Hard Times
A.C. Reed & Spark Plugs Lyrics

Man I'm on my grind
I am working hard and constantly striving to achieve my goals.

But shit when I feel in the zone
But when I am in a state of intense focus and productivity,

Man this shit's like free throw
it feels almost effortless, like shooting a basketball from the free throw line.

Let's go
So let's get to work.

I go hard in the paint
I am fearless and determined in my approach to achieving my goals.

Like its crunch time
As if I am in a high-pressure situation where failure is not an option.

Game 7
Like a decisive seventh game in a championship series.

Yeah that's all that's on my mind
This is my primary focus and what I am constantly striving towards.

Cross you over
To outmaneuver and surpass my opponents.

Step back yeah let it fly
To step back from the situation, assess it fully, and make a decisive and successful move.

Big splash that's game time
To make a big impact and succeed when it matters most.

Aye yeah cross you over step back
To maneuver past my opponents by stepping back and then making a decisive move.

Now I'm driving through the paint
Now I am moving forward towards my goals with determination and confidence.

Like I'm motherfuckin Lebron James
Like I am one of the greatest and most successful athletes of all time.

Yeah I'm going hard
I am working tirelessly to achieve my goals.

That's what I said
That is my stated approach and attitude.

Till I'm fuckin dead
Until the day I die, I will be working towards my goals and striving for success.

Hey yeah
Hey, let me tell you something.

Ice in my veins
I am calm and collected, even in high-pressure situations.

Yeah I'm pushing through the pain
I am persevering and overcoming challenges and obstacles.

Yeah I'm always on my grind
I am constantly working hard to achieve my goals.

Yeah that's always on my mind
That is my primary focus and what I am constantly striving towards.

Yeah I think I told you that once before
I have expressed this attitude and approach before.

Hey man but I'm just steady out here
I am calmly and persistently striving towards my goals.

Aye yeah cross it up
To outmaneuver and surpass my opponents.

Hey let it fly
To take decisive action and make a move towards my goals.

Till I fuckin die
I will be working towards my goals and striving for success until I pass away.

I said I'm gonna go hard
I have set my mind to work tirelessly towards my goals.

Every single day yeah
Every day, without fail.

Every single night
Even when others are resting, I will be working towards my goals.

Mamba mentality never count me out
I have the same mental fortitude and determination as a great athlete like Kobe Bryant, and I will not be written off.

But you just chasing clout aye
But you are only seeking attention and recognition, not really working towards your goals.

When I'm driving in the lane
When I am moving forward towards my goals.

Yeah you gonna feel the pain
Others may feel the impact of my drive and determination.

If you step inside my brain
If you could truly understand my mindset and motivation.

Then you gonna go insane
It would be overwhelming or difficult to grasp.

If you don't embrace the pain
If you are not willing to suffer and endure to reach your goals.

Then we are not the same
We do not share the same level of commitment and drive.

That's the only way I gain
Working hard and never giving up is the only way to achieve my goals.

If you falling behind
If you are not keeping up or working hard enough.

You're the only one to blame
You are responsible for your own lack of progress or success.

That this life is not a game
That there are real consequences and rewards to the way we live our lives.

Steady on my grind
I am constantly working towards my goals without distraction or interruption.

That's the only way to shine
Working hard and striving towards my goals is the only way to achieve success and recognition.

If you rollin with me
If you are supporting me in my efforts towards my goals.

Then you know I'm dropping dimes
Then you know I am making progress and contributing to my goals.

If you switched up on me
If you have changed your level of support or commitment to my goals.

Then you know that that's a crime
That is not a loyal or honorable way to behave towards someone working hard towards their goals.

I'm like a fine wine
I am improving and getting better with time and effort.

Gettin better with time
With continued effort and dedication, I will improve and make progress towards my goals.

Perfectin my grind
Continuously refining and improving my work ethic and approach to achieving my goals.

Sippin on fine wine
Enjoying the fruits of my labor and the progress that I have made.

Feeling real sublime
Feeling content and fulfilled as a result of my hard work and achievements.

But don't let it fool ya
But do not be misled or underestimate my level of commitment and work ethic.

Crunch time yeah
This is a high-pressure and critical moment in my pursuit of my goals.

My time to shine
This is the moment for me to succeed and make significant progress towards my goals.

On my grind till the day that I fuckin die
I will continue working towards my goals and striving for success until the end of my life.

If you a winner put your hands in the sky (Aye)
If you have achieved success and made progress towards your goals, celebrate and acknowledge that success.

I go hard in the paint
I am fearless and determined in my approach to achieving my goals.

I go hard in the paint
I am fearless and determined in my approach to achieving my goals.

I go hard in the paint
I am fearless and determined in my approach to achieving my goals.

On my grind till the day that I fuckin die
I will continue working towards my goals and striving for success until the end of my life.

If you a winner put ya hands in the sky (Aye)
If you have achieved success and made progress towards your goals, celebrate and acknowledge that success.