I represent my God damn self Consumed by the rhythm while some others buy wealth Comin' up short, but I don't need no help To find the words, make it, only time will tell (Tell) (Shit, [?]) (C'mon, get up) (Let's go) Listen close and you can hear my heart Staying positive because I don't want to be left in the dark Makin' remarks so all you phony bitches listenin' in pictures Can you give me a minute while I spit it and lay it down for you? Some profound shit, write until the sound split Writing 'cause there ain't no other way I get around it (Around it) More support every time But the only one pushing me behind is me, myself, and I And that's a trait that my mama said she loves Time can really fly, so why would you speed it up? (Speed it up, speed it up) Undeniable I'm comin' up through a kaleidoscope of dark thoughts Under rainfall, to get my mind afloat Making progress that's across the bars, stretch Heated like the flame that my motherfuckin' bars catch What am I missing? No need for reminiscing Just the present on my plate, and I ain't talking 'bout a gift Okay (Okay) I represent my God damn self Consumed by the rhythm while some others buy wealth Comin' up short, but I don't need no help To find the words, make it, only time will tell (Tell) I represent my God damn self Consumed by the rhythm while some others buy wealth Comin' up short, but I don't need no help To find the words, make it, only time will tell (Tell) Mellow rocking the rocket ship to the top And it's gonna be impossible to catch 'em Giving them time to split Probably the only way to get 'em out of this is Slit his throat and hope he don't live through all the talents See, I talk big (Talk big) And it look like I can't back it up but I've been grinding every day and still don't think that that's enough Assuming I get the pass, or did I even have to ask? I'll just take it, say my alter-ego's acting up Taking pride in everything I've got (Got) I keep the struggle away (Way), 'cause I've learned a lot I walk a dirt road, and I'm gonna stick with it From the three-one-six, I brought my shit to the Pacific When I cough throughout the nights, I always get my pillow wet Turning out the lights and I still see the devil's sillhouette Yo, I need answers Pulling out my [?] card I ran out of chances, and now I'm praying like a mantis Okay (Okay) I represent my God damn self Consumed by the rhythm while some others buy wealth Comin' up short, but I don't need no help To find the words, make it, only time will tell (Tell) I represent my God damn self Consumed by the rhythm while some others buy wealth Comin' up short, but I don't need no help To find the words, make it, only time will tell (Tell) Living the life that I wanted, and now I kinda see I've been proved a couple things that have surrounded me I say goodbye to all the [?] friends that half asleep I'm aware of what this is and I know how to Bring my best to the table I get 'em so they know I'm able Don't even try to rewind this shit, you heard me at this angle This is what you need A cocky motherfucker with his chest out, the best out Watch my heart bleed as I use my damn blood For the ink on this pad And my California homies give a shocker 'cause it's red Finally I'm gettin' the love I'm on the same ground as everybody else, and I don't think I'm above I just think I'm the shit Rocking some old dirty kicks I got a lace around my waist 'cause all my pants never fit Staying golden like the crown that I'm going for next Hold a nine in my left hand, and know that I'm set Alright (Alright) I represent my God damn self Consumed by the rhythm while some others buy wealth Comin' up short, but I don't need no help To find the words, make it, only time will tell (Tell) I represent my God damn self Consumed by the rhythm while some others buy wealth Comin' up short, but I don't need no help To find the words, make it, only time will tell (Tell)