HICKORY DICKORY
Chika Lyrics

I look at the stars
I contemplate my ambitions and aspirations

They asking me what do I see (they asking me what do I see)
People are curious about the future I envision for myself

I noticed that lately
Recently, I've become aware

All them constellations been looking like me (they been looking like me)
The patterns in the sky resemble my journey and identity

Inspired to shine, nigga
Motivated to showcase my talents and brilliance

Inspired to dream
Motivated to imagine and pursue my aspirations

I think of my life and I feel that I may be as good as I seem
Reflecting on my journey, I believe I am as talented as I portray myself to be

(I may be as good as I seem) Yeah
(I may be as good as I seem) Yes, indeed

Coming up, I dreamt of the checks I'd be running up
In my rise to success, I envisioned the substantial income I would earn

I sat on bed writing lyrics to songs
I spent hours crafting and composing song lyrics while sitting on my bed

I would practice 'em all but it wasn't enough
Although I tirelessly rehearsed, it wasn't sufficient

I wanna perform, I want a crowd
I desire to showcase my talent and engage with an audience

Singing it back to me, stadium loud
Having the crowd sing my songs back to me with immense enthusiasm

Homies in front, turning up, getting down
My friends positioned at the front, hyping up the crowd and enjoying themselves

They gone off the liquor, they drunken and proud
My friends are intoxicated but filled with pride and excitement

The energy hit when the lights on
The atmosphere becomes electrifying when the stage lights illuminate

That energy when it's my song
The overwhelming excitement and vibes when I perform my own song

I'm starting to think like a mogul
I'm beginning to envision myself as a successful and influential figure in the industry

I'm starting to feel like an icon
I'm experiencing a sense of being revered and iconic

'Cause I ain't the same and I know it
I've transformed and evolved, and I'm aware of it

But I got the heart of a poet
Nevertheless, I possess the emotions and creativity of a poet

That money is good but it's new here
While the money is appealing, it's a recent addition to my life

I'm trying so hard not to blow it
I'm exerting great effort to handle it responsibly and not squander my newfound wealth

'Cause all of my friends walk around and they icy, pricy
Because my friends flaunt expensive and luxurious possessions

But when it come to me, I prefer just a tee and some Nikes
In contrast, I value simplicity and comfort, choosing a t-shirt and sneakers

Fight me, I might be running from changes, I like how it is
Don't argue with me, I could be avoiding transformation because I enjoy my current situation

Easy to cope with the life that I live
I find it manageable to deal with the lifestyle I lead

Still ain't got used to the sight from crib
I'm still not accustomed to the view from my home

I knew I would have it when I was a kid
Deep down, I always believed I would achieve this level of success since I was young

At moments the nights would be dark
During certain times, it felt like the nights were filled with darkness and uncertainty

Won't hold you, the journey was long (long)
Honestly, the journey was arduous and lengthy

Through all of the bullshit
Despite enduring various hardships and obstacles

Imagine a younger me singing a song (song)
Picture a younger version of myself passionately singing a tune

Like, 'Hickory dickory'
Similar to the nursery rhyme 'Hickory Dickory Dock'

My clock has been ticking to victory
I've been steadily progressing towards triumph and success

I don't have a fear in the world
I am completely fearless and confident

Whenever it's time, I know they'll be listening
When the right moment arrives, I'm certain that people will pay attention

This shit a bippity bop
This is an enjoyable and catchy piece of music

If I want these niggas to think
If I want to influence and captivate these individuals

Then I know that gotta get niggas to rock
I understand that I must make them groove and enjoy the rhythm

Gotta go harder with every drop
I must intensify my efforts with every new release

I'll be remembered like Biggie and Pac
I aspire to leave a lasting legacy like the iconic rappers Biggie and Pac

That be the reason I stay on my grind
That's why I persistently work hard and strive for success

I ain't wasting no time when I'm racing the clock, yeah
I'm not wasting any time as I compete against time to achieve my goals

If I can see them as a link
If I can perceive them as a connection or relation

Then I know that I gotta behave as the watch
Then I understand that I must act as the one in control

Crank that shit up if only by a notch
Increase the volume even if it's just a slight adjustment

Master the art and then give 'em a swatch
Perfect my craft and then impress them with an exhibition

Put everything that I got on the line
Risk everything I possess for the sake of my passion

I ain't wasting no time cause I'm racing the clock, yeah
I'm not wasting any time because I'm competing against time to achieve my goals

Them visions don't feel very far now
Those visions no longer seem distant

My parents was stressing shit, worry no more
My parents were concerned, but they need not worry anymore

'Cause your girl got a job now
Because I have secured employment now

And she afford an apartment
I can afford to rent an apartment

And soon she gon' push it to start it
And soon I'll have the means to begin my own journey

And everyone know who she is
And everyone recognizes me

When she leave the crib, she not getting carded
When I go out, I'm not asked for identification

And that ain't from college, nah that shit is all by the wonderful work of her hands
And that achievement is not due to attending college, but rather the remarkable efforts I've put in

And maybe the prayers y'all sent up at midnight
And perhaps the prayers you all offered during midnight

When y'all ain't know if I could see out my plan, yeah (plan)
When you were unsure if I could fulfill my aspirations, yeah

But mama, I made it and daddy, I'm faded
But mom, I've achieved success, and dad, I'm enjoying the spoils

It's how I stay grounded 'cause bitch, I'm elated, yeah
It keeps me humble and down-to-earth because I'm ecstatic, yeah

Now all of my messages full of these niggas who say we're related
Now my inbox is filled with people claiming to be my relatives

I never met none of 'em
I haven't met any of them

Why would I make out a check to 'em?
Why would I write a check to them?

Listen, I know how that sound
Listen, I understand how that might sound

And it might have been different if I grew up next to 'em
Perhaps it would have been different if I had grown up alongside them

We been so distant, they'd question me
We have been so separated, they would doubt my authenticity

If found out how to send out a text to 'em
If they discovered that I learned how to message them

It was just me with my head down
It was just me, keeping a low profile

Eyes red, barely slept in my bed
My eyes were tired and bloodshot, hardly resting in my bed

Fourteen-hour bus rides, windows pillowed my head (head)
Enduring long fourteen-hour bus rides, using the window as a makeshift pillow

I knew it was coming, yeah
I anticipated its arrival, yeah

So I never stopped running
So I never ceased my efforts and dedication

I'm watching the lights going by
I'm observing the passing lights

I sat on that bus and was humming (yeah)
I sat on that bus and hummed to myself (yeah)