The Grind
TQ feat. Warren G Lyrics

I often dream of better days
I frequently envision a future filled with improved circumstances

And different time
In a distinct period

And I just don't know a better way
I am unaware of a more effective method

For me to get mine
To achieve personal success

That's why I got to shine
Consequently, I must excel and stand out

The game been good to me
I have benefited from the industry

Ain't nothing gonna stop my grind
No obstacle shall impede my hard work

So it ain't no need to fake on me
Therefore, there is no necessity to deceive me

There are some folks just too far behind in their mind
Certain individuals have a limited perspective

And it's a crime crime
It is unfortunate and unjust

But little terry gonna keep on rolling
However, I will persist and continue progressing

I see you trying to get me
I notice your attempts to undermine me

Never gonna let them busters get to me
I will never allow those deceivers to affect me

Even if u with me
Even if you are by my side

Always keep my tall eyes open
I remain vigilant and alert

U can't stick me
You cannot manipulate or deceive me

I got something for the whole damn world to see
I possess something remarkable that deserves global recognition

So im gonna give it up
Hence, I will showcase and share it

U best belive me
You should have faith in my abilities

Ain't gonna get me off of my grind
You will not deter me from my determined pursuit

Its exactly what it seems to be
It is precisely as it appears

For all of those times
Throughout numerous instances

U wish for some prosperity
When you yearned for success

All you could find
Your only discovery

Was hate to see them lies
Was encountering deceit and malevolence

So you tell somebody else
Thus, you confide in someone else

To get it off your mind
To alleviate your concerns

Well I start hearing melody's
Suddenly, I begin to hear harmonious tunes

So I grab my pen and pad and recline
Therefore, I retrieve my writing tools and lean back

On my grind
Engaged in my focused and tenacious efforts

We on the grind y'all
We are diligently working, everyone

Cuz we some worldwide riders
Because we are global enthusiasts/pioneers

You jackin' me up, you takin' my cash
You are trying to deceive and steal from me

All my life, LBC, for my city I mash
My entire life, Long Beach City, I represent fiercely

All these OG's and BG's and wanna-bes and L-O-C's
Numerous respected and aspiring individuals, both old and new

The only friends I got is my 2-1-3
My true companions are my area code, 213

Just my dog Snoop-T-Woop and my nigga N-A-T-E
Specifically, my loyal friend Snoop-T-Woop and my partner N-A-T-E

Can't forget about my nigga H to the dizzy
I must mention my close associate, H to the dizzy

Pressure and strifes, them wanna take my whites
The challenges and conflicts attempt to undermine my achievements

But these jaw jacks and hood cracks
However, these empty talkers and neighborhood incidents

Will make you break some bizacks
Can compel you to relinquish your efforts

What you thought?
Did you believe otherwise?

Ya know what I'm sayin', we on the grind like that
Do you comprehend? We are actively pursuing our goals

Thought we was trippin'?
Did you assume we were deluded?

Haha, all you thought we had was jeans and t-shirts?
Indeed, did you expect our possessions to be limited to clothing?

What? We hustlin' cuz we want it all, Brand new socks and drawers, fool
No way! We are working relentlessly because we desire everything, even new undergarments, fool