Pride
V.I.P.N Lyrics

Ben back with another light one
I'm back with another uplifting song

There's a place within my soul where the world fades away, fades away
I have a place deep inside me where I can escape from the chaos of the world

Where the chaos and the noise I couldn't entertain
I can't tolerate the chaos and noise of the outside world

It's a refuge deep inside with my heart free to fly
It's a safe haven where I can let my heart and creativity soar

But I know I'll be here 'aight with the peace I hold inside
I'll be okay because I have inner peace

And all the peace within myself is treasure more than gold
The peace I find within myself is more valuable than any material wealth

Been like a gentle river flowing but it's time to grow
I've been fluid and calm, but now it's time for personal growth

It's time to tell my story it's the truth untold
I need to share my untold truth and tell my story

Cause when life hands you them lemons you better not fold
When faced with challenges, it's important to stay resilient and not give up

When the storms and clouds they come I'll be anchored with peace
Even in difficult times, I'll stay grounded and find peace within myself

Even with the light that never dies I'll repeat the deceased
Even in the absence of those who have passed away, their light and memory will live on through me

Many try to paint a picture cause the color of my pigment
People often judge and stereotype me based on the color of my skin

It's hard to segregate the boy was young and black and gifted
It's difficult to separate the fact that I am a young, talented black individual

And speaking of society, government, high keys, the irony
Speaking of society and government, it's ironic how they impact us

I'm left desiring more power bodily
I desire to have more influence and power in society

Maybe if I was in office weighing all the options
Perhaps if I had political power and influence, I could make better decisions

No stopping the revolution I might as well leave the projects
I won't let anything stop the revolution for positive change, so I might as well leave my current environment

There's a melody in my heart that soothes my troubled mind
There's a comforting melody within me that eases my troubled thoughts

God sent that whisper to my soul that I'll be fine
I believe that God has reassured me that everything will be okay

And no matter where I'm going or what the future holds
Regardless of where I end up or what happens in the future

I'ma keep that peace within my heart and let its beauty mold
I will hold onto my inner peace and allow it to shape and guide me

Head on a swivel ready to dribble
I'm alert and prepared for whatever comes my way

With the world and all my fans in my hands weighing on my mental
The pressure and expectations from the world and my fans are weighing on my mind

As I sing all these songs and rap instrumentals
Through my music, both singing and rapping, I express myself

I'm reminded of my brother Lil Johnny locked in the kennel
I'm reminded of my brother Lil Johnny who is currently imprisoned

I said head on a swivel ready to dribble to shoot
I remain vigilant and prepared, ready to take action

And sell drugs what else a nigga could do
In a situation filled with limited options, selling drugs may seem like the only choice

He could try to graduate but they won't let him in school
Even if he tried to pursue education, systemic barriers prevent him from accessing it

Or let him just cool but his boys think it's a game not a group
His friends see their actions as a game rather than a unified movement

They said why treat them equal when they better as goons
They question the need for equality when they believe being aggressive is more advantageous

Look at them fools what they do-rags and shoes, Jordans
They mock those who wear do-rags and expensive shoes like Jordans

Let them win so they don't know what they losing
Allow them to engage in destructive behavior to distract them from realizing their true losses

Buy all their music, pay them 40 acres of mule
Support their talent and provide them with the compensation they deserve

Huh, you think that's funny huh
You believe that these actions are amusing

Go get some money huh
Instead, focus on making money

Go hit them streets with a couple CDs and just run it up
Take your music to the streets, sell CDs, and make a profit

Sipping on sippy cups liquor done got you Henny'd up
Drinking alcohol has intoxicated you and clouded your judgment

Against the eyes i up the ante now, Eni up
Faced with opposition, I increase my determination and energy

When it's time to let forgiveness come and take the heat
When the time comes to forgive and face the consequences

Too many of my brothers lost their lives in crooked streets
Too many people from my community have been killed on dangerous streets

Man I got a purpose a vision man I just had to speak
I have a clear purpose and vision, and I felt compelled to speak out

For all my people I said I'm just trying to spread the peace
I'm dedicated to spreading peace and positivity among my community

What that means to me is what it means to you
The concept of peace holds the same significance for both me and you

Hurt people hurt people too but we just want peace
Those who have been hurt often hurt others as well, but all we truly want is peace

I gotta find a way to protect my own peace
I need to find a way to safeguard my personal peace

We gotta find a way to do better police
We need to find a way to improve law enforcement

Mr. Floyd Mr. Garner Mr. Brown
Referencing the victims of police brutality: George Floyd, Eric Garner, and Michael Brown

We gotta do better we need better techniques
We must strive for improvement and adopt better approaches and methods

For all of my brothers and sisters and my little niece
For all the members of my community, including my young niece

We gotta fight till we reaching all the world peace
We must continue fighting until we achieve peace worldwide

There's a place within my soul where the world fades away
Within me, there's a space where the influence of the world diminishes

Where the chaos and the noise I couldn't entertain
I refuse to engage with the chaos and noise of the outside world

It's a refuge deep inside with my heart free to fly
It's a sanctuary within me where my heart can soar freely

But I know I'll be 'aight with the peace I hold inside
I'll be okay because I have inner peace

And all the peace within myself is treasured more than gold
I cherish the peace I find within myself more than any material wealth

Been like a gentle river flowing but it's time to grow
I have been calm and steady like a gentle river, but now I need to evolve

It's my time to tell my story it's the truth untold
Now is the moment for me to share my personal story, the untold truth

Cause when life hand you them lemons you better not fold
When faced with challenges, it's important to stay strong and not give up

When the storms and clouds they come I'll be anchored with peace
Even in times of difficulty, I will remain grounded with inner peace

Even with the light that never dies I'll repeat the deceased
In remembrance of those who have passed away, their light and legacy will endure through me

Man they tried to paint a picture cause the color of my pigment
People have attempted to create a false narrative based on my skin color

It's hard to segregate the boy was young and black and gifted
It's difficult to separate the fact that I am a young, talented black individual