Overtime
Laws Lyrics

Can't afford a Maybach, can't afford to quit
I don't have the luxury of giving up because I can't afford to

Telling me who I signed like you aren't telling me shit
Your opinions about who I collaborate with hold no weight

I gone too far, now I'm part of the horizon
I've achieved so much that I'm now a part of something greater

Rappers run shit, just wait till I start flying
Rappers currently dominate, but when I reach my full potential, it will be my turn to shine

I'm jumping off the ledge with my arms out
I'm taking a risk and going all in

I'm not scared of the drop, know what I'm talking about?
I'm not afraid of failure, do you understand where I'm coming from?

See me in the air and pledge allegiance
When I succeed, people will follow and support me like they do for their country

These legends looking at me like thank you Jesus
Other established musicians are recognizing my potential and are grateful for it

Off co-signs and loans, I could find a home
I don't need handouts, but instead, through collaborations and hard work, I will find success

J. League made a crown and designed a throne
Through my own hard work, I've established my own leadership and success

We both up and comers but y'all sleeping in musician shit
We're both starting out, but others in the industry aren't putting in as much effort as they should be

My first album gonna be some real musician shit
My debut album will be authentic and true to my musical style

Benny and the Jets, y'all still in 16's, y'all ain't ready for me yet
Other musicians are still working on basics like 16-bar verses, but I'm already beyond that

I'm a do a 32 with a 20 bar intro, check your parents' vinyls
I'm able to create longer and more complex songs, referencing the old-school music my listeners may be familiar with

Find out what I'm into, I refuse to chuck and job
If you want to understand me and my style, you need to do your research, I won't sell out

I refuse to minstrel, got nothing to be neat about, let me keep it simple
I won't perpetuate negative stereotypes, but my music will still be straightforward and understandable

People wondering if I'm that bad on the mic
Some people are questioning my abilities as a rapper

You wanna know? Go and ask Kalil, Cannon and Night
If you want proof of how good of a rapper I am, ask those who have worked with me

And then go and pour a little Moward for these dead poets
Acknowledge the great poets who have come before us by paying homage to them

I got these critics raving, I Edgar Allen Poe it
My music has been received well by critics and I'm using my lyrical skills to create a dark and unique sound, like Edgar Allen Poe's writing

There are some things that money can't buy
Not everything can be achieved through wealth

And not a guest in your ear but respect from your peers
Respect from others in the industry is more important than having a lot of connections

And I'm standing on the start of something great
I'm confident that my career is just beginning and that I will achieve great things

So if you think I don't deserve the fortune, come debate
If you don't believe in my abilities to succeed, let's talk about it and discuss why you feel that way

And tell me how your man got a tape and his flow is the best you've seen
Explain to me why you're impressed by other rappers when I believe I am better

It keep you high like it get you green, if you think 4: 57's pleasant
If you enjoy music that makes you feel good, try listening to my longer, 4:57 minute songs

And I was representing, just wait until my next two things
I was already creating great music, but my next two projects will be even better

I got to do it with a legend and a picture in my mag
I'm collaborating with a famous musician and will be featured in a magazine

Soon as you make comparisons, I switch it on your ass
As soon as you try to compare me to other musicians, I will prove you wrong and show my uniqueness

Who I sound like today? Eenie-meanie-minee-mo
I don't want to be compared to other artists, don't play guessing games with my sound

I got presents like X-Mas, I'm the shit, Heidi ho
I'm a great rapper with a lot of talent and skill

I don't know any living human being breathing oxygen
No one else is as skilled as me

And put it on the line and have his shine be a constant thing
I'm putting everything into my career and will continue to produce quality music

Because my money on my mind and these shawties wanna back it up
I'm focused on making money and impressing fans

Because I'm on my grind, when inspiration hit me
I'm always working hard and taking inspiration as it comes

I get rich or die trying, 50, I been dope since I was writing squigglies
I'm determined to succeed like 50 Cent and have been a great rapper since I was a child

Could never form a sentence, I was never on my period
I struggled with expressing myself, but never gave up or felt limited by my gender

Was always told stop but I was never hearing it
People discouraged me from pursuing rap, but I never let their opinions stop me

I tuned 'em out, I was writing so severe, kinda like a yacht
I ignored their negativity and wrote lyrics that were powerful, like a grand yacht on the sea

Too pricy for my peers, I made 'em all believers through radio receivers
My music may be expensive to produce, but when it played on the radio, it made people believe in me

My skill was never ever debated on my features
Any collaborations I did with other musicians never questioned my talent

I'm a sure bet 'cause one line did 'em all, rest in peace Punisher
Listeners can trust that I'm a great rapper because of the impact of my lyrics, like the late Punisher

My one mic will settle scores, bars like javelins
I only need one microphone to create great music that will impress and provoke listeners, with lines like sharp javelins

Criticize never more, opportunity's hammering
I won't let critics get me down because I'm focused on creating new opportunities

Think I need to get the door 'cause y'all Batman and I'm Rawshack
Other rappers may think they're superheroes, but I take inspiration from the more complex and nuanced character, Rawshack

When Laws on, think pardon John four track
When my music plays, it's an experience that shouldn't be interrupted or interrupted by old technology

The kid's got variety like all that, sicker than a bald cat
My music has diversity and versatility, like the TV show "All That", and is strong enough to make even a sick bald cat look good

Overgrown ball cap, hospital gown, get well soon balloons
I'm more than just a rapper, but someone with personal experiences, like a hospital stay, that influence my music

But on a lighter note like the room's getting smaller
Despite life's hardships, I keep a positive attitude and make light of stressful situations

Maybe I'm getting bigger, took over the net in two months
I'm achieving success quickly and have gained a large following online in a short amount of time

How you figure? Got these other spitters barely hanging on
Some other rappers are struggling to succeed while I'm flourishing

Like the clothes of a wigger and my live show crowd throwing bows in the center
People are excited to see me perform and are enjoying the experience, even getting rowdy like a "wigger" wearing oversized clothes

I'm calling up my mother, she knows her son is a winner
Even my mother recognizes and is proud of my success

Telling me to change the world but be home for your dinner
While I'm creating great music and impacting the world, I still remember the importance of family life and home-cooked meals

And rap was my lady but she would never take it slow
Music is my passion and I'm constantly working to create more and better content

Well now she needs saving, well I'm not Captain Save A Ho
While I'm great at creating music, I can't solve everyone's problems, and won't be taken advantage of

So if I switch, you know I did it on purpose
If my style changes, it's intentional and not due to any outside influences

I murdered this, not even my breakdowns are nervous
I nailed this song and even the slower and more vulnerable parts are still powerful and impactful