Soapbox
Kid Quill Lyrics

Yeah, I'm 23 but I still bring 'em to you
Even though I'm young, I still deliver meaningful songs

I flipped the sample out the drums then I give 'em the truth
I take a sample, add my own twist, and deliver honest lyrics

The same me, motherfucker don't you get it confused
I haven't changed, so don't mistake who I am

The last album raised the bar but this gon' tear off the roof
My previous album set a high standard, but this one will exceed all expectations

Read all about it, get your fix in, I'm independent
Learn about my journey, I'm self-reliant and not signed to a label

Ain't got a deal but I can tell you what the deal is
I may not have a record deal, but I know how the industry works

These labels try to make us millionaires
Record labels attempt to make us rich and successful

But they ain't fill us if the glass is half empty
They don't truly support us if we're not completely satisfied

I'm coming back to fill it, yeah
I'm here to fill that emptiness and find fulfillment

You got me in my feelings and I'm putting in time
You have emotionally affected me, and I'm dedicating my time and effort

And I been a bunch of places and I'm still bout mine
I've traveled and experienced different things, but I still prioritize my goals

I could go and write an album bout a topic go and drop it
I could create an entire album about a specific subject and release it

And I guarantee that half of these people still have a one track mind
Even if I explore different topics, some listeners may still have narrow perspectives

Don't waste my time
I don't want my time to be wasted

You know I just adjust like that
I quickly adapt to different situations

Don't know why they so impressed with all that fuckboy rap
I don't understand why people are impressed with shallow and disrespectful rap

Don't know why they so impressed with all that frat boy rap
I don't understand why people admire rap that promotes a fraternity lifestyle

No pun intended but your album sounds rushed like that
I'm not trying to make a joke, but your album sounds hurried and unfinished

We're just ordinary people, yeah
We are all regular individuals, nothing extraordinary

The last album was a story this the sequel
My previous album had a narrative, and this is the continuation

I'm in a room full of people that I love
I'm surrounded by people I care about

And I ain't fucking stopping till all of us are equal
I won't give up until everyone is treated with fairness and equality

Er'body on the right side hit that sway
Everyone on the right side should move and dance with a sway

Er'body on the left do the same ol' thing
Everyone on the left should do the same familiar moves

Talk is cheap but just know my time sure ain't
Words may be inexpensive, but my time is valuable

I hope the blind man dance and the deaf one sing
I wish for everyone to experience joy and express themselves, regardless of impairments

I hope the world keeps spinning
I wish for the world to continue functioning and progressing

And my friends keep winning
I want my friends to keep succeeding in their endeavors

And my parents keep living
I desire for my parents to stay alive and healthy

And the bad stop sinning
I hope those who behave indecently can reform and change their ways

Lil' Wayne keeps spitting, and when push comes to shove
I want Lil' Wayne to keep rapping and face challenges head-on

Would you turn your shoulder or would you learn to love?
In difficult situations, will you ignore it or choose to show love and compassion?

And if I only had 16 bars, number one is for my family
If I had limited time to perform, my first bar would be dedicated to my family

Second for my sister and the third for my granny
The second bar is for my sister, and the third bar is for my grandmother

Fourth for my cous'o and
The fourth bar is for my cousin

Five for my brotha's and
The fifth bar is for my brothers

6, 7, 8 dedicated to my mother yeah
The sixth, seventh, and eighth bars are dedicated to my mother

Nine is for my Daddy's always got my back
The ninth bar is for my father, who always supports me

I mean every show and tour he booked all that
He handles all the logistics and arrangements for my shows and tours

Number 10 is for the labels that skipped it until they heard this
The tenth bar is for the record labels that ignored me until they heard this song

We ain't forget you meeting we skipped it on fucking purpose dog (ooo)
We purposely skipped the meeting with those labels to show we don't forget their past actions

Next one's for my girl tho
The next bar is for my girlfriend

That's why I changed up my tempo
I altered my music style to cater to her taste

And number 12 would be a laugh and I'd just end it at that
The twelfth bar would be something humorous, and then the song would conclude

Load the drums in then bring it right back, yeah
Reintroduce the drums and continue with the song

The last four for the truth but it don't sell enough records
The final four bars contain honest messages, but they may not attract enough sales

So I would try to keep it catchy and disguise it up clever
To make it more appealing, I would package the truth in a clever and catchy way

But you won't hear it at a party or the radio ever
These truthful bars won't be played at parties or on the radio

They wanna listen to something that don't require no effort
People prefer music that is easy to consume and doesn't demand much thought

And I done ran outta room so I talk on the end
I've run out of space, so I'll speak my mind at the end of the song

But all they want's the hook so I make it real quick
Listeners only care about the catchy chorus, so I'll make it short and snappy

If the world starting burning would we put it out together
In times of crisis, will we unite to solve the problems?

Or would we still fight with one another?
Will we continue to clash and remain divided?

Ooo, child, things are gonna get easier
Oh, child, the future will bring less hardship

Ooo, child, things'll get brighter
Oh, child, the future will be filled with more positivity

Someday, we'll put it together and get it all done
One day, we will overcome our challenges and complete everything

Someday, when your head is much lighter (Ooo)
One day, when you have less burdens and worries

Someday, we'll walk in the rays of the beautiful sun
One day, we will experience the full brightness and beauty of life

Someday, when the world is much brighter
One day, when the world becomes a more positive place

Yeah, this ain't a rant I'm just passionate
This isn't a complaint, but rather an expression of my strong feelings

The God I believe in don't make accidents
I have faith in a higher power that doesn't make mistakes

So God, while you watch my latest verse
As I perform my current verse, I hope God is watching

I know I never go to church
I admit that I don't regularly attend religious services

But I just pray this ain't the year I have to lay in a hearse
I hope this isn't the year I die and have a funeral

It's July 31st of 2017
The specific date is July 31st, 2017

I'm in a studio in Indi wearing Nikes and some jeans
I'm currently in a studio in Indiana, dressed casually in Nikes and jeans

And I'm broke than a bitch, drive a old Mazda 6
I'm financially struggling, driving an old Mazda 6 car

But it's better than a coop cause I can fit all my friends
Despite its flaws, my car is better than a sports car because it can accommodate all my friends

Joey made it out the pen but I was working on this
My friend Joey was released from prison, but during that time, I was focused on creating this song

By the time I got it finished he went right back in
Unfortunately, Joey returned to prison before I completed this song

Let him down as a friend, then get the help that he needs
I disappointed him as a friend, and now I want to support him in his recovery

And the system failed him when they sent him back for some weed
The justice system let him down by sending him back to prison for a minor offense like marijuana possession

Man it's July 31st and Donald Trump is on the news
On this specific date, July 31st, Donald Trump is making headlines

He fired his chief of staff and we're all hella confused
He dismissed his chief of staff, leaving everyone feeling bewildered

And look, I ain't the type to really rap about no politics
I don't usually rap about politics or engage in political discussions

But how the fuck is Donald Trump our president, I digress
However, I can't help but question how Donald Trump became our president, but let's change the subject

Yeah, and there's a lot of social unrest
Currently, there are many issues causing tension and unrest in society

Remember that a conversation's progress
It's important to keep in mind that conversation leads to progress

So talk to your neighbor, talk to a stranger
Engage in conversations with both your neighbors and strangers

Love a little harder, do someone a favor
Show more love and kindness, and go out of your way to help others

I know that I ain't perfect
I acknowledge that I'm not flawless

I know I make mistakes
I'm aware that I often make errors

I know that you ain't perfect
I understand that you're not flawless either

Cause we one and the same
We are similar and share the same imperfections

I know you feel sad and I know you feel alone
I'm aware that you experience sadness and loneliness

Because everyone does don't be scared to use the phone, yeah
Everyone goes through these emotions, so don't hesitate to reach out for support

Man, it's July 31st and I'm sweating in the booth
On this specific date, July 31st, I'm perspiring while recording in the booth

And there's people in the industry that want me to lose
There are individuals in the music industry who hope for my failure

But they a little too late, only love me to hate
Their negative feelings towards me are irrelevant because it's too late now, and they only pretend to like me

I done found my way so can't nobody get in my way
I have discovered my path, and no one can hinder my progress

Yes, it's July 31st and I'm about to wrap this song up
Indeed, on this date, July 31st, I'm about to conclude this song

It's a pretty long one, yeah
This song turned out to be quite lengthy

I'm sorry I had to detox
I apologize for going on a rant or expressing my opinions

So pardon me while I step off of my soapbox
Please forgive me as I move away from my passionate speeches

But to the listener, this one's for you
However, to the listener, this song is dedicated to you

If we ain't never met nice to meet you I'm Q
If we haven't had the chance to meet, it's a pleasure to introduce myself as Q

All my friends call me Mitch, and you should too
My friends refer to me as Mitch, and I encourage you to do the same

I make music for a living I'm no different than you
I earn a living through making music, but I'm just like any other person

But what I really wanna say
However, what I truly want to express is

No matter where you stay
Regardless of your location

No matter what you do or no matter what you're paid
Regardless of your job or income

No matter who you love and no matter who you hate, yeah
Regardless of your loved ones or those you dislike

I just hope you live your best life
I simply wish for you to live a fulfilling and happy life

Yeah, I hope you live your best life
Yes, I sincerely hope you live your best life

If the world started burning would we put it out together
If the world were engulfed in flames, would we unite to extinguish the fire?

Or will we still fight with one another?
Or will we continue to fight and cause further destruction?

In the mi-mi-mi-mi-mix
As the song transitions into the mix section

In the mix
This is the mix

Mix
Mix it up

Back to back
Back to back

Beat to beat
Continuously flowing from one beat to another

Come on dj, hit me with another track
DJ, please play another track for me to perform on