Strive
A$AP Ferg Lyrics

You can be you today
You don't have to pretend to be anyone else.Be yourself today.

You can be you tonight
You don't have to pretend to be anyone else.Be yourself tonight.

Know you're feelin' really great
You feel great and confident.

It's gon' be alright
Everything will be okay.

I can see it in your face
I can see that you are happy and confident.

And I know you wanna fly
I know you want to achieve more in life.

So get off your ass
Stop being lazy and start doing something productive with your life.

And create your life
Start taking control of your life and create the kind of life you want.

'Cause you're missin' opportunities
You are not taking advantage of the opportunities presented to you.

I know you're rich in opportunities
You have many opportunities available to you.

Workin' in Ben & Jerry's, it was scary
Working at Ben & Jerry's was a scary experience.

My life vision was blurry
I didn't have a clear vision for my life.

You got talent, why's you here?
You have talent, so why are you still in the same place?

I'm thinkin', "Yeah, plus I am gettin' a belly"
I am thinking to myself that I am getting out of shape.

I remember mama screamin'
I have a memory of my mom screaming.

"You ain't gon' be like your uncle Terry"
My mom was telling me that I won't end up like my uncle Terry.

Uncle Terry on the corner sellin' rocks
My uncle Terry was selling drugs on the street corner.

He don't care what you tell him
He doesn't care about anyone's opinion or advice.

He a hustler, bad muddastrudda
My uncle is a skilled and ruthless hustler.

Ridin' in a brand new Lex when he pull up
My uncle drives a brand new Lexus.

She got me dreamin'
I am dreaming about a girl.

When I get outta the hood, I'mma get me somethin' better
When I get out of this neighborhood, I'm going to get something better for myself.

In VA, where I stay
I live in Virginia.

They don't play, they'll tell you that to your face
People in Virginia are honest and straightforward.

Collard greens, candied yams, potato salad
These are the typical foods that are eaten in Virginia.

'Fore you grub, better say your grace
Before you eat, you better say your prayer.

Auntie Jean was kinda mean, but she had dreams
Auntie Jean was not a nice person, but she had dreams for her life.

She used to sing like Tina Turner
Auntie Jean used to sing like Tina Turner.

She said, "I'll show y'all beginners"
Auntie Jean said she will show us how it's done.

I'll still whoop that ass with a switch and a splinter
Auntie Jean is tough and will discipline us if necessary.

Missy wanna be a star? Well tell her she's a winner
If Missy wants to be successful, tell her she can do it.

Ayeeee, she a bad lil' sumn'
Missy is a bad little chick.

Love how she dance like Michael Jackson
I love how Missy dances like Michael Jackson.

Told me I would be number one
Missy told me that I will be successful.

Just be yourself, don't be nothin' like them
Missy told me to just be myself and not try to be like others.