Written in the Drums
Skyzoo Lyrics

Ok, written like I'm Nasir, predicting in 5 years
I'm writing this song like Nasir Jones would, and in five years I believe people will finally understand and appreciate my unique style.

Y'all will understand what I been kicking on the contrare
My style is different from what's popular, but eventually people will appreciate and comprehend my message.

Contrary to the popular and what they all share
My style goes against what's popular in the mainstream and challenges the norm.

I'll be sitting where I'm high enough to hit Lamont's ear
My unique style will eventually be recognized and celebrated by influential people in the music industry, such as Lamont.

Product of ebonics but that AP, made me
Growing up speaking Ebonics influenced my style, but my education (AP classes) helped me refine and elevate my craft.

Balance oout the cameras when I handle where the great be
I know how to navigate the music industry, media, and fame without losing my artistic integrity and vision.

Handling what I handle when I'm handing you that hd
When I'm sharing my music, I'm giving you the high definition, unfiltered version of myself.

Homicide driven but we tripping where the cake be
My ambition to succeed and make money can be intense and aggressive, but it also motivates me to strive for greatness.

Out of line penning they was trying to find vision
While others were trying to find their artistic vision, I was already filling in the gaps and creating something unique.

I was filling in the blanks that was provided by they ignorance
My innovative style was born out of other people's ignorance and unawareness of what was possible in hip-hop.

And I be just as ignorant, according to the grind
In my pursuit of success, I may come across as ignorant, but it's all part of the grind and hustle to make it in the industry.

Paper my agenda, and the flow is to coincide
My ultimate goal is to make money, but that doesn't mean I'm willing to sacrifice my artistic vision and creativity in the process.

Call me proud to be a testament, prolly he who repping it
I am proud to represent my unique style and culture, and I know that my voice and message will resonate with others who share my experiences and background.

Made him understand it through a crowded sea of negligence
Despite the skepticism and ignorance I faced from others, I persevered and made my voice heard through the crowded sea of voices in the music industry.

Swam against the current, get from round me if you question it
I went against the grain and followed my own path to success, and if you doubt or question me, then you're not on the same wave length and should move on.

We be in this till it's nothing left in this
I'm committed to my music and my passion for hip-hop until the very end, even if it means sacrificing everything else.

See it's already written in the drums,
My message and my style are already ingrained and evident in the beats and rhythm of my music.

So I don't have to talk to it
My music speaks for itself and doesn't require any explanation or justification.

But if I should decide to, I'm the one to honor it
If I choose to speak about my music or my vision, then it should be respected and honored as my own truth and perspective.

If I should decide to, I'm the one they own it with
I am the one who owns and controls my own artistic vision and expression, and others should respect and collaborate with that.

But you know they be on it till I'm gone
My music will continue to resonate and influence others even after I'm no longer making new tracks.

In the most literal, you don't gotta picture us
My music is straightforward and genuine, and you don't need to imagine or embellish anything to understand it.

Know it off the open, you ain't got to front and center us
My music commands attention and respect on its own, without any gimmicks or posturing.

Motherfuckers doubt until they viewing what attention does
Until people see the attention and success my music receives, they may doubt and underestimate its potential and impact.

When you was watching me on 106 like how you get up there
People may have questioned how I made it onto popular shows like 106 & Park, not realizing the dedication and hard work it took to get there.

I was on a 20 minute call with a billionaire
While others were wondering how I achieved success, I was already networking with influential and wealthy individuals to take my career to the next level.

Boomeranging ideas on how to get my million here
I was bouncing ideas off other successful and innovative people on how to make my first million in the music industry.

Glued to every word that he would serve
I was paying close attention and listening to every word of advice and insight that the billionaire was offering me.

And in return I make him turns like if he said what better product is
I was able to provide valuable insights and ideas to the billionaire in exchange for the knowledge and connections he provided me.

And I'm just trying body this
I am determined to succeed and dominate my industry through hard work and innovation.

Should money bring me loneliness, I'll be here alone counting out like yeah the lonely wins
If my success and wealth leaves me feeling isolated and alone, then I will still take pride in my success and derive fulfillment from it.

Maybe you ain't know me then, and probably never will
Some people may have doubted or overlooked my potential earlier in my career, and they may never fully appreciate or understand my unique style and message.

I'm from where everything that matters is a dollar and a pill
Growing up in my community, we were taught to value money and drugs above all else, and to measure success and happiness by those metrics.

So if bottling emotion is a battle for the kill
If keeping my emotions and struggles bottled up is necessary in order to succeed in my industry, then I am willing to make that sacrifice.

It's either that or go and bottle up your ills
I can either bottle up my emotions and use them to fuel my success, or let them consume me and keep me from achieving my goals.

See it's already written in the flow a little different this time
My style and message may evolve and change over time, but it is still inherently mine and true to my unique vision.

But the wizardry that lyrically assembled this line it's like
The intricate and innovative way that I craft my lyrics is almost like magic or wizardry.

If I'm selling phones like you could get these on the go
Just as a salesperson might sell phones, I am selling my music as something that is easy and convenient to consume on-the-go.

In a weather 20 low and they ain't scheduled till July
My music might be released in cold weather (winter) but it won't be available until the summer, when it will be more relevant and in-demand.

And if you figured out that line and you resemble what resides
If you understood the double meaning and wordplay in that line, then you likely share my love for and appreciation of lyricism and wordplay.

Within the souls of these foams, the worries and the strive
My music reflects the anxieties, struggles, and dreams of people from my community and background.

The upscale vandal, the worries put behind
I am able to channel and express the angst and frustration of my community in a way that is meaningful and productive, instead of destructive.

I write on mahala and serve it through L'Chaim's
My music is inspired and influenced by my upbringing in Mahalia Jackson Houses, and I am sharing it with the world through the lens of my Jewish heritage (L'Chaim, meaning 'to life').