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Joey Lyrics

Since nine five, momma been working nine five
Joey's mother has been working a nine-to-five job since 1995

And I know the landlord fed up with our lies
The landlord is upset with their inability to pay rent

So we pray to the Gods, the Jahs, and the Allahs
Joey and his family seek help from various deities

To keep us safe and watch our lives
They ask for protection and guidance

Cause all we tryna do is do good
Their intentions are pure

Put on my hood when I walk through hoods
Joey wears a hood to keep himself safe in dangerous neighbourhoods

Cause these niggas these days is loco
Joey believes that people are crazy and dangerous nowadays

You'll get it in ya vocals if you ain't a local
If you're not from the area, people will know and it could end badly

Yeah, that's why I'm tryna go global
Joey wants to reach an international audience

Yeah, that's why I'm tryna be a mogul
Joey wants to be a successful and influential figure in the music industry

And I'm hopeful that me spittin it soulful will have me in the Daily Postal
Joey hopes that his soulful music will gain the attention of the media

Flying coastal eatin tofu
Joey imagines himself traveling and eating healthy food

Like I told you I know niggas who trash rappin
Joey knows some people who make bad music

Worried bout the trendin fashions rather than ascendin' passion
These people care more about fashion than making good music

They want me send em tracks but I just send em laughter
Joey doesn't like these people's music and sends them laughter instead of his tracks

Right after I start laughin, they start askin "what happened?"
These people ask why Joey is laughing

But back to the chapter
Joey gets back to his story

Momma told me follow dreams, should never have to ask her, to
Joey's mother encouraged him to follow his dreams

So that's what I do, became an MC master
Joey pursued his dreams and became a skilled rapper

Since then it's been a disaster for you and your favorite rapper
Joey is so talented that he makes other rappers look bad by comparison

Go ahead ask em "Who is Joey Bad?"
People who don't know who Joey Badass is should ask others

Watch em gasp, asthma, damn it's so sad
People will be surprised and impressed when they hear Joey's music

He paused the chatter cause he know he rather back up
Someone stops talking because they know that Joey is better

Than to admit the kid is hotter than magma
The person is unwilling to admit that Joey is very talented

But fuck it, you gotta give credit where it's due
Even if people don't want to admit it, Joey deserves credit for his skills

Cause you ain't gon' like the karma when it's set up on you
People who don't give others credit will be punished by karma

It can get you on your medical, fuck you up in the decimals
Bad karma can hurt you physically and financially

Or get you 2 to 3 for residue found it your retinue
Bad karma can also lead to legal trouble

And they told me not to be so complex
People advised Joey to make his music simpler

Dumb it down to accomplish articles in Complex
People wanted Joey to make simple music to earn recognition in Complex magazine

And The Source, alfredo of course
People also wanted Joey to be recognized by other music publications

There I go again, steppin out of line, runnin' off course
Joey acknowledges that he is always pushing boundaries and not following others

I heard reports that it's like sexual intercourse
People say that listening to Joey's music is a pleasurable experience

With your thoughts when I talk about the shoes in which I walk
When Joey talks about his experiences, people feel like they are walking in his shoes

For it is not faux, nor false that this kid from the north
Joey is authentic and genuine

Speaks with forced supports of reinforced assaults
Joey speaks forcefully and confidently about his struggles

I'm sure by now you can assume he never lost
Joey has never failed, as far as people can tell

Unless with some form of divorce, or a corpse
The only way Joey has failed is through separation or death

Born boss no days off, child labor
Joey worked hard from a young age and still does

Let me see those in favor to spin that back like tornadoes
Joey wants people to replay his music and enjoy it as much as he does

Yeah, but it's far from over
Joey's journey is not yet complete

Won't stop til' I meet Hova and my momma's in a Rover
Joey won't stop until he meets Jay-Z and his mother is successful and able to afford a nice car

Til' I'm an owner of the world's finest motors
Joey wants to own the best cars in the world

I blow like super novas in your daughter's room on a poster
Joey's talent is explosive and impressive, like a supernova

Known as history's biggest musical composer
Joey aspires to be remembered as one of the greatest musicians in history

No disrespect to Bob Mar, but yeah, another stoner
Joey admires Bob Marley but also acknowledges that they both enjoy smoking marijuana

Marijuana my odor, and when I get older
Joey enjoys smoking marijuana, and hopes to continue even as he gets older

Hope my spermatozoa from my scrotum intercepts an ovum
Joey hopes to have children one day

Like 3 times, have 3 kids, I hope
Joey wants to have three children

Me & wife can show em not to make the same mistakes you know that we did
Joey and his future wife will teach their children from their own experiences and mistakes

I hope they acknowledge the knowledge cause yeah, they 'gon need it
Joey wants his children to appreciate the knowledge he passes down to them

Cause when my parents tried to tell me, I just wouldn't receive it
Joey didn't always listen to his parents' advice

Couldn't believe it, 'til I saw with my own pupils
Joey didn't believe his parents' advice until he experienced things for himself

Felt bad when I learned that their advice was truly useful
Joey regrets not listening to his parents sooner, since their advice was helpful

But fuck it, only made us as human beings more mutual
Joey believes that making mistakes is an important part of being human and bringing people together

Even though over time, my punishments they grew more crucial
Joey received more severe punishments as he continued to make mistakes

Should use the word brutal, cause my parents mad strict
Joey's parents were very strict and punished him severely

Hope one day I'll attract the likes of even Madlib
Joey hopes to work with talented musicians like Madlib in the future

Go gold on mad shit and hear my songs mastered
Joey hopes to have his music reach a broad audience and be professionally produced

Until then, all I can do is imagine
Until Joey's dreams come true, all he can do is dream and imagine

Imagine
Joey invites listeners to imagine his future success

I'mma make it all happen
Joey is determined to make his dreams come true