Believe
SonReal Lyrics

Used to believe that I could be a pro at anything
SonReal used to have the belief that he was capable of being successful in anything he pursued.

Started down the street at just another shitty skating rink
SonReal started his journey towards his dreams by practicing skating at a less-than-ideal location.

Dad took his son there, teach his boy to slap shot
SonReal's father took him to the skating rink to teach him how to play hockey.

So he'll make the team you know I'll fuck 'em with my hands off
SonReal knew that if he made the hockey team, he would be so skilled that he wouldn't even need to use his hands to score goals.

That turned to skating and the skating just turned to rappin'
SonReal's passion for skating eventually led him to develop an interest in rapping.

Shit ain't changed, I still got the same motive to make it happen
SonReal's motivation to succeed has remained constant throughout his journey.

Like feeling on the far side, tryna get a little closer
SonReal feels like he is just out of reach of his goals and is always trying to get a little closer to achieving them.

Cause they know I got a flow that be draining on all these hoses
SonReal's talent as a rapper is so great that it is exhausting for his competition to keep up with him.

From that city where if you rappin' ain't no one who gonna know you
SonReal comes from a place where it is difficult to gain recognition as a rapper.

But we got enough talent to wake 'em up with no Folgers
Despite the challenges, there is still enough talent in SonReal's city to make an impact and get noticed without any outside help.

So I believe, that's what I tell 'em when they ask
SonReal tells people that he believes he will succeed when they ask him about his future aspirations.

And that's the reason I started whopping ass like
SonReal's confidence in himself and his ability to succeed is what motivated him to work harder and push himself to be the best.

Rappers say my name in their songs, I don't even bother
SonReal's success has led to other rappers mentioning his name in their songs, but he doesn't let it bother him because he knows he is on a different level.

Cause the level that they on don't even worth coming back harder
The level of other rappers is not worth the effort for SonReal to try to outdo them.

Plus I be tryna build my legacy off what I tend to be
SonReal is focused on building a legacy based on who he truly is rather than trying to conform to what is popular or trendy.

Not off doing shit so outlandish you remember me like
SonReal wants to be remembered for his talent and hard work rather than for doing something outrageous or controversial.

Oh, I just do it for my city and the people at the shows who really be fucking with me
SonReal's motivation for succeeding is not solely personal, as he is driven to represent his city and the people who support him.

If I gave you something to believe in Could you say my name?
SonReal wants to inspire others and make a positive impact on their lives, and hopes that they will remember his name as a result.

And if you gave me something to believe in Could I do the same?
SonReal is open to being inspired by others and wants to be able to make a positive impact on their lives as well.

I've done my job at last
If SonReal is able to make someone smile or otherwise positively impact their life, he feels like he has achieved something valuable.

Then we all gonna laugh
When people are happy, they tend to laugh, and SonReal hopes to bring joy to as many people's lives as possible.

Used to believe that I can be a pro at anything
This line is a repeating motif that emphasizes SonReal's confidence in his ability to achieve success in anything he sets his mind to.

Started at the skate park, jumping down that hammer lane
SonReal's journey towards success began with practicing his skills at a local skate park.

Bust my elbow open three times 'fore I perfected it
SonReal persevered through multiple injuries before mastering his craft.

From that moment on I was gonna get respected
SonReal was motivated to pursue success in order to earn the respect of others.

All my flaws, I just flip 'em round and use 'em as ammunition
SonReal uses his weaknesses and challenges as fuel to motivate him and improve himself rather than letting them hold him back.

Just a little kid bumping Cube up in the kitchen
SonReal grew up listening to Ice Cube, and this inspired him to pursue his dreams of becoming a rapper.

While my parents wasn't home cause the swearing had 'em tripping
SonReal had to listen to music with explicit lyrics in secret because his parents didn't approve.

But he made me believe and believing was all I needed so
Despite the challenges, SonReal's love of rap and belief in himself was all he needed to keep going.

When I close my eyes I can see what I was dreaming, oh
SonReal's dreams and aspirations are vivid in his mind, and he is driven to make them a reality.

This shit ain't no rocket science, I been on my rocket ship
SonReal feels that achieving success isn't as complicated as people make it out to be, and he is already well on his way towards reaching his goals.

Been a long time coming so let them fool who just talking shit
SonReal has been working hard towards his goals for a long time, and he is unfazed by those who doubt him.

So when we get it poppin' this year don't treat me like a joke
SonReal is confident that his hard work will pay off and lead to success, and he doesn't want to be underestimated or taken lightly.

You was that red swallow that started up the bravado
This line isn't entirely clear in its meaning, but it seems to describe someone who was influential in inspiring SonReal's confidence and self-assurance.

My city gave me the lead so I knew that I'd never follow like
SonReal feels like he has the support of his hometown and the potential to stand out and not blend in with other rappers.

Truth be told my truth ain't the same when the truth be told
This line is somewhat cryptic, but it seems to suggest that SonReal's perspective on truth and honesty might differ from others'.

So when the truth get dropped start moving slow until they gravitate and start lose control
SonReal waits patiently for the truth to be revealed and for people to recognize his talent and hard work, and he is confident that they will eventually come around and become his fans.

Like I could lose it all and barely feel a bruise at all
SonReal has a high level of confidence and resilience, and he feels like he is capable of overcoming any setback or failure without being too affected by it.

I'd rather fail at trying than never even go try at all
SonReal values the effort and determination required to pursue his dreams, even if it means risking failure.

Homie, I ain't gotta die at all
This line is a bit ambiguous, but it might suggest that SonReal's legacy and impact will live on even after he is gone.