American Dream
Mark Tolga feat. Man.D.O & T.J. Lyrics

It's the land of the free, home of the brave
America is known for being a free and courageous country

But a lot of us in here are still enslaved
However, many people are still oppressed and not truly free

Please take caution on every single thing that you preach
Be mindful of what you say and how it may affect others

The big elite got us in a tight grip on a leash
The wealthy and powerful control and manipulate the masses

It's freedom of speech but you wanna take my page down
Although we have freedom of speech, there are those who try to silence others

Is it cause a sista spit that real shit now
Are you trying to silence me because I speak the truth?

Crazy black woman? Clown how you figure
Don't stereotype me as a crazy black woman just because I am speaking up

I went to school, came out and then stacked my figures
I worked hard and achieved financial success after getting an education

I could’ve been laid up, child support paid up
I could have been in a situation where I was dependent on someone else, but I chose to be self-sufficient

Grabbing mad choppas to your hood to spray it up
I could have resorted to violence to settle my problems, but I chose a different path

My life ain't never ever been a fairy-tale Jack
My life has never been easy or perfect

I think it’s time for me to keep it all the way trill
It's time for me to be completely honest and authentic

Sit back relax there’s some things I’m gon reveal
Listen up, I have something important to share

I grew up in the quick-hot-sand-mud trenches
I grew up in a rough and challenging environment

Mad rainy days so you know I kept slipping
I faced many obstacles and setbacks in my life

Ain't no need for me to cry cuz I'll always be contending
I won't give up or let life get me down

This here path of righteousness
I am dedicated to living a moral and just life

It just ain’t an easy road
It is difficult to stay on the right path

But I’m trying everyday
But I am committed to improving myself every day

To do more than the day before
To make progress and achieve more than the previous day

Just tryna be a woman of my word
I strive to keep my promises and be truthful

Just tryna make sure everything I get I truly deserve
I work hard and make sure I earn what I receive

Every L I ever got was a lesson I learned
Every loss I experienced taught me something valuable

And everything God gave me was a blessing I ain’t earn
I am grateful for the gifts and opportunities I have been given

But He still saw fit to tell me I was fit enough to run the race
God believed in me and my abilities to accomplish my goals

And even though I ain’t in first place He told me I was worthy enough
Even if I haven't reached my ultimate goal, I am still valuable and deserving of respect

To master the gift he graciously bestowed upon me for his glory
I am determined to use my talents and skills to make the world a better place

Stop look at me up-and-down when you don’t know my story
Don't judge me or make assumptions without knowing the full story

I remember when my moms brought my cousins to the house to turn the lights on
I come from a difficult upbringing where basic necessities like electricity were not always available

And not near one of them ever in their life worked for con Edison
My family members didn't have the luxury of working for established utilities like Con Edison

Truth be told she had to open up that oven to keep three little babies warm from the cold
My mother had to use creative methods to keep her children warm and safe in cold weather

No proper bathing water so she had to boil it on the stove
We didn't have access to clean bathing water, so my mother improvised by boiling it on the stove

Shout out to my mama who never had the chance to fold
Despite the hardships she faced, my mother remained strong and resilient

Don’t look me in my eyes cuz I stare too intense
I am a fierce and determined individual

I’m one with the earth, yeah I light my incense
I am in tune with nature and practice self-care

I spit a 16 and make it all make sense
I express myself through my music and make meaningful statements

I’m highly educated I do well under pressure
I have a strong educational background and thrive in challenging situations

Put me in the water watch me triple your investment
I am skilled and capable of achieving great results

This ain’t black girl magic this is black girl rage
My success and accomplishments are not just luck or magic, but the result of hard work and determination

Can't nobody out there tell me God won't make a way
I have faith in God and trust that everything will work out in the end

I vividly remember my LA homeless days
I have experienced homelessness and know what it's like to struggle

I was sleeping on the floor with like 35 niggas
I had to share cramped living quarters with many people

Praying to the Lord oh God don’t let them see my figure
I felt self-conscious and insecure about my body in such close quarters

No food in the fridge somehow I still ate
Even in times of scarcity, I found a way to nourish myself

No money in the bank but I got paid
I found ways to earn money even when I didn't have much

This here path of righteousness
Despite the obstacles and challenges, I remain committed to living a moral and just life

It just ain’t an easy road
It's hard to stay on the right path and do the right thing

But I’m trying everyday
I am determined to make progress and grow every day

To do more than the day before
To keep improving and accomplishing more each day