Keep On
Elzhi Lyrics

It's like everyday I wake up to some new bullshit
Every day, I start my day with some sort of negativity or adversity.

Somebody got something to say about me
People always have something negative or critical to say about me.

Ayo these niggas want to take my spot but you know what I tell them?
There are people who want to surpass me, but I tell them to keep dreaming and find their own success.

Keep Dreaming niggas
Continue to have aspirations and ambitions, but don't try to take what is mine.

Find your own way
Discover your own path to success instead of trying to follow mine.

Don't worry about taking mine
Don't concern yourself with trying to achieve what I have achieved.

Because I just want to inspire y'all for a minute
My intention is to motivate and empower all of you with my words.

So you can see where I'm coming from
I want you to understand my perspective and the journey I have gone through.

Thanks to the snakes who sit in, high grass
I acknowledge and appreciate those deceitful individuals who wait in the shadows, ready to strike.

Or rats in fly trash
Similar to vermin feasting on garbage, there are individuals who thrive in negativity and chaos.

I can handle curve balls without batting an eyelash
I am able to handle unexpected challenges and obstacles without showing any signs of distress.

Players should focus on their own paper in my class
Instead of being concerned with surpassing me, individuals should concentrate on their personal growth and success.

You will find that anytime I'm tested I pass
Whenever I am faced with challenges, I consistently overcome them and succeed.

So how can you harm me?
Given my resilience and ability to overcome adversity, how could you possibly inflict harm upon me?

When your legacy has no legs, and there is no arms in your army
Your reputation and influence hold no weight, as you lack the support and resources to back it up.

You hope I answer when death knocked or when death called
You are eager for me to experience failure or downfall, hoping that it will be my ultimate demise.

You haters can suck a right and left ball, 'F' y'all
I dismiss and disregard those who harbor hate towards me.

Im from the city of crooks, gritty and nooks and crannies
I come from a city known for its criminal activity and rough, hidden areas.

Where you heard they took the panties, pocket books from Grannies
In my city, there are stories of individuals stealing from elderly women, taking their undergarments and belongings.

Im just a rare breed
I consider myself to be unique and exceptional.

With faith the size of a prayer bead
I have unwavering belief and trust, comparable to the size of a religious prayer bead.

Who stepped it up, not knowing where the bottom stair lead
I took risks and elevated my craft, even when I couldn't predict the outcome or where it would lead me.

Became the best ever at rap now that the bear's free
Having surpassed my inhibitions and limitations, I have become the greatest rapper now that I am free to express myself.

At an unfair speed I spit something sharp then the air bleed
I deliver my words with such speed and precision that it cuts through the air and leaves an impact.

Take the brain inside your head honcho
Allow me to challenge your intellect and perspective, especially if you consider yourself a leader.

That's sicker than Griselda Blanco
My thoughts and ideas are more twisted and daring than those of the notorious Griselda Blanco.

Or OJ in the Bronco
Similar to the infamous O.J. Simpson car chase, my words and actions create a sense of chaos and intrigue.

Or Eastwood in a poncho off A Fist full of Dollars
Just like Clint Eastwood's iconic character in the film 'A Fist full of Dollars', I portray a confident and fearless individual.

Rolling with mob ties who can't resist pulling collars
I associate myself with influential and powerful individuals who are not afraid to assert their authority and control.

Yeah, just let me inspire you
Allow me to motivate and encourage you through my words and actions.

Pay close attention to my essence
Take a careful and focused look at the core of who I am and what I represent.

It only comes once a millennium
Opportunities to witness someone like me only occur once in a thousand years.

A penny from my thoughts may just enrich any city slum
Even a small fraction of my insightful ideas and thoughts has the potential to bring prosperity and growth to impoverished communities.

Im out in the Deep, east of the D, that's a way though
I am exploring new territories and venturing beyond the familiar, specifically in the east side of Detroit.

Got a line for the Mason Dickson, a bar for Barbados
I have references and messages that resonate with individuals across different locations and cultures, from the Mason-Dixon line to Barbados.

Y'all wasting diction
Others are misusing their words and language.

On fabricated tales laced in fiction
They are creating false stories and narratives, entwined with fictional elements.

Such as cooking up base addiction
One example is glorifying and perpetuating drug addiction and abuse.

Or dodging case convictions
Another example is evading legal consequences and convictions.

With guns, a Rollie and China White
They boast about their firearms, expensive watches, and high-quality cocaine.

Im just being me, super fly TNT
On the other hand, I embrace my true self and exude a level of confidence and style reminiscent of the Blaxploitation film 'Super Fly'.

Y'all just Napoleon Dynamite
In contrast, they are mere imitations or replicas, lacking authenticity or substance.

Y'all suck as this and need to stop
Their skills and abilities are subpar and should come to an end.

Probably got some bottle to pop
They likely have a celebratory champagne bottle waiting for them.

Sitting at the top of your bucket list
They have placed their aspirations and goals at the top of their to-do list.

So we shouldn't be allowed versing
It is not even worthy or appropriate for us to compete or be compared.

Who disagrees is on smack
Anyone who disagrees with this statement is foolish.

Like a parent when he child [is] cursing
Similar to a parent's reaction when their child uses profanity, their disagreement is unwarranted.

Im wild, and you're the mild version
I am bold, unpredictable, and audacious, while they remain timid and watered-down versions of themselves.

I quiet a loud person
I have the ability to silence and overpower someone who is excessively vocal or boastful.

Then inhale a cloud and get lifted like I'm crowd surfing with a falcon
Inhaling a cloud of smoke, I experience a sense of euphoria and rise to an elevated state, akin to crowd surfing with a falcon.

Get off them lame guy's jocks
Stop following and idolizing individuals who lack originality and significance.

I bury 'em
I metaphorically bury them or put an end to their influence and relevance.

In the same-sized box they put themselves in
I confine them to their own limited mindset and choices.

I just want to Inspire you
My primary goal is to motivate and stimulate you.

To look from a higher view
I want you to adopt a broader and more elevated perspective.

That's what I desire to do
My ultimate desire and intention are to bring about this transformative shift in perception.

By pushing this fire through
By continuously sharing my passion and motivation with you, I hope to ignite and sustain your own inner fire.

I put cities on the map and make places budge
My influence and impact on the music industry bring recognition and attention to various cities and locations.

Give you a sentence iller than a racist judge
I provide lyrical content that is more impactful and thought-provoking than the biased and discriminatory judgments of a racist judge.

From a case where you can trace his grudge
Referring to a legal case where you can clearly identify the source of someone's resentment or grudge.

With the same mental plane as Aristotle's
I operate on a level of intellect and wisdom comparable to that of Aristotle.

Pushing off different runways than Paris models in Ferragamo's
I transcend the conventional paths to success, taking inspiration from high fashion runways and models.

So I be rising pretty far when I drop this
When I release my music or poetic creations, I elevate myself to new heights and gain recognition.

Landing on everybody topless like eyes in a titty bar
My impact is so significant that it grabs everyone's attention, much like the gaze of patrons in a strip club.

I'm different, I ain't only out to see paper
I am unique and driven by more than just a desire for wealth and material possessions.

Y'all rap, I'm spitting game at mother earth to reshape her
While others focus on rapping and delivering verses, I use my words and influence to bring about positive change and transformation in the world.

And run this planet in Jehovah's hand, I hope you overstand
I aim to have a significant impact on the world and leave a lasting legacy, guided by a greater spiritual force.

You don't want to see no pause to these bars
You do not want to witness or experience any interruptions or breaks in the flow of my verses and lyrical prowess.

Think like a sober man
Approach things with a clear and rational mindset, rather than being influenced by substances or intoxication.

The clincher is that my pen push out poison the way a cobra can
What sets me apart is that the words and ideas I write are potent and influential, similar to the venomous strike of a cobra.

Biting on a Doberman Pinscher
Just like a Doberman Pinscher, my words have a fierce and biting impact on the listener.

I venture off into to similes
I explore and utilize similes, comparing different concepts and ideas to create vivid imagery.

Your excuses is useless as photographic memory with dementia
Your excuses hold no validity or weight, as they are as ineffective as a person with a photographic memory suffering from dementia.

Who cares about how you stack chips or when your plaque chips
Why should anyone be interested in your financial success or the accumulation of accolades that hold no significance?

They play your shit
People may listen to your music or content.

Skip tracks, then play mine until the track skips
However, they quickly move on from your songs and prefer to listen to mine repeatedly until the track itself becomes worn out.

Yeah, just let me inspire you
Allow me to motivate and uplift you through my art and words.

Pay close attention to my essence
Take a closer look at the core of who I am as an artist and individual.

It only comes once a millennium
Someone like me, with my unique qualities and talents, appears only once every thousand years.

A penny from my thoughts may just enrich any city slum
Even a small fragment of the deep insights I offer has the potential to uplift and improve impoverished areas within cities.

Im out in the Deep, east of the D, that's a way though
I venture out to the deeper, less explored areas to spread my message, particularly in the eastern region of Detroit.

Got a line for the Mason Dickson, a bar for Barbados
I craft and deliver lyrics that resonate with individuals from various locations, from the Mason-Dixon line to Barbados.

Y'all wasting diction
Others are misusing and squandering their use of words.

On fabricated tales laced in fiction
They spend their time and talent creating false stories filled with fiction.

Such as cooking up base addiction
One example is glorifying and promoting addiction to drugs at the most basic level.

Or dodging case convictions
Another example is avoiding legal consequences and convictions.

With guns, a Rollie and China White
They boast about their firearms, expensive watches, and high-quality cocaine.

Im just being me, super fly TNT
In contrast, I simply embrace my authentic self, exuding confidence and style reminiscent of the blaxploitation film 'Super Fly'.

Y'all just Napoleon Dynamite
Others, however, are mere imitations or copies, lacking originality and substance.

Y'all suck as this and need to stop
Their skills and abilities are subpar and should come to an end.

Probably got some bottle to pop
They likely have a bottle of champagne waiting for them in celebration.

Sitting at the top of your bucket list
They have placed their aspirations and goals at the top of their to-do list.

So we shouldn't be allowed versing
It is not even worthy or appropriate for us to compete or be compared.

Who disagrees is on smack
Anyone who disagrees with this statement is foolish.

Like a parent when he child [is] cursing
Similar to a parent's reaction when their child uses profanity, their disagreement is unwarranted.

Im wild, and you're the mild version
I am bold, unpredictable, and audacious, while they remain timid and watered-down versions of themselves.

I quiet a loud person
I have the ability to silence and overpower someone who is excessively vocal or boastful.

Then inhale a cloud and get lifted like I'm crowd surfing with a falcon
Inhaling a cloud of smoke, I experience a sense of euphoria and rise to an elevated state, akin to crowd surfing with a falcon.

Get off them lame guy’s jocks
Stop following and idolizing individuals who lack originality and significance.

I bury ’em
I metaphorically bury them or put an end to their influence and relevance.

In the same-sized box they put themselves in
I confine them to their own limited mindset and choices.

I just want to Inspire you
My primary goal is to motivate and stimulate you.

To look from a higher view
I want you to adopt a broader and more elevated perspective.

That's what I desire to do
My ultimate desire and intention is to bring about this transformative shift in perception.

By pushing this fire through
By continuously sharing my passion and motivation with you, I hope to ignite and sustain your own inner fire.

Yo this is cloud verse, the second verse
Now, I present to you the second verse, which takes on a more introspective tone.

Every day I walk around with my head down
I traverse through life with a sense of despair and dejection, always keeping my head lowered.

Because I'm afraid that it's either gon' throw shade
This is due to the fear that others will cast negativity or criticism upon me.

Or rain on my parade
Another fear is that circumstances or individuals will spoil or ruin my moments of joy and celebration.

Or stay close when my plane was delayed
Even when my plans are delayed or disrupted, there are always individuals who stick around, waiting for an opportunity to cause trouble or criticize.

For many hours
The delays can sometimes last for a substantial amount of time.

And when my ex was vexed
Furthermore, even when my previous romantic partner was upset or irritated with me.

For not giving her any flowers
This was often due to my failure to present her with floral gifts.

It killed my buzz before I had drunk
These situations would dampen my mood and enthusiasm before I even had the chance to consume alcohol.

It was just my luck when it snuck in class
This unfortunate series of events seemed to occur when I least expected it or at the most inconvenient times, such as during a class or important gathering.

I thought I had passed
There were moments when I believed I had overcome these obstacles or challenges successfully.

But I was flunking senior year
In reality, I was failing or falling behind in my personal growth and progress.

It disappear
However, this sense of despondency and negativity would eventually dissipate.

Reappear
Yet, it would resurface once again.

By it being here I find myself beneath a blue sky
The presence of these negative occurrences often leaves me feeling trapped or confined, unable to fully enjoy the positive experiences or opportunities presented to me.

I'm never seeing clear
This cloud of negativity and uncertainty prevents me from having a clear and unobstructed view of my own life and goals.

The forecast says tomorrow may be sunny
Although the weather forecast predicts a sunny day to come.

Bet money it be like today and the one before last
I have learned from experience that it is highly likely that tomorrow will be similar to today and previous similar occasions.

It pops up to basically end my fun
This negativity unexpectedly arises to put an end to moments of joy or pleasure that I am experiencing.

It be catching up when I walk or chasing me when I run
No matter if I walk at a leisurely pace or sprint to distance myself, this negativity seems to catch up with me or chase me relentlessly.

Even keep me up during bed hours
It even haunts me and prevents me from restful sleep during the hours intended for rest.

Always seeming to creep inside my dream when asleep to give me lead showers
It finds a way to infiltrate my dreams to shower me with a heavy downpour of negativity and burden.

Then I awake to see it laughing up a storm
When I finally wake up, this negativity seems to revel and take pleasure in the chaos it has caused.

It be there when I perform
Even during my performances or moments of showcasing my talents, this negativity lingers and affects my mindset.

And my reception isn't warm
As a result, I often face lukewarm or negative reactions from the audience or individuals around me.

It even showed up at my rebuttal, it wasn't subtle
This negativity found its way even into my counterarguments or responses, making its presence known without subtlety.

Instead, it poured down on my head and left a puddle
Rather than merely being a passing inconvenience, it metaphorically poured down on me, leaving a residue or aftermath that is hard to ignore.

All it do is rain rain
All this negativity does is constantly rain down upon me.

Rain rain on me
It continues to persistently affect and burden me with its presence.

So I try to maintain or keep the same brain
In response, I strive to maintain my mental fortitude and not allow it to alter or diminish my mindset.

Wishing I can leave it all behind
Often, I yearn to escape and rid myself of this constant negativity.

On a plane, train, automobile
I fantasize about embarking on a journey, whether it be by plane, train, or car, to distance myself from this negativity.

But I ought to know the water gon' spill
However, deep down, I understand that these negative experiences and emotions will inevitably affect and spill over into other aspects of my life.