Sooner or Later
C.B. Green Lyrics

When I was a little boy
Reflecting on childhood experiences

I saw my sister father trap my mom up in that corner
Witnessing domestic violence in the family

And she still had his daughter
Her mother still had the daughter of the abuser

Seems insane
The situation was irrational and didn't make sense

I watch her settle for less, and taking hits of all the pain
Observing his mother accept a subpar situation and dealing with emotional pain

Because she too afraid of change
She was afraid of the unknown and the risks of making changes

And shit will never feel the same, and it's fucking with my brain
He knows that things will never be the same and it's causing him emotional distress

This sour got me feeling something I could never understand
The use of marijuana is affecting his emotions in a way he can't comprehend

So when I'm swerving, changing lanes, I got the bubble over Hanes
He's driving under the influence and trying to hide it

I can think about that little boy, on a feeling he don't remain
He thinks about how he used to feel as a child but can't recapture that innocence

She gon do what she gon do, mama got a life
His mother will make her own decisions and has her own life

I package up two more rolling dotey, marley twice
He rolls two joints and listens to Bob Marley

I plan for more, working on expanding shores
He's working on growing and expanding his opportunities

Shawty down for sure, caressing more blind sides than Michael Oher
He has a loyal partner who supports him and helps him overcome obstacles

Shit I remember Playing ball until December
Recalling childhood memories of playing basketball until December

My Philly nigga called said let's Yams or whatever, I mean I done flipped enough
A friend from Philadelphia invites him to party, but he's moved beyond that lifestyle

Day job been kicking up, Vendor called come pick it up, Pockets keep the maneuvers up
He's busy with work and keeping up with his money

Like Wade in '06 Pass it and flip
He's able to make quick decisions and maneuvers like Dwyane Wade in 2006

I'm known on them strips
He's known in his community for his business dealings

My hands tied, dangerous when I'm under the linen
He's constrained by his circumstances and can become reckless in private

I learned how to use both hands when I'm fucking with women
He's skilled and experienced in sexual situations

It's Vent from CNCT, body of work always reflect when I'm winning
He's part of a music group and his success is reflected in their joint work

And the eyes tell the story in any place that I'm given
His eyes reveal his story and history wherever he goes

I'm throwing stones, trying to break the glass of a broken home
He's trying to fix his personal and family issues

It's set in stone
His plans and determination are firm and unchanging

I'm trying to be worth knowing, not well known
He wants to be respected and valued as a person, not just famous

Approaching me
Someone is coming to confront or talk to him

Niggas at your neck just like a rosary
People are trying to attack or harm him

Living how I'm supposed to be, keep real niggas close to me
He sticks to his own values and keeps genuine friends close

Loyalty the code, it was never meant to be broken
Loyalty is a fundamental principle that should never be violated

I've awoken
He's become aware and awakened to certain truths and realities

When it comes to stress I'm fucking or I'm smoking
He copes with stress and anxiety by having sex or smoking marijuana

As a youngin we was buggin cuffing Chuck E Cheese tokens
As a child, he and his friends did silly things like save Chuck E Cheese tokens

Now I'm overseas going to different tropics and oceans
He's now traveling and exploring new places

The murder capital it's hard to get saved
Living in a violent city makes it hard for people to escape danger

Knew I would do this back when Melo had braids
He knew he would achieve success in music, recalling when Carmelo Anthony had braids

At a very young age
He had his aspirations and drive from a young age

I seen a lot of shit that made me re-evaluate
He's witnessed a lot of things that made him reconsider his perspective

Change in my perspective, so I changed the way I operate
He's grown and matured, leading him to change his approach and methods

Say I'm acting funny, shit I'm really trying to elevate
People might think he's changed, but he's just trying to improve and succeed

Other niggas featherweight, they left them seeing heaven's gates
Other people who couldn't handle the pressure or danger have died

They just can't relate but try to steal the shit from off your plate
Others envy him and try to take what he has or imitate him

Cyphers turn to massacres, I changed my name to Leatherface
He's experienced rap battles that turned violent, causing him to adopt a new, intimidating persona

Dip into the music, then I'll probably dip in real estate
He's investing in both music and real estate

Residual income
He earns passive income

Make a mill and then some
He wants to make at least a million and then more

My brother told me anywhere he go, then his gun come
His brother always has his gun with him for protection

And I can't even blame him, shit a jungle where we come from Bodies drop Then the shit continue because they up one
The violence in their community is a never-ending cycle of retaliation and revenge

I just thank the lord that I'm alive to see the sun come
He's grateful to have survived and continue living

She one and done just like a Duke commit
She's only interested in a one-time sexual encounter, like a basketball player committing to Duke University for one year

Know I'm really true to this
He's genuinely committed and invested in his music and work

I'm true to my religion like a crucifix
He's devout and committed to his religious beliefs

Two things, never trust a nigga, never trust a bitch
He's learned to not trust anyone, regardless of gender

The bitch will probably fuck your bro, bro probably a fucking snitch
Women might cheat or betray trust, and men might be informants

So amazing surroundings is changing
His environment is improving and becoming more impressive

Top of the mountain but we started way back in the basement
Despite their current success, they had humble beginnings and worked their way up

Changing locations everyday gon feel like a vacation
Traveling and exploring different places is like a vacation for him

Shit, I know it's coming I'm patiently waiting
He's confident in his future success and is waiting for it to come

CNCT
He's part of a music group called CNCT