He said pain is the mother of change
The rain must flow so the seeds of joy might grow
Don't be afraid find shelter in me
The road to greatness through the valley of adversity
Lost when you a slave to the biz
Wit no care for the cost of what you sayin to kids
Found is when ya lyrics are a test of time
And your mom hear that your spirit is blessed divine
I call for the days of the unadulterated
When the artistry was cultivated
You know, back when rap was smart and multilayered
We could rap without A&Rs& ultimatums (damn)
Its always darkest before the light
Nothing's worth having if its not worth a fight
No love without labor, no labor no love
Draw on the strength bestowed from above
Just ignorant, attacking, actin’ rough
I mean, then will I be black enough
Oh wait maybe I’ll jack a truck
Full of cigarettes, guns & drugs & stuff