Dreamin'
Big K.R.I.T. Lyrics

Old school flow,
Starting this song off with a classic style.

Yo, yo, yo, yo
Standard hip-hop style of greeting the audience.

They used to say
People in the past used to have a particular opinion on this genre of music.

This rap shit
The music industry of rap.

is not for real
People used to believe that it was all fake or not worth their time.

Yeah I remember it so clearly
The artist is reminiscing his past experiences.

Rappin' to my pop about the cars and the clothes
He used to talk to his father about material things that he wanted.

Shrimp and the lobster that I heard about
The food he could never afford, but dreamed of having.

Like word of mouth
He only heard of these things through other people.

The UGK tape and Scarface will turn ya out
The music of UGK and Scarface had a powerful impact on him.

I was like 13 thirsting for a good beat
He was a young teenager wanting to find good music.

Scoping for a studio talkin' bout I spit heat
He was searching for a music studio where he could showcase his talent.

Like Ball & G, on that pimp type shit
He enjoyed the style of Ball & G and wanted to mimic this.

36 had me crunk on that late night tip
The song '36' had a big effect on him and he enjoyed it during the late nights.

I played ball for a minute, did I mention wasn't in it
He briefly played basketball but didn't have his heart in it.

Writing rhymes on my glove so I will never forget em
He wrote raps on his sports glove because that was more important to him.

Had to quit it, didn't feel it back in high school
He ultimately had to stop playing basketball.

Rather write poems, known for flowing, that's what I do
He would rather create poetry through music, which is known as flowing in the rap community.

Couldn't be little Zac forever, peace to my big brother
He couldn't remain a child forever and gives thanks to his older brother.

When I hear the streets tappin', my beats kickin' my flow
He gets inspired by the sounds of the street and the music he creates.

I overhear the same shit they always say before (he's dreaming)
People would doubt his talent and say that he was just dreaming.

I told them call me KRIT, they told me change my name
He wanted to be called KRIT but was told to change his name by others.

Don't be alarmed if you don't make it, that's just part of the game
It's common not to achieve success in the music industry.

Besides I aint rapping about dope nor did I sell it
He chooses not to rap about drugs or sell them.

I guess the story of a country boy just aint compelling
His story as a country boy doesn't seem interesting to others.

A&R's searching for a hit, I just need a meal
Record labels prioritize finding popular songs rather than supporting the artist.

Couldn't afford to pay the rent, but passed up on the deal
He couldn't afford rent but rejected a record deal because it wasn't right for him.

Cause, it wasn't right sometimes you gotta wade the storm
Following his own intuition, he chose to wade through difficult times.

In a class of my own, but I was scared to raise my arm
He had a unique style but was hesitant to share it.

I think my grandma pulled some strings on the low
He believes his grandmother played a part in his success.

Thats between her and the lord I'll ever know
He only knows this information between him, his grandmother, and God.

For those that caught me in the Spin, in Complex magazine, XXL, the Vibe and whatever in between
He appreciates the media outlets that have supported his work.

It's safe to say that dreams come true I guess
He acknowledges that dreams can come true.

Don't let nobody tell ya, try for yourself
He encourages others not to be discouraged and to try for themselves.

Just know that I was once considered just a dreamer
He was once only viewed as a dreamer.

But I paid my dues and turned so many doubters to believers
Now he has become successful and has proven his doubters wrong.