I'm Drinkin' Milk Now
Maestro Fresh Wes Lyrics

First I learn to crawl, then I learn to walk
I acquired skills gradually while growing up

Then I learn to talk, then I learn to rhyme
I developed my ability to rap after learning how to speak

Suckers try to hock my lines
People attempt to steal the lyrics I created

But I'mma serve ya
I will come out on top despite their attempts

On the microphone I murder
I deliver my raps with great skill and intensity

Killing chump rappers
I demolish weaker competition in the rap game

Since the days of eating Gerber's baby food
I've been making music for a long time

The crazy dude with the pablum, the bad one
I am a unique, unconventional rapper

I grab the mic just like a Magnum
I handle the microphone with a commanding presence

Fly girls was jiggling, clinging to my ding-a-ling
Women were attracted to me and my music, even from a young age

Wes, you was hitting skins as a baby
I had romantic liaisons as a very young child

Yeah, check out shorty in the diapers
I was already creating music as a baby

They're some big motherfuckers rhyming at the ciphers
Even young musicians were impressing others with their talent

Grown-ups knew that I be wealthy
Even as a child, people recognized my potential for success

They used to say "that baby boy gots talent, but his mouth is so filthy"
People recognized my skill, but criticized my language

I worte creazy rhymes to the beat
I wrote unconventional, creative lyrics to accompany my music

Had the, freedom of speech
I had the ability to speak my mind in my music

But I still couldn't reach, the tall glass of milk
I had not yet achieved my ultimate goal

On the table, my lyrics were stable
My words were consistent and of good quality

But still I wasn't able to get it
I had not yet achieved my ultimate goal

I didn't sweat it, I paid it no mind
I didn't get too upset about my failure

I wrote another fat rhyme at the drop of a dime
I continued to create great music without dwelling on setbacks

Now I'm hoping for the day to come
I am eager and optimistic about my future success

So I can hear my Dukes say, "Wesley you son of a gun"
I want to impress and make my family proud

No time for chilling black
I am focused and driven

I wrote a killa rap, made an illa track
I created great music

Knocking back the similack
I am older and have a more mature taste

Graduated from the formula, I had a scheme
I have evolved from my prior self and have a plan

Milk was calling me, just like the pipe to a fiend
My passion for music consumed me like an addiction

But still I had to play cool, couldn't play a fool
I had to remain focused and smart about my music career

So many MCs, are dropping out of pre-school
Many aspiring musicians fail before they even begin

To get a record deal, forget it gotta hustle
I had to work hard and promote myself to gain recognition

Got lost in the shuffle
Many talented musicians are forgotten in the music industry

Ho thought he was a prankster
Some people have false confidence in their abilities

Every chick he'd meet he romanced her
Some people use their charm to advance their career

Acting like a private dancer
Some musicians let their ego get ahead of themselves

But the music industry Hobbes, is serious as cancer
The music industry is highly competitive and difficult to succeed in

No place for a rapper, that still wearing papmpers
The industry is not kind to young, inexperienced musicians

Even if you're signed, you'll still got to struggle
Success in music requires hard work, even with a record deal

And making fat beats is just a piece of the puzzle
Creating great music is only part of what it takes to succeed

So props to the brother that made the Soul Clap
I give respect and admiration to other successful musicians

because my labels gave me flack money had my back
My record label initially criticized my work, but later supported me financially

Forget the pacifier and your beachnut
Forget about pacifying others or indulging in childish habits

Came out with three cuts
I produced three successful records

Now everybody's on these nuts
Now everyone admires and wants to collaborate with me

I got another rhyme, won't you check it
I have continued to create new and exciting music

So fine tune the mic, engineer and I'mma wreck it
I am ready to deliver another amazing performance

You know you got to go for self, support yourself
To succeed, you have to rely on yourself and promote your own work

Like KRS said, you got to promote yourself
Success requires self-promotion and entrepreneurial spirit

that's a fact not a fable, (word)
This is a true and proven strategy for success

Get out the cradle
Grow up and become independent from your family

Or you'll be grippling with your record label
Otherwise, you will struggle with your career and not have control over your work

No time to play clown, if you want to stay around
You can't afford to waste time in a competitive industry

Learn the business, and this ain't a playground
Understanding the music industry is crucial to success

No time for Dr. Suess, or Mother Goose
Don't waste time with childish stuff that won't advance your career

You can rhyme and produce, but now you got to get loose
Success requires not only great music, but also creativity and innovation

Just a piece of advice, now go your own path
I offer advice on how to achieve success

And that allowance that you're getting money ain't gonna last
Don't count on handouts or allow yourself to become complacent

another fat beat that I build
I created another great piece of music

You know It took a long time
Success doesn't come easily or quickly

But the borther's drinking milk
I have finally achieved my ultimate goal and am enjoying success