Better One
J.Lately Lyrics

Yeah my brudda went down he caught a felony, I’m here like what is you tellin me
My brother was arrested and charged with a serious crime, but I'm not surprised by this news.

We was up in the field ain’t makin deals just runnin up on our energy
We were out and about, not engaging in any illegal activity, just enjoying each other's company.

And lil mama can’t think bout times in the past like an open book she read to me
And this woman I know can't stop dwelling on the past, she talks to me about it like it's all she can think about.

She said Brendan I’m glad that you doin you, had me thinkin like is there a better me, Cuz there better be
She told me that she's happy that I'm living my life the way that I want to, and it makes her wonder if she can better herself.

Seen too many turn to enemy
I have witnessed too many people become my enemies.

Jus back up off me they quick turn to frenemy
If someone tries to get too close to me, they often end up becoming my fake friend.

Can’t waste time on em haters cuz they really is not on my pedigree
I can't waste my time on people who hate me because they come from a different background and mindset than me.

Especially people who dead to me
Most importantly, I don't want to waste time on people who are dead to me.

It really took a whole toll on me mentally
Dealing with these issues has really taken a toll on my mental health.

Runnin it up and I know they ain’t catchin me
I'm working hard to improve my life, and I know that I'm succeeding because no one can catch up to me.

And the haters I know that they mad at me
I know that my haters are jealous of my success.

This is my Masterpiece
The work I'm doing on myself and my life is my masterpiece.

When they rap They be talkin all cap and they act and you know they whole life is a fallacy
When other artists rap, they lie and exaggerate about their lives, and you know that everything they say is fake.

I don’t know what could happen but if I don’t try then they gon think that they matchin me
I don't know what will happen to me in the future, but I know that if I don't try and improve my life, my haters will think they're better than me.

Can’t look back cuz ain’t nobody passing me
I can't afford to look back at my past because nobody is better than me in the present.

Man I swear that my dream a reality
I know that my dreams are becoming a reality.

I sit back and laugh think about times all of them thoughts was attackin me
When I look back at my past and the negative thoughts I used to have, I can laugh at them now because I've overcome them.

Swear I’m losin' my head outta my mind all of them demons Harassin me
Sometimes I feel like I'm losing my mind because of all the negative thoughts and struggles I'm dealing with, almost like demons are tormenting me.

But I’m prayin to god I know I’m gon shine but it’s gon take a few casualties
But I have faith that I will ultimately succeed, even if I have to face some losses along the way.

For Dead homies a drink and a bag weed
When I think about my friends who have passed away, I honor them with a drink and some marijuana.

Introduced to a whole new anatomy
I've been introduced to a whole new way of living and thinking.

Let us out of the shackles and let us free
I wish that we could all be free from the challenges and struggles that are holding us back.

And the A is my home my city
Atlanta is my home and my city, and I'm proud to be from there.

And New York man I know that they wit me
I feel supported and encouraged by the people of New York City.

Try and stop me you know imma get to the cheese but you the rat Mickey (you a rat)
If anyone tries to get in my way, I will still succeed, but they will be the ones who end up looking foolish.

Man I Wish I that could’ve told my brudda stay home when he got caught wit the blicky
I wish that I could have warned my brother to stay out of trouble before he got arrested for carrying a gun.

I’m the one that they call when they gon fall when the situation sticky
People know that I'm the one they can turn to when they need help or support during a tough situation.

Yeah, I’m gettin rich no kidding you gon die tryin like 50
I'm becoming wealthy, and anyone who tries to stand in my way will fail, just like 50 Cent famously sang.

Every move that I make could’ve made a mistake but I gotta be Risky
I know that every choice I make could be a mistake, but I'm willing to take risks to achieve my goals.

Know a lot of people ain’t stab me in the back it’s like I got shot ricky
I feel like a lot of people have betrayed me, and it hurts just as much as being physically shot.

Had to move to a whole other setting
I had to leave my old environment and surroundings in order to succeed.

If they want me they gon have to get me
If anyone wants to stop me or bring me down, they will have to catch me first.