Not For Nothing
Kirk Knight Lyrics

13 like Mississippi in the slave state
I'm in a difficult situation and it feels like I'm stuck and suffering just like slaves did in Mississippi.

Stay slated to win
I'm confident that I'm going to succeed.

My witness blowing up
The people who have seen my hard work and success are telling others about it and it's starting to become more well-known.

Got to maintain with the same slang
I need to stay true to myself and keep using the same language and style that got me here.

Same walk, nothing changed but the campaign
I'm still the same person I always was, but now I'm putting in more effort and attention to my career.

You's a mental like a mentalist (?)
You're crazy, like someone who performs mind tricks for entertainment.

I'm feeling bless the sky is not the limit
I feel grateful and satisfied with what I've accomplished so far, but I know there's still more I can do.

My talent is calming
I have a natural ability to create and perform that helps me feel calm and centered.

God told me go ahead and do the best you can
I have faith that I'm doing the right thing and that I should keep striving to be my best.

You can't buy attention, you got to earn it
I understand that fame and success are earned through hard work and dedication, not just by throwing money around.

Young dust, young dust, still earning
I'm still young and learning, and I'm working hard to earn my place in the world.

Incense keep burning
I'm focused and dedicated, and I'm not going to let anything distract me or throw me off course.

Just saying this all could be for nothing
I recognize that there's a chance all my hard work and effort could be for nothing in the end.

Too much to dream like excessive alcoholics
There's a lot I want to achieve and create, and sometimes it feels overwhelming, like someone who's had too much to drink.

My addiction to this passion is impressing
I'm obsessed with my art and it's impressing those around me.

That's the fruit of my label, thats my imprint
My success is a testament to my hard work and dedication, and it's creating a legacy that I'll be remembered for.

Fossil fuel nigga man I'm lifted, a castaway
I'm lifted like a fossil fuel, feeling free and unbound like a castaway on a deserted island.

With important roles to play
I have a part to play in the world and in my community, and I'm taking that responsibility seriously.

Child's play, not a joker, nigga figure it out
I'm not here to joke around or mess around - I'm serious about my art and my career, and I want people to take me seriously.

On the robot 15, 16, 17 work
I've been working hard and grinding for a long time, since I was a teenager.

Nigga, I never felt the cotton colored shirts
I've never experienced the hard labor and oppression of those who worked in cotton fields.

It was only mountain gear
I grew up in a different environment, and I'm proud of where I come from.

Nigga never had the perks
I didn't have all the advantages and opportunities that some others might have had, but I worked hard anyway.

Nice as the drugs
I'm feeling good and successful like someone on drugs.

Make it spoil, make it worse
I'm aware that too much success and fame can have negative effects and cause problems.

But what if you came from the dirt
What if you started with nothing and had to work hard for everything you have?

Never less of a man
Even if you come from a difficult background or didn't have all the advantages, you're still just as valuable and important as anyone else.

Understand situations at hand
I'm aware of the challenges and obstacles that I face, and I'm working hard to overcome them.

But I still feel at hurt
Even though I've achieved a lot, there are still moments when I feel hurt and uncertain.

If you feel me go on, say the words
If you can relate to what I'm saying, let me know.

Now I'm in the dark
I'm in a place of uncertainty and unknown possibilities.

Making fire to spark interest, percentages
I'm working hard to create something that's engaging and will attract attention and success.

And market prices that were invented
I'm aware that the music industry is a business, and there are certain standards and expectations that have been created.

Living life like it's my last expenses
I'm living my life fully and without hesitation, even though it can be expensive.

Powers in the pen
My talent and ability to write is my greatest power.

So each bar that I write goes for all of my kids, then
I'm writing with the intention of creating a legacy and leaving something behind for future generations.

16 got a nigga more dead than alive
At 16, I felt like I was struggling and suffering more than I was really living and thriving.

Trials and error
I've made mistakes and learned from them in the past.

But my 30 been ups and downs
In my thirties, I've experienced both successes and setbacks.

Who am I now, 21 questions
I'm questioning my identity and my place in the world, trying to figure out who I really am.

And no love
I'm feeling alone and unappreciated, without the support and love of others.

Nigga, I'm Mexican
I come from a Mexican background and culture, and I'm proud of that heritage.

After current events, it was evident
Recent events have made it clear and obvious that things need to change.

That it is evidence
The facts and truth are clear and undeniable.

Since they turned into nemesis
Some people have become my enemies and are trying to tear me down.

Look what's my back against
I'm facing challenges and obstacles, and it feels like I'm up against a wall.

Back to back, self again
I'm facing problems and struggles, but I'm determined to keep going and be my best self.

I don't know who to trust
I'm feeling uncertain and distrustful of those around me.

Enter myself again
I'm turning inward and focusing on myself and my own needs.

They had to pull me in
Others had to convince me to dive back into my art and career, because I was feeling lost and uncertain.

Every time I circle, pants up like Urkel
Every time I start to doubt myself or feel uncertain, I try to power through and be my best self, even if I feel awkward or not cool.

Flow ready to hurt you
My rhymes and lyrics are strong and powerful, and they're designed to have an impact and leave an impression.

But then again, all for nothing?
I'm questioning whether all my hard work and effort is really worth it in the end.

Like a dealer with the bad reggie
I feel like I'm stuck with a bad product or situation, like a drug dealer with low-quality weed.

Now what am I supposed to do with all this work
I've put in a lot of effort and created a lot, but now I'm questioning what exactly to do with it all.

Is there a worth for once a dollar and a dream
Is there any value or worth to striving for your dreams, when it often feels like a never-ending uphill climb?

Everything what you mean penny for your thoughts
What are you really thinking and feeling? Is it worth just a penny?

Coming out the pocket, this time still antsy
I'm still feeling nervous and anxious, even though I've accomplished a lot and have money in my pocket.

Related to be, so when they ask me to reminisce
I can relate to others who have faced difficult situations and challenges, and people often ask me to share my experiences and memories.

You can only catch a nigga just slanting
I'm always on the move, and it can be hard to pin me down or catch me in one place for long.

This could be all for nothing
I'm recognizing that all my hard work and effort could ultimately be for nothing.

I did it all on my own
I've achieved what I have through my own hard work, effort, and dedication.

Niggas never showed ropes
I didn't have anyone to guide me and show me the way to success.

Niggas just showed me the road
I had to figure it out and find my own way, even if others weren't helping me or showing me the ropes.