Tree Of Life
Ab- Soul Lyrics

I just wanna live like the trees
I want to live a simple and relaxed life, surrounded by nature

Shoot the breeze, stay around some leaves, you nah mean?
I want to have casual conversations and spend time in peaceful surroundings

But I'm about to go on tour
However, I have upcoming commitments and responsibilities

Can't wait for wind, pollination to plant my seeds in the soil
I am excited for the opportunities that will allow me to grow and establish my legacy

Around '07 TDE struck oil
In 2007, my record label (TDE) achieved great success and financial gain

It's my turn, Mr. LongTerm of turmoil
Now it's my chance to shine and overcome the challenges I have faced in the long run

I'm holdin' up the terminal takin' flicks
I'm taking pictures at the airport before my flight

I'm irritated but they're the reason that I'm gettin' rich
Although dealing with certain people annoys me, they are also the ones contributing to my wealth

Cheese, give me an upgrade, see
I want more money and success, understand?

Then I'll be on my way, I'm on my way to NYC
Once I have the desired luxury and resources, I'll head to New York City

Last time I was there I swear I sold out SOBs
During my previous visit, I'm confident I filled the SOB's nightclub to capacity

In Times Square with my circle of G's, you nah mean?
I was in Times Square with my group of trusted friends, do you understand?

You shoulda never gave us niggas money
You shouldn't have provided us with financial means

We comin' for everything, you nah mean?
We are determined to achieve success and attain everything we desire, do you understand?

Fuck you niggas with your hands out
I have no respect for those who are constantly asking for favors or handouts

Suck my third leg while I branch out
While I expand my ventures and explore new opportunities, those who doubted me can show their subservience

'Cause I just wanna live like the trees
Because all I want is to live a peaceful and simple life, like the trees

Shoot the breeze, stay around some leaves, you nah mean?
I want to engage in laid-back conversations and be in the presence of nature

But this money got me on the run
However, my pursuit of money and success has made me constantly busy and on the move

And it don't grow on trees, I'm tryna get me some
Money isn't easily obtained, so I'm trying to accumulate more

I got most of you mothafuckas stumped
I have puzzled and confused the majority of you

Rap like I go to church with work in the trunk
My rap style is influenced by the streets and I keep drugs hidden in my car's trunk

Lord forgive me but my pennies turnin' into dubs
I'm sorry, but my small amount of money is turning into larger denominations

I'm losin' my sense, they say I changed up
I feel like I'm losing touch of who I am, although others accuse me of changing

And I don't feel no different, I'm still the same nigga
But in reality, I don't feel any different, and I'm still the same person

Maybe my brain's bigger, gettin' brains quicker
Perhaps my intelligence has grown, and I can understand things faster

Used to cop a little deuce
I used to buy a small amount of drugs

Now I cop a whole case of Actavis to give Sprite stock a boost
Now I buy a significant quantity of Actavis cough syrup to contribute to the demand for Sprite

Ab-Soul, yeah I'm gettin' loot
As Ab-Soul, I'm making a lot of money

Bitches walkin' bow legged out my dressin' room
Women are so attracted to me that they walk unsteadily after leaving my dressing room

Was at the Travelodge but now we at the W
I used to stay at a modest hotel, but now I'm at a luxurious hotel called the W

Just to shower, be out in an hour, I got shit to do
I'm only staying briefly to shower because I have important tasks to attend to

Plenty empty Backwood packs in your face
I have numerous empty Backwood cigar packs in your presence

In my backpack more OG than your hood, dang
In my backpack, I have more originality and authenticity than your entire neighborhood, damn

Hey, can't live without the Benjamins
I can't live without money

But I'm interested in photosynthesis
However, I'm also fascinated by the natural process of photosynthesis

Me and she sittin' in a tree
She and I are spending time together

K.I.S.S.I.N.G
Engaging in romantic activities

First comes love, then comes marriage
In a traditional sense, love typically precedes marriage

Fuck that! I'm just tryna get up in your panties
Forget about the conventional order, I'm only interested in engaging in sexual activity

Where the trees, trees, trees
Where can we find some marijuana?

Burn the mothafuckin' trees, trees, trees, trees
Let's smoke a lot of marijuana

It's still world domination
We are still aiming for global domination

Keep a Backwood and a mothafuckin' eighth and
I always have a Backwood cigar and an eighth of marijuana with me

Always got the trees, so what the fuck you mean
I always have marijuana, so what are you trying to say?

I ain’t about to rise to the top with my fuckin' team
I won't achieve success without the support and collaboration of my team

Nigga it's still world domination
Dude, we are still determined to conquer the world

Heaven ain't far Curtiss, it ain't far at all my nigga
Heaven is closer than you think, my friend

Check, Joey I know I told you, quote it in a verse
Joey, I want you to remember this and include it in one of your rap verses

But we called it the third eye when it could really be the first
We used to refer to it as the third eye, but it could actually be the first and most important

Wha gwan Jah no raasclat me
What's going on? God, don't abandon me

I took it to heights these parasites can't see
I have achieved success far beyond the understanding of those who depend on others

Rarely do I bark, hope you get the analogy
I seldom complain or express myself loudly, I hope you understand the comparison I'm making

Top Dog Ent barkin' on the whole industry
My record label, Top Dawg Entertainment, is dominating the entire music industry

Niggas get to bitin', I be like breathe easy!
Other artists try to imitate me, but I confidently tell them to relax and take a breath

Your cardiovascular isn't fast enough
Your energy and talent aren't sufficient to compete with me

I'm Canibus smokin' cannabis, sippin' Actavis
I, like the rapper Canibus, smoke marijuana and drink Actavis cough syrup

Before the Mathers diss I used to work at Magic Disk
Before Eminem dissed him in a song, I used to work at a music store called Magic Disk

With a dollar and a dream, why you think money is green?
With just a small amount of money and a big dream, why do you think money symbolizes wealth and success?

Color of vegetation, the most important thing
Green, the color of plants, is the most valuable and essential symbol

Gimme some, gimme some
Give me what I want

Ay yo Dahi what up, my nigga? Drop that shit!
Hello, Dahi. How are you? Start playing the music!

Uh, I feel like I'm finished Soul searching
I feel like I have completed my journey of introspection

I feel like I know my Soul purpose
I now understand my purpose in life

Colder than a Winter Solstice, you're a dope dealer if you sold this
I am extremely cold and distant, even colder than the winter solstice. You would be an excellent drug dealer if you sold this

Yo, Soul everywhere if you ain't notice!
My presence is felt everywhere, in case you haven't noticed!

Solar power, solar system, told you so
I possess a powerful energy like the sun and the solar system. I told you this before

You was a compartment in your car, you couldn't console
You were limited to your car, unable to provide comfort or solace

No to consolidate hoping those listening
I refuse to conform in order to please those who are listening

Nuttin' but facts and tracks I'm soliciting!
I am presenting nothing but truth and music to the audience

Soul Plane, Soul Train, those are no-brainers
The connections between my name (Soul) and the TV show 'Soul Train' and the movie 'Soul Plane' are obvious and require no explanation

So-So thick, to defeat me would be amazing
I am talented and influential, so it would be astonishing for someone to surpass or defeat me

A day and a half, in these 8 and a halves
I have an extended period of time, just like the song that lasts a day and a half. Referring to the length of a backwood cigar.

A SOL lit a fire, well I'm the greatest to rap
Referring to a Solar cigarette. I, Ab-Soul, am the best rapper in the game

Top Dawg soldier, hoes call me Soulo
As a loyal member of Top Dawg Entertainment, women refer to me as Soulo

I left America with a bottle of Soul Glo
I traveled abroad and took a bottle of Soul Glo hair product with me

So everywhere Soul go? Soul gon' shine
Wherever I go, my talent and uniqueness will shine

Everybody knows like Beyonce and Solange!
Everyone is aware, just like Beyonce and Solange, famous sisters in the entertainment industry

Uh, what the fuck is Soul on?
Hey, what is Ab-Soul up to or under the influence of?

We really out here but we ain't at the Solan
We are genuinely present and active, but we aren't at the Solan (a specific location)

Look, a pair of Persols that cost like fo'
Hey, look at my expensive Persol sunglasses that cost around four hundred dollars

Kid from Del Amo, with a flow that's so universal
I'm a young artist from Del Amo with a versatile and widely appealing style

Soul!
Just a reference to his name and an expression of self-confidence and pride

Oh-oh yeah and I'm the solution nigga!
Oh yeah, and I am the answer or solution to any problem, my friend!

Soul-lute me!
Appreciate and acknowledge my talents, my friend!

That was a stretch
The previous statement or claim was an exaggeration or a bit far-fetched

I'm absoul-lutely the best
I am undoubtedly and absolutely the best

Yeah!
Simply an expression of agreement or enthusiasm