My Life
Ruggedman Lyrics

It ain't enough just to say your shits cool
Mere words cannot determine the quality of what you have to offer

It ain't enough just to say your flows tight
You cannot be judged solely on how well you deliver your rap verses

Its not enough to burst your free style and better
Even if you outperform other rappers with your improv rap, it doesn't guarantee success

But when it comes to achievements nigga can you rattle
Can you name some substantial accomplishments you've made for the hip-hop industry?

Tell me what exactly you’ve done for this industry
What contributions have you made to the hip-hop industry?

That’s making you feel yous better than
What makes you believe that you are superior to other rappers?

These MC’s infornt of me
The rappers in this particular rap session or competition

Wetin exactly you don do
What have you actually done?

To improve the game besides rap
What contributions have you made to hip-hop culture beyond your vocal performances?

That you can lyrically do this
What unique thing can you do with your rapping?

And then holla your name
And promote yourself or your brand name

Wetin you don contribute
What have you contributed?

Abi you just dey constitute nuisance
Or are you just causing trouble for others?

In the hope of making others feel useless
All for the purpose of making others look inferior

That ain't right that ain't tight
This behavior is not acceptable

That’s not the way forward
That mentality won't get us anywhere

United we stand is the way for us to be prosperous
Only by working together can we achieve success

You walk with your noes in the air and say MC’s are weak
You strut around arrogantly, claiming that other rappers are weak

Your home while these MC’s rock shows every other week
While other rappers are actively performing in shows and concerts, you're at home doing nothing

Before us was emphasis and sound to sound
In the early days of hip-hop, the focus was on the rapping and the beats

Some of our Hip Hop history
Referring to the early days of hip-hop

These brothers they held it down
These early hip-hop pioneers kept the art form alive

Now its our turn to make the fire burn
Now it's up to us to keep the hip-hop flame burning

Especially now that the will of Naija Hip Hop
Especially now that there is a strong desire for Nigerian hip-hop

Is starting to turn
And the hip-hop scene is beginning to flourish

So we can spot play a position and lock it
We need to find our niche in the hip-hop community and stick to it

Cus Rugged man is making history you can stop it (Its my life)
Because Ruggedman is making a significant impact on the hip-hop industry and nothing can stop him

I go do everything how I want (Its my life)
I will do what I want because it's my life

I don’t care if you say I front (Its my life)
I don't care if you point out my flaws or mistakes

I go do rap just how I want
I will deliver my rap verses in my own way

Cus its none of your business
Because it's not your concern

Never try me
Don't ever test me

Money can never buy me
I cannot be bought with money

Never ever offer me cheddar
Don't even attempt to bribe me

Whenever you sight me
If you happen to see me

Cus shit could get grimy
Because things could escalate quickly and dangerously

Got love and hate deep inside me
I have both positive and negative emotions within me

Don’t think I trust you
I don't trust you

Just cus I got you beside me
Just because you're physically next to me

All man’s got a cross to carry
Everyone has their own problems and challenges to face

Hatchets to bury we many
We have many unresolved issues and conflicts to settle

I'm playing my path
I'm following my own unique journey

I'm paving the way for many
I'm creating opportunities for others to follow in my footsteps

Call this a beef track
This song could be interpreted as a diss track towards other rappers

Say I'm beating the battle drum
Some might claim that I'm purposely stirring up controversy

Call it what you want
However you choose to interpret it

But never call me a vagabond
But don't ever refer to me as a wanderer or homeless person

I'm an entrepreneur who got you dropping jaws
I'm a successful business person who impresses others with my accomplishments

With the moves that I make
With the decisions and actions I take

Got you wishing its yours
Making others envious of my success

I got you watching me from the sidelines
I have fans observing my every move from a distance

While I'm signing autographs
While I'm taking time to sign my name for fans

And throwing up peace signs
And gesturing the peace sign for photos

Cus I was smart with it
Because I made wise choices and decisions

And I'm real with it
And I'm honest and authentic with my music and my fans

I checked out what the streets want and I came with it
I identified what the hip-hop community was looking for and delivered that in my music

Now I got people to in my line
Now I have fans lining up to see me

I got my own record company
I own my own record label

And I'm floating like clothes line (Its my life)
And I'm successful and thriving in every aspect of my life

My time came like UPS delivered my watch
My moment of success arrived like a UPS delivery

I'm upping my game
I'm improving my skills and abilities

While I once brought you beef and rock the beat
While I used to engage in confrontations and battle other rappers

It rocks you pour fire that won't stop
My music has a powerful effect on you that cannot be ignored

Until everything is consumed
Until my music has completely taken over your senses

All our position is dommed
All our positions in the hip-hop industry are secure

I'm well crooned in the game
I'm well-established and skilled in the hip-hop industry

I put my name on the map
I've become well-known and recognized in the industry

With a crazy move I made way back
With a bold and unexpected decision I made in the past

With just one track
With just one song I released

Exactly what I gotta give I structured my real self
I express my true self and my real-life experiences in my music

While you’ll living make believe
While you pretend to be someone you're not

Neverland its neverland
Fantasy and fiction are not real

Whats real is real
Only real-life experiences matter

The deal is to keep on reeling
The key is to keep creating and producing music

Give them what they can feel
Create music that deeply resonates with your audience

And never cease to keep it rocking
And never stop making great music

At your door keep em knocking
Keep attracting fans to your music

And talking asking for more
And bring up more demand for your music

And stalking
And even obsessing over you and your music

Your every move so their too many for you to loose
Too many fans are eagerly following your every move for you to disappoint them

Then you know you’s the man
This confirms that you've truly made it as a successful hip-hop artist

When your album is in heavy demand
When your fans are eagerly waiting for your new album release

You ain't real if the streets don’t feel you
You're not a true hip-hop artist if the streets don't respect and appreciate your music

You’s like a fucked up deck of cards
You're like a bad hand in a deck of cards

Nobody dimmed you (Its my life)
But that doesn't mean you've lost your shine and potential