promise
As One Lyrics

I promised mama I’ma buy a house
I made a commitment to my mother that I will purchase a home for her.

So much siblings had to sleep on the couch
My large family size resulted in not enough space for us to sleep comfortably and some of my siblings had to resort to sleeping on the couch.

Came to the point where I had to get out
I reached a breaking point where I needed to move out and make things better for my family and me.

Ain’t want my fam watch me go the wrong route
I did not want my family to see me fall into a negative path and sabotage my future.

We had to struggle, I had to hustle
We went through hardships, and I had to work hard to overcome them.

I had to show ‘em niggas what I’m ‘bout
I had to prove to everyone what I am capable of achieving through my efforts and hard work.

I ain’t never ever do it for clout
I did not seek attention or fame for the sake of it; rather, I worked hard and remained humble to achieve success.

I needed money so I had to bounce
I had to leave to find opportunities and earn money to support my family, even if it meant taking risks and making hard choices.

Cause my brothers looked up to me
My siblings admired and respected me as the older brother and role model in our family.

They noticed me selling weed
They were aware of my illegal and unethical actions to earn money, which I was not proud of.

I know me leaving I had to take chances
I realized that taking risks and making bold decisions was necessary for me to achieve my goals and dreams.

Ain’t coming back till I get us a mansion
I am determined to succeed and purchase a grand home for my family as a symbol of my hard work and care.

That’s on my life
I swear upon my life and reputation to fulfill my promise to my family.

They don’t believe they follow the hype
Others may not believe in my potential or aspirations and only follow others' opinions or trends.

They never seen what I seen at night
They have not experienced the same challenges, struggles, or fears that I have faced on my journey to success.

I shed a tear then I hit the mic
I express my emotions and thoughts through my music, and often, my lyrics reflect my inner pain or struggles.

I know the feeling the feeling of life
I am familiar with the ups and downs of life and understand the complexity of human experience.

How you gonna live when you stuck in the past
One cannot progress or grow when they remain fixated on their past mistakes or failures.

Wanna change things but I can’t go back
I desire to make things better and rectify my past mistakes, but I understand that one cannot change the past; however, they can learn and grow from it.

I’ma focus on the now and put us on the map
I choose to focus on the present and strive to make a name for myself and my family in society.

Might take time but our time gonna last
Success may take time, but I believe that its benefits will persist for a long while and make a lasting impact on my life and family.

I seen the vision than I had to get it
I had a clear view of my future aspirations and worked hard to achieve them.

Told ‘em my goal and they looked at me different
When I shared my ambitions or dreams with others, they perceived me differently and doubted my potential for success.

God is my witness
I swear upon God's name and trust that my intentions and actions are pure and just.

I gave my love to these people and I don’t regret it
I showed my family and loved ones care, affection, and support, and I am glad I did not let anything hold me back.

I know the shit that I did
I am aware of the wrong or unethical actions I took in the past to get where I am today.

Sorry for things that I said
I apologize for any hurtful or negative words I had spoken in the past and seek to make amends for it.

I was wrong I admit
I acknowledge and confess my wrongdoings and take responsibility for them.

Used to say that I’m a gift
I used to boast or brag about my abilities and talents and perceived myself as superior or special.

I know you still think I’m it
I understand that some people still admire or respect me for my qualities or accomplishments.

Mama I promise I got it
I assure my mother that I am capable of achieving my goals and dreams and providing for our family.

Nothing like buying whatever you wanted
The feeling of financial freedom and independence that allows me to purchase what I desire is indescribable and precious.

I feel ashamed when I can’t afford it
I feel humiliated or embarrassed when I cannot afford to buy what I want, regardless of what others may think or say.

I feel the pain and I can’t ignore it
I witness and suffer from the consequences and limitations of financial instability, and I cannot overlook or disregard it.

I didn’t choose the life that I live
I was born into a certain environment, situation, or community that shaped my upbringing and opportunities, and I must work with those parameters.

I was emotional, I was a kid
I once acted impulsively, emotionally, and immaturely, and made mistakes accordingly.

Came to the point where I was gonna quit
There were times when I felt like giving up and not continuing to pursue my goals and dreams.

I felt like one day I didn’t exist
I experienced moments of sadness, loneliness, or insignificance that made me question my worth and purpose in life.

They never notice the shit we go through
Others may not appreciate or acknowledge the struggles and hardships we face and overcome to achieve our goals and dreams.

They ask me questions, I don’t got a clue
Others may ask me about my past or aspects of my life that I am not comfortable or familiar with discussing.

They always hate when you do something new
Others may envy or criticize you for trying something different or unique and not conforming to societal norms or standards.

I’m focused on me I ain’t worried about you
I prioritize my own aspirations, goals, and well-being and do not concern myself with others' opinions, judgments, or criticisms.

I take a loss, and know it’s a lesson
I acknowledge that not every outcome or decision will lead to success and use each failure or hardship as a learning experience.

I know life hard but shit is a blessing
I recognize that life can be challenging, but I am grateful for every opportunity, experience, and achievement that comes my way.

I didn’t get it till I got the message
I had to learn or understand something through direct or indirect experience or realization.

I gotta get it my mind is the weapon
I believe that my intelligence, creativity, and determination are my most valuable assets to achieve my goals and succeed in life.

I gotta go, I know one day I’ma blow
I understand that success may take time and effort, but I am confident that I will achieve my dreams and goals one day.

One day you got it then one day you don’t
Success, wealth, or fame is not a constant or guaranteed state and can fluctuate or be lost at any moment.

So better go hustle you think this a joke
Hard work and persistence are necessary to achieve success, and one must not underestimate or take this process lightly.

I learned a lot when I used to be broke
My difficult financial situation at one point taught me valuable lessons about money management, resourcefulness, and motivation.

I had to get up and stay on my own
I realized that I cannot rely on others entirely and must take responsibility for myself and my future.

I had a dream then it turnt to a goal
My aspirations or vision for my future evolved into concrete and achievable goals that I am actively pursuing.

I couldn’t sleep man I had to stay woke
My ambitions for success and personal growth are so strong that I cannot rest or settle until I reach them.

Feeling emotions I had to let go
I had to acknowledge and confront negative or overwhelming emotions, such as anger, sadness, or fear, and work on releasing them to move forward.