We Gon Make It
YBN Cordae Lyrics

God bless the Dream Chasers
May divine intervention favor those who aspire to achieve their dreams

If you got a dream, keep chasin' it
If you have a goal, retain your motivation and perseverance in its pursuit

Never let nobody hate you out your dreams
Do not allow others to discourage you from your aspirations

You gon' make it, yeah
You will ultimately achieve your goals, without doubt

I could have died on that pavement
There was a chance I could have perished as a result of my circumstances

Every time I see my mom, I be like 'Wait a minute'
Whenever I interact with my mother, I ponder for a moment before speaking

She knows there's somethin' wrong with me, but I don't say shit
My mother is aware of my internal struggles, but I opt not to divulge them

And I been tired of chasin' dreams, but I'm gon' chase it
Although I'm exhausted by my pursuit of success, I will continue regardless

Shit, we ain't never had a shot, how we gon' take it?
Our odds are historically disadvantaged, so how can we succeed?

Success is in my arm reach, and I can taste it
My achievements are almost within reach, and I can sense them intuitively

In the mansion, I was just down in the basement
Even in opulent surroundings, I had humble beginnings

They ain't believe in me, but I'm gon' make it
Although faced with incredulity, I will succeed nonetheless

See I know how it feels on the late night
I'm intimately aware of the emotions that beset people in the middle of the night

Swimmin' with the great whites
I'm in an environment filled with powerful and predatory opponents

Drownin' in the deep waters, know you got 3 daughters
Succumbing to one's troubles can have grave consequences, particularly if one has dependents

Could use some resources, nah, we just need order
Rather than requiring more possessions, we require organization and structure

I got my own bad news, fuck a reporter
I don't require outside influences to inform me of negative developments in my life

Niggas ain't even safe, they wanna deport us
People of color are not even safe from expulsion in the country they were born in

A ride to keep us boxed in on the street corners
The presence of law enforcement can be inhibiting, providing a perception of constant surveillance

If you gon' stop and frisk a nigga, shit, at least warn us
If law enforcement officers are going to subject people to unwarranted searches, they should provide advance notification

My dog still on probation, they got a leash on us
One of my peers is still on probation, and authority figures continue to exert control over us

Far from stupid, and fact, I'm smarter than Harvard students
I possess intelligence beyond that of Ivy League-affiliated scholars

Sparked a movement, and put a end to this garbage music
I catalyzed a cultural phenomenon, and contributed to the decline of unexceptional music

Got me thinkin' like this can't be life
The circumstances I'm in feel surreal and beyond comprehension

These stupid ass niggas voted for the anti-Christ
People who I deem unintelligent and unfortunate selected an antagonistic leader

It was hell here, my people killin', and the 12 here
My community was plagued with violence and aggression, due in part to over-policing

Got my mom a Black Card, and she was just on welfare, that's goals
I was able to obtain a prestigious credit card for my mother, despite her economic difficulties

Did it on my own, I got myself here
I achieved success through personal effort, under my own power

When God asked me do I want this shit, I said 'Hell yeah'
When it was time to accept my blessings and opportunities, I eagerly complied

I'm ready, when I put the crown on, it was heavy
I am fully prepared for the responsibilities that accompany leadership roles, as evidenced by the weight of a metaphorical crown

I was drownin' in my past, like when Katrina broke the levees in New Orleans
I was struggling with my past and its associated memories, not unlike how floodwaters breached levees in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina

And my city to them kids, I'm like joy
I'm a source of happiness and motivation to young people in my city

Every move I make like chess is important
I recognize the significance of each of my actions, and approach decisions with great consideration

I just went against the system, spendin' nights tryna reform it
I acted in opposition to societal norms and institutions, dedicating my nights to working towards change

Late at night thinkin', I can lose my life just from doin' this
At night I reflect on how my actions and pursuits could put me in danger of losing my life

It's a sacrifices, I know it won't be right if I forfeit
I'm aware of the sacrifices I've made and must continue to make, and it would not be ethical to abandon my pursuit of change

But I do it for the young kings, that never had no voices, for real
I am motivated to create change for the sake of young male individuals who have had limited opportunities to express themselves

Yeah, okay, I reminisce the cold days in Winter time
I recall previous winters that were particularly harsh

Got home by dinner time
I would always return home for dinner

7/11 runs, Gatorade, flavor: Lemon-Lime
I recall buying particular flavors of beverages while on aforementioned errands

Hot Cheetos, Arizonas, oranges, clementine
I recall purchasing specific snacks and fruits while on aforementioned errands

The first job I ever applied for was Finish Line
The first job I ever pursued was at a retail store called Finish Line

Some time a nigga be forgettin', then remember I'm-
At times I forget how notable and influential my actions and accomplishments are

Savior of the rap shit, the leader of the Renaissance
I am a critical figure in the revitalization of the rap genre

Self appointed, while anointed for my endeavors
I have taken on a leadership role myself, while also being divinely favored in my pursuits

I'm ironin' cheddar, applyin pressure, defyin' set-ups
I am amassing wealth through hard work, applying pressure to others, and rising above manipulative schemes

The rap game is based upon what niggas lyin' better
The rap industry often rewards those who construct deceptive images and narratives through their lyrics

If truth is told, then you can grow, and die in never
If one speaks candidly and truthfully, one can attain growth and avoid stagnation

No, I'm everlastin', better graspin', this thing in life
I am resilient and persistent, better able to comprehend the complexities of life

I heard Meek hook, and I told him to sing it twice, my God
A fellow musician's song resonated with me so much, I asked him to repeat a particular section