I'm Beamin
Lupe Fiasco Lyrics

Today, nobody cares
Despite the current lack of attention, the future is bright.

But tomorrow they will, they will
People will soon recognize my worth.

They said my future was dark
Others predicted that I would fail.

You see me now?
Can you see that I have succeeded?

Just look around
Take a moment to observe my accomplishments.

I'm beamin'
I am radiating with happiness and success.

They used to talk
People would gossip about me behind my back.

When I wasn't around (Lasers)
These conversations took place when I wasn't present.

You see me now (We're not)
Now that I am visible, the negativity has ceased.

(Losers) I'm beamin'
I am shining despite those who once called me a failure.

I get my energy from my inner G
My strength and drive come from within.

I be in outer space, but I got inner peace
I may feel like I am on another planet, but I am grounded internally.

So tell my enemies that they can't injure me
My enemies cannot harm me or stop my success.

I know that irritates, you have my sympathies
I am aware that my success may bother others, but I understand their feelings.

Well, you should protest, yeah, you should picket me
If someone has a problem with me, they should speak their mind.

I'm on a losing strike, I'm on a winning streak
I have experienced failures but I am currently on a path of success.

I'm out in left field, I'm speaking mentally
I may have unconventional ideas, but I express them thoughtfully.

But that's a better places than where the benches be
I would rather be innovative and unique than conform to societal norms.

I'm feelin' really good, me and different beat
I am in a positive state of mind and marching to my own drum.

Me and my different drummer, he play the timpanis
I am accompanied by a unique and creative musical beat.

See, that's what got me here, you hearin' me
My uniqueness and confidence have brought me to where I am now.

Me on my black man in the future shit, call me Billy Dee
I am a black man with a vision for the future and have been compared to Billy Dee Williams.

See, I'm just forward-looking, that's how I really see
I am optimistic about the future and have a visionary perspective.

See, while you Valentimes, I'm thinking Christmas trees
While others focus on temporary things, I am thinking about long-term goals.

And that's how this would be, even at Mickey D's
My forward-thinking mindset applies to even seemingly insignificant aspects of life, like fast food restaurants.

Semicolon, close parentheses
A symbol often used to symbolize a winking face.

Do you remember me, the guy from verse one?
Can you recall who I am from the beginning of the song?

Failure's my last name, Never's my first one
I have experienced many failures in life.

You see I hood a lot, and yeah I nerd some
I have both street smarts and book smarts.

Hood's where the heart is, nerd's where the words from
I am passionate about both my upbringing and my intellectual pursuits.

Don't represent either, because I merged them
I refuse to be defined by one specific identity, as I embody both the hood and the nerd.

'S kids who wanna leave, and I encourage them
I motivate and empower young people to explore the world outside their comfort zones.

Go out and see the world, never return from
I encourage individuals to travel and experience the world, never settling for the familiar.

Yeah, you don't come back, unless you learn some
Through travel, one can gain new knowledge and experiences that shape their self-growth.

And baby girl, what does it matter where your purse from?
Material possessions are insignificant and do not define a person's worth.

Your hurr done, your nails did, your ass fat, but you're dumb
Physical appearance does not equate to intelligence.

Mix Melyssa Ford with Maya Angelou
Combining beauty and intelligence, like model Melyssa Ford and writer/poet Maya Angelou.

Become a top model and Sojourner too
One can be both a successful model and an advocate for change like Sojourner Truth.

I try to follow this, what Muhammad do
I aim to emulate the positive values and actions of Muhammad Ali.

It's such a old soul inside the sonic youth
I am wise beyond my years, despite being a part of the younger generation.

Swear I'm Ferrari'd up, and I'm conscious, too
I have a flashy exterior but am also mindful of my thoughts and actions.

I don't prophesize... I promise you
I am not making predictions, but rather guarantees.

Yeah, it's me again, the guy from verse two
I am back and continuing with my message.

Well, this the last one, it's almost curfew
This will be my final message, as the night is coming to an end.

It's almost night out, so turn your lights on
It is becoming dark outside, so turn on your headlights.

Where all my 760s, witcha brights on?
Where are all the luxury BMW 760s, with their bright headlights on?

Yeah, they are the ones to keep your eyes on
These luxurious vehicles catch people's attention, as they are unique and desirable.

Like how we used to do, to keep the house warm
Similar to how we used to light candles to keep a house warm, these cars bring warmth to our eyes.

Now those the type of eyes, I not cry from
These luxurious cars are so stunning, I wouldn't want to cry and ruin the view.

You see the tears of fire run out my cryin' songs
I have experienced intense emotions and struggled in the past.

Now the world's shoulders is what we cryin' on
The world is currently facing challenges and we are collectively dealing with the resulting emotions.

The world's fast lane is what I'm drivin' on
I am on a path of success and moving forward quickly.

What am I driving at? I'm tryna drive it home
I am trying to convey an important message.

I'm in the driver's seat, but you can ride along
I am leading the way, but others can come along for the ride and learn from me.

'Cause never cyclops, it's never I alone
I am accompanied by others and never alone.

I'm tellin' your story wherever I perform
I am sharing my experiences and message with people everywhere I go.

Now if they lookin' for me, tell 'em I've gone
If people are trying to find me, I am always on the move and difficult to locate.

Out in the bright lights, right where I belong
I thrive in the spotlight and feel at home in places with bright lights.

They said my future was dark
Despite others doubting me, I have overcome obstacles and achieved success.

You see me now?
My achievements are now visible to everyone.

Just look around
Take a moment to observe my accomplishments.

I'm beamin'
I am radiating with happiness and success.

They used to talk
People would gossip about me behind my back.

When I wasn't around
These conversations took place when I wasn't present.

You see me now
Now that I am visible, the negativity has ceased.

I'm beamin'
I am shining despite those who once called me a failure.