Already Won
Kehlani Lyrics

I already won
I have already succeeded

I got the keys to my hood
I have achieved recognition and acceptance in my hometown

Mama say she good
My mother is proud and happy with my accomplishments

Doing what I should (I already won)
I have done what is expected of me and therefore have won

I got the world on my back
I have a lot of responsibility and pressure on me due to my success

City on the map
My city is now known because of my success

No time to kick back (I already)
I cannot relax and must keep pushing myself

Stopped giving a damn about
I no longer care about

When they tell me how I won't make it out (I already won)
I have already succeeded against the odds that were against me

Took the road less traveled
I have chosen a path that is not the norm or expected

And yeah, I'm tired
I am exhausted from all the hard work and effort I have put in

But I'm so far from the ending
I still have a long way to go

Everyday I'm evolving
I am constantly growing and improving

The world keep turning
Life goes on

And God keep giving oh
I am grateful for God's blessings

Goddamn, fuck a handout
I do not want any free handouts or shortcuts

Unless I got my hands out
Unless I am working hard for what I have

Then I still stand out
I continue to be successful and set myself apart

Damn yeah, I make dem' bids now
I am now in a position to make business deals and decisions

Bet I got plans now
I have big plans for my future

And I'm still
I am still putting in the effort and working hard

Gracious in the way I move
I am humble and kind in my actions

And I treat it like I want it to
I treat my success with respect and appreciation

And I never got you comfortable
I never take my fans or supporters for granted

Always, always (always)
I always show gratitude and appreciation

And I'm thankful that I found my groove
I am grateful to have found my rhythm and style

And I'm humble, but I got the juice
I am humble despite my talent and success

And I remain unstoppable
I will not let anything hinder my progress or success

I'm nominated for a Grammy, AMAs, and BET Awards
I have been recognized for my talent with nominations for multiple awards

Man, what an honor
It is a great honor

Never dreamed I'd do all this before
I never thought I would reach this level of success

But you can't put a worth up on my art
My art is invaluable and cannot be measured by money

That's my story
My journey and success is my story

That's my heart
My passion and love for what I do is the core of my success

That's my soul
My music comes from within me and is a reflection of my soul

Fuck the fame
I do not care about the fame or attention

Keep the glory
I value and appreciate the recognition and respect for my talent

'Cause I made it out a city that ain't pretty
I succeeded despite coming from a place that is not known for its beauty or success

And it's tricky when you wanna show me love
It is difficult to trust the intentions of those who support me

Because it's trendy
Because it is popular or fashionable to support me

Shit be iffy
It can be uncertain or questionable

If you love me when I'm up
If you only support me when I am successful

It's 'cause you see when I'm down
It is because you have seen me struggle and work hard to succeed

And only God can hand rewards
Only God can truly bless and reward me for my hard work and success

Or even give someone a crown
Only God can truly crown someone as successful or worthy

Because the critics bleed like I bleed
Critics are human like me and are not exempt from the struggles and hardships of life

They eat like I eat
They are also human and need food to survive

I don't put you above me
I do not see anyone as superior to me

'Cause you gotta judge how I sing
You have the right to critique or judge my music

Get to judge how I speak
You have the right to critique or judge my words

Even judge how I breathe
You have the right to critique or judge my every action

Just two years ago, yea
Only two years ago

You were sitting right in my seat
You were in the same position or situation that I was in

Starving hungry like me
You were also struggling to succeed

So empathize beside me
Understand my struggle and stand with me

Understand I'm highly favored
I have been blessed and am fortunate

Fuck your favors
I do not need or want any special treatment or favors

Yea, I got me (I already won)
I am enough and have already succeeded

I've already won oh
I have already succeeded