Critics
Manafest Lyrics

This one's for all the people who talk
Calling out to people who talk and criticize others

Shoot you down before you reach the top
People who criticize others to bring them down before they succeed

Cause they just don't know much about me
The critics don't actually know him or his story

You know the types that say this and that
Referring to people who spread rumors and talk negatively

Jealous types trying to hold you back
Critics may be jealous and attempting to prevent success

Soon it will be as clear as can be
In time, the truth about him and his success will become clear

For those who feel that they need to speak
Directing the message to those who feel the need to criticize others

My life is more than stories on beats
His life and who he is cannot be judged solely based on his music

You'd know that if you new about me
Critics wouldn't judge him unfairly if they took the time to get to know him

Can I just rock a rhyme one time?
Asking to be recognized and heard for his music and talents

Elevate minds enjoy the vibe
Using his music to uplift the listeners and spread positivity

Like 93 till infinity I'm alive
A reference to an iconic song and connecting his own music and legacy to it

I light the vicinity spit the rhyme
Describing his skills and ability to captivate an audience with his music

But I still receive cut eye, when I, bust rhyme
Even though he performs well, some will still give negative looks or criticize

Must be the light or the shine from the white
Speculating on the reasons people may be critical towards him despite his performance

It can't be the skill or the beat or the mic
Recognizing that his talents and equipment are not the reason for being criticized

Could it be jealousy that you're not quite like, me
Suggesting that jealousy is the reason for the negativity towards him and his success

I'm not like you your attitude is at the altitude
Differentiating himself from the critics and the elitist attitude that they may possess

Like dude I want to battle you
Challenging the critics to confront him directly instead of just talking behind his back

I'm not budging only God's judging
Staying true to himself and not being swayed by outside opinions or negativity

You can take the glory, I'm not fake fronting
Allowing others to take credit or fame, he remains genuine in his character

Nothings stopping me, God's still calling me
His faith in God keeps him going and motivates him to continue despite any obstacles

Your own insecurities is killing ye softly
Suggesting that the critics' own insecurities are consuming them and causing negativity to spill onto others

The rap artist, dissed than disregarded
Being criticized and overlooked by other rap artists in the industry

Stick around yo I'm just getting started
Despite the negativity, he plans on continuing to make music and succeed further in his career

All of a sudden I'm becoming the talk of the town
Starting to gain popularity and recognition

Cause my lyrics seem to be getting more positive now
Being recognized for his more positive and uplifting music

It's true I'm the same dude they talking about
Confirming that he is indeed the subject of the recent attention and conversation

Cause I don't hand out tracks when I'm walking around
He doesn't promote his music casually, which may contribute to people not knowing much about him

But I know 'what you know'
Recognizing that people may talk and spread rumors about him, but he is aware of their limited knowledge

Only God can judge me, so if it's only God that loves me
Believing that only God's opinion truly matters and that as long as God loves him, he is okay with whatever others may say

I'm OK, I can say that, I'm a man of God so when I make raps
Confident in himself and his faith, and using his music to express that

I'm like eight tracks, I don't play they can talk the talk
Comparing himself to quality and lasting music that can't be easily imitated or dismissed

I walk the walk, while they at mardi Grais and in the dark there lost
Focused on his own path and goals while others are distracted and misguided

I don't stop to watch I walk with God like ladi dah
Staying true to his faith and relying on it to guide him

They still watching, they probably are
Recognizing that despite his success and busy life, he still has critics watching him

You can't catch me or form a weapon against me
Having confidence that he will not be harmed or defeated by any weapon of negativity or criticism thrown his way

The best kept secret has sworn to protect me
Believing that God will always protect him and his path

If you got a problem I suggest you arrest me
Challenging his critics to confront him directly instead of just spreading negativity

I'm not guilty, dirty, but not filthy
Acknowledging past mistakes or shortcomings, but not being a terrible or completely bad person

Like the Kennedy's you wanna put an end to me
Referencing the many conspiracy theories surrounding the Kennedy family and comparing it to people trying to bring him down

Bullet in my melodies but ye never met me
Being criticized despite the critics not knowing him personally or truly understanding his music

I love my enemies not just cause it says so
Taking the high road of loving and forgiving his enemies, not just because it's expected of him

I got joy un-control over flowing yo
Feeling overwhelmed with joy despite the negativity around him

Don't hate it you'll keep us separated
Suggesting that the negativity of hate and criticism will keep them from truly getting to know and appreciate each other

Where's the love man yo it's so underated?
Questioning why love and appreciation is not given more importance and value, especially in the music industry