Everything I Want
Stacey K. Black Lyrics

You know life ain't tied with a bow but it's still a gift though
Life may not always be perfect, but it is still a precious and valuable thing to cherish.

Yeah life ain't fair but it's still good though
Life may be unjust at times, but it still holds moments of goodness and positivity.

It's a blessing just to be here
Being alive itself is a fortunate and appreciated circumstance.

Everything 1K
In spite of challenges, life is still worth celebrating and being grateful for.

I know you're money hungry
I understand that you have a strong desire for financial success and stability.

Can't wait 'cause you ain't eat all day
You are so eager and desperate for sustenance because you haven't had a meal all day.

And you gon' lose your mind if you don't get a plate
Your mental state will deteriorate if you don't receive some nourishment.

I understand the ups and the downs, street niggas gon' relate
I empathize with the struggles and hardships faced by individuals living in tough urban environments.

It's a struggle man, I'm with you all the way
Life can be a constant battle, and I am here to support and stand by you through it all.

This for all the soldiers fell victim to the system
This is dedicated to those who have been oppressed and harmed by societal institutions.

Everyday that goes by they so close to losing faith
Each passing day, their hope and belief in a better future becomes increasingly fragile.

I got to thank god for everything
I am deeply grateful to a higher power for all that I have been blessed with.

It's a miracle how you'll wake up and your dreams right in your face
It is astonishing and awe-inspiring how dreams and opportunities can manifest in one's life.

I woke up in the morning on a cold slab
I found myself waking up on an uncomfortable and cold surface, possibly representing a difficult situation.

How the hell I'm in a damn cell
I question how I ended up trapped and confined within a prison cell.

I'm in jail taking cold baths
In my incarceration, I am forced to endure unpleasant and uncomfortable conditions.

I went down the wrong path
I made a series of wrong choices that led me to a detrimental and regrettable situation.

Lil boy don't go that way
Young boy, please avoid following the same destructive path I took.

You prolly won't last
The probability of you surviving and enduring in such circumstances is low.

Before I had the fame I had the name
My reputation and identity existed even before I gained fame and recognition.

I earned my stripes like Adidas
I acquired my credibility and recognition through hard work and accomplishments, similar to earning stripes like the Adidas logo.

Sliding base like I'm Derek Jeter
I smoothly navigate through challenges and obstacles, just like Derek Jeter skillfully slides to reach a base in baseball.

Growing up with no father, it'll make you evil
The absence of a father figure during upbringing can lead to negative and harmful tendencies.

How he gon' learn to be a man when you ain't never teach him?
It is difficult for a young man to learn how to be a responsible adult without proper guidance and instruction.

Youngin' can't even read but he totin' the Desert Eagle
A young child who cannot even read is carrying a dangerous firearm, highlighting the concerning circumstances they are exposed to.

Look how she left, I bet she told you she won't never leave you
Observe how she departed from your life, she probably assured you that she would always stay by your side.

The same nigga was hating, I turned them to believers
Those who once harbored negativity and animosity towards me have now become supporters and believers in my success.

I done made it through the rain and I ain't called FEMA
I have successfully overcome difficult and challenging times without needing external assistance, symbolized by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).

I probably thank God 'cause without him who is me?
I express gratitude towards a higher power, as without their influence, I would not be who I am today.

He unlocked my cell when they threw away the key
When others condemned and imprisoned me, it was through divine intervention that my confinement was undone.

Jailbird, I was caged in, he came and set me free
While confined like a prisoner, a higher power came to my rescue and granted me freedom.

I was just on the news, now I'm on MTV
From being featured in a news story to achieving recognition and success on a wider platform like MTV.

Hurting 'cause your people ate and you ain't get a piece
Experiencing pain and distress as those around you are satisfied and nourished while you are left without a share.

Now you're taking from your people plate 'cause you just tryna eat
In your desperate pursuit of sustenance, you resort to taking from others, as you are solely focused on satisfying your own hunger.

Grinding for a mil and I ain't talkin' 'bout a combo
Putting in constant effort and hard work to accumulate one million dollars, and not referring to a fast-food meal combo.

My mama need a crib, I been thinking 'bout a condo
Considering the idea of purchasing a condominium because my mother is in need of a better and more comfortable living space.

You nothing when you down, it's crazy how people treat you
When you are in a low and vulnerable state, it is astonishing how others mistreat and undervalue you.

Come around now, you can't even hit the reefer
Now that I have achieved some level of success, others who were not supportive before cannot even share in the relaxation or enjoyment of smoking marijuana.

I pray for all my youngins who done took the same route
I offer prayers and support for all the young individuals who have followed a similar path as mine.

Brother from the same struggle, cut from the same cloth
Connected through the shared experience of hardship and adversity, as if we were brothers originating from the same challenging circumstances.