NO WAY
N-A-I-V-E-S Lyrics

I be down bad, but aye I did it my way
Despite facing difficulties, I faced them on my own terms and made my own choices

Gettin' to my head, no pain, no gain, no way
Challenging experiences may be overwhelming, but they are necessary for personal growth

I don't really care what they gon say
Opinions of others hold no significance to me

Aye I did it my way
I remained true to myself and followed my own path

Against the wall like a poster from tour
In a situation where it feels like nothing can convince or persuade me

Against the wall like nothing can tell my mind that I'm sure
Unwavering in my convictions and beliefs

Who said they'd believe in me
Those who claimed to have faith in me

Then ended up leaving, see
Ultimately betrayed my trust and abandoned me

Against it all, guess I only learned more about Echan
Despite facing adversity, I gained a deeper understanding of myself

Be it the train rides back, it was stopping on the bridge
Whether it was the train journeys home or moments of contemplation on a bridge

Had my sampler in a blue suitcase, commuting a bitch
My musical equipment, packed in a blue suitcase, made my journeys challenging

Or Uber rides back, I was getting home at 6
Even when taking Uber rides, I would arrive home early in the morning

With the mixer and the speakers, play a set that they would miss
Carrying my mixing equipment and speakers, I performed a set that they would regret not witnessing

But I was so obsessed with the ability to perfect it
I was fixated on honing and perfecting my craft

Validity gone, my emotions start defecting
My sense of worth diminished, and my emotions began to falter

Body was lifted with hard liquor and drugs
I sought solace in alcohol and drugs to escape from my struggles

Brought to you by hard lessons, but I ain't rapping no message
My experiences taught me valuable lessons, but I'm not conveying a specific message through my music

I still ain't paid my dues, the debt that I pay tall
I haven't fully repaid my obligations and the price I owe is significant

Fighting the fact I feel I never really lay all I did for y'all to see
Struggling with the belief that I haven't fully displayed all my efforts for others to witness

So I'm coming for the K.O.
I'm determined to achieve a knockout victory or success

This the life I picked so this is all I got to say now
I consciously chose this lifestyle, so I have nothing more to express

I put on the pressure like a seasoned masseuse, huh
I apply pressure in a skilled and experienced manner

To find inner peace, I'ma have to let loose, huh
To discover inner tranquility, I must release my inhibitions

Keep the drums knocking on the shit I produce, huh
I continue to create music with impactful beats

On a high note like I been playing the flute, huh
I consistently maintain a positive and uplifting tone, similar to playing a flute on a high pitch

Bum-figgedy-fucked up, I be smoking that OG
I'm in a messed-up state and indulging in smoking high-quality marijuana

Smoke in the air, like fog in the bay, my shades on like Roshi
Smoke fills the atmosphere like fog in the bay, and I wear sunglasses like the character Master Roshi

I was telling them don't rush me
I was advising others not to hurry or pressure me

Was saying they couldn't touch me
Asserting that no one could harm or affect me

Was MIA like paper planes
I was missing in action, like paper planes flying away

Down and out, now centerstage
Despite feeling defeated in the past, I am now in the spotlight

Close up, fan cam, break it down like handstand
Zoom in, capture me on camera, and break it down with impressive moves like a handstand

Asking me where I'm from from
Inquiring about my origins

Have 'em see where I am am
Allowing them to witness where I currently am in life

Rock the room like Bambaaataa
I dominate the room, just like the influential DJ Afrika Bambaataa

She feel me, put her hands on me
She understands and connects with me, expressing her affection physically

Stay the track, do what pops taught me
Remaining focused and following the path my father guided me on

Y'all talking shit? Bitch, stop talking
If you're speaking negatively, stop talking altogether

I could give a fuck about why you think I should rap for
I couldn't care less about your opinions on why I should pursue rapping

When we lock the door, she ask me to get the cam cord
When we have privacy, she requests that I record us

I just flipped the record, she be dancing through my last song
I changed the music track, and she enjoys dancing to my previous song

All I'm thinking 'bout is how good she shake that ass, whoa
My mind is solely focused on how mesmerizing her dance moves are

I be down bad, but aye I did it my way
While facing hardships, I approached them in my own unique manner

Gettin' to my head, no pain, no gain, no way
Becoming mentally stronger without experiencing difficulties is impossible

I don't really care what they gon say
The opinions of others hold no importance to me

Aye I did it my way
I tackled everything according to my own choices and preferences

Pain, no gain, no way
Enduring pain is necessary for personal growth and progress

Care what they gon say
I don't concern myself with their opinions and judgments