Teacher Teacher
JZAC Lyrics

Teacher teacher I haven't heard shit
I have been attending your class, but I have not learned anything from it.

Teacher teach I can't sit it in my seat
I am finding it difficult to concentrate and stay seated during your lessons.

I'm a pretty smart kid why you giving me D's
I am a capable student, so why am I receiving low grades?

Teacher teacher somebody got to say it
Someone needs to speak up and express the inadequacy of the teaching methods employed in this class.

What they're teaching you to teach me is all outdated
Your methods and curriculum are no longer relevant or effective.

It's all out crazy and truthfully I know you're not a fan of this
The system is absurd and I am aware that you, as a teacher, are also unhappy with it.

Fuck your lesson plan and your Algebra and Calculus now
I do not value your strict adherence to your lesson plans or your insistence on teaching certain subjects such as Algebra and Calculus.

Teacher teacher I ain't gon lie
To be honest, I am not paying attention in class.

I ain't really focused cuz my uncle just died
My recent personal loss is affecting my ability to concentrate and engage in class.

And my daddy keep drinking and my momma keep crying
My family is going through a difficult time with issues such as alcoholism and grief.

And I swear it's getting worse but I know to keep quiet
Things are deteriorating further, but I have learned to stay silent and cope with it on my own.

Teacher teach you ain't giving a fuck
I understand that you, as a teacher, are not passionate about your job as it is not valued in society.

You show up you ain't appreciated enough
Despite your efforts in showing up and doing your job, you are not given the recognition or compensation you deserve.

And half my homies skip class just to face them a blunt
Many of my friends skip class to smoke marijuana as they find it more stimulating than your lessons.

I know there's things in my life I can't control
I am aware that there are certain circumstances in my life that are outside of my control.

Those same old things in my life I can't let go of
Despite this knowledge, I am still struggling to let go of these uncontrollable factors in my life.

Painting visions of the past like a passage
I am reminiscing about past experiences, like a narrative in a book.

Both a little bruised up but you know we managed
Despite any hardships, we overcame them and persevered.

And that bond will never vanish
The connection between us will never disappear.

Used to hang out every day, shit
We used to spend a lot of time together.

We were so close your parent's took me on vacations
Our relationship was so close that my friend's parents took me on family vacations.

I was focused on ball trying better my game
I was dedicated to improving my basketball skills.

At thirteen man I really thought I would play in the league
When I was thirteen, I had high aspirations of playing in the NBA.

Fucked my whole winter up when I got cut from the team, man
My failure to make the basketball team ruined my winter season.

And I don't know about a god but I asked advice
I am seeking guidance and direction, even though I am uncertain about the existence of a higher power.

A few years down the road is when I grabbed the mic
I discovered a passion for hip-hop music and began pursuing a career in it a few years later.

He told me grind five years as a sacrifice
Someone advised me to work extremely hard for five years as a sacrifice for my long-term success.

Now the worlds mine mother fucker I'ma shine
Despite the challenges and struggles I have faced, I am now successful and ready to shine.