Reminiscing
J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar Lyrics

I could cry, I could smile I might lay back for a while
Sometimes life is full of ups and downs and I need to take a break to reflect on my emotions.

Tell me what, what would I do If I could see This real rap, no bullshit I like that one
When I listen to music that speaks the truth, I feel connected and inspired.

My brother crossed for me, I stepped back like Lillard So them ties, fuck it Twenty dollar LRG out Dilliards, that shit was my budget
When my brother got in trouble, I had to distance myself. I couldn't afford expensive clothes and had to shop at discount stores.

BJ jacket with some cargos, this the truth, mean overly Then I go complete the fit by rocking XJ Rosary
I dress for comfort and style, and I express my faith through my accessories.

Shout out my brother being solid, never turned it to no ho The weight and prices of them bows, I learned that game from him and Lo
I admire my brother for his loyalty and street knowledge.

Remember me, you Quitta at your Gma crib blowing smoke Now when I drive by the crib, hand out the window throwing fours
I used to hang out with my friends and smoke at my grandmother's house, but now I drive by to reminisce and celebrate my success.

Academy, I'm clocking in at 4am, ain't have no car Grabbing freight up off the truck like, fuck this, I'm gon' make it large
I worked hard at a low-paying job, but I knew I was destined for greater success.

Used to see my face, but I guess they ain't know my worth Now they see my face on billboards on they way to work A year living off the rap & I done made it work I was just scraping change tryna find a way to work
People didn't recognize my talent before, but now I'm living my dream and making a living off of my music.

I got a whip, took premium, but put a unleaded in it (what else?) The gas was too high at QT, I stopped at shells to get it (what else?) I used to smoke out jackpots, get three for one, I'm with it (facts) And I don't mean to take y'all back, but I'm just reminiscing
I used to cut costs wherever I could, like using regular gas instead of premium, and buying cheap cigarettes.

Looking at my mama ceiling hoping I could touch a billion what about me, what's the feeling, right? I'm just reminiscing
I have big aspirations for my life and my music, but right now I'm just reflecting on the past.

At Gege crib know I was twisted she walk off in that back room I hide the weed, but she ain't tripping, right? I'm just reminiscing
I used to smoke weed at my friend's house, and even though her mother discovered it, she didn't make a big deal out of it.

Send purple hearts up for Miss Meka, she helped keep me away from evil And taught me how to stand on business, right? I'm just reminiscing
My mentor Miss Meka was instrumental in keeping me on the right path and teaching me business skills.

Recording in my ma garage, finna quit a thousand times But I know somebody feel it, right? Plus it's meant to be, so I'm gon' get it done
I faced challenges and doubts while making music in my mom's garage, but I know my purpose is to share my message with the world.

Shout out Miss Marshall, Lisa Diva, and Miss Nikki, sons Cause we the ones and bout a check, know we trying bag that And shout out T-Time, he a bless, when I was trying to grab that Walk to the spot, it's filled with blocks, he in there cooking strong I wasn't even on that type of time, grab packs then foot it home Seattle plug my attributes like Syracuse, just copping zones One knee at AC, vowed to the Crease that I'll put you on And it wouldn't be long, (bitch)
I give a shoutout to my friends and collaborators who support me and help me make money in the music industry.

It's only like the strong survive You can only be strong out here in the world of weak Keep your head up I like that one,
The world is tough, but I stay strong and positive in order to make it.

Huncho on the beat, bitch I like that one on God
I appreciate the producer Quavo's beats and energy in my music.