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B.E.T.A. Lyrics

A yo I never needed recognition
I never needed anyone else's approval or acknowledgement

They gone feel shit as long as the record spinning
People will feel my music as long as it's being played

Ever since I was younger I had a better vision
I always had a clearer idea of what I wanted in life

I been nice with it man y’all just never listened
I've always had talent, but others didn't recognize it

A big nigga though I had small start
Despite my humble beginnings, I am a strong and powerful person

Painting pictures with words dawg it’s all art
My lyrics are a form of artistic expression

Y’all can’t break me man I’m all heart
I am resilient and strong, with a lot of heart

Y’all talk a lot of shit but never win I guess y’all John Starks
You talk a big game, but don't have the skills to back it up

Y’all all cap my pens nice like Pittsburgh
My writing skills are impressive like the football team the Pittsburgh Steelers

Y’all wake up with my name in y’all mouth take a shit first
You talk about me before doing anything else in the morning, get your priorities straight

I was told “you better pray boy it’s gets worst”
Someone warned me that things may get worse, and I should pray

You get numb to it all the more you’ve been hurt
The more pain you experience, the more you become numb to it

But fuck it I my nigga I gotta carry on
I will persevere despite any obstacles

Hall of fame flow but they treat me like I’m Barry Bonds
My talent is undeniable, but I am still judged and criticized

Or Pete Rose
Pete Rose, a famous baseball player, was suspended from the sport due to gambling, indicating that the singer may have been accused of something similar

I guess when you make a lot of hits they only see you through the peephole
When you're successful, people only see a small part of who you are

Man I used to want the fame and glory
I used to desire fame and recognition

I wanted to shit on everybody that hated on me
I wanted to prove everyone who doubted me wrong

But I am who I am you can’t change my story
I am who I am and nothing can change that

Shit I made it this far somebody praying for me
I have come a long way and someone must have been praying for me

Ain’t sunshine in the hood again
Life is difficult in the artist's neighborhood

We was trying to make it out we far from hooligans
The artist and their community were trying to escape the problems and bad reputation that often comes with living in the hood

You got an open verse they guaranteed to shoe me in
If there is an opportunity to collaborate, the singer is sure to be included

It was never ‘bout the money man you got to lose to win
Success isn't always about making money - sometimes you have to take risks and experience failure to eventually succeed

Fuck fame it’s overrated to me
The singer doesn't value fame as highly as others might

I know a couple Jordan’s in the hood that ain’t in the league
The singer knows people in their neighborhood who have talent but haven't had the opportunity to succeed

I know I’m here because my mama still praying for me
The singer's mother's prayers have contributed to the singer's success

Don’t need no standing ovation y’all stay in y’all seat
The artist doesn't need excessive praise or validation from others

‘Cause I was in the trenches with my ride or dies
The artist went through difficult times with their closest friends

Yea we was on the front porch if you was riding by
The singer and their friends spent a lot of time hanging out on their front porch

I was down and out barely sliding by
The singer was struggling and just barely getting by

But music saved me its my guiding light
Music helped the artist get through hard times and gave them direction

I faced every problem with it eye to eye
The artist confronted their problems head-on

A lot of temptation yet I rarely had a silent night
The artist faced many temptations and hardships, but found it hard to sleep and relax

I hope the money never change him
The singer hopes that success and money won't change who they are as a person

I pray I never forget where I came from
The artist hopes to always remember their roots and stay true to themselves

Yo somebody pray
The singer is calling for someone to pray for them

For me
The prayers are for the singer's benefit

I don't pray but I say what I say
The singer may not be religious, but they still speak their mind

Everyday like it's faith to me
The artist speaks with conviction and confidence

Still look up at the stars and they say to me
The artist finds inspiration and guidance from the stars

Shine bright, tho hindsights the other way to me
The singer has a bright future despite the hardships they've faced in the past

They all chase me
Others are trying to keep up with the singer's success

Aye look if you wanna race me
If others want to compete with the artist, they are welcome to try

You gon have to erase me, nigga press the escape key
If others want to beat the artist, they will have to work hard to surpass them

Because there really is no way that im moving
The artist is unstoppable

Moving companies can't replace me, look
Even professional movers can't outdo the singer's work ethic

Thought I was done son the Carter 4
The artist thought they were finished, but there's more to come

I'm booked like the art of war
The singer is busy, with many obligations and opportunities

You shook cause I took what I'm starving for
The singer is fearless and determined, taking what they want despite obstacles

Artifact flow dinosaur
The singer's style and flow are unique and classic

Hip hop connoisseur
The artist is knowledgeable and passionate about hip-hop

Conjuring these bars from a time before
The artist is creating something new, but paying homage to the past

Go hard like yes indeed
The singer is committed to working hard

My whole fam come from the West Indies
The singer's family has roots in the Caribbean

So I could never stop, ain't no less in me
The artist is determined to keep going and has endless energy

But I listen where the lessons be B!
The artist is always learning and looking for lessons in life