The Hard Way
Fly Union Lyrics

Really hope this ain′t what I'm made for, clocking dollars and pesos
I hope my purpose isn't just making money and nothing more

Tryna get passed that Range Rove, Lexus truck, Porsche Cayenne S′s, Mercedes SLS's
I'm trying to overcome the urge to buy fancy cars and focus more on what really matters

I asked the Lord forgive me, swear to you I learned my lesson
I've asked for forgiveness and I truly believe I've learned from my mistakes

Tryna build more with my pop, he can see through my depression
I'm trying to strengthen my relationship with my dad, he can tell when I'm struggling

Tryna be more how I was when I was an adolescent
I want to bring back the good qualities I had when I was a kid

Tryna see more through my specs without all the speculations
I'm trying to see things more clearly without jumping to conclusions

Tryna open up my mind without all the concentration
I'm trying to be more open-minded without overthinking everything

Tryna rest without defeat so when it's time to rest in peace, I be good and I can fly without these boulders on my feet
I'm trying to find peace in life so when I die, I can move on without any burdens holding me back

Yea, Swifa brought the vibe this here is way more than a beat
The music that Swifa made has more meaning than just a simple melody

And them words you talking way more than just air between your teeth
The things you're saying are more important than just empty words

Keep the live and you might find your teeth is way down at your feet
Be careful what you say or you might end up getting hurt

And I ain′t violent but you try me and we'll have to wait and see, wait and see
I'm not a violent person, but if you provoke me, there will be consequences

Now I'm riding ′round in my hood, I'm probably up to some good
I'm driving around my neighborhood and I'm likely doing something positive

If I approach you like a person, don't judge me with yo mind
Treat me like a human being and don't make assumptions about me

Could've died when I got that phone call, cops kicked in that front door
I could have been killed when the cops raided my house

And I'm a thousand miles away, shit I guess that goes to say, all the shit we did for paper, it don't just go away
I was far from home when it happened and it made me realize that all the money we made doesn't erase what we did

Making money like birthday, every day we cutting cake
We're making so much money it's like we're celebrating our birthday every day

Like I always tell my brothers, if I′mma ride for it I'mma die for it, blood, sweat, and I'mma cry for it, and I'mma make these dreams real life for us
I'm willing to put everything I have into achieving my dreams and I'll fight for them until the end

Yea, APC Gang, put your hood up like it's cold out
Represent the gang by wearing your hood like it's cold outside

My niggas rep the same thing, 21 your team, it's a blowout
My friends and I are all part of the same group, we're dominating the competition

Who ordered more champagne, what's your bottle count, double digits
We've ordered so much champagne that we're now counting our bottles in double digits

And I can't even complain, if I did nobody would listen
I know I have a lot, so I'm not even going to complain because nobody would sympathize

Addition by subtraction, balance and moderation
Sometimes it's best to simplify your life and find balance

If you don't like me, then don′t dap me, if we can make money, get at me
If you don't like me, don't pretend to be my friend, but if there's money to be made, let's work together

What you eat don′t make me shit, unless you buying it off of me
What you do with your life doesn't affect me, unless you're buying something from me

Sidebar, I really don't know too many people really happy
On a side note, I don't know many people who are truly happy

I just got done doing a photo shoot, I got a call from my ma
I was taking pictures when my mom called me

She said don′t turn on the news, your lil' cousin just died
My cousin died and my mom told me not to watch the news

This stress is strife, this can′t be life, the type of shit my day be like
This stress and sadness can't be what life is supposed to be like, but it's been a tough day

My debit deficits got me stressing shit, feel Obama like
I'm worried about my financial situation, reminds me of the struggles Obama had to deal with

But I'm still blowing money like it's something in Benjamin's eye, it's hundreds everywhere, they everywhere
Despite my financial troubles, I'm still spending money like it's nothing, and there are always hundreds around me

But fuck the radius, I want the whole pie
I don't want a small part of the success, I want everything

I, Bankreau back like I′m out of the red
I'm Bankreau and I'm back from financial troubles

But it′s black on black, Jordan 6 Infrareds
I'm wearing black on black, with my Jordan 6 Infrared sneakers

Never claim to have wings on or halo overhead
I don't pretend to be an angel, I'm human with flaws

I was born in sin, I'm already half dead
I was born with original sin, so I'm already partially corrupted

That′s why I'm always tryna get it in, she told me don′t force it
That's why I'm always working hard, even if it's difficult, someone told me not to push too hard

I'm Jerreau but I was born rich
My name is Jerreau and I come from a wealthy family

And give them what they need I′m too generous
I'm a generous person and I try to give people what they need

And I don't need all of that, you can have some of this
I don't need everything, you can have some if you want

If I cook shouldn't have to do the dishes
If I cook, someone else should do the dishes

When the check come don′t be surprised, yours missing
Don't be surprised if your check is missing some money

Why don′t they just let a brother in, a nigga tryna win
Why won't they give me a chance, I'm just trying to succeed

Tryna take care of my kid, [?] For the shit that I did
I'm trying to provide for my child, despite the mistakes I've made in the past

So I say what I wanna say, live how I wanna live
I speak my mind and live my life on my own terms

Act how I wanna act, my niggas got my back
I behave however I want and I know my friends will support me

Say what you live for, just roll up your indo
Speak your truth and smoke some weed

Iye rolling shotty, let me roll down the window
My friend Iye is sitting in the passenger seat, let me roll down the window

You got a gift though, stay on your shit
You're talented, don't give up

Why all y'all hands out, I ain′t got nothing to give though
Why are you all expecting things from me, I have nothing to give

Just mess with kinfolk on the way to the thrift store
Just hang out with your family on the way to the thrift store

Talking 'bout where you been? Nigga I been gone
You're asking where I've been? I've been away for a while

Out of my mind boy, go take ya Tylenol
I'm feeling crazy, go take a Tylenol

Took a shot of love with it, missing some alcohol
I took a shot of love, but I'm missing the feeling of being drunk

Life is so up and down, gotta find what is real
Life can be unpredictable, but you have to find what really matters

"Y′all niggas so ill, why y'all ain't got a deal"
You're all so talented, why haven't you gotten a record deal?

Everywhere I go now, shaking hands,?
Wherever I go, people want to shake my hand

Take a shot, a couple rounds, me and my niggas tryna get down
We're taking shots and having a good time together

And they tell me that my time is now
People are telling me that it's my moment to succeed

Something telling me "Ay Jay Swifa, slow it down"
Something is telling me to slow down and take a break