Letter To My Boys
Devlin Lyrics

As my head spins, I don't know
I am overwhelmed and confused by my thoughts and emotions

How this slight show had the time to grow
I am amazed that our small beginnings have led to where we are now

I was too interested on live the life alone
I was focused on pursuing my own interests and needs, rather than relying on others for support and companionship

Chase the money, chase the savings
I was preoccupied with accumulating wealth and financial security

Man, doesn't really matter
I have come to realize that these things are not as important as the relationships I have built with my friends

I'm just trying to make this happen, here's a letter to my boys
I am writing this letter to express my gratitude and love for my friends and to acknowledge the role they have played in my life

Out to everyone I ever ran the streets with
This letter is addressed to all of the people I have shared my experiences with, especially those from my past

You know more soul, but this here is deep shit
I recognize that my friends have a deeper understanding of life than I do, but I am still trying to express my feelings in this letter

Me, wilsey and dope inside of a chip wheep
I am reminiscing about a time when myself, Wilsey, and Dope were together in a car, smoking marijuana

Or in the park in a Friday night with free chips
I remember hanging out with my friends in the park on a Friday night, eating chips and enjoying each other's company

Or are plenty, with four are out the belly
There were many of us in our group, and some of us had children at a young age

Few less guards with a bit that last the many
Some of our group had gone to prison, but their memories and influence still lingered with us

Bags it out, trying to rule worry bands weary
We were hustling to make money and provide for ourselves, but the stress and weariness that came with it was overwhelming

Face is in the place, back in that where it was heavy
I remember times when the stakes were high and our actions had serious consequences

Don't get me hard, fools say start slow
I have learned not to rush into things, and to take my time to make informed decisions

Freestyling in this stats flat we're good at
We were skilled at freestyle rap, and often practiced and honed our skills in a friend's apartment

Then it disappeared and never fooled to turn back
Eventually, that apartment was no longer available to us and we had to move on from our freestyle sessions

Out the jacko, see my wrist slash but gold smash
I have memories of stealing from others, but at the time it felt like a necessary part of our survival

When little Guiness was as quiet as a field mass
I remember times when one of our friends, who was usually talkative and outgoing, was very quiet and subdued

We would've stole your car and probably though it was the start
In our youth, we were reckless and willing to do whatever it took to get ahead, even if it meant breaking the law

But it's bigger than my little brother
I have come to realize that there are more important things in life than material possessions or money

He wait for princess, it's too many names to cover
I have many friends who have supported and cared for me, and it is impossible to name them all

As it grew, I feel a gold fraction under quicker
As I became more successful and famous, I felt like my true self was slipping away

I felt lonely inside and maybe slightly bitter
Despite my success, I felt isolated and unhappy

Start writing, told myself I'll be a spitter
To cope with my emotions, I turned to writing and decided to pursue a career in music

Then I met dogs and Mikey and the Picture figure
I met some important people who helped me in my career and became close friends

Too big to lock the quick fig from an older level
My success has made it difficult to relate to some of my older friends who are not in the same position

Mine's sort of fool pine dose to see the rebel
I sometimes feel like an outsider, even among my closest friends, because of my success

At fifteen I resurrected my whole crew from hard times
I helped lift my friends out of difficult situations when we were teenagers

Youngen on this mad fire
We were driven and passionate about our goals and dreams

Back in '05 when we used to smoke and drink
I remember specific moments in time when we were young and carefree, enjoying ourselves without a care in the world

Fifty kids on boot street where rule the piffs
We hung out on a particular street, smoking marijuana and feeling like we were in control of our surroundings

Way back when it was me upon my bones
I remember a time when I had few friends and had to rely on myself for support

A shoe lace around my neck, held my keys up close
I had to improvise to keep my belongings safe, even if it meant using unconventional methods

He waits a Lego flash, check his back on violence out
I remember a particular friend who was always looking out for himself and making sure he was safe

We represent it to the fullest after time, fact
Despite our struggles and hardships, we are proud of where we come from and the people we have become

Be Bred, two friends, come I come west
I acknowledge and give gratitude to specific friends who have been there for me throughout my journey

My boys now, we share a pile and lie the rest
I consider my friends to be like family, and we have a strong bond and loyalty to each other

Where's new gets and my gets and at the park
We have spent many enjoyable moments together in various places, including the park

In the youth club with haseties and we spray some bars
We have cultivated our love of music together, practicing and performing together in various settings

Three years by, rest in peace, Lace
We have experienced loss together, including the death of one of our friends

Remember days he used to run around the heath wave
We cherish memories of our friend, including times when he was carefree and enjoying life

But I don't get to see your face into these days
We continue to mourn our friend and feel his absence in our lives

Last crase, will I make it through this grind rage
I still have doubts and struggles, but I am determined to persevere through them

Get started, show 'em love, they really understood
I want to show my friends how much they mean to me, and acknowledge how much they have supported and understood me throughout my journey

Though I was better, then fucking good, they grind the hood
Despite my success and fame, I still feel a strong connection and loyalty to where I came from and the people who helped me get there

Behind the mic, slop it still do
I continue to pursue my passion for music and performing, even as my fame grows

Then it see is too expensive, I move to lose
I am aware of the pressures and challenges that come with my success, and sometimes feel like I may lose myself in the process

And by the way, I forgot to say
There are still many other people I have not mentioned in this letter who have played important roles in my life

I met when I was 13, I lose by the place
I met some of my closest friends when I was very young, and we have remained close throughout the years

For mom the dictorial role when we used to spray
I acknowledge my mother's role in my life and how she supported me even as I pursued my passion for music

Bars on the old block, we're jumping right in flame
We have shared many memorable moments together, including freestyle rapping on the street corner

So
In conclusion, this letter is a tribute to my friends and the role they have played in my life, and a reminder to cherish these relationships above all else