Watch & Learn
Ahmir Lyrics

Watch and Learn, Ahmir bout to make those boomboxes burn
Let's pay attention and learn from Ahmir because they're about to drop some dope music.

They said we couldn't do it
Despite being told that they couldn't make it, Ahmir kept going and defied the odds.

But we got the yearn, got the skills, got the drive
Ahmir had the ambition, talent, and motivation to succeed in their music career.

Bump these hits in your whips
Listen to these great songs in your cars.

Cause we know they fire
Ahmir's music is excellent and sure to be a hit.

We know the game, we done been around the block a few times
Ahmir has been in the music industry for a while and knows how to navigate it.

We heard all the Hollywood talk
Ahmir is familiar with the perks and challenges of the industry.

Here's my card, come on down to my spot
Ahmir is offering to help other artists make it in the industry by giving them advice and connections.

And I'll sign you on the spot
Ahmir is willing to give promising artists a chance by signing them to a record deal.

Cause you n****s is hot
Ahmir recognizes the potential and talent of these artists.

I'll throw a big show for ya'll on my yacht
Ahmir is willing to throw a lavish party for the artists they sign to celebrate their success.

We put the chains on the game peeps will call you the LOX
Ahmir's record label has significant power and influence in the industry, and people will take notice if you're affiliated with them.

You want the ice in your ring and your watch
If you work with Ahmir, you can attain wealth and luxury items like expensive jewelry.

Shorties want you to stop as you pass in the drop
People will notice you and be impressed if you're driving a fancy car.

Imagine traveling whenever you want
If you're successful in the music industry, you'll have the freedom to travel and explore the world.

Probing the globe for the next crib you can cop
You can use your success to buy houses and properties all over the world.

Don't waste your breath cousin you's a dime a dozen
There are a lot of aspiring artists out there, so don't bother trying to impress Ahmir if you're not talented enough.

Don't trust ya, and definitely not your words
Ahmir is cautious about who they work with and won't believe everything they hear.

We knew n****s saying they was, when they really wasn't
Ahmir has encountered people in the industry who claimed to be something they weren't.

Relax playa we got this, watch and learn, watch and learn
Trust Ahmir to handle their business and learn from them by observing how they operate.

Excuse me but I'm about to step outta line
Ahmir is about to speak candidly and discuss a difficult situation they faced.

You stepped outta yours so I'm a step outta mine
Ahmir is responding to someone who wronged them, and they're willing to be honest about it regardless of the consequences.

Signing the dotted line was a waste of our time
Ahmir feels like their record deal was pointless and didn't lead to much success.

But you burn me and you turn me from Jekyll to Hyde
The person who made the deal with Ahmir ended up betraying them and causing them to become angry and resentful.

We got signed to a label called Black 5
Ahmir signed with a record label called Black 5.

Names not necessary, but they gave us a black eye
The label caused harm to Ahmir's career and reputation, but Ahmir won't publicly name them.

Everything that they said that they would do was a fat lie
The label made a lot of false promises and didn't follow through with them.

Yeah that *ish hurt dog, but soldiers don't cry
Ahmir was hurt by the label's actions, but they won't let them see it and will remain strong like a soldier.

But we couldn't get a phone call, a email sh*t
The label wasn't communicating with Ahmir, which caused problems and misunderstandings.

Telling us why you gave up no details chick?
The label didn't explain why they stopped supporting Ahmir, leaving them confused and frustrated.

Yeah I called you chick cause that's some female sh*t
Ahmir is calling out the label for being sneaky and unprofessional, using a derogatory term for emphasis.

Selling pipe dreams, yo you should be in retail slick
The label was selling unrealistic dreams to Ahmir, and they should instead work in the retail industry where they can lie all they want.

Don't make promises that you can't keep
It's important to be honest and realistic when making promises to others.

And if you cant keep'em please have the decency
If you realize you can't fulfill your promises, have the decency to admit it and explain why.

To tell your clients cause it's ugly B
Not telling someone when you can't keep a promise is unfair and can cause problems for everyone involved.

To run the risk of being dissed publicly, watch and learn
If you don't keep your promises, you risk being publicly called out and criticized like Ahmir is doing to their ex-label, so it's important to be honest and upfront.