Survive
E.S.D. Lyrics

I got blood, I mean paint on my hands
I have worked so hard and tirelessly on these paintings that I have so much paint stuck on my hands that it looks like blood.

I got the brush, I'm bout to paint on this canvas with
I am excited to begin painting again with my trusty brush.

Good lines, good lines, just a reflection
I am proud of the good lines I create in my paintings, and they reflect the time and effort I put into them.

How we, survive, survive, survive
As artists, we must survive the hardships and obstacles thrown our way in order to create and share our art with the world.

I use a pencil to stencil the tension felt tip pen
I use different tools to create my art, including a pencil for stenciling and a felt tip pen to show the tension in my paintings.

And tell a dick, better be quick, to git me in the cellar get it
I warn anyone who tries to stop me from creating that they better hurry up and catch me before I lock myself away in my studio.

Meaner then pitbull stigma, liquor store open
I am more intense and driven than a pitbull, and even when the liquor store is open, I am focused on working on my art.

Swig an Amsterdam and hope I miss the details that I'm Supposed to
Sometimes I drink to calm my nerves and hope that I do not overlook any important details in my art.

Sixty year old's staring at sixteen year old's wearing skimp shit
I observe that older individuals are often judgmental of younger people who dress in revealing clothing.

That's their prerogative, turn the block, but Brock Turner
I acknowledge that people have the right to their own opinions, but I cannot ignore the injustice surrounding the case of Brock Turner.

Gets six months, which brush my supposed to hit the canvas with
I am frustrated and unsure what to do when I see the inequities in the justice system and feel like my art may not be enough to make a real difference.

I guess a rigger, bout time you see the difference
I choose to use a rigger brush to show the contrasts and differences in my paintings.

It ain't the body kit, sometimes it's poorer and richer
Good art is not just about the tools or materials you use, but also about the skill and creativity in the artist, whether they have more or less resources.

Stick up kids is out to tax
I recognize that some people turn to crime to make a living because of the hardships they face.

Well what the fuck you think I'm doing when I'm out to rap
I relate to those who struggle to make ends meet and understand why they might choose a life of crime, as I am also hustling and trying to make a name for myself through my art.

Draw a line on the street it gets crossed, S'why I fly
I know that boundaries and lines can be easily crossed and infringed upon, which is why I feel like I need to escape and fly away through my art.

Like an eagle, Steve Miller, band together higher cause
I fly like an eagle, and use the power of music like Steve Miller's band to inspire and bring people together to strive for something greater.

Through this evil, Iron horse is filled with people tryna keep it
Despite the evil and negativity in society, there are those who try to make a difference and keep hope alive like the people on a train (an iron horse) who are focused on moving forward together.

Together, I'm flying speeds, V.S.O.P rushes me
With others, I am able to fly high and create art quickly as if I am on a rush of V.S.O.P cognac.

All together, left a lot off the palate, the green for the gavel
As a collective, we may have missed or excluded certain aspects in our art, and are left with the conclusion that there needs to be more representation and diversity, symbolized by the color green, in the art world and justice system (the gavel).

The ballot, the malice, shit happens when you're out in
The voting process and the malicious, unfair events that occur when participating in political activism and social change, are things that can be experienced by those who are out in the world trying to make a difference.

This city, till the stains on ya jacket looks like your past
Living and trying to survive in this city can leave visible stains and scars that will always remind us of the difficult experiences we have gone through.

Gets nasty tryna eat, half your face looks like an animal
The struggle to survive and make a living can turn people into savage creatures, and the scars and bruises from that struggle may be visible in our physical appearance.

Paint the moon it gets dark, lose a couple friends
No matter what we do, life can still be dark and we may lose friends along the way even when we do our best to create and share our art with the world.

Know the pain, thirst to kill the villain like marvel
I understand and have experienced pain, and have the motivation to fight against injustice like the comic book heroes in Marvel who defeat the villains.

Filled with written scripts, pills that harm you, doctors move to foes
We are surrounded by people and things that may harm us, such as pharmaceutical drugs, and even doctors that are supposed to help but sometimes take advantage of their power.

Hippocratic oath is gone, tragedy is upon you
The Hippocratic Oath, in which all doctors promise to do no harm, has been broken, and tragedy may result from their unethical actions.

Throw bottles at these AMC lights, so you can see lows
I want to break through mainstream media and societal norms, symbolized by the AMC movie theater lights, and expose the harsh realities of life and society through my art.

For what they are through nights, your sanity can harm you
Through long and difficult nights, we may realize the harsh reality of things, and struggling with our own sanity may be a result of the pain and difficulties we encounter.

NYC is my canvas, I brandish brushes
New York City is my blank canvas, where I can use my paintbrush to create and express my innermost thoughts and feelings.

Colors are luscious, hit it up with just a couple of touches
The colors in my art are rich and full of depth, and I am able to create beautiful paintings with just a few brushstrokes.

As me and Redrum discuss it, I'll be adding
With a trusted friend and collaborator, Redrum, we can discuss and come up with new ideas to add to our paintings.

Streets and blends and running through cans like nothing
I take inspiration from the streets and blend different colors together, using so many cans of paint that it seems like nothing to me.

Bypass fake dudes, they be huffing and puffing
I ignore phony people who pretend to be artists or try to bring me down, as they are only huffing and puffing and not really creating anything of value.

Ain't creating nothing, just a bunch of copy cats
Those who imitate instead of creating something original are not true artists and do not contribute anything valuable to the world.

And puppets every stroke fly art that you'll never forget
Every brushstroke in my art is meaningful and creates something unforgettable and unique.

Embedded in your memory as dope as it gets
My art is so great and impactful that it will stay embedded in your mind and memories, as good as it can get.

Pop up shops, you can cop my artist sets
I have pop up shops where you can purchase my artist sets and support my work.

Cop hats and shirts so you can adorn your flesh
You can even buy merchandise like hats and shirts to wear and show off your support of my work like a piece of your own skin.

I'm on that every color in the spectrum workable
I am open and flexible to using any color in my art and am continuously experimenting with what works.

Beneficial every can is stamped official
Every can of paint I use is beneficial to me and my art, and is officially approved for use in my artwork.

Ain't no issues, I'm sure you find something that fits you
There are no problems or issues in choosing my artwork or finding something that suits you best.

When it's all said and done the whole world will see um
At the end of the day, when everything is completed, the entire world will be able to see and appreciate my art.

Hanging in museums and big coliseums
My art will be showcased in museums and other large venues, and appreciated by people from all walks of life.

Painting portraits of black folks in they kingdom
Through my art, I am able to create beautiful and inspiring portraits of black people in their own element and kingdom, showcasing their strength and dignity.

Painting murals on walls so the hood will see 'em
I want to create murals that are visible and accessible to those in the hood and urban areas who would not normally have access to or appreciate art, in order to uplift and inspire them.