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Fabolous Lyrics

It's easy to look at my life and don't see no pain
Despite appearances, my life is full of personal struggles and hardships that are not readily apparent to others.

I remember takin 3, 4 trains to re cocaine
I used to go to great lengths to obtain drugs, even resorting to taking multiple trains to get what I wanted.

Standing in the lobby during sleet, snow, rain
Despite harsh weather conditions, I would stand outside in order to sell drugs to addicts who needed their fix.

Waiting for fiends with a pint of beef lomain
While waiting for customers, I would keep myself fed with a cheap and filling Chinese food dish.

Breaking day on the grind, I used to be so drained
I was constantly exhausted from working hard every day, trying to get ahead.

But ain't a Saturday I wasn't up to see Soul Train
Even on days off, I still made sure to watch the popular TV music show Soul Train.

Sometimes I ain't see no gain
Despite putting in a lot of effort, I didn't always see the results that I wanted.

'Cause I was runnin to Ralphies everytime my trees showed stains
I would go to the store to buy new clothes every time my drug stash was in need of replenishing.

I was lucky I ain't seized or maim
Considering the danger of the drug world, it was fortunate that I never got caught or suffered physical harm.

Get shot or stuck up standin at them see-Lo games
I risked being robbed or even killed when participating in illegal gambling games.

But now shit with these skios changed
Nowadays, things have changed with regard to drug culture and the people who participate in it.

I ain't know why the fuck they used to look at me so strange
Others viewed me with suspicion and hostility due to my involvement in illegal activities.

Glanced at my neck and didn't see no chain
Others would take one look at my appearance and assume I wasn't successful, seeing no flashy jewelry around my neck.

Be saying "That's nasty", wouldn't give me no brain
Women would judge me harshly and refuse to engage with me romantically.

Ya'll surprised F-A-be-O's sane
It's surprising that I have managed to maintain my sanity despite the challenges I have faced.

In my rolla life, I done jumped in and out of 3, 4 lanes
In my life of constantly striving to get ahead, I have taken risks and made moves that others would consider very daring.

My momma used to tell me "Son, you're gonna make it one day, it'll happen" Who knew I'd have what it takes, To be famous and one day I'd be rappin - no My papa used to ask me "Son, are you prepared? 'Cause one day it could happen" I dreamed about this game, But who would of believed that one day I'd be trapped in - no
My parents always had faith that I would be successful one day, but it's still surprising to me that I now have fame as a rapper.

I just want some peace of mind
I simply desire to have inner peace and security.

Nigga's will risk havin cuffs on their wrists for this masterpiece on mine
Other people are willing to take big risks in order to have a piece of the success that I have achieved.

Know that I'm a squeeze until the top of my piece recline
I am committed to working hard and squeezing out as much success as I can.

I can't see myself in back of a Caprice confined
I refuse to be caught and imprisoned within a police car.

But on a small island, too far for police to find With girls who look 'Rican and Guyanese combined I gotta make sure my niece is fine She get every doll for Christmas, new Jordans at Easter-Time
I fantasize about living on a remote island with beautiful women, but I am also devoted to taking care of my family, especially my young niece.

Some be like "At least you signed" But that just make is easy to get pointed out at precinct lines
Some people assume that being signed to a record label brings automatic success, but it also makes you more of a target for law enforcement.

All ya'll can see if every piece be dime And I be gettin Nikes before they even get released sometime
People can see that I am successful and wealthy, and I even have the privilege of getting exclusive sneakers before they hit stores.

Youngsters, don't let these videos geese your mind It ain't cool to end up deceased for shine
I urge young people to not be swayed by music videos and desires for material success, as it's not worth risking their lives for.

And if you can't get the whole pot, just take a piece and grind Hold your head, your stress will cease in time
If you can't achieve all of your goals at once, just take small steps and work hard, and eventually you will find success and happiness.

Sometimes I wish I could go way back when I could walk through and ain't nobody know Jay Jackson Everything was OK back then Now everybody playin a cool role and I know they actin
I sometimes long for the time before I became famous, when I was just a regular person walking around without people recognizing me; nowadays everyone is fake and putting on airs.

I gotta go back through my ol' way packin These wolves know my jewels is filled with O shade Jacksons I don't care as long as my dough stay stackin But these niggas with me be eager to show they Mack 10s
I have to be careful when travelling with valuable possessions, as there are people who would rob and harm me to steal them; although I am willing to take risks in order to make money, I have to watch out for others who are potentially dangerous.

And I'm the one the PO's stay trackin Plus I got all these ducks around the ol' way quackin These hoes may crack grins But I swear to God I won't never take O.J's actions
Law enforcement agents are always watching me, and I also have to deal with people around me trying to get in on my success; although people may try to bring me down, I will never resort to extreme measures to protect my own interests.

If I would've let this flow stay packed in I'd probably be with Nick and 'Rome, spending my whole day shacked in For now I just roll on those eight Jacksons till Clue and Duro brings those Gray plaques in Yeah
If I hadn't pursued my dream of being a rapper, I would likely be living a mundane and unhappy life; instead, I am chasing my goals and hoping to achieve the recognition and success that comes with a platinum album.

One day it'll happen That One day I'd be rappin No
My dreams of making it as a rapper seemed so far away, but now they have become a reality.

One day it could happen One day I'd be trapped in No
Even as I dreamed of success and fame, I never could have imagined the challenges and constraints that would come with achieving those goals.