What the Future Holds
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Back in the days on the boulevard
In the past, while growing up in a rough neighborhood, the artist walked down the street and played music.

I use to take small steps cuz the hood was hard
To navigate the difficult environment, the artist had to be careful and cautious.

Use to play rock this funky joint in my sleep
The artist was so devoted to music that he thought about it constantly.

Always wanted low sweats Addidas stripes
The artist had a particular fashion preference growing up.

Use to chill conversate wit all the thieves at night
The artist had conversations with criminals in his neighborhood.

I done been thru a lot, dun seen a whole lot
The artist has experienced a lot in his life.

Done cracked many jars and put food in the spot
The artist has dealt with food insecurity and had to provide for himself.

Seen my grandfather get buried in a box
The artist has dealt with the loss of loved ones.

Dun seen pop cry, seen shots fly
The artist has witnessed both emotional and physical violence.

Nigga I came up raw, living wit these stains and scars
The artist has come from a difficult background and has both physical and emotional scars to show for it.

My parents separating was hard
The artist experienced emotional turmoil as a result of his parents' separation.

I don't speak on it much, it's nobody's bidness
The artist prefers to keep his personal life private.

But I don't eva lose touch, I maintain my pivot
Despite his difficult experiences, the artist stays focused on his goals and priorities.

I been thru the scrabbling, lost all gambling
The artist has struggled financially and lost money on gambling.

Selling CD's like I'm poor panhandling
The artist has had to sell his own music as a means of income.

I walk street wit a chip on my shoulder
The artist has a tough attitude as a result of his experiences.

I remember what a wise men told us:
The artist recalls advice from a wise person.

Fight back like you drunk but think straight like you're sober
The wise person advised the artist to remain calm and collected even in difficult situations.

I wanna know what the future hold?
The artist is curious about what the future holds for him.

Will I be subject to numbers? Will I lose my soul?
The artist wonders if he will become just a number and lose his sense of self.

Will I lose those who love me as I move the globe?
The artist is concerned about losing loved ones as he travels for his career.

If I'm gon' on the road will I lose my home?
The artist worries about sacrificing his home life for his career.

I made my sacrifices gotta deal wit the devil
The artist knows that he has had to make sacrifices to achieve his goals and is not sure if it was worth it.

On the verge of losing my mind I let it settle
The artist has experienced mental health issues as a result of his lifestyle.

I seen it all thru the eye of a needle
The artist has seen a lot in his life, but sees it all through a narrow perspective.

I came across niggas who murdered their own people
The artist has seen and had to deal with violent criminals.

I talk to an Angel she told me to be peaceful
The artist has received spiritual advice to maintain peace of mind.

There's a lil man at home and in life he will need you
The artist has a child at home who depends on him and for whom he must provide.

I'ma break the cycle on the outside looking in
The artist wants to break the cycle of negative experiences that he has been through.

Trying to contain the Beast that rages within
The artist has to deal with his own internal struggles.

Trying to seize the grieve that races within
The artist has to deal with his own grief and pain.

Trying to release the pain that cages us in
The artist wants to let go of the pain that he has been feeling for so long.

You ain't nobody till somebody hates you
The artist believes that one's worth is measured by how many enemies they have.

And if word gets around it'll probably make you
If negative rumors are spread about a person, it can damage their reputation.

Here comes a black cloud they no longer escape you
Once a person has a negative reputation, it is difficult to shake.

You had some brighter days so you praying to Jesus
The artist remembers the good times and hopes for better days.

You get one life; I only wish I could take two
The artist wishes he had the chance to live two lives and experience more.

And turn back time and realize what these snakes do
The artist wishes he could go back in time and make better decisions to avoid negative experiences.