Musiq Soulchild
Carol Riddick/DJ Aktive/Musiq (Soulchild) Lyrics

Ever since I can remember
For as long as I can recall

Cats been comin' up and askin' how did I
People have been approaching me and inquiring how I

Get to be where I'm at
Achieve my current status

With my whole style
Regarding my entire approach

And got the nerve to ask would I change anything about it
Boldly asking if I would modify any aspect

Say it's too lean or too crowded
Asserting that it is either minimal or excessive

But see that's just the thing
However, that is precisely the point

Cause that's something that I don't worry myself too much about
Since that is a concern that does not trouble me excessively

Cause I'm gonna do it the way that I've been doin' it
I intend to continue executing in the same manner that I always have

Since the first day that I start doin' it
Since the initial day that I began performing this way

Maybe fine tune it just a little but just enough
Perhaps refine it somewhat, but only modestly

Cause I don't wanna fuck up and ruin it
I am determined to avoid errors and prevent spoiling it

I take this thing too seriously
I have a strong emphasis on this matter

My style is the fuckin' point of me
My particular approach is a crucial component of my identity

But see cats just don't get it
However, some individuals fail to comprehend it

Cause niggas just always gotta find a label or some kind of cataloger
Because some people continuously require categorization or identification

Sayin' yo this kid gotta be this
Stating that this guy contains certain traits

And he gotta be that
And he surely must exhibit those qualities

And he gotta be whatever
A myriad of other attributes have to be present

Yo I just gotta be whatever you want and need me to be to
I need to fulfill your requirements and expectations

Math your life better
To align with your existence more effectively

Musiq Soulchild
This is my moniker

That's my name
It identifies me

Damn what
What's wrong with that?

That's me
That characterizes me