Somebody Like Me
G.S.B. Lyrics

A yo I never needed recognition
I don't care about getting credit for my work

They gone feel shit as long as the record spinning
People will keep enjoying my music for as long as it's being played

Ever since I was younger I had a better vision
I always knew that I was destined for greatness

I been nice with it man y’all just never listened
I've always had talent, but people didn't recognize it

A big nigga though I had small start
I may have had humble beginnings, but I have a lot of potential

Painting pictures with words dawg it’s all art
My music is a form of art that allows me to express myself creatively

Y’all can’t break me man I’m all heart
I'm resilient and strong, and I won't let anyone bring me down

Y’all talk a lot of shit but never win I guess y’all John Starks
People criticize me, but they don't have the talent to back it up

Y’all all cap my pens nice like Pittsburgh
People pretend to be better than me, but I know I have skill

Y’all wake up with my name in y’all mouth take a shit first
People gossip about me, but they should take care of their own problems first

I was told “you better pray boy it’s gets worst”
People warned me that things would get harder, but I'm ready for it

You get numb to it all the more you’ve been hurt
Over time, you become desensitized to negative experiences

But fuck it I my nigga I gotta carry on
But I'm not going to let adversity stop me from pursuing my dreams

Hall of fame flow but they treat me like I’m Barry Bonds
I have a lot of talent, but people criticize me unfairly

Or Pete Rose
Referring to another baseball player who was controversial and criticized

I guess when you make a lot of hits they only see you through the peephole
Success attracts attention, but people don't really understand what it took to achieve it

Man I used to want the fame and glory
I used to desire recognition and success for the wrong reasons

I wanted to shit on everybody that hated on me
I wanted to prove myself to my critics and gain their approval

But I am who I am you can’t change my story
I'm proud of who I am and where I came from, and I won't let anyone change that

Shit I made it this far somebody praying for me
I've come a long way, and I believe that someone's prayers helped me get here

Ain’t sunshine in the hood again
Life is tough in the neighborhood

We was trying to make it out we far from hooligans
We were trying to improve our lives and escape the negative aspects of our environment

You got an open verse they guaranteed to shoe me in
I'm confident in my skills, and I know I'll be successful wherever I go

It was never ‘bout the money man you got to lose to win
Success isn't just about making money, but it's about overcoming obstacles and learning from failures

Fuck fame it’s overrated to me
I don't care about being famous, it's not that important to me

I know a couple Jordan’s in the hood that ain’t in the league
There are talented people in the neighborhood who could be successful, but they haven't had the same opportunities as me

I know I’m here because my mama still praying for me
My mother's support and prayers helped me get to where I am now

Don’t need no standing ovation y’all stay in y’all seat
I don't need people to applaud me, I'm proud of my work regardless of what others think

‘Cause I was in the trenches with my ride or dies
I've been through tough times with my closest friends and supporters

Yea we was on the front porch if you was riding by
We spent a lot of time outside, socializing and enjoying life

I was down and out barely sliding by
In the past, I faced a lot of difficulties and struggles

But music saved me its my guiding light
Music has helped me overcome my problems and has been a source of inspiration for me

I faced every problem with it eye to eye
Music has helped me confront my problems head-on

A lot of temptation yet I rarely had a silent night
Despite facing a lot of challenges, I was able to stay focused and keep working towards my goals

I hope the money never change him
I hope that fame and wealth won't negatively affect me as a person

I pray I never forget where I came from
I want to remember my roots and stay grounded even as I become more successful

Yo somebody pray
I'm asking for someone's support and encouragement

For me
To help me stay on track and continue pursuing my dreams

I don't pray but I say what I say
I don't necessarily believe in prayer, but I still express my wishes and desires

Everyday like it's faith to me
I approach each day with a sense of purpose and conviction

Still look up at the stars and they say to me
I find inspiration and guidance in the world around me, including nature and the cosmos

Shine bright, tho hindsights the other way to me
I strive to stand out and make an impact, even if it's difficult to see the results in the moment

They all chase me
People are drawn to my talent and success

Aye look if you wanna race me
If someone wants to compete with me, they're welcome to try

You gon have to erase me, nigga press the escape key
It's not easy to beat me, you'll have to try hard

Because there really is no way that im moving
I'm standing my ground and I won't be swayed

Moving companies can't replace me, look
Even if someone tries to replace me, they won't be able to match my skills and talent

Thought I was done son the Carter 4
People thought I was finished, but I proved them wrong

I'm booked like the art of war
I'm busy and in demand, like a popular book

You shook cause I took what I'm starving for
People are intimidated by my ambition and drive

Artifact flow dinosaur
My style and sound are unique and timeless

Hip hop connoisseur
I'm knowledgeable and passionate about hip hop music

Conjuring these bars from a time before
I'm inspired by the past and use it as a source of creativity

Go hard like yes indeed
I work hard and give my all in everything I do

My whole fam come from the West Indies
My family has roots in the West Indies, which influences my music and culture

So I could never stop, ain't no less in me
I have a lot of drive and passion, and I won't stop pursuing my goals

But I listen where the lessons be B!
I'm always learning and growing from my experiences and mistakes