Long Road
I-Taweh Lyrics

This journey is a give and take
The path I am on involves both giving and taking in order to succeed.

And I I didn't choose my destiny, but am I destined to be great within the limits of my limitations
Although I did not have control over my destiny, I wonder if I am meant to achieve greatness despite my personal limitations.

Born to be free but shackled by the hands of time
Although I was born with the innate desire for freedom, I am constrained by the limitations imposed by time.

And if I pay my dues will I be free from the crime
If I fulfill my obligations and responsibilities, will I be able to escape the consequences of my past actions?

Because I don't believe that the world is truly mine
I have doubts about whether I have complete ownership and control over the world and my own destiny.

Niggas out here living like its do or die
People are living their lives with the mindset that it's a matter of life or death.

Have a nigga thinking take his fucking life
The pressures and challenges of life can lead one to contemplate suicide.

Now I'm here cruising down the fucking strip
Now I find myself driving leisurely down the street.

Cruising with my girl in the drop top and she bad as shit
I am enjoying a ride with my attractive girlfriend in a convertible car.

Niggas back then tryna jump on this
In the past, people were trying to associate themselves with me and my success.

Wanna roll with the mother fucking clique
They wanted to join and be a part of my close group of friends.

Ain't nobody know where I'm gone go
No one knows where my journey will take me.

Let me take you down my long road
Allow me to guide you through the challenging path I have traveled.

I'm just happy that a nigga here living life
I am simply grateful to be alive and experiencing life.

Even though your boy here in purgatory
Despite facing a state of uncertainty and waiting, I am still staying positive.

The limbo of the two sides aren't as scary
The uncertainty between two conflicting options is not as frightening as it seems.

Got me looking up screaming mother Hail Mary
Feeling desperate and unsure, I find myself praying desperately for guidance.

But in the mirror looking like a Bloody Mary
When I look at myself in the mirror, I see a reflection that appears haunted and troubled.

And that's why I probably stopped trying then
The discouragement and self-doubt have likely led me to give up trying.

This time last year I could have died like trife n dem
Around this time last year, I was in a situation where death seemed imminent.

The journeys quite spooky
The path I'm on is filled with eerie and unsettling experiences.

Ask my dawg scooby
You can ask my friend Scooby, who understands the challenges we face.

The shit ain't as easy as it seems in a movie
The reality is much more difficult and complex than what is portrayed in movies.

And if you want some credits I'll point you Gucci
If you are seeking recognition, I can direct you to Gucci, who is successful.

Who knew this fashion would really quite suit me
Who would have known that this particular style and lifestyle would suit me so well.

Cating how they walk man I'm feeling so sneaky
Observing how these individuals walk and carry themselves, I feel a sense of stealth and secrecy.

'Till I make there wave my own and now these brothers need me
Until I establish my own unique presence, these individuals didn't consider me important or necessary.

All the shit wanted it don't come quite easy
Everything I desired didn't come to me easily or without effort.

But you can make that shit like magic, but you the genie
However, with determination and effort, you can achieve the seemingly impossible, as if you were a magical genie.

Could've been looking at a different me
I could have ended up as a completely different person.

This ain't explorer, deleting history
My journey is not about exploring new territories, but rather about letting go of the past.

Those times are presents man they're gifts to me
The challenging times I have faced are actually valuable life lessons and blessings.

One box opened under Christmas tree
It feels like opening a box of surprises on Christmas morning - unpredictable and exciting.

Starting from a bean to a stalk what a sight to see
Witnessing my growth and progress from a small seed to a tall, strong stalk is truly remarkable.

Jacking all my riches what a giant sight it got to be
Envy and greed from others trying to take away my wealth is truly a monumental sight.

Bigger than the best that's a mother fucking Mike to be
To become greater than the very best is an achievement I aspire to.

When it's said and done that's the history they'll have to see
When everything is finished and completed, that will be the story and legacy people will remember.