Royals
J. Worthy Lyrics

I been blacking out today
I've been in a state of mind where I'm so focused on these lyrics that everything else fades away.

Writing up these lines I'm kill shit like Norman Bates
I'm writing these lyrics with the intent to destroy the competition like Norman Bates killed his victims in Psycho.

They want us behind bars but mentally we can escape
The system wants to imprison us physically, but we can still break free mentally.

I'm doing what feels right it ain't no running from my fate
I'm not running away from what I'm meant to do, I'm doing what feels right and accepting my destiny.

Black hoodie in the night know they might kill me that's okay
I know there's a risk of violence against me due to my skin color, but I'm okay with that and unafraid.

It's a cold world and death ain't even hard for who they take
The world is harsh and death is not a difficult thing for those in power who take lives easily.

It's harder for the ones who deal with that shit day-to-day
Those who suffer from the oppression and violence on a daily basis have it much harder than those who inflict it.

You a black man what turned you to an officer anyway?,
What made you, a black man, become a police officer, part of the very system that oppresses your own people?

Ask that now he feel guilty like after you masturbate
Now that he's confronted with the reality of his situation, he feels guilty like the feeling after masturbation.

But it's something to be said about trying to be the change
At least there's something to be commended about attempting to change the oppressive system from within.

Fuck it, I can't trust it
Despite this, I still can't trust the system.

Nigga gotta lead the change
It's up to us to lead the change we want to see in the world.

Need every cent I can't tell nobody Keep the change
I need every penny I can get and won't let anyone keep the change.

I been staying to myself
I've been keeping to myself and focusing on my own growth.

We been fighting in these wars and nobody know who it's helps they're saying that we're safe on our soul speak for yourself nigga
We're fighting these battles, but it's unclear who it benefits. People claim we're safe, but I can only speak for myself.

Yea
Just acknowledging the previous line.

But for some reason as a people we're not loyal to ourselves
As a community, we tend to abandon our own and not show loyalty or support.

I think we'll get it soon
I believe we'll figure it out eventually.

Need some space for real niggas so I'm making room
We need to create space for genuine people, so I'm making room for them in my circle.

They giving crowns to fuck niggas ima take em soon
Undeserving people are being praised, but I plan on taking their place soon enough.

But I been royal since the womb be that way to the Tomb
I've always been special and meant for greatness since I was born, and it'll be that way until I die.

WORD
Just expressing agreement.

THATS ON GOD
Swearing that it's true and authentic.

It's a lot on my plate if you've seen what I've seen
I've seen a lot of traumatic and difficult things, and it weighs heavily on me.

Then you know eventually Anybody could break
Under these circumstances, anyone could be pushed to their breaking point.

I can't take it too light But at the same time I'm GodBody I can't give that shit too much weight
I can't ignore the seriousness of these issues, but I also can't let it consume me and my purpose as a GodBody.

But fuck it We getting to the money let's celebrate
We're going to make money anyway, so we might as well enjoy ourselves.

Her body's heaven sent it feel like I went through heavens gates and it Hurts me know that other niggas can relate but I Know it's just love that's making me feel that way
Being with this woman is a heavenly experience, and it's sad that others can relate to the hurt that comes with loving someone deeply.

I'll say know I want you to be great
I want you to achieve greatness.

whether I'm whitchu or not Shordee whatever it takes
I'll support you and be there for you no matter what, Shordee, no matter the cost.

I got this vision on lock In the fast lane w no brakes Stopping swiping cards like a fox Start counting up a new way I got this shit in the bag Like food from ruby Tuesday
I have a clear vision and am making steady progress without stopping or slowing down. I'm making money quickly and efficiently, and it feels like a sure thing.

She lose control of her limbs I'm taking charge like voodoo
She becomes weak or powerless with me, and I'm able to take control like a voodoo practitioner.

I'm on a mission told her pray for me Whatever you do
I'm on a mission for greatness, and I need her prayers and support to achieve it.

Been asking god to mold me to a vessel he can move through He said it's been that way since the womb It'll be that way till the tomb That's word It'll be that way to the tomb
I've been praying for God to shape me into someone He can use to make a difference, and apparently, I've been meant for greatness since birth and till death.

I'm tryna lead the way Break the door Create some more room
I'm trying to pave the way for others, break down the barriers, and create more opportunities.

Before I close my eyes Thinking about the cash, and then you But I can't reminisce so hard my vision to obscure
Before I go to sleep, I think about the money and my love for her, but I can't dwell on it so much that it distracts me from my goals.

Allergic to the fake shit no epipen got a Cure
The fakeness in this world makes me sick, but I don't need an epipen because I have the cure - authenticity.

If I can't control some shit you won't hear me say I'm sure always bet on my self
If I can't guarantee that something will happen, I won't claim it. Instead, I'll always bet on myself.

Always gone bet on the black Always forward my steps It ain't no need to look back
I always bet on myself and my people, and I'm always making progress forward. There's no point in looking back.

They tryna create an illusion Just know the ceiling is glass They causing all the confusion but know that we on they ass
Those in power are trying to create the illusion that there's no hope or opportunity, but the reality is that the ceiling is glass, and we can break through. They're causing confusion and chaos, but we're on their tail.

If I got it my brother you got it You don't gotta ask Living one collective vision Know that's our biggest task
If I have something, then my brothers also have it without needing to ask. We have a united vision, and that's our most important mission.

I got the team on my back Thank god that you're by my side We spark the gas and lay back A nigga feeling alive
I have my team behind me, and I'm grateful for that. Together, we can achieve great things and celebrate without worries.

I know if I got you with me then bae the limits the sky And I can't stress about nothing I know the timing Divine
I know that with her support, we can achieve anything we set our minds to. I don't stress about anything because I trust that everything happens in divine timing.

Already told you I love you thought it was clearly defined Feel like I loved you from the womb be that way till the tomb
I've already expressed my love for her, and I've felt that way since birth and till death.

Feel like I loved you from the go Baby I'll never let you go yea
I felt love for her from the very beginning, and I'll never let her go.

Shoutout Mark Carson
Giving a shoutout to Mark Carson, possibly a friend or collaborator.

Verité
Unknown meaning or reference.