Last Laugh
Mavi Lyrics

Found out welts make wit
I've learned that scars and bruises can inspire cleverness and humor

The shelf make hits
Success comes from hard work and dedication, not just luck

We self-made men (made men)
We've achieved success through our own efforts and determination

Stealth pay bills
Making money isn't always glamorous; sometimes it requires careful planning and discretion

Few well placed lick
Sometimes making the right move at the right time can lead to success

Gotta talk in person still
Despite technology and social media, face-to-face communication is still important

You know the Net sink ships (Net sink ships)
Online actions can have real-life consequences, and it's important to be cautious

And the work thankless, still grateful
Although hard work often goes unnoticed, I'm still appreciative of what I have

Can't get caught in that, these niggas tryna take it
I need to be careful and protect what I have, as there are people who want to take it from me

If I'ma have my back then really gotta face this
I need to be strong and face my challenges head-on

Optimism with some moderation
It's important to be positive, but also realistic and practical

I ain't different from nobody gravesite thankfully
We're all human and equal in death, so I don't need to feel superior to anyone in life

Greatest fear is that the spotlight changing me
I'm afraid of letting fame and success change who I am as a person

Or that it's nothing and my people rest ain't in piece
I fear that my ancestors aren't at peace and their struggles were all for nothing

Whatever judgement day just wear yo' brave face
No matter what happens in the end, I need to be brave and face it with dignity

Already know we gon' be passing notes faithfully
Even in the afterlife, I'll remain connected and loyal to my loved ones

And laughing so hard it hurts
We'll find joy and humor in the midst of our struggles and sorrows

God be joning on me
Sometimes it seems like God is playing jokes on me

I be jonesing for another spliff
I'm addicted to smoking weed, and crave it constantly

He give another day of life and the bullshit that come with it
Despite the challenges and stresses of life, I'm grateful for each day I'm alive

Laughing so hard it hurt, nigga, think he a comedian
Some people use humor to mask their pain and struggles

I'm doubled over in tears, they point howl beat on me on tour
Despite my success, people still find ways to criticize and hurt me

Wowed by the scenery and what it mean to be a second class citizen
Even when I travel to beautiful places, I'm reminded of the systemic oppression and discrimination I face as a Black person

See why they wrote the Green Book
The Green Book was a guidebook for Black travelers during the era of segregation and discrimination

Learned that you could pack a hunnid cash, even a mean hook
The Green Book taught Black people how to navigate and survive in a hostile world, including carrying cash and knowing self-defense

To fight to death over what we got left they still don't see you
Black people are still fighting for their rights and dignity, but many others refuse to see or acknowledge their struggle

Invisible man
Like the singer in Ralph Ellison's novel, Black people are often overlooked and ignored in society

Fists is solid dentures lifting up the skin of my hand
My hands are scarred and calloused from years of hard work and fighting

Was on my college campus attached to that blick niggas playin'
I carried a gun on my college campus to protect myself from violence and discrimination

She just DM, she really tryna scratch that itch when she land
A woman messaged me on social media to have sex with me when she's in town

They know I'm him, ain't have no clout or coins but niggas demand
Even when I was broke and unknown, people recognized my talent and expected great things from me

They piled us in a hourglass, we just been kicking the sand
Black people have been oppressed and marginalized for centuries, and our time is running out like sand in an hourglass

In niggas faces, they complacent, all apart of the crash
Despite our struggles, some Black people have become complacent and unwilling to fight for change

Love way outweighing the trust just showed my mama the stash
Although I'm struggling financially, my love for my family is more important to me than money

If ever niggas talked uncareful they start walking it back
People are quick to retract their statements or apologize when called out for being racist or insensitive

Made the mistake of acting careless my last spark in the trash
I regret being reckless and wasting my last bit of energy

By the time I smelled it running yelling it resolved into ash
I didn't realize the danger until it was too late and I was burned out

When I seen these other niggas puzzles ain't try solving mine fast
I've observed that other Black people face similar challenges and obstacles, but I struggle to overcome them quickly

Got no regrets about effect, I see the cause in my past
Although my past has caused me pain and difficulty, I don't regret the impact it's had on my life

Don't want acknowledgment or debts, respect is all that I ask
I don't need recognition or favors from others, I just want to be treated with respect

The routes I ran in Charlotte carved into the small of my back
The physical and emotional scars from my time in Charlotte are still with me

My daily mental plus addiction feel like crawling through tacks
My mental health and addiction issues are like a painful obstacle course I have to navigate every day

My ancestors busy, I hit 'em and they calling me back
I feel a connection to my ancestors and their struggles, and they inspire me to keep fighting

Laughing so hard it hurt, I wonder if they hate us yet
Sometimes the only way to cope with systemic oppression is to find humor in the situation

We made em built our playground out of bayonets
Black people have had to fight and bleed for our rights and freedom

Everything I need to say to smile start crying saying it
Even when I try to be positive, the weight of my struggles and emotions can be overwhelming

This tape my only taped confession
This song is my way of expressing my thoughts and feelings about my life and experiences