I started, all I wanted was a life I can't afford
Then I departed, grew a conscious, and learned how to thank the lord
Look who brought us all the glory, all the likes and every story

All the lights, cameras, attention, focused and promoted on me
All these hands raised for me as the band plays
And the cham' pours like money ain't a damn thing
And all these damn tours, like I'm on a campaign

So understand me, don't ignore me
Living loss was getting boring
Being broke was just annoying
Being used for some enjoyment

What's the point? I'm self employed, plus anointed
More resources but I can't seem to do enough for you
When I look I see the joy in every moment I destroyed
Turn away and turn the page what keeps me paid don't fill the void

See your face in different places, convos I wish I could join
Feelings that I know, I cannot avoid
Don't erase me, don't replace me
Honest statements from the boy

I've been changing, trying patience
Rearranging how my mind works
All my love has felt the dangers of me putting my mind first
You know looking inside hurts, it only heals with time

So I'ma take all that's needed
No, the pain is deep seeded
I'ma relfect without the weed
And I'ma go hard for many reasons

Not holding any grievances or resentment, though it's easy
More intention, less evil every season
No more pain (no more pain, no more pain, no more pain)

No more pain (no more pain, no more pain, no more pain)
No more pain (no more pain, no more pain, no more pain)
Yeah

Please just listen, 'fore you judge us
'Less you flawless, then forgive us
I can't give in, I can't let up
I can't help it, I won't settle

Please just listen, 'fore you judge us
'Less you flawless, then forgive us
I can't give in, I can't let up
I can't help it, I won't settle