Give Me A Chance
Danny! Lyrics

I'm still waitin' on that one phone call
Danny! is waiting for a phone call that could change his life and career.

That one conversation that can change it all
Danny! believes that one conversation could be the key to success.

I'm tryin' to get me a deal, I'm tryin' to get it and chill
Danny! wants a record deal so he can focus on making music and not worrying about financial troubles.

If I can make a mil', all my problems'll be solved
Danny! believes that making a million dollars will solve all of his problems.

Give me a chance to make it work
Danny! is asking for a chance to prove himself and succeed.

So much at stake, it hurts
Danny! understands that there is a lot at risk, and it's painful to think about losing it all.

Gotta stay alert
Danny! knows that he has to be aware of his surroundings and opportunities.

If I miss my one shot, my chances'll be gone
Danny! believes that he only has one chance to make it in the music industry, and missing that chance would mean failure.

I can't leave it alone
Danny! can't give up on his dream and passion for music.

Bare my soul in every page that I write
Danny! puts all of his emotions and experiences into his music.

I promise you this, I'm gonna make it tonight
Danny! is confident in his abilities and knows that success is just around the corner.

So when I finally pop, and I make it to the top
Danny! believes that he will eventually become successful and reach the top of the music industry.

I'm prayin' I ain't afraid of heights
Danny! hopes that success won't frighten him and that he can handle all of the fame and fortune.

Makin' tight beats, spittin' flows is my M.O.
Danny!'s style of music consists of creating great beats and delivering strong lyrics.

Tryin' to get the industry's ear, like +Please Listen To My Demo+
Danny! is struggling to get recognized by the music industry, and he hopes that his demo will catch their attention.

'Cause Dan's vicious, full of dreams and ambitious
Danny! is ambitious and driven, and he will stop at nothing to succeed.

Schemes and scam-pitchin', I'm sick of these damn dishes
Danny! is tired of his everyday life and wants to make it big in the music industry to escape his current situation.

I'm sick of bustin' these tables for minimum wage
Danny! is tired of his low-paying job and wants to make a better life for himself and his family.

That's why I'm shakin' everytime I put pen on the page
Danny! is nervous and apprehensive about his music, and hopes that it will be successful.

That's why my tightest shit's ignited with venom and rage
Danny!'s music is fueled by his emotions and experiences, and he puts all of those feelings into his lyrics.

I've tried to fight it everytime that I've been on the stage
Danny! has tried to control his fears and anxieties while performing on stage.

I shake hands with the rap fans
Danny! interacts with his fans and appreciates their support.

The teeny-boppers say they love me
Even young fans enjoy Danny!'s music and express their admiration for him.

Underground niggaz tell me 'that's wack Dan'
Some underground fans don't appreciate Danny!'s music and criticize him for it.

Man...can't you see that I'm on the grind?
Danny! is working tirelessly to make it in the music industry, and he hopes others can recognize his effort.

My CD circulated in a couple states and they responded just fine
Danny! has started to gain recognition in a few states, and he hopes that this will lead to more success.

You mean to tell me if Akon can get signed
Danny! doesn't understand why he hasn't been signed yet when even artists like Akon have been successful.

I can't get mine?
Danny! doesn't understand why he hasn't had the same success as other artists in the industry.

Sometimes I wanna grab the mic and just rhyme
Danny! has a deep passion for music, and sometimes he just wants to express himself through his lyrics.

Stand on a corner with a hat and collect dimes
Danny! feels like he's desperate for success and would even busk on the street for money if he had to.

My daughter just turned two
Danny! has a young daughter that he needs to support financially.

Couldn't afford the Pro Keds, so I bought her just one shoe
Danny! doesn't have a lot of money, so he can't afford to buy his daughter everything she needs.

Landlord screamin' at me, rent six months due
Danny! is in debt and can't afford to pay his rent.

If I can make one wish come true...
Danny! is willing to do anything to change his situation.

Yo, my mind's spinnin' like the
Danny!'s thoughts are racing and he's feeling overwhelmed.

Rims on the wheels of a Rolls-Royce
Danny! is using a metaphor to compare his mind to the spinning rims on a fancy car.

Now I'm feelin' like I'm Rose Royce, 'cause I'm +Wishing On A Star+
Danny! is hopeful for success and is making a reference to the Rose Royce song 'Wishing On A Star.'

I'm wishin' I was far away from here
Danny! wants to leave his current situation behind and start a new life.

I grab my pic and my guitar and pray this year maybe I'll
Danny! is relying on his musical talent to make his dreams come true.

Make it off sheer luck
Danny! believes that luck might be the only way he can become successful.

But I fear luck won't be enough to get
Danny! is afraid that luck alone won't lead to success.

All of my student loans cleared up
Danny! has student loans to pay off, and he hopes that success will help him do that.

My tear ducts are at capacity
Danny! is overwhelmed with emotions and is on the verge of tears.

Baby moms harassing me
Danny! is dealing with stress from the mother of his child.

'Cause she says my paychecks don't last a week
Danny!'s financial situation is making his partner upset and causing issues in their relationship.

Meanwhile, I'm watchin' these cats blow up
Danny! is observing other artists become successful and wishes he could experience the same level of success.

And throw up dollar bills like 7-Up Plus soda
Danny! is using a simile to compare other artists making a lot of money to the way a soda bottle explodes.

...I'm doin' shows for small change
Danny! is performing at small gigs and not making a lot of money from it.

Ignorin' other rappers 'cause I think they're all strange
Danny! isn't interested in competing with other rappers and is more focused on his own success.

My eyes on greener pastures, sixteen chapters
Danny!'s focus is on a successful future and he has a detailed plan to achieve it.

Make up my life story, I should be an actor
Danny! believes that his life story is interesting enough to be made into a movie, and he could be a good actor in it.

Hey Mr. A&R, what're you waitin' on?
Danny! is questioning why an A&R (Artists and Repertoire) executive hasn't noticed his talent yet.

You know I've been waitin' long, praying and staying strong
Danny! has been patient and is trying to remain hopeful while waiting for his big break.

And trying to stay sober
Danny! is making an effort to stay sober and focused on his goals.

Man I swear, if you call me now my pain will be over
Danny! is desperate for success and believes that being signed by a record label would solve all of his problems.

So many plots in mind to gain some exposure
Danny! is constantly brainstorming ways to get himself noticed by the music industry.

Show me the dotted line, like Dame did for Hova
Danny! is referencing Damon Dash, who helped launch Jay-Z's career, and he hopes that someone will do the same for him.

Pour my heart into my penmanship
Danny! expresses himself emotionally through his writing.

So won't somebody draft a contract and send one quick?
Danny! is eager to sign a contract with a record label and start his career.

'Cause most importantly my little girl depends on this
Danny!'s daughter is his biggest motivator, and he wants to succeed in order to provide for her.

I refuse to lose, take it on the chin and quit
Danny! is determined to succeed and won't give up on his dreams, no matter how difficult it may be.