Thankful
DJ Khaled Lyrics

And I know that somebody been prayin' for me
I am aware that someone out there has been praying for my safety and success

Head above ground and I could've been six feet deep
I am aware of being alive and well, yet I could've died on these streets

Out on these streets, when I get down on my knees
Despite my tough life on the streets, I still take the time to pray and be grateful

I'm thankful (I'm thankful), I'm thankful (I'm thankful)
I am expressing my gratitude for the people in my life who support and believe in me

I'ma blow this bag for everybody who counted me out
I will spend my money to show people who didn't believe in me that I made it

And I still got love for all my dawgs who holdin' me down
I still love and appreciate my friends who have always been there for me

Head above ground for my niggas and my dons
I'm grateful to be alive for my friends and my family

I done dodged a few heartbreaks, yeah
I have narrowly avoided some tough situations that could have broken my heart

Never lost a thing I can't replace yet
I have never lost anything that I can't recover or replace

Couple times, thought I wouldn't make it (thought I wouldn't make it)
A few times, I thought I might not survive or succeed

Then I came up ten toes out the basement
I emerged victorious and successful from a difficult place

I done had to mute, fuck noise
I have had to ignore or silence the negativity and distractions around me

Did a couple things, they left me no choice
I have done some things out of necessity because I had no other option

I done hit some licks that my mama won't be proud of
I have taken some questionable actions that would disappoint my mother

Said we gon' be rich, give her somethin' she can smile for
I promised my mother that I will be successful so that she can be happy and proud of me

The devil on the block and he lurkin'
There are negative, harmful forces in my surroundings, waiting to cause me trouble

Tryna hit me up with a dozen
They are trying to ruin my life with a dozen different problems

But when I look around, shit ain't worth it
However, when I consider my life and my blessings, these problems are not worth it

But I'm still out here makin' moves, ooh
Despite these challenges, I am still actively pursuing my goals and making progress

Too many niggas gone too soon (I'm gonna do what I got to)
Many people have died young, so I will do what it takes to survive and thrive

Ain't tryna lay up in a box two feet wide, six deep
I have no interest in dying and getting buried in a small, deep box

You won't catch no R.I.P.'s off me
I do not want people to mourn my death, because I am determined to live a long life

Sit down, be thankful
I am advising people to take a moment to be grateful for what they have

Big smile although it's painful
Even though life can be tough, we should try to maintain a positive attitude and smile

I look up and see clouds, weed angels
Sometimes, we see beauty and wonder in unexpected places, such as in clouds when we smoke weed

Seen white chalk make street angels
Unfortunately, we also see people who have died and become angels on the streets, marked by white chalk

You're welcome, look down, feet dangles
I am telling people that they are welcome to thank me, but they should also be humble and grounded

Be proud, be shameless
Be proud of who you are and do not be ashamed of your past or your present circumstances

Yeah, be now, be ancient
Live in the present moment but also embrace your history and your roots

It been my turn, let me cut off these blinkers
It is now my time to succeed, so I will get rid of anything that might distract me or hold me back

I cut off these strangers and ifs ands and buts of the strangers
I remove the negative people and the uncertainty in my life that could hinder my success

I never relinquish, I'm thankin' Franklin as an acquaintance
I never give up on my goals, and I am grateful to have money and success like Benjamin Franklin as my ally

Destiny danger, I done seen from every angle
I am aware of the dangers and risks that come with pursuing my destiny, but I have seen it from all angles

From my neck to my ankle, the spots on this leopard ain't changin'
I am proud of who I am, from head to toe, and I remain true to myself and my values

Nigga, that's for the wankstas, 50 told me that, I say thank you
I take advice from 50 Cent and disregard anyone who is not genuine or authentic

I been got the bag, I done turned that to the blanket
I have made a lot of money and I am using it wisely to protect and warm myself and my loved ones

I been out of hand so I don't wanna dap 'less you bangin'
I have been misbehaving, so I will not shake hands with anyone unless they are loyal and trustworthy

I'm bein' quiet, man, just waitin' for these rappers to thank me, de nada
I will stay silent about my contributions and wait for other rappers to acknowledge and thank me, without expecting anything

I'ma do what I got to (I'm gonna do what I got to)
I will do what it takes to succeed, even if it is difficult or uncomfortable

Yeah, be now, be ancient (be ancient)
Keep up with the times but also honor the traditions and wisdom of the past

Yeah (yeah, yeah)
Just a simple affirmation or approval