Taraji - AVGUST

I swear every since I was a baby boy I always wanted a broad who'd play her role just like Taraji I say I need you, please don't cap and say you got me My dog live on the edge he like Mufasa Seem like love is where he got most of his scars from So I just need a thot that kill my thoughts when I get brain brain She think of me I think bout me we think the same thing Her nails on percs they ain't got no fill-ins My heart on percs it ain't got no feelings I'm a dog I'm a don I don't call she still gone call me the one, hey I'm flawed I know I know Oou, I was in love once I gave my all I ain't got no more Why'd I let you hurt me Turn me to the worst me, how Then she take my clothes off Oouu, she take it slow Then I forget I loved you Did you forget I loved you, huh Hold on, I don't know what I'm saying Man I'm used to fire I ain't no caveman They was on the field we was on the pavement Either you drip or drown I'm Navy Seal now Pardon the pain in my voice I ain't got no pills now I'm still paying for choices I was ten toes I'm always landing on my heels now But I just met this girl might let her cuff me And pray she give me rights to my attorney Money over hoes they said that's law, brodie It don't matter how you run it just ain't worth it, but Oou, I was in love once I gave my all I ain't got no more Why'd I let you hurt me Turn me to the worst me, how Then shawty break my walls down Oouu, 'til it ain't no more Then I forget you hurt me When she love the worst me I know

I been skipping breakfast I been feeling restless Lotta different problems, you would think they came with lessons But you're the only one who got the answer my questions Vanilla in your latte Take a lil trip to Cascadilla for them hot days Swimming in the sun is how I'm picturing you always Hope I never have to get that image out the hard way Vanilla in your latte Take a lil trip to Cascadilla, skipping down the walkways Swimming in the sun is how I'm picturing you, always Always I been skipping breakfast Headaches in my lectures Never-ending pressure to make better first impressions If this a confession I hope I don't sound too desperate So I'm looking for a tether to my presence Lately I been feeling separated from my essence I know you can hold me down through all my efforts So I treat our time like diamonds: precious It's crazy how one day with you won't suffice So maybe two will (Wheel), that's a motorbike And you gas me up every time you hold me tight I just hope you never ghost me like a poltergeist You a star baby, and you glowing bright So it's only right that I coming over for that overnight Best believe that everyday we start the morning right Cuz I know you like Cuz I know you like Vanilla in your latte Take a lil trip to Cascadilla for them hot days Swimming in the sun is how I'm picturing you always Hope I never have to get that image out the hard way Vanilla in your latte Take a lil trip to Cascadilla, skipping down the walkways Swimming in the sun is how I'm picturing you, always Always Wake up, bare face Put on pair of shades Walking down the street a snail pace Working out our stale mates on some waterfall trail dates Never worried 'bout a fail-safe cuz I feel safe You keep me on lock like a real safe And when you say you need a break, it doesn't feel great But I still wait Even though you say there's too much that you're putting me through If I say that I can leave you then it wouldn't be true Way before I could've known you I was looking for you How you find the parts of me I thought I wouldn't show you I mean it's worrying Like how you so damn curvy and encouraging Like how you know your own worth and keep it flourishing And you don't ask if I'm ok, you making sure of it So when I'm walking to your place I'm always sure to get you some of that Vanilla in your latte Take a lil trip to Cascadilla for them hot days Swimming in the sun is how I'm picturing you always Hope I never have to get that image out the hard way Vanilla in your latte Take a lil trip to Cascadilla, skipping down the walkways Swimming in the sun is how I'm picturing you, always Always

Bet they thought that I was shy when I would sit in class alone Polishing these raps, can't remove 'em without acetone Who said they can catch me? They big capping: Indiana Jones Even when I'm falling, hit my target, call me Pat Mahomes I be in my dragon zone, spitting flame, Charizard All my people solid, stand behind 'em like a body guard Smell the loud, rolling with a Funky Bunch, no Marky Marky We taking more shots than Globetrotters before the party start Park the car, leave it overnight, no driving off the Barton's Pulled up to the wrong apartment Started walking towards the sound of Kanye Yo when Donda dropping? I know I should not be talking I was lacking for a second, this time I will not be stalling Any longer Need my bread unlimited like Olive Garden Betty Crocker: I get baked But don't make no high mistakes Matter fact I reach a higher place don't step in my estate Henny bottle, like the taste Not too much cuz I cannot concentrate Gotta lay off the IPA cuz I'm trying to watch my weight Always on never off a day You my prodigy, protégé I don't even know what to say Tell the kids that I've come to play Not like rubber duckies, more like the Chucky way Okay Bet they thought that I was shy when I would sit in class alone Polishing these raps, can't remove 'em without acetone Who said they can catch me? They big capping: Indiana Jones Even when I'm falling, hit my target, call me Pat Mahomes

Yeah yeah Yeah yeah Yeah Come and take a walk with me Down the trail Get away from all the people In your cell Hear birds talking if you keep still We could do the same too When you Come and take a walk with me Down the trail Know you need some company I can tell Hear birds talking if you keep still We could do the same too Aw yeah You a city girl so I can tell that you're nervous Being out here in the forrest with no cellular service Worried bout your Nikes, trying not step where the dirt is Hate to break it to you, this ain't Central Park baby But it's certainly a central part of where I start baby Grew up in the sticks Of the 716 So I grew accustomed quick To them extra long trips Up the hill in the back of my house This is really nothing different so relax and look out At all the trees Lean your head over the bridge and feel the breeze Let your mind at ease (Huh) Breathe Open up your eyes and find peace Come and take a walk with me Down the trail Get away from all the people In your cell Hear birds talking if you keep still We could do the same too When you Come and take a walk with me Down the trail Know you need some company I can tell Hear birds talking if you keep still We could do the same too We're not together for the moment But I'm hoping we can change that soon I was walking down those paths that we liked for last two summers Not as fun back when they had you And you're telling me you struggle with the FaceTime too Understandable, it's nothing to a lakeside view I don't really like to think about the distance how I should And when I feel you slipping, I'm just wishing that you could Come and take a walk with me Down the trail Get away from all the people In your cell Hear birds talking if you keep still We could do the same too Can you Come and take a walk with me Down the trail Know you need some company I can tell Hear birds talking if you keep still We could do the same too Ooh I've been waiting for you for a minute, when you coming back I know we gonna run it back And we can share a gummy pack Cuz I don't have my lungs in tact She ask where the fun in that I might take a puff and pass Just for you Keep each other up and laugh, 'til one or two Always got each other's backs, it's nothing new Name another woman that can fuck with you Drawing a blank on that one Awfully thankful I'd give an arm and leg for your love Farther locations could never stop this elation I feel your palm on my face when I'm drunk I wouldn't take it well if I we called this relationship done I gotta wait for this one I gotta wait for this one Don't get impatient I know you hate it Just keep on waiting for me Don't get impatient I know you hate it Just keep on waiting for me

Down in the dumps, I resurface I feel like I put the worth in worthless Take all my lumps with a purpose Higher than a bird despite the burdens Things are not going my way But I'm still waking up grateful everyday Ok ok (Uh-uh) Bad vibes come around but never stay It won't kill you so don't take it to the grave (Yeah Yeah) What can I say Hey, things are not going my way But I'm still waking up grateful everyday Ok ok (Uh-uh) Life is only what you make It won't kill you so don't take it to the grave That's what I say I cannot complain Whether I'm crying or smiling through the pain I survived another day As a child I was afraid of obligations Now I recognize that time was not a phase But I'm great And that instant validation ain't been hitting so I'll wait Long as it takes Keeping the faith Can't hit the breaks But I can't catch 'em either man shit Thinking it's best for me to vanish Slipping fast I need a damn grip Plan B to C to plan X Nothing a lil tequila can't fix I find my peace when I'm falling to pieces and you best believe that it's tiring Things looking bleak then I'm due for a peak If I'm weakened at least I'm inspiring My time is money and talking is cheap but I don't say a peep, I ain't buying in I got people who love me and people who don't But they still want a piece of the pie again Things are not going my way But I'm still waking up grateful everyday Ok ok (Uh-uh) Bad vibes come around but never stay It won't kill you so don't take it to the grave (Yeah Yeah) What can I say Hey, things are not going my way But I'm still waking up grateful everyday Ok ok (Uh-uh) Life is only what you make It won't kill you so don't take it to the grave That's what I say Super busy so it's crazy that I'm looking for a rush I'm waiter but I need a different bus Cuz tables aren't the way to get them bucks Thankful for the woman that I love And the homies always picking up Late night corner store runs Like do you wanna come, just for fun I cannot complain Whether I'm crying or smiling through the pain I survived another day As a child I was afraid of obligations Now I recognize that time was not a phase

Friday sunset That's where the fun's at Underdog coming for the upset (Ay) All the broads walking in their sundress Still cannot distract me from the success Friday sunset Where the funds at? Take an L and focus on the comeback, wait Things are going south what the compass say When do I get time to decompress? We so formulaic with the way we day to day it Every waking moment hyper focused on the payment Pay respect, pay your dues, spend your time, save it No that type of attitude has never been my favorite I'm no secret agent but I'm under covers waiting For my dreams to take a shape or for rudest of awakenings I know my unhappiness is rooted in impatience I know that my actions rarely backing up my statements Hypocrite a little bit I'm Icarus, I'm winging shit I guess we know the ending if I feel it at my fingertips For now Swimming 'til I drown Sinking with the sun Cuz it's going down Kinda like a Friday sunset That's where the fun's at Underdog coming for the upset (Ay) All the broads walking in their sundress Still cannot distract me from the success Friday sunset Where the funds at? Take an L and focus on the comeback, wait Things are going south what the compass say When do I get time to decompress? We so formulaic with the way we day to day it No room in the basement, everybody's underrated huh? I'm too dedicated to be playing like ain't the one Time the only thing I'm making up, I didn't fake it once Money motivated was a mindset that I hated But my momma can't afford to get my sisters education done Imma tear these pages up until I'm filling stadiums Any mental blocks up in my brain I relocated 'em Break in the game and taking a spot cuz they ain't saving none Marvel at me cuz the bars are as tough as Vibranium Losses can't weaken me, all of 'em teaching me Reaching the precipice and reaping the benefits aren't simultaneous In too deep The water reaching Over head But I'm still breathing Times I almost called it off my father said don't stop believing I could've been obsolete But obviously I'm on my feet This not the peak but I peeked over the top and that's when I could see the Friday sunrise Bout to touch sky Fuck you if it's coming as a surprise Me myself and I is who I confide in See you over there you on the wrong side Friday sunrise This is the beginning in of an uprising Fuck you if it's coming as a surprise If I'm going down I'm going down fighting Friday sunset That's where the fun's at Underdog coming for the upset (Ay) All the broads walking in their sundress Still cannot distract me from the success