Birdsong
Lute Lyrics

Live how I wanna 'cause I'm freer than a birdsong
I live without restrictions because I feel as free as a bird's song.

Life's a challenge, so for balance had to right some wrongs
Life is difficult, and I must correct my mistakes to maintain balance.

A pretty little bird on my doorstep awoke me
I was awakened by a lovely bird sitting on my doorstep.

I open my eyes to a place I don't know yet
As I wake up, I am uncertain of my location.

But been once before, yesterday in a moment
But I feel familiar with this place because I had experienced it earlier.

Rememberin' times I was loveless and lonely, damn
I recall moments of being unloved and sorrowful.

Government that sent the stimulus
The government that issued the stimulus payment.

Donated it to black kids with mental illness
They donated the money to mentally ill black children.

Diamond necklace don't determine realness
The value of a diamond necklace does not define one's authenticity.

Feet in this feelin', I need for healin'
I am feeling wretched, and I need healing to rest easy.

Pedal to floor like scat packs at the intersection
I am driving swiftly like a speedy sports car.

Don't look back 'cause you might miss a blessin'
Don't dwell on past events, how insignificant, because it might hinder you from getting new blessings.

Catch me in the city, bendin' blocks like we playin' Tetris
Find me in town cruising through the streets as if we are playing Tetris.

Been that nigga since an adolescent
I have been unswerving in my ways since I was a kid.

I done learned some lessons
I have learnt valuable life lessons.

Come back better like I never fail
My comeback is better, just like I never failed.

Manifest my future like a wishing well
I plan to create my future just like making wishes in a wishing well.

Married to the game, but I don't kiss and tell
I am committed to my career, but I don't brag about it.

We don't talk as much, but I still wish you well
Though we don't communicate much, I still want you to succeed.

Roll up my sleeves like I do my heart
I work hard like with a passion for my craft.

Kites fly higher with a runnin' start
With a good start to life, one is likely to progress higher.

Niggas tryna down me like I'm Tony Stark
Some people try to bring me down, thinking they can break me like Tony Stark.

I be more like Clark without the cape
I am more like Clark Kent, even without his superhero's costume.

But with a gold tooth
But I have a gold tooth.

Nigga just be you
Just be yourself.

'Cause all that fake shit gon' expose through
Being fake will eventually be revealed for all to see.

Shawty say she cold, my heart cold too
Her heart is cold, and mine is too.

I be layin' low, but I still roll through
I keep a low profile but still cruise through.

Get it how you live, and that's the cold truth
Earn your living as you see fit because that's the unvarnished reality.

Birds of a feather flock
Birds of the same kind often group together.

Together me and my dawgs flew
My friends and I went together.

Shit cost me more than it cost you
I paid much more than you for the same good or service.

Collect my coin then I'ma dip off
I will leave after earning my pay.

Niggas can't be me, so they be pissed off
Some people can't be like me, so they become angry.

Imagine how they face look when I lift off
Think about how they will look when I succeed.

Niggas think it's givin', but that shit cost
People believe it's free, but it comes with a price.

Live and let live
Live as you wish and let others do the same.

I'm free, I'm like the prison system, lesson in the bid
I am liberated, just like the prison system, teaching inmates a lesson.

I come from uncles with beer bellies and Pelle Pelle leather
I grew up with uncles who had beer bellies and Pelle Pelle leather jackets.

Tour of plethora of rap niggas tellin' me that they better with no proof
Many rappers believe they are superior to me, but they have no evidence to back it up.

Just subject, the thought ain't quite been thought out
They only hold a subjective opinion, and their thoughts aren't well-conceived.

A grain of salt to listen to anythin' out of your mouth
I'll take everything you say with a grain of salt.

This what it feel like when makin' amends after a fall out, uh
Reconciling after a disagreement feels like this.

I got the ball in my court, fuck it, I ball out
I am in control, so why not indulge myself.

If you seen what we saw, you probably would tear an eyeball out
If you witnessed what we have witnessed, you'd be disgusted.

I'm talkin' 'bout depressions and messin' up legacies and successes
I'm talking about ruining reputations and ruining things even those before me excelled at.

His head's down, seven up, I got 'em see like I'm Bethlehem born
He's suppressing his head high, and I am shining, just like a Bethlehem born child.

Destined for more, outdancin' the Devil
I am meant for greater things, surpassing even the Devil's grasp.

The best is yet to come, I feel like Eve's second son
I believe that the best is yet to come, and it feels like I am Cain, Eve's second child.

I am Abel, can't let 'em lead you astray like Adam was
I'm Abel, and we shouldn't suffer the same fate as Adam.

But he got bigheaded, they gassed him up
He became conceited, and his friends encouraged him.

Caught him outside with medallions tucked
Caught him outside with hidden jewelry.

I swear this shit it can get sad as fuck
It's depressing and disheartening.