What You Need
Banks Lyrics

Uh! King climb from adolescence
Starting from young teenage years, I have risen to the top as a king

Meantime back to finessing, guess you're guessing
While still fine-tuning my craft, I know people are curious about my next move

And PMS'in' in the wrong direction
I am experiencing negative emotions but they are not directed towards the right targets

The BM stretchin' for so long, perfecting
I have been working hard for a long time to perfect my craft, and it shows in the quality of my work

Tweakin' my engine, dreamin' my crown on, peakin' the legend
I am constantly making small adjustments to improve my skills and I envision myself reaching the top of my field, where I will become a legend

Heaven's cadences I'm famous for
My musical style is so heavenly that it has brought me fame

God send halos, I'm hanging more, rookies will die for nothin', only remember kin names in war
I am accumulating wealth and success, while young and inexperienced people often suffer for little gain and only their close relatives are remembered in history

Social beefin' is weak, so don't anticipate a post or a tweet, I don't even like to speak
I do not engage in online drama and prefer to keep to myself, even in real life

Ain't no competition breathin' hard luck
Anyone trying to compete with me is going to have a tough time

I handicap your squad up
I will make it harder for anyone trying to compete with me by limiting their chances

I'm panty stackin' broads up, your favorite rapper bar struck
I am having sex with many women, while other rappers struggle to come up with good lyrics

Writers collision, cooked in a psycho's kitchen
As a group of writers, we often collide and argue, but this is just part of the creative process

Jooks now the title's missin', hooked, the recitals listen
I have hooked my audience with my words and they are now listening intently

If I told you I was tired, would you judge me?
I am going through a difficult time and wonder if others will be unsympathetic if I admit my struggles

Would you criticize my counter disappearances, you're lucky
Others should consider themselves lucky that I have not completely withdrawn from public life during this time

I'm flippin', target anyone they consider above me
I am lashing out at anyone who is perceived to be doing better than me

Start pickin' them off one by one, that would be lovely, and ugly
I am willing to go to violent extremes to eliminate the competition

They say you gon' reap what you sow
People say that your actions will come back to haunt you

There ain't no love here in this place that I call home
The place where I live and work is full of cut-throat competition and little compassion

No one to lean on, I been out here on my own
I do not have anyone to rely on for support during difficult times

Don't need no haters 'round me fuckin' up my zone
I do not want negative energy around me and ruining my creative process

You're well protected, ain't no better way to roam
I am well-guarded and feel secure as I navigate the risky business of my industry

Hand on my heater 'cause you never really know
I carry a weapon for protection, since you never know what might happen

Separate yourself, they ain't gon' let you grow
In order to succeed, you need to cut toxic people out of your life who will hold you back from growing

I wanna' win, don't think the hood gonn' let me go, oh (yeah)
I am determined to succeed, but I know it will be difficult because of where I come from

Peace be placed to purity, more chances for the wicked
Good people often struggle while those who are evil get more opportunities in life

Made my darker days be full moons, where all the goons can kick it, uh!
I have turned difficult times in my life into opportunities for my friends and peers to have fun together

My life's explicit, killer style, few 'shrooms and mix it
My life is wild and colorful, and my music reflects it

Perfect elixir addict with two tools, terrific
I am like an addict who has found the perfect combination of two tools to achieve great things

I own a ticket, pen my verse twitchin'
I am the master of my own destiny and I create my own opportunities

You timeline scrollin' and I'm soul searchin', me and my coal coachin'
While others are distracted by social media, I am trying to find myself and improve my skills

Blue don't fuck with them niggas', greet 'em in third person
I do not associate with certain individuals and instead speak about them in the third person

Freedom and no purpin', 3D and gold version
I value freedom and do not engage in illegal activities like drug dealing. I aspire to live in a luxurious and realistic world

Knee deep in flows curtain, shade out the snoopers
I am completely immersed in my work, shutting out anyone who is trying to spy or eavesdrop on me

Sniper range from what the truth is
It is hard to distinguish the truth from lies in the world today

Kongo with strong caduceus
I am powerful and skilled, like a warrior from Congo brandishing a medical staff symbol

Pile up the losers, no time for choosin'
I have no qualms about defeating and discarding those who pose a threat to me

When I get stupid, bowels are movin'
I am not to be messed with, and when I am angry, it has physical consequences for my enemies

A hundred miles and cruisin' nigga
I am cruising smoothly and rapidly, like a car on the open highway

I'm more than real, don't bring the King hypothetical things
Do not question my reality or try to challenge me on hypotheticals, I am a king in my own right

I push the button, metal rings like a vendin' machine
I have the power to achieve what I want and make things happen with minimal effort

Grew to be limitless, few know what the business is
I have grown to be unlimited in my potential, and only few understand the nature of the business I am involved in

Beat odds with my regiment, hesitance won't get you this
I have beaten the odds and succeeded through my consistent hard work, and hesitance will not lead to success

Sweeter life from on here on out, subtracted bitter faces
From now on, life will be sweet and full of happiness, without any negative people to spoil it

Minor disappointments stem from lack of expectations
I only experience minor disappointments when my expectations are too high, otherwise everything goes smoothly

Mediocre flows, sick tracks, infected basements
Other artists may have good beats, but do not have the skills to match

Bullets droppin' knowledge, power casings and down faces
My lyrics are like bullets, delivering knowledge and truth with a force that leaves people speechless

This is what I get for livin
My experiences in life have shaped me into the person I am today, good and bad

My mental splittin', back and forthin' with my other side still, two tempers clickin'
I have a split personality, and both sides are constantly at odds and arguing with each other

Top fiver of all the forefathers, who mentions different
I am part of an elite group of artists who are mentioned in a different category altogether from other rappers

Jottin' punches down on blank blue bills, new pens for tripping, uh!
I write my best lyrics on the blank side of blueprints, and always have fresh new pens to inspire me

I'm downin' Henny sets, two clip Glock for semi threats
I am drinking expensive alcohol and am well-prepared for any potential threats

Time for many cheques, too hip-hop for skinny sweats
I am making a lot of money, and have outgrown the style of clothes that other rappers wear

Feel my memory stretch, do flip flops and deadly sex
My memory stretches back a long way, and I have experienced both happiness and danger in my life

Resemble MC's out the old days, W chevvy lex
I remind people of the old-school rap stars, with a car that symbolizes luxury and success

How active rider foggin' up the plaza as I
I am a visible force in the plaza as I ride around, fending off anyone who challenges me

Float off the ramp and throw dab like designer
I am confident and smooth, like a designer throwing his signature dab

Platinum liner, psychopath and smoke
I am valuable, and a bit of a sociopath who enjoys smoking

Cash out the commas, my personas like the av with hope
I am making lots of money and have many personas, with a hope for the future

Fast ride provider
I am able to provide fast rides to anyone who needs to move quickly

I wanna' win, don't think the hood gonn' let me go, oh
Despite the challenges of the neighborhood I come from, I am determined to win and will not give up