ARE WE THERE YET
Dumbfoundead Lyrics

Momma had a dream, but she gave it up to me
My mother had aspirations for herself, but she let go of those dreams in order to support and nurture mine.

And my sister raising kids, man that ain't a cup of tea
My sister has the challenging responsibility of raising children, which is not a task suited for everyone.

Now she ain't have no cheese, but took us to Chuck E. Cheese
Despite our financial struggles, my mother still found a way to provide joyful experiences for us such as going to Chuck E. Cheese.

Somewhat of a G, living life so sucka free
I carry myself with confidence and dignity, living my life without being a pushover or victim of circumstance.

Told her what I want to be, she was cooler than the breeze
When I shared my aspirations with my mother, she was supportive and encouraging, like a refreshing breeze on a hot day.

Supported it as a being, cause I knew she had believed
My mother's belief in me as a person allowed her to fully support my dreams and help me become the best version of myself.

If it were up to me, she would be treated like a queen
If I could, I would repay my mother's sacrifices by providing her a life of luxury and regal treatment fitting of a queen.

A life of luxury, filled with shiny pretty things
I envision a life for my mother that is luxurious and filled with all of the beautiful and dazzling things that she deserves.

Now I was only three when she brought me to the states
I was still very young when my mother brought me to America, and so I didn't fully understand the sacrifices she made for us at the time.

My sister only one, crossing borders wasn't safe
My sister was just a baby when we crossed borders, a potentially dangerous and risky move.

What she did was very brave, I think about it everyday
My mother's bravery and sacrifices inspire me everyday, and cause me to reflect on my own actions and choices.

From Argentina to Mexico, and finally L.A.
Our journey took us through several countries before coming to Los Angeles, a long and arduous trip for my family.

Yea, she made it really far, someone give her an applause
My mother accomplished so much, and deserves recognition and applause for her tenacity and perseverance.

Got herself a job, an apartment and a car
My mother worked hard to provide for us, and was able to secure a job, home, and vehicle for our family.

But the struggle isn't over so I keep doing my parts
Despite our progress, there are still challenges that we face, and so I continue to work hard and do my part to help my family succeed.

Straight spittin' out them bars that'll get us to the stars
Through my music, I hope to propel myself and my family to great heights, and achieve success on a grand scale.

Tell me momma, are we there yet?
I question whether or not we have reached our ultimate goals, and if there is still more for us to achieve.

Shorty was a ten, she was chillin' with her friends
I met a beautiful woman who was hanging out with her friends.

I was trying to be smooth, but I couldn't pretend
I was attempting to be suave and charming, but I couldn't fake my true self or intentions.

So I walked up with a brew, table, napkin and a pen
With a drink in hand, I approached her with a napkin and pen, hoping to strike up a conversation or exchange numbers.

Told her we should do something, call me when you can
I suggested we make plans and asked her to contact me when she was available.

Man, after two dates, I got her back in my place
After just two dates, I was able to bring her back to my home.

She made the bed shake and my heart beat race
We had passionate and intense physical intimacy that left me feeling exhilarated and excited.

Yeah, we were moving fast but either one of us cared
Despite the speed at which our relationship was progressing, neither of us saw any issue with it or wanted to slow down.

Seducin' me with that ass ware, really wasn't fair
Her attractiveness and physical allure was difficult for me to resist, and I felt like it was unfair to me.

Is this just good sex or is it something that's rare
I questioned whether our physical intimacy was just enjoyable or if there was something deeper and more meaningful to our relationship.

Feelings do intersect, when you're chucking, pull hair
Emotions can become intertwined when engaging in passionate physical intimacy.

Are we two single people, or have we become a pair
I pondered whether our relationship was just casual dating, or if we had become a more connected and exclusive pair.

And to tell you the truth girl, I ain't ready for that dare
Honestly, I wasn't sure if I was prepared to take our relationship to the next level and become exclusive.

But I saw it in her eyes, she was falling in deep
I could tell by her expression and actions that she was developing serious feelings for me.

I barely know you and you barely know me
Our relationship is still very new, and we still have much to learn about each other.

These are common road rules, we should take it slowly
It's important that we take things at a slow and steady pace, in order to ensure that we are making the best decisions for ourselves and our relationship.

So before you use words like 'Love', just let me speak
I ask that she give me the space and time to express my own feelings and emotions in order to avoid misunderstanding and confusion.

Tell me baby, are we there yet?
I question whether or not we have reached a point in our relationship where we are ready to take it to the next level.

At the age of fifteen, I was rockin' open mics
I began performing at open mics when I was just fifteen years old.

Killing the L.A. scene, like a scene in Poltergeist
I was dominating the Los Angeles music scene with my talent and skill, like the ghosts in the horror movie Poltergeist.

Young freestyle king, street battlin' left and right
As a young rapper, I was highly skilled in freestyling and street battles, and was highly respected for my talent.

I was quite mean, yeah but the kid was nice
My lyrics could be ruthless and cutting, but I was still a decent person and well-liked among my peers.

I made it my career at the age of seventeen
I decided to pursue music as a career when I was just seventeen years old, taking a bold and daring step toward my dreams.

Now almost every year, I travel the seven seas
Through my music career, I have been able to travel the world and experience many different cultures and places.

Respected by my peers, and all of the OGs
I have earned the respect and admiration of my fellow musicians and industry veterans.

Got fans around the world, they be cheering fo' me
I have a strong and dedicated fanbase across the globe, who support and cheer for me.

When I wake up every morning, man I wonder if it's real
I sometimes can't believe how far I have come and how much success I have achieved.

Looked at what I worked for, everything I built
I reflect on the hard work and effort I have put into my music career, and feel proud of what I have accomplished.

When I really think about it, it be giving me the chills
Thinking about my success and accomplishments can sometimes send shivers down my spine, as I realize the magnitude of what I have achieved.

Cause I'm eating off my music and I'm paying all my bills
My music career has allowed me to make a living and support myself financially.

I think I made it ya'll, I don't need a f-ckin' deal
I feel like I have reached a level of success where I no longer need a record deal or outside financial support to sustain my career.

What the hell am I saying, man I gotta check myself
However, I recognize that I still have to be humble and check my ego, and understand that there is always room for growth and improvement.

That's forreal, cause when things are going well I get gassed up
I acknowledge my tendency to become overconfident and complacent when things are going well.

That's when I look in the mirror and ask...
I have to look inward and ask myself some tough questions in order to stay grounded and level-headed.

Homie brother, are you there yet?
I question whether or not I have reached my full potential as an artist and individual.

Young brother, are you there yet?
I ask myself if I have achieved the goals and aspirations that I set out to accomplish as a young person.

Tell me brother, are you there yet?
I reflect on my growth and progress, and ask myself if I have become the best version of myself that I can be.

Keep it moving, we ain't there yet
Regardless of how far I have come, I know that there is always more to achieve and discover, and so I keep pushing forward and striving for excellence.