Reign
King Mez Lyrics

The lord gave me my first winter and called out
The beginning of the harsh season was forewarned by a higher power

Get used to the cold and the hard drought
Accept the bitter times ahead and persevere

And I think that I fell in love with it
Despite its difficulties, there was a sense of comfort found in the hard times

Cause I feel like my heart never properly thawed out
The emotional impact of the difficult times still lingers

When I was younger I'd blunder and I would ball out
In days past, extravagant spending occurred

On all of them new Jays I never had thought 'bout
Spending on trendy, fashionable items was never fully thought through

My mama dying, me and my brother crying
The painful experience of losing a loved one was had by both siblings

But we stayed strong cause that was something that we were taught 'bout
Despite the pain, perseverance was learned and exercised

Made to be kings though, I feel like it's brought out
A natural quality of leadership exists and shines through

Rain and the rest of my world had me caught out
The difficulties of life were unexpected and overwhelming

In it 'till the point when umbrellas were sought out
The difficulties were lived through until a solution was found

By our friends and family watching the way we fall out
The difficulties of life were witnessed and felt by loved ones watching on

The jaws of defeat so the ending you distraught 'bout
The disappointment upon defeat is no longer felt and has been overcome

Wouldn't even phase me, these instrumentals I chalk out
The strength found in perseverance and difficulties carry over to the artist's music creation

You niggas lazy, and I work like there's no tomorrow
Compared to others, the artist puts in an exceptional amount of effort and hard work

If you think I'm leaving now then your crazy
There are no thoughts of giving up or quitting now

Nigga, what you 'sposed to be king of?
Others claim to be kings but the artist reaches for the title as well

Uh
Interjection for effect

Matter fact, how you know what a king does?
Questioning the true meaning and responsibilities of being a king

Yeah
Interjection for effect

I just know I want that throne
The desire for leadership and success is strong

It ain't gotta be the main one
Success and leadership can come in different forms and titles

Long as don't nobody living got the same one
Uniqueness and individuality are important to the artist

I born 'bout as remarkable as dry erasers
At birth, the artist was unremarkable and unassuming

And broke the norm although society would tried to make us
Despite societal norms and expectations, the artist persevered and found success

I was exotic, elementary to college
A unique and different individual from childhood all the way to higher education

And all of yall reminding me of Reggie the the 90's pacers
Others are compared to a basketball player from the 90s, implying a lack of uniqueness

And held my own two, even in your grimy places
Able to hold their own and succeed despite being in difficult situations

Stepping in your spot with one them "try me" faces
Entering unfamiliar territory with confidence, regardless of others' potential negativity

My team only see the dream, you could try to wake us
Dedication to success is strong, and other's attempts to dissuade are instantly dismissed

But we got heart and we be wondering how high it take us
Desire for success is great, and wondering how far one could go is a driving force

So I ain't caring what your benz will cost
Others' flashy success does not phase or impress the artist

Keep your biggest eyes on your girlfriend, Tracee Ellis Ross
Others should be more attentive to their own significant others rather than attempting to interfere with the artist's success

Cause I naturally attract, no I don't ever floss
Leadership qualities and charisma come naturally, and there is no need to flaunt flashy items

They love a GPS, yo I ain't ever lost
Fans enjoy following the artist's journey, and the artist has never been lost or without direction

I thank god how I found myself
Grateful for the journey and finding oneself through difficulties

Other than he no help
Solely responsible for their own success and leadership

Wearing my crown myself
Taking sole responsibility for one's own success and leadership

Got back when-ever I was down myself
Overcoming difficult times personally and independently

So before I kick it with yall I be around myself
Inner reflection and independence is important prior to spending time with others

Now, I won't say fashion not important
While not the most important, fashion and style still have some significance

But honestly I learned roman numerals from studying my Jordans
Fashion items can still provide education and learning experiences

Walking through the hallways clean every morning
Maintaining a sense of style and cleanliness in daily life

Now it's morning cause it's funerals whenever I'm recording
Daily life has shifted as the artist pursues their music career, seeing frequent death and loss

All my old homies say I'm changing when they mention me
Friends from the past perceive changes in the artist as they pursue their passion

I don't see how, but I knew they would eventually
While not understanding the specific changes, the artist expected criticism from friends

We wearing crowns, everybody be in dentistry
Pursuing leadership and success, while others pursue traditional careers

Trying to take from you but for me that's not eventually
Others may attempt to take away, but the artist's success will not be diminished

Or ever. Too clever, he never miss like he shoot beams
Able to succeed and overcome challenges with ease, and never misses the mark

Jesus shuttles worth, living out my hoop dreams
Comparison to a basketball player, and living out dreams of success and leadership

Like my peace he crash driving on his new sing
In pursuit of success, the artist is determined and focused, reminiscent of a fast driver

Riding with my windows down like I'm getting blue screened
Enjoying the journey to success and leadership, even in the face of potential difficulty

Everybody loving and cheering the old folks
Paying respect and admiration to those before the artist who paved the way

And especially the women that smile?
A specific group who deserves recognition and appreciation

R. Riley baby even when I'm touring for my city
The artist is multicultural and brings their hometown with them while traveling

Wale
Calling out Wale as a fellow artist possibly on the same journey

flooring
Unclear the meaning/purpose of this final word