Roots
aye-aye Lyrics

Guess this what happens when your mama dies young
The impact of losing a young mom cannot be overlooked

And your daddy ain't there and you're lost in the world
Growing up fatherless can be disorienting

Guess this what happens when you're sleeping on the couch
Being homeless or living in unstable conditions takes a toll

And you move from house to house and you're lost in the world
Lack of a stable home can contribute to feelings of displacement

Since way back when, been on my grind
Working hard has been a part of my journey from the start

I'm a midwest boy bought that midwest life
Growing up in the midwest has shaped me

Forever dog it's 612 until I die I'm on a wave since 96 I been that guy
612 is where it all began for me, and I've been on an unstoppable path since '96

It started with a pen and the keys on the Yamaha
My journey to musical success began with writing and playing music

I was just a kid but the dream had me started young
I started pursuing this dream from a young age

(Do do do) I never settled, settled, settled, settled
I refuse to settle for less

(You you you) Ain't on my level, level, level, level
My talent and success cannot be matched by others

Unapologetic yeah dish it out not sorry
I say what I mean and don't apologize for it

Try to school to game but you niggas so tardy yeah
Others try to teach me the game, but they're too slow to keep up

I feel like Pac got my shirt off I hop in the drop and I skirt off
I feel unstoppable, like Tupac, as I speed off in my car

What I'm saying ain't a lie you know it's the truth
I'm speaking the truth

You can get through anything I'm the living proof
I've overcome obstacles and serve as proof that anyone can do the same

Trust me I know how it feels what it's like to lose
I understand the feeling of losing

Everybody want the fruit but it's in the roots
Success starts from the beginning

A nigga gotta keep it one hundred yeah 612 my come up yeah
I stay true to myself and my roots in 612

Had to work for the shit I want it yeah
I had to put in effort to achieve my goals

If anybody hating then fuck em yeah
I don't let haters bring me down

Always got have my say in this
I speak up for myself and my beliefs

Me and money got a love and hate relationship
My relationship with money has its ups and downs

Shits to real ain't no faking this you can't fake the shit
I don't pretend to be anyone else or hide my true self

Guess this what happens when your mama dies young
The impact of losing a young mom cannot be overlooked

And your daddy ain't there and you're lost in the world
Growing up fatherless can be disorienting

Guess this what happens when you're sleeping on the couch
Being homeless or living in unstable conditions takes a toll

And you move from house to house and you're lost in the world
Lack of a stable home can contribute to feelings of displacement

43rd and 2nd where it started use to have to take the city bus to go to Target
My journey began in a humble location, where I had to rely on public transportation to go shopping

Now I'm in the hills cutting deals in the office
My hard work has led me to a higher level of success

Ain't no telling nigga I might go the farthest ah shit
I have the potential to achieve even greater success

Young nigga so dangerous money fame can't change him
I won't let my success change who I am

My sound contagious worldwide all ages yeah
My music has global appeal

I feel like Pac got my shirt off I hop in the drop and I skirt off
I feel unstoppable, like Tupac, as I speed off in my car