The Truth
Blay-Z Lyrics

I'm running out of ways to start
I'm struggling to come up with new and creative ways to begin my songs

So imma start by saying thanks
To start off, I want to express my gratitude and appreciation

I'm grateful for this ancient art, it saved my life
I'm thankful for hip-hop, which has been a lifesaver for me in many ways

Feel like I ain't rapping, just my state of mind
Sometimes, my music feels less like rapping and more like a reflection of my inner thoughts and emotions

Mazes that I navigate through pages
I often feel like I'm navigating a maze, trying to find my way through the challenges of life

Of my adolescent phases
These challenges are often rooted in my experiences as a young person

I might make a right
Sometimes, I make the right decision or take the right path

I write to right my wrongs
I use writing as a way to address and correct the mistakes I've made in the past

But it's funny how these wrongs helped me write this song
Ironically, the mistakes I've made have often inspired me to create some of my best work

It's been a long, long, long time dawg
I've been on this journey for a very long time

Because all I see is broken hearts looking for me to mend them
I feel a sense of responsibility to use my music to help heal and uplift those who are struggling

This just a release for making peace with my own agenda
My music is also a way for me to find inner peace and stay true to my own values and goals

Lifting up my words too high would mean that you not ascending
I don't want to elevate myself at the expense of others; I want my music to inspire and lift up everyone who listens to it

So hot I burned the rules to crisp
I'm pushing boundaries and breaking rules with my music

Now I'm el frio how I'm cool as shit
Despite my rebellious spirit, I still manage to keep my cool and stay collected

Making other niggas bite the bullet til they full eclipse
I'm setting a high standard with my music, and other artists are struggling to keep up

I felt the dark over shine since my brother passed
The loss of my brother has had a profound impact on my life and my music

And memories will fade through the blunt and into ash
Despite my attempts to hold on to memories, they often slip away like smoke from a blunt

Niggas wanna speak the truth but they don't know the half
Other artists claim to be speaking the truth, but they don't understand the full complexity of the issues they're addressing

They only half 100, why I got it on me
Other artists are only partially committed to the cause, while I am fully invested in living my truth

Keep my hoodie on when I'm around the coppers, because my skin copper
I feel the need to protect myself and my identity when I'm around the police, who often target people of color

And this paper folded on me, origami
I'm constantly shaping and molding my craft, like a piece of origami paper

Type of mental wealth, the man can't afford to stop me
My creativity and passion are assets that no one can take away from me

The label wouldn't pick me up, they can't afford to stop me
Even though major labels have been hesitant to sign me, I'm still going to pursue my music career with or without their support

They ask me why I always work like I ain't got an option
People are often puzzled by my unwavering commitment to my music, but to me, it's not a choice; it's a necessity

I said the story only starting you just gotta watch me
I still have so much more to say and so much further to go, and I invite everyone to come along for the ride