Few Good Things
Saba Lyrics

I put the punch in the kick instead of punchin' the clock
Instead of working a typical job, I focus on making a strong impact in my work.

It's no wonder that this is timeless
The quality and significance of what I do will always endure.

Nights spent sleepin' on the floor, need a bed or at least a cot
I have experienced hardships and now long for stability and comfort.

Since his dreams started to find him
Ever since my dreams started manifesting, they have been guiding my path.

The grind never stopped for the workin' class, fuck a Birkin bag
The working class continues to persevere and prioritize financial security over luxury items.

I learned my colors, then I had to watch what color shirt I had
I gained knowledge and awareness, but still face discrimination based on my appearance.

Like a concierge, I showed the way of our concernin' past
I act as a guide, revealing the history and struggles of our community.

But everybody can't come along, I've come to terms with that
Not everyone can join me on this journey, and I have accepted that fact.

I ain't never been one to burn bridges or burn a bag
I have always been cautious not to sever connections or waste opportunities.

Ironic, money turn a man into an island
Ironically, wealth can isolate individuals from their communities.

And a friend into a financial advisor
Friends may become consumed by financial advice once money becomes involved.

Take a family and divide it, in America, the land of the tyrant
In the United States, a country known for oppressive leaders, families can be torn apart.

Still with the same niggas, and that mean the women too
I remain loyal to my friends, including the women in our group.

The only thing change what I paid for the tennis shoe
The only difference is the amount I now spend on my footwear.

Like Eminem on the stage 'fore he blew, this is livin' proof
Similar to Eminem before he achieved success, I am evidence that dreams can come true.

Bad things come in threes, good things come in few
Negative events often occur together, while positive moments are scarce.

All the feels we had to run from
We had to escape from intense emotions.

And he only want a few things
He desires only a handful of specific things.

We went back to where we start from
We returned to our initial starting point or origin.

Not the only one
We are not alone in feeling this way.

Niggas reppin' blocks like the taxi wars
People representing their neighborhoods in a manner reminiscent of taxi rivalries.

But the thing about turf is that it never actually grows
The concept of territory remains stagnant and unchanging.

I tried to focus on the sprouts like a grocery store
I attempted to concentrate on small signs of progress, similar to a grocery store's fresh produce section.

But in the hood, shit don't always go how it's supposed to go
In the neighborhood, situations often deviate from what is expected or intended.

So we adjusted like a tailor makin' alterations
We adapted to the circumstances, just as a tailor adjusts clothing.

Altercations in our Austin neighborhood was all for paper
Conflicts in our Austin neighborhood were primarily motivated by financial gain.

Groupthink, swear that it was all contagious how we all complacent
Collective thinking made us all susceptible to complacency, which spread like a contagious disease.

I said, 'Fuck it, I'm all in,' like I was off to Vegas
I fully committed myself, taking a risk without hesitation.

The follow days I grew my dreads like I was part Jamaican
In the following days, I embraced my heritage by growing dreadlocks like a Jamaican.

Know the journey waitin' is a lonely one, they'll call him crazy
I am aware that the future may be isolating, and others may view me as insane.

Because believin' in yourself not often celebrated
Having self-confidence is not frequently praised or acknowledged.

People projectin' a mirror image that is merely hatred
Others reflect their own negativity onto me through hateful projections.

The fear he faces is the same as me, appear adjacent
The fear we both experience is closely related and connected.

All truth, you know I don't lie like Shakira shakin'
Everything I say is genuine and honest, unlike Shakira's provocative dancing.

Iridescent people show they colors, I assume they true
People who exhibit various colors or traits reveal their authentic selves to me.

Bad things come in threes, good things comin' soon
Negative occurrences tend to happen together, but positive events will arrive shortly.

From what we knew about my mother
Based on our knowledge of my mother

She was cut from the cloth of South Carolina Gullah
She was deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of South Carolina's Gullah community.

She knew to keep the root a right amount of color
She understood the importance of preserving cultural heritage.

Her old soul remind you of somebody abuelas
Her wise and experienced nature resembles that of someone's grandmother.

It's smooth the way she dip into her mental cobweb
She effortlessly accesses her deep memories and thoughts.

When she starin' into your soul and you tryin' not to let her
When she gazes into your eyes, and you attempt not to be emotionally vulnerable.

Now and then you might get a word if not a operetta
Occasionally, she may share a few words or even sing a small opera piece.

When she take it upon herself to drop a acapella 'bout
Sometimes, she spontaneously sings an a cappella performance about

Different rules, relatives you can't pick and choose
In our family, there are certain rules and family members that you cannot selectively choose.

How they quick to get confused and then disapprove
They are easily confused and quick to disapprove.

Grown actin' like they still in school
Even as adults, they behave as if they are still in school.

But in the grand scheme of things, it all seems pretty minuscule
In the larger context, all these conflicts appear insignificant.

A cool toast to the people we adore the most
Let's raise a glass in honor of the people we love and appreciate.

Let's hold 'em close like the water headed for the coast
Let's keep our loved ones close, just like water naturally flows towards the coast.

I'm wide awoke, what I'm haunted by is more than ghosts
I am fully alert and conscious, but I am haunted by something more than just ghosts.

It's when you slip and sippin' a mornin' roast
The moment when you have a comforting morning coffee and accidentally reveal your innermost thoughts.

Listenin' to Hall and Oates, oyster flex on a ashy wrist
While listening to Hall and Oates, I display luxury with an expensive watch on my dry, neglected wrist.

As I reflect on what got me this
I take time to contemplate what has brought me to my current circumstances.

How I'm one of Cassie kids, we from SP and we come in twos
I am a child of Cassie's and we are from SP, arriving in pairs.

I'm unenthused, but good things come in fews
I may lack excitement, but positive experiences are scarce yet forthcoming.

I tried that invincible shit, but the principle is
I attempted to possess an invincible mentality, but the fundamental truth is that

When it's niggas defendin' your wig, then it's a pendulum shift
When individuals are actively protecting your life, the situation changes dramatically.

I tried to spend a little less like a minimalist
I aimed to reduce my expenses and adopt a minimalist lifestyle.

But then I can confess that this gets harder the bigger you get
However, I must admit that it becomes increasingly challenging as success and wealth accumulate.

The richer get rich, the poorer get pissed, that's just what it is
The wealthy continue to amass greater wealth, while the poor become increasingly frustrated with the situation.

We seen everything from the gutter, the glitz
We have witnessed both the depths of poverty and the glamorous side of life.

Adults in the crib tellin' they kids to cover they ears
Grown-ups in the household advise their children to shield their ears from certain information.

Fight with a youngin and watch they older brothers appear
If you argue with a young child, their older siblings will come to their defense.

Like two in the front and one in the rear
They will form a two-person front, with one person supporting from behind.

The fun subsides when you gotta swallow your anger or stomach your fear
The enjoyment diminishes when you are forced to suppress your anger or face your fears.

All the money a myth, it's a sunken abyss
The idea that money solves all problems is a fallacy; it can lead to a bottomless pit of unfulfillment.

But necessary for the family to have somewhere to live
However, money is essential for providing a home for the family.

So you stuck with makin' decisions more than some wouldn't get
Therefore, you are burdened with making choices that many people would not understand.

The baggage that come with the bag, hope you not fumblin' it
The challenges associated with wealth can be overwhelming, so I hope you handle them with care.

Marathon, not a sprint, like I'm honorin' Nip
This journey is a long-term endeavor, similar to how Nipsey Hussle honored the marathon mindset.

When commas the common denominator, all the percent
When money is the shared factor, all other percentages and aspects become secondary.

Got us movin' to the Pacific in hopes that it would be different
We are relocating to the Pacific region with the belief that things will be better there.

The boat we was on had physics that left some of us swimmin'
The situation we were in had circumstances that required some of us to swim or struggle.

Don't ask 'bout my independence, we not financially literate
Please do not inquire about my financial independence, as we lack knowledge in financial matters.

Dangle a million dollars when oxygen was the mission
A large sum of money was offered at a time when survival and basic needs (represented by oxygen) were crucial.

We just wanna breathe, we been drownin' down here for centuries
All we want is to live freely; we have been oppressed and suffocating for centuries.

Black and brown boy identity, families that depend on me
As a person of Black and brown heritage, the well-being of my family relies on me.

Art get turned to assembly line and rely on my lineage
My artistic creations are often treated like mass-produced products, and my family's heritage becomes the foundation of my work.

Glass half full, the other half was the emptiness
While I maintain a positive outlook, there is still a lingering sense of emptiness.

We turned a bunch of nothing to abundance
We transformed a lack of resources into prosperity.

Few good things
Only a few positive aspects or experiences.