1993
Jay Prince Lyrics

Back in 1993, I was just a little g
In 1993, when I was still young, inexperienced, and naive

Mama told me get my shit together
My mother advised me to get my life in order

Maybe we could eat
Perhaps we could have a better life

Papa coming home late, yo my nigga where you been?
My father often arriving home late, causing me to question his whereabouts

Sixteen, I can tell you it was nothing but a dream
At sixteen, I realized that the life I desired was merely a dream

Yeah I do this for my city, yeah I do it for the east
I pursue my passion for music for the sake of my city and the eastern side of it

Best believe, yeah I know a couple brothers that would do it for the beef
I know some individuals who are willing to engage in conflict for the sake of their reputation

It's that thing that girl you thinking what you doing with your life?
That feeling you have, girl, when you question the direction of your life

It's that thing that girl you thinking, yeah the boy kinda nice
That feeling you have, girl, when you recognize that the boy is quite charming

The boy kinda right
The boy possesses a sense of correctness

No job my nigga, unemployed for a while
I don't have a job, my friend, and have been without employment for some time

Music is all I know, is deeper than what I write
Music is my only expertise, and it holds a deeper meaning than what I express in my lyrics

It's deeper than what she rides
It's more profound than the car she drives

It's deeper than what you like
It's more profound than the things you enjoy

I was thinking for a minute
I was contemplating for a brief moment

I was chilling, I was sipping something different
I was relaxing and consuming a unique substance

With my homies, sailing south
With my friends, venturing towards the southern region

But I know that shit is real
Despite the escapades, I acknowledge that reality is still present

But I know you meet these people
But I understand that you encounter these individuals

For a reason in this world
For a purpose within this world

How you feel, just tell me how you feel
Express your emotions, simply inform me of your current state of mind

If you feel me, if you with me
If you understand and support me

Then go ahead and put your hands up, hands up
Then raise your hands in agreement or celebration

This is all I know, this is all I know
This is the extent of my knowledge and experience

Spread this, spread love is all I know
Promote and share love, as it is the foundation of my existence

Some people still be feeling low
Certain individuals are still experiencing a sense of sadness and despair

And I'm just tryina give these people hope
I am attempting to provide these individuals with hope

Good just a week ago, change in a week or so
Things were going well just a week ago, but they shifted within a short period of time

Ain't no surprise if you're living in the ghetto
It's not unexpected if you live in a disadvantaged neighborhood

Back in '04 niggas rob you for a phone
In 2004, people would rob you for a cell phone

Shit changed I know
I'm aware that things have changed

Young homie so grown, I ain't even 24
Although I am not yet 24, I have matured significantly

Cut through 24
Navigating through the challenges of life at the age of 24

I was in a dime day, that's okay, that's on start
I found myself in a difficult situation, but that's just the beginning

Little hope, little faith, get it on, that's the way
Although my hope and faith may be limited, I still push forward, that's my approach

For it get it some ways
To achieve success in any possible manner

I've been chilling in the studio
I have been relaxing and working in the recording studio

Been writing all day
I have been writing lyrics all day long

I've been tryina find a way
I have been attempting to discover a solution

To get through all the blaze
To overcome all the obstacles and challenges

Blaze, tryina find a way to pay for way
Persistently seeking a method to finance my journey

I ain't tryina fade away
I refuse to disappear or decline

I'm just tryina make a way
I am simply striving to create a path for myself

I'm just tryina stay great
I am solely focused on maintaining greatness

I'm just tryina find a way
I am just attempting to discover a solution

To get through all the blaze
To overcome all the obstacles and challenges

It's time I started speaking my mind
The moment has arrived for me to voice my thoughts

Homie get yours, I'm just tryina get mine
You should pursue your own success, while I am striving for mine

I'm tryina bring together, don't stay split and divide
I am attempting to unite, rather than promoting separation and division

No wonder why your people hate you
It's no surprise that your peers dislike you

When you try and do right
When you attempt to do what is morally correct

City full of dreams, city full of vultures
The city is populated with dreams and individuals who exploit others

I do it for the culture, I do it for everybody
I pursue my endeavors for the sake of the community and mankind as a whole

That said I wasn't supposed to
Those who claimed I couldn't accomplish it

Gaya de la voga, whatever that means
Gaya de la voga, regardless of its meaning

Nowadays my dream seem to be underneath the belly of the beast
Currently, my dream appears to be trapped within a dangerous situation

I'ma tell you how I'm eating
Let me explain how I am making a living

Forget the after party, meet me on the weekend
Disregard the post-party events, join me on the weekend

2 days of freedom
Two days to relax and enjoy life

Back into the cycle and you're hoping that your week ends
Then return to the routine, hoping for the week to end

Tell me who's the weakest
Identify the individual who is the most vulnerable or feeble

I've been acting on my visions lately
Recently, I have been taking action based on my aspirations

Don't call me crazy, sipping coming out my jeans a vacant
Don't label me as insane, as I subtly consume a drink from my denim pants

There's no escaping, play the game but question all the phases
There is no way to avoid it, participate in the game but analyze every aspect

??? when I'm fading, drunken master when I'm on your playlist
??? as I lose momentum, becoming like a drunken master when my music is on your playlist

Show me where the jams is
Inform me of the locations with the best music

And roll my lucky dots
Smoke my fortunate cigarettes

Tripping for my head just fried
Psychedelic effects taking a toll on my mind

Falling man no cooling, wipe the drool and lift these heavy eyes
Feeling a sense of decline and exhaustion, wiping away the saliva and lifting my tired eyes

It comes no surprise
It's not unexpected

They feel the energy, but let it breathe and keep in time
They sense the energy, but allow it to flourish and maintain its rhythm

I keep they see the light
I continue moving forward, following the guiding light

But tell me, tell me where you fit in
However, answer me this: where do you belong?

Close your eyes and reach it's time to vibe to this and listen
Close your eyes and immerse yourself in the music, it's time to connect and listen

Chase your vision, keep on running til you get it
Pursue your dreams, continue striving until you achieve them

Play it, play it till you win it
Keep playing and working at it until you succeed

Only you could see the finish
Only you have the ability to envision the end result

The misadventures of the illest
The unpredictable and daring experiences of the most skilled

Until I reach the high ??? those who seek and live in
I will strive to elevate myself, just like those who pursue and inhabit a higher plane

For now I keep it moving brown, chilling like a villain
For the time being, I continue progressing, remaining calm and collected like a villain

Couple seconds till I finish
Just a few moments until I complete my journey

Man the clock is always ticking
Time is constantly passing

Ticking, ticking, ticking
Ticking away