Court Visions
J. Arrr Lyrics

My eyes pan the arena tune out the crowd chants
I carefully observe the basketball court while ignoring the noise from the cheering crowd.

Net swishes and sneaker screeches smooth out the soundtrack
The sound of the ball going through the net and the squeaking of sneakers on the court create a harmonious background.

I take a dribble and it bounced flat
I dribble the ball, but it doesn't bounce as I expected.

I bounce back
Despite the setback, I regain my composure and continue with determination.

That's when these lyrics call the plays my mouth can't
In moments of struggle, I rely on expressing myself through my song lyrics when words fail me.

The house packed like my uncle crib in the 90s
The arena is filled with energy and excitement, reminiscent of how my uncle's house used to be crowded in the 90s.

Where I got my introduction to sex reefer and violence
During that time, I was exposed to adult themes like sex, drugs, and violence, which shaped my understanding of the world.

Fuck
Expressing frustration or disbelief.

I didn't know what respect meant I was nine
At a young age, I had yet to grasp the true meaning of respect.

Shit I won't aware of myself so I let people decide it
Lacking self-awareness, I allowed others to define who I was.

They pressed me from the time I caught the inbound pass
From the moment I received the ball, opponents aggressively defended me, putting pressure on me.

Turnt my drive into a spin out crash
The pressure turned my determination into a loss of control, leading to a failure.

Heavily guarded at the school of knock harder never skipped out class
I faced strong opposition in life and learned to persevere by never avoiding challenges or taking shortcuts.

Now I'm blowing by defenders that my skill outlast
I have developed skills that allow me to surpass and outperform defenders on the basketball court.

Was still out past them streetlight flickers
I used to be out in the streets when the streetlights started coming on.

Never was a street life nigga but still know what the streets like nigga
Although I didn't live a street life, I understand the reality and challenges of the streets.

I can't rap about the streets like niggas who never never harmed a fly
Unlike those who rap about the streets without any real experience, I can't pretend to be something I'm not.

But walk inside the booth and tend to speak like killers
However, when I enter the recording studio, I have the ability to convey a powerful and intimidating presence through my lyrics.

Better know my shot sweet like Miller's Reggie or Mike
It's important to understand that my shooting ability is as smooth and accurate as basketball players Reggie Miller and Michael Jordan.

I get a look it's forever precise
Whenever I have a good shooting opportunity, I am consistent and accurate in making my shots.

Even as an Edelman I'ma treat em like they're Marian Wright
Just like a skilled football player like Julian Edelman, I handle my opponents with skill and finesse, treating them like they're defenseless.

That means they got a child's defense or barely in sight
By referring to opponents as having a weak defense or not being fully prepared, I highlight their vulnerability.

Yelling at Christ tryna receive some grace
I find myself desperate, calling out to God and hoping to receive forgiveness and blessings.

Mama used to get on her knees to pray until she got her knees replaced
My mother would kneel in prayer until the point where she needed knee surgery, emphasizing her strong faith.

Hoop'n was my outlet just to see a break
Playing basketball became my way of finding solace and seeking a positive change in my life.

I seen the fate of sloppiness I make sure that my sneakers laced
I witnessed the negative consequences of being careless, so I make it a point to always tie my shoelaces tightly and be prepared.

I keep a pace or can push the tempo and dish ahead
I maintain a steady speed and can also increase the tempo of the game, passing the ball to my teammates.

Call for a screen watch me split the hedge
When I request a pick from a teammate, observe how I skillfully maneuver between defenders.

Electrifying how I'm switching legs
My ability to quickly change direction and switch legs is both impressive and exciting.

Niggas was H.O.R.S.E playing while I was learning it's no surprise they missed the Ed
While others were casually playing a simple game like H.O.R.S.E, I was deeply devoted to learning and mastering the game, making it no surprise that they couldn't keep up with my level of skill.

Get the bread playing smart'll make you plenty
By using my intelligence and making wise decisions, I can achieve financial success and abundance.

Cousin fell in love with money gave his Hardaway for Penny's
My cousin became obsessed with money, trading a valuable item (Hardaway basketball shoes) for something less valuable (Penny basketball shoes).

It's funny I give advice to niggas hardly in their 20s
Ironically, I find myself giving advice to people who are much younger and less experienced than me.

And be at a loss for words at the thought that they adhere me
However, I struggle to find the right words when considering the fact that they listen and follow my guidance.

That don't endear me my nieces and neph swivel
Even though my nieces and nephews look up to me, it doesn't bring me any special favor or affection.

Try to bridge the age gap but they see me as Kel Mitchell
Despite my efforts to connect with them, they still perceive me as someone from an older generation, like the actor Kel Mitchell.

Not to mention my people with health issues
In addition, I have loved ones who are dealing with health problems.

Got a lot on my plate but I'm eating in Hell's Bistro
I have numerous responsibilities and challenges to deal with, but I navigate through them like dining in a challenging environment.

Recently hell bent on making it for my team
Lately, I've been extremely determined and focused on achieving success for the benefit of my teammates.

And avenging my brother's death til he came to me in a dream
I am driven to seek justice for my brother's untimely death, and he appeared to me in a dream, influencing my actions.

And said
And he spoke to me.

I'm seeing your efforts and I salute ya
He acknowledges and appreciates the hard work and dedication I've been putting in.

But make peace with the past 'fore it make war with your future
However, he advises me to resolve any lingering conflicts or unresolved issues from the past in order to avoid them negatively impacting my future success.