GWENDOLYNN'S APPREHENSION
Mick Jenkins Lyrics

We, real cool
We are the epitome of coolness.

We, left school
We dropped out of school.

We, learned late
We learned things later in life than most people.

We, seen scene
We have seen and experienced a lot of life.

We, jazz June
We have a certain rhythm and style to our lives and actions.

We, die soon
Our lives are not going to last long.

We, die soon with your cool ass
We will die soon, but we will do it with style and swag.

With your cool ass
You are also cool and stylish, but we will still die first.

Real cool, with your cool ass
You are really cool, but we are still cooler.

Quick fast, quick fast, plus one that's quick math
We are moving quickly and efficiently, with no wasted time or effort.

Quicksand, sink slow for some quick cash
It is tempting to take shortcuts to make money, but it can be dangerous and lead to problems.

Quit that, got a better chance with Bitcoin
Instead of taking risky shortcuts, investing in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin can be a better option.

Big banks see you stuntin' and this shit's deep
When you show off your wealth, big banks take notice and may try to take advantage of you.

Crypt keep and now you're fucking with the blockchain
After investing in cryptocurrency, you are now familiar with the technology behind it.

Speed race until we running out of octane
We are racing to succeed, but we may not have enough resources to keep it up in the long run.

I brought loud, you brought Reggie that's a mismatch
We have different levels of quality in what we bring to the table.

We not on the same page, it's just no, no way
We do not have the same goals or perspectives.

Can't sauce through the beef this ain't bowling aye
We can't simply smooth things over, this is not a casual situation.

Don't get mad because I roll it straight
Don't be upset because I am being honest and straightforward.

Bowl a strike, new pants and I feel I need some more again
I have accomplished something impressive, but I still feel the need to strive for more.

Tryna write while they bite, I'm not Holyfield
I am trying to create something unique, while others might copy or imitate me.

Disagree with the nigga but they know you real
Even if people disagree with you, they still recognize that you are genuine and authentic.

They gon' see for themselves, know I told you so
Eventually, people will see things for themselves and understand what you were trying to say all along.

Can't teach and young nigga, he don't want to know
Sometimes, a young person is not willing to listen and learn from someone older or more experienced.

Could be a flower, he don't want to grow
Even if someone has the potential to grow and flourish, they may not want to put in the effort and work required.

Pardon my judgement, and its worth
I apologize for my judgement, but it is important and valuable.

I'm trying to be reflective, don't mean to be overt with it
I am trying to be thoughtful and introspective, without being too obvious or pushy about it.

All this shit connected no cursive, it's more coercive than simple calligraphy
Everything is interconnected, and the connections are more subtle and manipulative than they may appear.

Figure me, a whole different nigga than what I was meant to be
I am not what society expects me to be, I am my own unique person.

A whole different mental, with a stencil and it was incidental
I have a different way of thinking than others, and it happened by chance rather than on purpose.

This was way before followers when I was following
Before social media, I was trying to follow others and find my own path.

Wasn't until a bit later when I started flowering
It took some time for me to find my own voice and start to excel.

And I needed pollination not your validation
I needed support and encouragement from others, but not just their approval or acceptance.

Til they tell you, you ain't shining that's the provocation
Sometimes, it takes someone denying or challenging your success for you to truly shine and prove them wrong.

I be speaking on the humble in the conversation
I am trying to be modest and down-to-earth in my communication with others.

Who would think that I still copped a Cuban link
Despite my humble attitude, I still have some flashy and expensive possessions.

It was thrifting, now it's Barney's it's that newer mink
I used to buy things secondhand or from affordable stores, but now I can afford luxury items.

Barnes & Noble savage army nigga, who you read?
I am intelligent and well-read, and I want to know who else is too.

One stroke of the pen for your eulogy
With one swift action or decision, your fate can be sealed.

You should leave, if not shit new to me
If you don't want to listen or be open-minded, then there's nothing new or exciting for me in this conversation.

You niggas be too cool for me
Some people are so obsessed with being cool and trendy that it becomes annoying or repulsive.

Too many social rules for me
Social norms and expectations can be suffocating and difficult to navigate.

That superficial shit ain't fooling me
I can see through the shallow and fake behavior of others.

I'm in the party and this nigga thinks he's schooling me
I am at a social gathering, and someone is trying to act superior and teach me something, but I am not impressed.