Loners Blvd
Tory Lanez Lyrics

You catch my rock, rolling down Loners Boulevard
You witness my journey and struggles as an outsider in the music industry

You've got dreams, keep on dreaming
Despite the challenges, continue to pursue your aspirations

High school teen, never got accepted
As a teenager, I faced rejection and exclusion

Guess it didn't get to go how I expected
My plans did not unfold as I had envisioned

Now a nigga pissed, steady lookin' at the bottom of the list
I'm frustrated, constantly seeing myself at the bottom of the industry

Like where the fuck are my projections?
I'm questioning why my projected success hasn't materialized

Nigga's like 'Next year Tory, It's all good, you'll be next year's story'
People tell me to be patient, that success will come in the future

Then I said 'Man, you don't even understand Man, I'm droppin' out now, ain't no next year for me'
I express my determination to succeed now, not waiting for the future

So I left, bus route to the bitch down 53
I left my hometown and took a bus to pursue my dreams elsewhere

Took the last dollar that I had for this dream
I invested my last dollar into my dream

And I spent it on some naughty nonsense, Micky D's
I used that money for a fast food meal

Shit, wasn't doin' too fine
I was struggling financially

Then I made a call to this nigga named Rhymes
I reached out to a person named Rhymes

Said he had a little studio and it wasn't top-notch
He offered me access to a modest recording studio

But could damn near do the whole nine
Despite its limitations, the studio was sufficient for my needs

So I said 'Cool' made a few songs in this shit
I agreed and started creating music in that studio

Stayed too long in this shit
I spent a significant amount of time in that studio

But by the month, I was there so much Nigga's had to lay futons in this shit
I spent so much time in the studio that futons had to be brought in for me to rest on

I was in my mom's Susanne
I drove my mother's car, a Susanne, to my first shows

Drove to my first shows in a new Jetta
Later, I upgraded to a new Jetta car for my performances

Always said one day I would be the man
I always believed in my potential to become successful

I would just laugh like, who are you tellin'
I would jokingly question who they were trying to convince

Me, I'mma go far
I have the determination to achieve great success

I can still dream in this world full of stars
I refuse to give up on my dreams, even in a competitive industry

I can still scheme in this world full of narcs
I can still strategize and find opportunities in a world full of deceitful individuals

If they can still scheme and I'm on my car show
If others can find success through manipulation, I can too

I'mma dream, I'mma dream, dream
I will continue to chase my dreams relentlessly

I'mma dream dream like you said to me
I will hold onto the advice given to me about dreaming big

Best words that were said to me
Those words of encouragement were the most impactful

Ten long miles, from a long way home
I had to travel a significant distance from my hometown

I'm headed downtown cause I'm workin' on this lil mixtape
I'm going downtown to focus on creating a small mixtape project

With no fillers, no throwaway songs, hopin' that this shit just go
I wanted every song on the mixtape to be meaningful and successful

Sadly for me, this shit didn't
Unfortunately, the mixtape did not meet my expectations

So I make another mixtape and another mixtape and another mixtape
I decided to keep working on new mixtapes despite previous setbacks

'Til them nigga's start sayin' shit's hidden
Eventually, people started noticing and appreciating my music

Then I meet a guy named Sascha , he tells me he's thinkin' 'bout takin' up management
I encountered Sascha, who expressed interest in becoming my manager

Say he got a million dollar empire on his mind, he just need an artist to plan it with
Sascha believed he had the vision and resources to build a successful empire, and he wanted me to be part of it

He also say he throw shows out in Texas and maybe I should open up for one
Sascha mentioned organizing concerts in Texas and suggested that I perform as an opening act

Then I say cool man' he books me the next flight out like I'm showin' up for somethin'
I agreed without hesitation, and he immediately booked my flight like it was an important event

I lay down Houston around nine, warehouse live
I arrived in Houston to perform at the Warehouse Live venue

Was my worst show ever, nigga's damn near got boo'd off stage
Unfortunately, it turned out to be my worst performance, and the crowd almost booed me off stage

I performed my first live show ever
It was my very first experience performing live in front of an audience

Women in the crowd would scream for a nigga
Despite the difficult show, there were still enthusiastic female fans cheering for me

Nigga's in the crowd they was ? up down
The male audience members showed mixed reactions

Bad enough nigga's let Bun B watch
It was embarrassing to have Bun B, a respected rapper, witness my disappointing performance

But I feel like I let Sascha down, shit was live on stage dawg
I felt responsible for disappointing Sascha, especially with the high expectations he had set

That night felt like a nigga had the whole world on my shoulders
I felt immense pressure and responsibility for my career after that disappointing show

Twenty years old tryna find the one spot in this world gettin' colder
At just twenty years old, I was searching for my place in a tough and unforgiving industry

Then he came to me like, dawg, I could put money on this, bet a hundred on this
Sascha approached me with confidence, offering financial support and believing in my potential

Gives me a few tips for the next night, set list says dawg you can run it on this
He offered advice for my next performance, assuring me that I could succeed with the setlist

And it all works out
In the end, everything falls into place and turns out successfully

It's a big world
The world is vast with opportunities

The bigger your dream, the bigger you're livin' it
The more ambitious your dreams, the more fulfilling your life becomes

It's all in your mind
Your mindset plays a crucial role in determining your success

Don't let no body fuck up your high
Don't allow anyone to bring you down or dampen your spirit

Father, I lift up my son
I pray for my son and those accompanying him on his journey

I lift up anyone that travels with him and by his speed I pray that you go ahead of him
I ask for protection and guidance for those who support him and that they may clear the path ahead of him

I assign angels right now to this assignment
I request divine intervention and assistance for this mission

And I declare Father that they will go before you to make straight his path
I affirm that these angels will go ahead of him and remove any obstacles from his path

I command that every crooked path would be made straight, every rough place would be made smooth
I demand that any challenges and obstacles are removed, allowing for a smooth journey

Every obstacle, every barricade, every blockade
All hindrances and barriers should be eliminated

Every conspiracy, every trap, right now is destroyed and removed out of his way in the name of Jesus
I ask for protection against any plots or schemes that may hinder his progress

And I thank you that it is written that goodness and love and mercy form all the things of our life
I express gratitude for the promises of goodness, love, and mercy that guide our lives

That was it, I had hit rock bottom, lowest point of my life
I reached my lowest point, facing failure and despair

Just me, the music and a couple quarters in my pocket
I had nothing but my passion for music and a few coins in my possession

Then it hit me, the phone call that would change my life
Suddenly, I received a life-changing phone call

Hello (Hello) Hi, hi, is this, is this Tory Lanez?
The conversation begins with an introduction and confirmation of identity

Yeah, who this?
I ask the caller's identity

Hi, yeah this is Mike from Interscope
The caller identifies himself as Mike from the record label Interscope

Uhm, you slid me your music a couple weeks ago when I was leaving the office
Mike recalls receiving my music when he was leaving the office some weeks ago

Oh yeah, what's up?
I respond casually, curious about the purpose of the call

Uh, I didn't have a chance to listen to it until recently and Oh my head is just blown off
Mike admits to not having listened to my music until recently, but now he is extremely impressed

Oh thank you so much bro, thank you
I express gratitude and appreciation for his positive feedback

Ah we need to talk (For sure) Uh, do you have time this week to sit down?
Mike suggests a meeting to discuss further details and asks about my availability

Uhm yeah, yeah, when?
I confirm my availability and inquire about the specific date

Does Friday work for you?
Mike proposes Friday as a potential meeting day

Yeah that works, that works
I agree to the suggested meeting day

Okay, let's lock that in
We confirm and finalize the meeting date

Aight cool
I express my agreement

I, I gotta run okay? Let's talk soon, see ya bye
Mike informs me of his departure and suggests we speak again soon before ending the call

Okay, perfect, I think we got him
Mike expresses confidence in signing me as an artist

Aye, aye Mike, let me ask you somethin'
I address Mike with a question

You really think this kid could make hit records?
I inquire about Mike's belief in my ability to create successful songs

Honestly? The music speaks for itself
Mike believes that my music has the potential to be successful without any further explanation

Alright Well go ahead and let's listen, let's see what he's got, let's put it in
Mike suggests listening to my music to assess its quality and potential for hits

Okay, let's do it
They proceed to listen to the music