Wow
Kool A.D. feat. Trackademicks Lyrics

Them demons be calling
I'm feeling like I'm being haunted by negative thoughts and emotions

My confidence falling
I'm losing my self-assurance and belief in myself

I feel like I'm going insane
I'm starting to feel like I'm losing my mind

I question they motives
I'm starting to doubt the intentions of others around me

They question my moves
Others are beginning to scrutinize and criticize my actions and decisions

But I'm just here doing my thang
Despite everything going on around me, I'm still focused on pursuing my own goals and living my life

They raising they voice
Other people are getting louder and more aggressive in their interactions with me

Its bass in they voice
Their tone and demeanor is getting more unpleasant

Man watch how you speaking to me
I want them to be more respectful and mindful in how they communicate with me

He beefing with me
He's starting an argument or disagreement with me

He sneaky to me
I don't trust him because he seems to be acting in a sly, underhanded way

Don't think that you're eating with me (Not at my table)
I don't want to associate with people I don't trust or who have negative intentions towards me

Out on the streets
In the urban environment I'm a part of

We fuck with the ocks
I hang out with the OGs (original gangsters)

Some handle the beef
Some of us are involved in conflicts with others

Some call for the cops
Others rely on law enforcement to intervene in difficult situations

I am who I be
I'm not trying to be someone else or fake my character

Don't be who you not
I don't want others to pretend to be someone they're not

Them seconds be counting
Time is always ticking away and we need to make the most of it

They all on the clock
Everyone is operating on a schedule or timeline

I talk then I spit
I use my words effectively and eloquently

Yosemite Sam
A reference to the fictional cowboy character known for his quick temper and gun-toting ways

I handle my biz
I take care of my responsibilities and obligations

I dont give a damn
I'm not concerned about the opinions of others

About what you see
I don't care how others perceive me

Or how you gon judge
I'm not worried about being evaluated or criticized by others

I'm doing me
I'm living my life in the way that makes me happiest and most fulfilled

I'm never gon budge
I'm not going to compromise on my values or beliefs

Stand on the corner
I'm hanging out on the street corner

Assume I got drugs
People wrongly assume that I'm involved in illegal drug activity

No I do not
I'm not actually involved in drug dealing

I'm crossing the street
I'm moving on to my next destination

Got Places to go
I have places I need and want to be

Got People to see
I have friends, family or acquaintances to visit

The black and blue beats
A reference to the bruises that can result from being beat up or in fights

They eager to meet
People are interested in encountering me, perhaps due to my reputation

I see the boys
I notice the presence of people I don't necessarily trust

They stay watching me
They're keeping an eye on what I'm doing

Think they be low
I suspect they're trying to remain invisible or hidden

They trying to creep
They're trying to stealthily approach me without being detected

Walk em in circles
I throw them off with my movements and tactics

I rock em to sleep
I lull them into a false sense of security, like a boxer feinting or faking a punch

They watch every step
They're tracking my every move and action

How I'm moving my feet
They're specifically observing how I'm walking or standing

I used to be ashy
I used to have dry skin

Now ya boy classy
I've improved my appearance and personal style

I'm working real hard to earn dough
I'm putting in effort to earn money through work or other means

I gotta take care of my mental health
I need to focus on my emotional and psychological well-being

But I'm always down to earn mo
But I'm still motivated to keep making more money

I like to be fly
I enjoy looking stylish and fashionable

I should like to stunt
I want to show off my wealth or success

You cannot convince me that you don't
Don't try to deny that you don't also want to look good and succeed

You gotta be mad
You're crazy if you don't want to have nice things or be successful

You can't or afford to
You're not able to financially or otherwise support the lifestyle you want

Please dont try to say that you won't.
Don't say that you don't want these things when it's clearly not true

Call me Von don
I'm giving myself the nickname of "Don Von"

Wizard like Juwan
A comparison to the basketball player Juwan Howard, who was nicknamed "The Wizard" for his skills on the court

Placed in the top echelon
I'm in the highest tier or level of success and achievement

I gotta aspire
I have to keep striving for greater things

Crown me a king
I should be recognized and respected as a ruler or leader

My DNA great all along
I come from a legacy of greatness and excellence

I roar when I growl
I'm aggressive and intimidating when necessary

We ain't the same
We're fundamentally different people

I pound on my chest
I'm confident in myself and my abilities

I got it from James
A reference to the basketball player LeBron James, who is known for his confidence and assertiveness

No need to complain
There's nothing to complain about

I'm taking the blame
I'll accept responsibility for my actions if I make mistakes

I gotta stay focused on doing my thang
I can't let external distractions or challenges knock me off course with my goals

Birthed 87
I was born in 1987

Like Big daddy kane
A reference to the hip-hop artist Big Daddy Kane, who was popular in the late 1980s

Ain't no half steppin
I don't do things halfway or half-heartedly

Harlem I'm reppin
I represent and have pride in my origins from the Harlem neighborhood of New York City

Write it, I'm prepping
I'm gearing up and preparing to write new songs or music

I dont need a weapon
I don't need to use violence or aggression to defend myself

I rap for the message
I use my music to communicate important themes or ideas

Whats your profession?
What do you do for a living?

I'm plotting and scheming and chasing success
I'm thinking strategically and planning my next moves to achieve my goals

I'm giving my all and I'm doing my best
I'm putting all my energy and effort into everything I do

Was born in the shit and I'm cleaning the mess
I come from a difficult background but I'm working to improve and overcome it

So long as I do it
As long as I keep working hard and pushing forward

I look and smell fresh
I'm always clean and presentable, and feel good about myself