NEW WORLD
The Clipse feat. Pharrell Lyrics

Hello new world, here we come
We are entering a new chapter in our lives and are excited for what's to come

On them twinkie trains, with the hood screaming, "We're on our way"
We are making our way up in the world, despite the challenges we face and the people who doubt us

Can't forget where I come from
We will always remember our humble beginnings and the struggles we faced to get where we are now

So I extend my hand to my man screaming, "I'm on my way"
We refuse to leave our friends and family behind and will do what we can to help them succeed as well

Yes, I rap, but best believe Them things still get wrapped by Papi screaming, "It's on its way"
Even though I'm a successful rapper, I stay humble and remember my roots by supporting my community and giving back

I can't wait for the next nigga From my hood to say, "Lookout world I'm on my way"
We want to inspire others from our community to pursue their dreams and succeed in life as well

I listen to the beat and the rhyme is wrote See, I was 16, eyes full of hope
I wrote these lyrics when I was young and ambitious, with dreams of making it big in the music industry

Bagging up grams at the higher dough The news called it crack, I called it Diet Coke, oh
I used to sell drugs to make ends meet, but I saw it as a business opportunity rather than a form of addiction

At the same time, hiding from mama, dodging the drama Fuckin' plenty bitches while ducking the baby mama
I had to deal with personal issues and relationships while hustling in the streets to survive

I found poetry, excuse me, floetry "Say yes? niggaz hear the, "Eghck" and they know it's me
I found my passion and talent in music and people recognize my unique style and flow

Make 'em sick to their stomach how they s'posta be Sippin' on a 50 foot yacht, nigga, motion free
People are envious of my success and the lavish lifestyle that comes with it, but I enjoy every moment of my freedom and prosperity

Ocean in my backyard where it's s'posta be Funny how my neighbors don't think it's where I'm s'posta be
I live in a luxurious home by the ocean, but some people from my community don't think I belong there

They think I'm cuter in jail But the only time I'm boxed in is when the roofs on the SL
Some people think I should be in jail because of my past, but I refuse to let my past define me and restrict my success

And that even come off, so that would mean I'm visiting New world, I hope y'all listening, envisioning
Even when I'm driving my expensive car with the rooftop off, I still remember where I came from and hope to inspire others to pursue their dreams as well

This goes out to my Halites that hang out on them corners Who rock Air Nike's, live a hustlers way of life
This song is dedicated to the people from my community who grew up in similar circumstances and had to hustle to survive

In white T's, constantly, ducking from Ds Pumpin' that D arm, readily, waiting to squeeze
People from my community often dress in simple white T-shirts and have to constantly avoid the police, while also being armed and ready to defend themselves

Who stay cookin', stay lookin', over they shoulders Holdin' them boulders, tryin' to avoid central booking
People from my community are always on edge and need to be cautious of their surroundings, especially when dealing with drugs, in order to avoid getting arrested and sent to jail

I ain't coming at 'cha quote, unquote famous rapper Who turn positive, try to tell ya how to live
I'm not trying to criticize or judge other rappers who have changed their lifestyles and promote positivity, but I want to share my own experiences and perspective on life

But this information I must pass to the homies If hustling is a must be Sosa, not Tony
I want to share my knowledge and wisdom with my friends and fellow hustlers, and urge them to make smart decisions and strive for success like me, rather than ending up like Tony Montana from Scarface

We can all shine, I want your wrist lit like mine Neck and ears, I want it lit like mine Foreign cars, stick shift, 6 gears like mine Anything that keep mama from crying, visiting
We can all achieve success and prosperity, and I want my friends and family to have the same high-end possessions and experiences that I have, to bring joy and happiness to their lives

You from behind that glass, while you away, sentencing But the judge is saying "Life" like it ain't someone's life
I understand the pain and injustice of being locked up and separated from loved ones, while the justice system hands out unjust sentences that ruin people's lives

Yo, what up? What up? This ya man Grinding, from downtown Norfolk Just want y'all to know it's about time For us to come up and make a change man
I'm introducing myself as Grinding, a rapper from my hometown, and I want to inspire and motivate people from my community to strive for success and change

They keep tryin' to keep us down, but that ain't the way to be man It's about time for us to get it together man Everybody else get they shit together Why the niggaz can't get they shit together and get they money together?
Despite the systemic oppression and obstacles that we face, we need to band together and work towards success as a community, like everyone else does

Hustlers come together with hustlers Know what I'm sayin'? This ain't just for the playas in VA This for playas all over the world, this grinding
People who hustle and work hard need to stick together and support each other, regardless of their location or background

Times a wastin', niggaz doin' so much hatin' Free ya heart and show ya greatness I like you, had to come from up under the basement
Time is precious and we can't afford to waste it on negative energy and hatred. We need to free ourselves from our doubts and insecurities, and show the world what we are capable of achieving

Just like you, had Satan tryin' my patience Still you look at me through jealous eyes I wish to see all my niggaz rise up Get that money, put them 9s up Piggy back out the ghetto 'for times up, niggaz rush
Just like everyone else, I had to deal with personal struggles and inner demons, but I persevered and became successful. Some people may be envious or resentful of my success, but I want all of my friends and fellow hustlers to achieve the same level of prosperity and security, and get out of the ghetto before it's too late