I Have a Dream
Dj. Panteles Lyrics

Yeah, I know you're tired, baby
Acknowledging the struggles and efforts of the listener.

Yeah, I know you're so tired
Reiterating the understanding of the listener's fatigue.

Yeah, help has arrived, baby
Assuring the listener that they are not alone in their struggles.

Look up in the sky
Encouraging the listener to have hope.

Know you wanna fly (wanna fly)
Empathizing with the listener's aspirations.

Know you're tryin' your hardest to get by
Recognizing the listener's efforts to overcome challenges.

Yeah, I could see it in your eyes (oh, I)
Perceiving the listener's emotions and feelings.

We The Best Music
Affirming the quality of the artist's music.

'Cause I can have it all
Asserting the artist's belief in their ability to achieve their dreams.

Another one
Celebrating the artist's success.

Knew I was special from a young age (come on)
Acknowledging the artist's self-awareness and confidence.

Knew I would take some shit to my grave
Accepting that the artist will face challenges and obstacles.

Hope that the problems that I became
Acknowledging that the artist's actions may have caused problems for others.

To some niggas that I snaked don't catch up to me someday
Expressing concern that the artist's past actions may have negative consequences.

But karma my bitch and she workin' for me (what else?)
Believing that the world has a way of balancing things out.

One time for the niggas who still adore me (what else?)
Acknowledging the support of those who have not abandoned the artist.

'Cause it's some broads out here fuckin' for forty
Commenting on the prevalence of transactional sex.

And I'm just tryna make somebody son fall in love before forty
Expressing the artist's desire to find true love.

I been on some wild shit (wild shit)
Admitting past reckless behavior.

Comin' out the bank with a mortgage deposit (deposit)
Celebrating the artist's financial achievements.

Made myself a promise I'ma win (I'ma win)
Reiterating the artist's confidence in their ability to succeed.

Never again, broke up, broken hearted
Vowing to never be in a state of despair again.

And I'm starin' at the fountain blue from the balcony (real life)
Reflecting on the artist's current success and prosperity.

Runnin' a mile in my red bottoms, tryna chase a dream
Putting in effort to pursue the artist's aspirations.

Ain't got no hate in my blood or no jealousy
Expressing the artist's lack of negative emotions.

Know it's somebody, it's somebody out there just for me
Believing that the artist will find true love.

I could feel it in the air (the air)
Sensing that something positive is going to happen.

Yeah, ridin' with my billionaire homie, I got the Glock up on me
Describing the artist's current lifestyle.

He always askin' me why I got it? Be tryna hide it from him
Reflecting on the artist's decision to carry a weapon.

He tell me, "Why don't you get some security? You got a lot of money"
Advising the artist to prioritize their safety.

But I can't get this shit out my heart, they took my father from me
Expressing the artist's pain and trauma.

Shit, do you know the feelin' of success?
Asking a rhetorical question to emphasize the artist's current status.

When you young and you black but you stressed and you blessed
Acknowledging the struggles faced by black youth.

And you gotta wake up every single mornin', do your best
Emphasizing the importance of hard work and determination.

And when you get your cake up niggas gon' try you on the 'net
Commenting on the negativity and criticism that comes with success.

I had to switch way up 'cause I can't die by my respect
Changing the artist's behavior in order to protect themselves.

I got kids I gotta feed, I got a mama that can't grieve
Reiterating the artist's responsibility to not only themselves.

When it was slow and niggas left, I made my mind up, I can't leave
Deciding to persevere even when others gave up.

Plus it's homies doin' life, shit, I got guys that gotta free
Reflecting on the artist's friends who are incarcerated.

Juveniles don't get no life at seventeen, he was eighteen
Commenting on the unfairness of the justice system.

They gave him life so we gotta pray and believe
Hoping for positive outcomes despite difficult circumstances.

And try to squeeze on every resource that we know that he need
Maximizing the resources available to help an incarcerated friend.

We must achieve and once we see him we gon' go and succeed
Asserting the importance of succeeding in order to help others.

The heart of creed, I'm from Philly, nigga
Proudly representing the artist's hometown.

From the balcony I see the fountain blue
Reflecting on the artist's current surroundings.

Over the bridge is muddy waters, 'til your dreams come true (know where I'm from)
Commenting on the challenges that come with pursuing one's dreams.

Who knew it would be worth all of the losses?
Reflecting on the sacrifices made in order to achieve success.

Hopped in the Bentley, ain't even worry what the cost is
Celebrating the artist's ability to afford luxury.

I know you out there tryna sell your soul for profit
Recognizing the desperation faced by some individuals.

We gotta count all of the blessings 'cause it's God sent
Finding gratitude and appreciation for the good things in life.

Standin' on the edge right now
Feeling on the brink of something significant.

I said I'm standin' on the edge right now
Repeating the artist's current emotions and feelings.

And if the walls come down
Preparing for potential setbacks.

If it all come down
Preparing for potential loss.

If it come down
Preparing for potential failure.

Starin' at the fountain blue from the balcony
Reflecting on the artist's current success and prosperity.

Runnin' a mile in my red bottoms tryna chase a dream
Putting in effort to pursue the artist's aspirations.