Tryna rain, tryna rain on the thunder Tell the storm I'm new I'mma walk, I'mma march on the regular Painting white flags blue Lord forgive me, I've been running Running blind in truth I'mma rain, I'mma rain on this bitter love Tell the sweet I'm new I'm telling these tears, "Go and fall away, fall away" May the last one burn into flames Freedom! Freedom! I can't move Freedom, cut me loose! Singin', freedom! freedom! Where are you? Cause I need freedom too! I break chains all by myself Won't let my freedom rot in hell Hey! I'mma keep running Cause a winner don't quit on themselves I'mma wade, I'mma wave through the waters Tell the tide, "Don't move" I'mma riot, I'mma riot through your borders Call me bulletproof Lord forgive me, I've been runnin' Runnin' blind in truth I'mma wade, I'mma wave through your shallow love Tell the deep I'm new I'm telling these tears, "Go and fall away, fall away" May the last one burn into flames Freedom! Freedom! I can't move Freedom, cut me loose! Singin', freedom! Freedom! Where are you? Cause I need freedom too! I break chains all by myself Won't let my freedom rot in hell Hey! I'mma keep running Cause a winner don't quit on themselves Ten Hail Marys, I meditate for practice Channel 9 news tell me I'm movin' backwards Eight blocks left, death is around the corner Seven misleadin' statements 'bout my persona Six headlights wavin' in my direction Five-O askin' me what's in my possession Yeah I keep runnin', jump in the aqueducts Fire hydrants and hazardous Smoke alarms on the back of us But mama don't cry for me, ride for me Try for me, live for me Breathe for me, sing for me Honestly guidin' me I could be more than I gotta be Stole from me, lied to me, nation hypocrisy Code on me, drive on me Wicked, my spirit inspired me Like yeah, open correctional gates in higher desert Yeah, open our mind as we cast away oppression Yeah, open the streets and watch our beliefs And when they carve my name inside the concrete I pray it forever reads Freedom! Freedom! I can't move Freedom, cut me loose! Singin', freedom! Freedom! Where are you? Cause I need freedom too! I break chains all by myself Won't let my freedom rot in hell Hey! I'mma keep running Cause a winner don't quit on themselves What you want from me? Is it truth you seek? Oh father can you hear me? What you want from me? Is it truth you seek? Oh father can you hear me? Hear me out I had my ups and downs, But I always find the inner strength To cool myself off. I was served lemons, but I made lemonade

I don't think I can find a way to make it on this earth What's up family, yeah it's yo cousin Carl man, Just given' you a call man. I know you been havin' a lot on yo mind lately And I know you feel like ya know people ain't been prayin' for you But you have to understand this man, that we are just people. Deuteronomy 28:28 says, "The Lord shall smite thee with madness, And blindness, and astonishment of heart." See family that's why you feel like you feel like you got a chip on your shoulder. Until you finally get the memo, you will always feel that way... Why God, why God do I gotta suffer? Pain in my heart carry burdens full of struggle Why God, why God do I gotta bleed? Every stone thrown at you restin' at my feet Why God, why God do I gotta suffer? Earth is no more, why don't you burn this mufucka? I don't think I can find a way to make it on this earth [Reversed Intro] I beat yo' ass, keep talkin' back I beat yo' ass, who bought you that? You stole it, I beat yo' ass if you say that game is broken I beat yo' ass if you jump on my couch I beat yo' ass if you walk in this house with tears in your eyes Runnin' from poopoo and 'prentice Go back outside, I beat yo' ass, lil nigga That homework better be finished, I beat yo' ass Yo' teachers better not be bitching 'bout you in class That pizza better not be wasted, you eat it all That TV better not be loud if you got it on Them Jordans better not get dirty when I just bought 'em Better not hear 'bout you humpin' on Keisha's daughter Better not hear you got caught up, I beat yo' ass You better not run to your father, I beat yo' ass You know my patience runnin' thin I got beaucoup payments to make County building's on my ass Tryna take my food stamps away I beat yo' ass if you tell them social workers he live here I beat yo' ass if I beat yo' ass twice and you still here Seven years old, think you run this house by yourself? Nigga, you gon' fear me if you don't fear no one else If I can smoke fear away, I roll that motherfucker up And then I take two puffs I'm high now, I'm high now I'm high now, I'm high now Life's a bitch, pull them panties to the side now Think I can prolly find a way to make it on this earth I'll prolly die anonymous I'll prolly die with promises I'll prolly die walkin' back home from the candy house I'll prolly die 'cause these colors are standin' out I'll prolly die because I ain't know Demarcus was snitchin' I'll prolly die at these house parties, fuckin' with bitches I'll prolly die from witnesses leavin' me false accused I'll prolly die from thinkin' that me and your hood was cool Or maybe die from pressin' the line, actin' too extra Or maybe die because these smokers Are more than desperate I'll prolly die from one of these bats and blue badges Body slammed on black and white paint, my bones snappin' Or maybe die from panic or die from bein' too lax Or die from waitin' on it, die 'cause I'm movin' too fast I'll prolly die tryna buy weed at the apartments I'll prolly die tryna diffuse two homies arguin' I'll prolly die 'cause that's what you do when you're 17 All worries in a hurry, I wish I controlled things If I could smoke fear away, I'd roll that mothafucka up And then I'd take two puffs I've been hungry all my life I'm high now, I'm high now I'm high now, I'm high now Life's a bitch, pull them panties to the side now, now When I was 27, I grew accustomed to more fear Accumulated 10 times over throughout the years My newfound life made all of me magnified How many accolades do I need to block denial? The shock value of my success put bolts in me All this money, is God playin' a joke on me? Is it for the moment and will he see me as Job? Take it from me and leave me worse than I was before? At 27, my biggest fear was losin' it all Scared to spend money, had me sleepin' from hall to hall Scared to go back to Section 8 with my mama stressin' 30 shows a month and I still won't buy me no Lexus What is an advisor somebody that's holdin' my checks? Just to fuck me over and put my finances in debt? I read a case about Rihanna's accountant and wondered How did the bad girl feel when she looked at them numbers? The type of shit'll make me flip out And just kill somethin', drill somethin' Get ill and fill ratchets with a lil' somethin' I practiced runnin' from fear, guess I had some good luck At 27 years old, my biggest fear was bein' judged How they look at me reflect on myself, my family, my city What they say 'bout me reveal If my reputation would miss me What they see from me Would trickle down generations in time What they hear from me Would make 'em highlight my simplest lines I'm talkin' fear, fear of losin' creativity I'm talkin' fear, fear of missin' out on you and me I'm talkin' fear, fear of losin' loyalty from pride 'Cause my DNA won't let me involve in the light of God I'm talkin' fear, fear that my humbleness is gone I'm talkin' fear, fear that love ain't livin' here no more I'm talkin' fear, fear that it's wickedness or weakness Fear, whatever it is, both is distinctive Fear, what happens on Earth stays on Earth And I can't take these feelings With me so hopefully they disperse Within fourteen tracks, carried out over wax Searchin' for resolutions until somebody get back Fear, what happens on earth stays on earth And I can't take these feelings with me So hopefully they disperse Within fourteen tracks, carried out over wax Wonderin' if I'm livin' through fear or livin' through rap Damn Goddamn you Goddamn me Goddamn us Goddamn we Goddamn us all Verse two says you only have I known of all the families of the earth, therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. So until we come back to these commandments, Until you come back to these commandments, We're gonna be in this place, we're gonna be under this curse. Because he said he's gonna punish us, the so-called Blacks, Hispanics, and Native American Indians, are the true children of Israel. We are the Israelites according to the Bible. The children of Israel, he's gonna punish us for our inequities. For our disobedience because we chose to follow other gods that aren't his son, so the Lord thy God chasten you. So just like your children, your own son, he's gonna chastise you because he loves you. So that's why we get chastised, that's why we're in the position we're in. Until we come back to these laws, statutes and commandments, And do what the Lord said, these curses are gonna be upon us. We're gonna be at a lower state in this life that we live here in today, In the United States of America. I love you, son, and I pray for you. God bless you, shalom

And my bitch is gor-gor-gorgeous Independent, straight out them apartments I'ma give her maximum performance I can't fall in love because I'm heartless, ooh, mmm, yeah (ayy, ooh) Whole lotta murder when it drop Get the sticks, get the mop Glow seats, gang, goin' ape shit I'ma have the Patek, hold the sky Bad bitches poppin' 'til they not Tame Impala niggas in the cut smokin' pot Prada bag shawty, used the bitch as a prop And my bitch is gor-gor-gorgeous Independent, straight out them apartments (straight out, straight out) I'ma give her maximum performance (straight out) I can't fall in love because I'm heartless Trophies hidin' in the nosebleeds Baby, get to know me, I got rich off no sleep Baby got the Rollie, workin' through the proceeds Baby, I go toe-to-toe-to-toe with the whole league Baby, let's get low-low Hidin' from them cameras, you can tell me what they don't know Take a private flight overseas with these logos Take a private flight to the breeze, fuck the promo (shh, shh, shh) Ego jumpin' out the Birkin, bitch, go lay it down Niggas out here trickin' on you, how is this in style? He gon' send a little bit to keep you down And you might do a little bit to keep him 'round I like my women smart, I like it when they brown (mmh) How did you buy that ass? Did you buy pound-for-pound? I populate the status, populate your crowd Man, let these hoes keep talkin', let 'em run they mouth And my bitch is gor-gor-gorgeous Independent, straight out them apartments I'ma give her maximum performance I can't fall in love because I'm- Ooh, mmm, yeah (ooh)

Is it wickedness? Is it weakness? You decide Are we gonna live or die? So I was takin' a walk the other day And I seen a woman, a blind woman Pacin' up and down the sidewalk She seemed to be a bit frustrated As if she had dropped somethin' And havin' a hard time findin' it So after watching her struggle for a while I decide to go over and lend a helping hand, you know? Hello, ma'am, can I be of any assistance? It seems to me that you have lost something I would like to help you find it She replied, "Oh yes, you have lost something" "You've lost your life" Is it wickedness? Lamar stated his views on police brutality With that line in the song quote "And we hate the popo, wanna kill us in the street fo' sho" Oh please, ugh, I don't like it

(I choose me) The pressure's taking over me, it's beginning to loom Better if I spare your feelings and tell you the truth Lately, I redirected my point of view You won't grow waitin' on me I can't live in the matrix, huh Rather fall short of your graces, huh This time I won't trade places, huh Not about who's right, who's wrong, huh Evolve, the only thing known, huh Ask me when I'm coming home, huh Blink twice again, I'm gone I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry She woke up in the morning for the daily news I was so low and mourning through the family feuds Baby, I told you a story and laid down all the rules Still, you won't grow waiting on me I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry 'Cause all of it's toxic Girl, I'm not relevant to givin' on profit Personal gain off my pain, it's nonsense Darlin', my demons is off the leash for a moshpit Baby, I just had a baby, you know she need me Workin' on myself, the counselin' is not easy Don't you point a finger, just to point a finger 'Cause critical thinkin' is a deal-breaker Faith in one man is a ship sinking Do yourself a favor and get a mirror that mirror grievance Then point it at me so the reflection can mirror freedom She told me she need me the most, I didn't believe her She even called me names on the post, the world can see it Jokes and gaslightin', mad at me 'cause she didn't get my vote, she say I'm trifflin' Disregardin' the way that I cope with my own vices Maybe, it's time to break it off Runaway from the culture to follow my heart I realized, true love's not savin' face But unconditional, when will you let me go? I trust you'll find independence If not, then all is forgiven Sorry I didn't save the world, my friend I was too busy buildin' mine again I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry I choose me, I'm sorry

I know how it feels When you can't pay your bills Enough to have you feeling like giving up Life lately been going downhill I know that you can't see the light But the light is always near, oh-oh, oh-oh And I know God said "There's no need to have fear" He'll turn your pain into rest Right in front of your eyes He'll give all your lost back Double up the size It don't matter where you at, it'll be alright It don't matter where you at, I can testify He'll fill your tank when you're on E He won't leave you dry He'll turn your stones into steps Have you stepping right (step, step, step) It don't matter where you at, it'll be all right But in the meantime know that it's okay to cry It's okay to cry Cry 'Cause life gets hard sometimes Sometimes It's okay to cry Cry Your feeling is valid Sometimes tear's the only outlet, hmm I know it gets real When you don't know what direction your next meal is coming from I know the hurt of losing a loved one Having to accept the fact nothing can be done If you feel you can't see the light Know the light is always near, ooh, there Stressing keeping you up late at night Easier said than done, but have no fear (ooh-ooh-ooh) He'll turn your pain into rest Right in front of your eyes He'll give all your lost back Double up the size It don't matter where you at, it'll be all right It don't matter where you at, I can testify He'll fill your tank when you're on E He won't leave you dry He'll turn your stones into steps Have you stepping right (step, step, step) It don't matter where you at, it'll be all right But in the meantime know that it's okay to cry It's okay to cry Cry 'Cause life gets hard sometimes Sometimes It's okay to cry Cry Your feeling is valid Sometimes tear's the only outlet So go 'head and cry For my girls that need someone by their side I know someone that's gon' treat you right Just be patient, in time you gon' have the right guy In all your worth don't let no one else decide Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh But in the meantime, it's okay to cry Go ahead and cry, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh It's okay to cry

They told you that you couldn't do it 'cause you're washed up Ain't like them bad girls, said you should get your sauce up But I got this plan and you might not understand I'm gon' go hard as I can And I'm gon' be the boss of it Just watch me do this, put no limits, only swag on it Walk right up to the front where I belong then brag on it Go to the top, I'ma give it all I got Might take a lot but we ain't gon' ever stop Now, I do believe I'm something special Can't take that from me So you can say what you want I go harder, stronger Be who I'm supposed to be 'Cause I'm unstoppable, I get all the way in it That's the way I was made and I'm up on my bidness 'Cause I'm unstoppable, ain't no hoping and wishing Say a prayer, catch a wave then I go out and get it 'Cause I can be what I want, try it if I want How about a king and he won't let me fall 'Cause I'm unstoppable Nah, nah, he won't let me fall 'Cause I'm unstoppable I dream about it, I go get it, that's how I do it Not in the stars, I'm not lucky, I just pray through it Fall on my face and I might make mistakes But I don't let it break me 'Cause I'm still on my way I do believe I'm something special Can't take that from me So you can say what you want I go harder, stronger Be who I'm supposed to be 'Cause I'm unstoppable, I get all the way in it That's the way I was made and I'm up on my bidness 'Cause I'm unstoppable, ain't no hoping and wishing Say a prayer, catch a wave then I go out and get it 'Cause I can be what I want, try it if I want How about a king and he won't let me fall 'Cause I'm unstoppable Nah, nah, he won't let me fall 'Cause I'm unstoppable Come what may, I rest in his safety Winds may blow, waves won't over take me Tears in my eyes but I'm still gon' survive 'Cause he's incredible, he's powerful And I will rise from the bottom 'cause he said so 'Cause I'm unstoppable, I get all the way in it That's the way I was made and I'm up on my bidness 'Cause I'm unstoppable, ain't no hoping and wishing Say a prayer, catch a wave then I go out and get it 'Cause I can be what I want, try it if I want How about a king and he won't let me fall 'Cause I'm unstoppable Nah, nah, he won't let me fall 'Cause I'm unstoppable

People dream for money People dream for fame We both dreaming baby But we don't dream the same See I've got a purpose It's more than a plan Crossing troubled waters Any way I can At times, I had my doubts Some days I didn't know My mind is better now My faith on overload What you living for? What you living for? What you living for? What you living for? They say, You're nothing so Just throw it all away You know, the enemy Has nothing good to say Let's be iconic Let's defeat the odds today Until they know our name Until they know our name 'Cause we are, we are the warriors tonight We are, we are the warriors Don't let, don't let 'em take away your fight We are, we are The warriors This is freedom baby We can't run away We won't be retreating 'Cause we're here to stay, yeah They want us divided But look at us as one We're the revolution And we've just begun At times, I had my doubts Some days I didn't know My mind is better now My faith on overload What you living for? What you living for? What you living for? What you living for? They say, You're nothing so Just throw it all away You know, The enemy Has nothing good to say Let's be iconic Let's defeat the odds today Until they know our name Until they know our name 'Cause we are, we are the warriors tonight We are, we are the warriors Don't let, don't let 'em take away your fight We are, we are Warriors Live for solutions Live for the truth Live for the man down 'Cause He died for you New generation Fighting for the youth You gotta fight for the future Fight for you They say, You're nothing so Just throw it all away You know, you know the enemy Has nothing good to say Let's be iconic Let's defeat the odds today Until they know our name Until they know our name 'Cause we are, we are the warriors tonight We are, we are the warriors Don't let, don't let 'em take away your fight We are, we are The warriors (warriors) Warriors, we are, we are We are warriors (I'm a warrior tonight) Warriors, we are, we are We are victorious Warriors, we are, we are We are warriors (warriors)

Ooh, I can't believe what you told me You know that I'd never hit and tell You got me right where you want me With candy apples and sweet caramel You know I won't say a word Yeah we can keep it discreet Darling no one in the world Just between you and me If I gotta be your cheap Cruising down the street to nowhere If I gotta be your cheap Back seat lover man Well let's get it on then I seen you with your girlfriends Pretending like you never give it away Ooh, you look a little nervous You wanna know if your secret is safe Baby I won't say a word Yeah we can keep it discreet Darling no one in the world It's just between you and me If I gotta be your cheap Cruising down the street to nowhere If I gotta be your cheap Back seat lover man Well let's get it on then Na na na na na na na na Na na na na na Well, let's get it on then. Ooh if you wanted more Ooh baby, I could show you The possibilities Oh girl, I just can't ignore What we could be But if that's all there is That's alright with me If I gotta be your cheap Cruising down the street to nowhere If I gotta be your cheap Back seat lover man Well let's get it on I'll be your cheap Cruising down the street to nowhere (If that's the way it's gotta be) If I gotta be your cheap (You know I'll be your cheap) Back seat lover man Baby let's get it on then Na na na na na na na na Na na na na na Well let's get it on then.

Heartache mender take my hand We'll bury the past forever Under Hollywoodland A bottle of red can raise the dead If you give me your number I'll never make you wonder I'm starting to feel a certain a way about you It isn't my M.O. Oh no no no Now that I've got my loving arms around you I'm not gonna let go Oh no no no A light in the dark the spark of something new The cinema plays but I can't take my eyes off you A stroke of luck we both end up alone Or is it the stars aligning Like these tombs of stone And Johnny Ramone can play a song for us With Rudy Valentino Up and away we go I'm starting to feel a certain a way about you It isn't my M.O. Oh no no no Now that I've got my loving arms around you I'm not gonna let go Oh no no no M.O. Doo doo doo doo doo Let go Doo doo doo doo doo M.O. Doo doo doo doo doo I'm ready when you say so Ponyboy stay gold I'm starting to feel a certain a way about you It isn't my M.O. Oh no no no Now that I've got my loving arms around you I'm not gonna let go Oh no no no No, I'm not gonna let go Oh no no no No, I'm not gonna let go Oh no no no No, I'm not gonna let go Oh no no no No, I'm not gonna let go Oh no no no