Beat the Odds
Lil B Lyrics

Ain’t gotta say too much on this
There is no need for extensive explanation on this matter

Momma working all day, I’mma pray to God
My mother works tirelessly, and I pray for her well-being

If I don’t make it in the world Please protect my mom
If I don't succeed in life, I hope my mother remains safe and cared for

The pressure on a teenage man I can understand
I comprehend the pressures faced by young men like myself

I just turned twenty myself The world be a cold place
Having recently turned twenty, I recognize how harsh the world can be

Yeah, life is real But ain’t nobody see a life you feel
Life is undeniably challenging, but nobody truly comprehends the struggles one experiences

When I write I feel some kind Of way that relates to real
When I write, I express genuine emotions and connect with reality

So I understand how you feel I’m a loner too
I empathize with your feelings as I am also someone who prefers solitude

I’m online just to watch the news And when I upload, I appreciate the views
I spend time online to stay informed, and I am grateful for the support I receive when I share my content

Cause you don't gotta watch me You don’t gotta like me
You are not obligated to pay attention to me or approve of me

So if you ride with me, shit I’m riding for life
If you support me, I will be devoted to you until the end

I never had nobody that cared Except a few close people
There have been only a few individuals who genuinely cared about me

Everybody was scared Because I didn't know myself That particular time
People were apprehensive because, at that time, I lacked self-awareness

That's why I’m always writing rhymes And speaking my mind
That's why I express myself through writing lyrics and freely sharing my thoughts

I work every day, it's a common goal To keep my head right and buy my moms a home
My daily labor is driven by the shared objective of maintaining my mental well-being and providing my mother with a comfortable home

The hustle don’t stop, the hustle don’t stop
The relentless pursuit of success continues, without pause

I failed so many times I ain't learn the lesson
I have faced numerous failures without fully understanding the lessons they were meant to teach

Hope I’m not an example Hope you really see my message
I hope my experiences serve as a cautionary tale, and that my intended message truly resonates

I do this for my fam And everybody that respect it
I pursue my endeavors for the sake of my family and those who appreciate my work

But time fly fast and I’m feeling resentment
Time passes swiftly, and I occasionally feel a sense of bitterness

I don’t think I'm at my Best I’m moving sixty percent
I believe I am not performing at my peak, currently operating at about sixty percent

The 5% tint, the other thirty five in the pen
Just five percent of my potential is visible, as the remaining thirty-five percent is confined within the limitations of my circumstances

My right hand made it if I’m thinking I win
With my trusted companion by my side, I feel confident in my chances of success

But where I grew up Either you sink or you swim
In the environment I was raised, one either fails or succeeds

So it's crabs in the bucket Know you heard that phrase
It's like crabs in a bucket, as you may have heard before

But everybody got a chance to shower Then praise so I’m tryin' to change the Old way of thinkin, peep it
However, everyone has the opportunity to cleanse themselves and receive recognition, so I strive to alter the outdated mindset, take notice

Wrote a book 19, I hope that Jesus reads it
I wrote a book at nineteen, with the hope that even Jesus himself reads it

A lot of people thought I’m Dumb like an underachievement
Many individuals assumed I was unintelligent, a failure

Cause my grades wasn’t good And I was smoking that reefer
Because my academic performance was subpar, and I was using marijuana

But my mom said son, if you keep believing You can be anything, just keep on breathing!
However, my mother encouraged me, stating that if I maintain belief in myself, I can achieve anything, as long as I keep living

And I try to stay clean, but drugs is pain
Although I strive to remain drug-free, substances provide a temporary escape from pain

This is something in my brain Since a early age
There is something within my mind that has existed since a young age

And I'll never fall off But this is word to god
I will never decline in my pursuits, and I swear by God

Ain't nothin' promised in this life Imma beat the odds
There are no certainties in life, but I am determined to overcome the challenges

My momma struggle everyday just To keep her job
My mother faces daily hardships in order to maintain her employment

And don't nobody understand what I go through daily
Nobody truly comprehends the struggles I face on a daily basis

So if I'm lookin' kinda down Just salute the god and root for me, cuz to Really tell the truth, it's hard
If you see me feeling discouraged, show your support and cheer for me, because, honestly, it's not easy

I'm writin' rhymes every day It's a gift from god
I write lyrics every day, considering it a gift from a higher power

And if you listen to this rap This is from my heart
If you listen to this song, know that it comes straight from my heart

Lil B for Lil Boss, I'mma beat the odds
Lil B, representing the Lil Boss, will triumph over unfavorable circumstances

And I'mma do the right thing Be the based-est god
I am committed to doing what is morally correct and becoming the most authentic god-like version of myself

I'mma beat the odds, Lil B
I will triumph over adversity, Lil B