The Last Hope
Drake Ft. Kardinal Offishall & Andreena Mill Lyrics

I gotta make it out, or move quickly
I need to either escape or act fast

Can't allow the past to restrict me
I must not let my past limit my actions

But this time around they won't skip me
I won't be overlooked again this time

I am the last hope. Don't hesitate not even for a second
I am the only chance left to succeed, I must act quickly and confidently

The hustle has become an obsession
My drive to succeed has become all-consuming

I'm on the front line with my weapon
I'm at the forefront of this battle armed and ready

Can you imagine the last breath of Christ?
Can you fathom the final moments of a historical figure?

The last breath of Christopher Wallace on that faithful night
The final moments of the rapper Notorious B.I.G. on the evening he was shot

The last step that Martin Luther took as a man
The final stride of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr before his assassination

I got the power of my world in my hand
I possess the ability to control my own destiny

The Microphone brings life or death in the blink of an eye
As a rapper, the words I speak have immense impact on the listener

I was born to provoke those born to die
I have a unique ability to inspire those facing adversity

I was conceived to beat all odds like Las Vegas
I was born to defy the odds and come out on top, like a gambler in Las Vegas

T-dot motherfucker, watch the world rape us
Referring to Toronto as 'T-dot', expressing frustration at the world taking advantage of the city

Greatest strugglers hustle to succeed
Those who have faced the most obstacles work the hardest to achieve success

Cross water smugglers tussle to burn weed
People risk their lives to smuggle drugs across water to make a living

It meets that pressure to success in the South
The pressure to succeed is particularly prevalent in southern regions

Niggas watching what I say magnifying my mouth
People are scrutinizing my words and actions, amplifying their impact

I never take back talk, I apply the force
I don't tolerate disrespect, I respond with unwavering strength

Hand blistering from many years of holding the torch
My hand is scarred from years of hard work and dedication to my craft

When the skin rebuilds, it grows tougher then leather
With time and perseverance, one becomes stronger and more resilient

So we can keep on hold it forever
With continued effort, we can maintain our success indefinitely

My name's Kardinall
I am introducing myself as Kardinal Offishall

Jealousy is something I haven't felt in years
I am confident in my own success and don't feel envy towards others

There's nobody around for me to be jealous of
I don't have any direct competition or threats to my success

I bet you do a show in my city and no one cheers
Even if another artist performs in my hometown, they won't receive the same level of support as me

Even if you make the music that ladies and fellas love
Regardless of how popular the music is, I still have the support of my city

Dawg, I'm incredible fuckin' unforgettable, but when it comes to records I will eat it if it's edible
I am a legendary artist, but I will still work hard to improve and succeed

They say the futures always for-seen
It's commonly believed that the future is predetermined

That's why I'm steady getting more money more cream
I'm constantly working to earn more wealth

My flow is stuck in the moment that comes before dreams
I am always striving to achieve my goals, even in my unconscious state

I stay avoiding unlucky like 14
I try to avoid anything that is traditionally associated with bad luck, such as the number 14

And people get behind and they fight for em' 'cause he won't let no other niggas write for em'
Fans appreciate that I write my own music and defend me as a result

And even when it's quite warm, the attitude coursing through the veins and my city is an ice storm
Despite the outward appearance of calm, there is a fierce competitive energy in my city

The name's Drake and I don't take it for granted
Introducing himself as Drake and emphasizing that he values his success and fame

I can take it you offended cause I'm taken advantage man
I understand if people feel resentful of my success, but I will continue to work hard and achieve my goals anyway