Independent
C.E.C. Lyrics

They didn’t wanna see me like this
They didn't want to witness my current success and happiness

They didn’t wanna meet the new impression
They were not interested in getting to know the changed version of me

They didn’t wanna see me doing well
They preferred not to see me thriving and achieving my goals

They didn’t wanna see me this effective
They did not want to witness my high level of effectiveness and productivity

They just wanna see me fail, yeah
Their desire is solely to witness my failure and downfall

They didn’t wanna see the new perspective
They were uninterested in considering or acknowledging my fresh perspective

A lot of things have changed but I’m still
Despite numerous changes, I have remained true to myself

I’m independent
I am self-reliant and self-sufficient

I don’t know how else to help you get the message
I am unsure of how to further convey the intended meaning to you

Own the masters to my songs not a percentage
I possess complete control over the rights to my songs rather than just a portion

I got bands up in my bank that’s what I’m spending
I have a substantial amount of money in my bank account which I am using

Fuck a deal it’s only me that’s gonna get it!
I disregard any offers or contracts because I am the one who will achieve success

I would bet on me ‘cause I’m a good investment
I have confidence in my abilities and believe that investing in myself is wise

Silver on my wrist but I don’t come in second
I may flaunt my silver wrist accessory, but I never settle for second place

If you told me when I was 14 I'd be right here under 21
If someone had informed me at the age of 14 that I would achieve this level of success before turning 21

I’d be ecstatic
I would have been extremely joyful and excited

Rap and do what I want to do and I’m good too
I have the freedom to pursue my desired musical style and I am skilled as well

That’s fantastic
That is exceptionally great and satisfying

All the rap I’ve heard so far just this year
All the rap music I have listened to recently within this year

It’s all tragic
It is all distressing and pitiful

But it’s just helpin’ my net worth, my catalog
However, it is actually contributing to the increase in my overall wealth and music collection

And my assets
As well as enhancing my assets and financial resources

I’m so glad I’m independent man
I am genuinely pleased that I am an independent artist

So glad I’m on the offensive side
I am happy that I am taking the initiative and being proactive

Of the fence now not pretendin’
Now I am firmly on one side of the fence, not pretending or pretending to be something I'm not

That I could work a little 9-5
That I could settle for a regular 9-5 job

With a boring life and a pension
Leading a monotonous life and relying on a pension

If I had your life, I’d be mortified
If I were living your life, I would be deeply embarrassed or humiliated

Take a 45 and just end it
I would resort to using a .45 caliber firearm to end my life

I see a lotta people who be livin’ life and they actin’ like
I observe many individuals who live their lives and pretend as if

They got more than that it's pathetic
They possess a greater quantity or quality of something, but in reality, it is pathetic

So just in case, it’s the only one
Therefore, if this opportunity is the only one available

I’m a rock this shit and I'm a give a fuck how I spend it
I will confidently handle this situation and I won't care about how I invest my resources

Music saved my life more than once
Music has rescued me from difficult circumstances on multiple occasions

Back when nobody even gave a fuck
During a time when nobody cared or showed concern

These bonus years on my table dawg
The additional years I have been given and the opportunities they bring

Ain’t no other way I can play it off
There is no alternative approach for managing or presenting it

I got clout at 19 that’s why I’m pretentious
Being influential at the age of 19 is the reason behind my arrogance

There ain’t “I” up in team, find out who your friends is
In a team, the word 'I' does not exist, so discover who your true friends are

I just had me a dream, then made that the present
I recently had a dream and then transformed it into reality

Only workin’ for me thought you learned your lesson
Exclusively working for myself, you should have understood the lesson

Ain’t no question I’m half as fake
There is no doubt that I am not at all fake

And I’m still impressive
In fact, I continue to be remarkable and admirable

I fly girls in from different states
I bring women from various states to spend time with me

But I’m still domestic
Regardless, I remain rooted and connected to my home country

Said I ain’t shit in 2014
People claimed I was insignificant in 2014

I’m still offended
It still bothers me and hurts my feelings

Talking shit from apartments
Speaking negatively or disrespectfully from their apartments

Where you might be my tenant
Where you potentially reside as my tenant

Woah!
Expressing surprise or astonishment

I booked a studio I gotta
I have reserved a studio, I must

Go!
Leave or proceed

Airbnbs when I’m out on the
Using Airbnb accommodations when I am away on

Road!
A journey or tour

When I’m pullin’ up ain’t a shortage of
Whenever I arrive, there is never a lack of

Hoes!
Promiscuous or sexually available women

Dream of a life where I’m out doin’
Imagining a life where I am actively engaging in

Shows!
Performances or concerts

I’m just doin’ me & that’s just how it
I am simply being true to myself and that is exactly how it

Goes!
Unfolds or progresses

I’m fuckin’ sick homie grab me a
I am extremely talented and incredible, my friend fetch me a

Coat!
Coat or jacket

I’m fuckin’ lit homie I’m tryna
I am extremely popular and successful, my friend, I am trying to

Blow!
Achieve significant success or fame

There ain’t a chance that I’ll be goin’
There is absolutely no possibility that I will be

Home!
Returning or going back home