Stick Ball
wiki Lyrics

The label say that they want me
The record label claims to value and desire my talent

Tell me that they can sell me
They convince me that they can market and profit from my work

I ain't a product
I refuse to be treated as a mere commodity

I produce honest shit
I create authentic and truthful music

Using wise guy talk and ebonics
Employing clever language and African American Vernacular English

Using some chronic
Reaching a heightened state of creativity by smoking marijuana

To get me to the level where i only settle for the rawest
Using substances to reach a state where I only accept the most authentic and genuine experiences

The flaws what makes it flawless
Embracing imperfections as a means to achieve true perfection

What I see what's recorded
The experiences I witness and document in my music

The Gods show up in bombers
Experiencing divine inspiration and creativity

Whether brawling or warring
Regardless of conflicts or struggles

I'm just a bard with bars not the type that you swallow
I am a poet and lyricist who uses my words to captivate and provoke thought, not to be easily digested

The type I spit till I'm hollow
I relentlessly deliver my rhymes until there's nothing left

Ohh I'm hollow
I feel empty and worn out

I'm a long goner
I've long been on a path to destruction

Death seems farther
The concept of death feels distant and far away

Put it in perspective bruh it's right upon us
Let's consider the reality of death, it's closer than we think

That's how I always saw it
I've always had this perspective

So even if it's just a couple bucks coming out my wallet
Even if I only have a small amount of money

Boy we balling
I'm living extravagantly and enjoying life

From the day we started
Since the beginning of our journey

To the day we call it
Until the day we finish or decide to end it

Call it what you call it
Label it however you want

But nah I'm not an artist
I don't conform to the traditional definition of an artist

But I do broad strokes on broads that's gorgeous
I use broad, general strokes to depict beautiful women

If you fuck with it bump with it till it's boring
If you enjoy my music, continue to support and listen to it until it becomes repetitive

We'll be touring coming back for more and more and
We'll continue to tour and entertain our fans

We the ones it ain't honorable mention, It's done
We are not just worth mentioning, but we have achieved success

Ain't not calling to question none
There is no doubt about our abilities

We pretty young to be balling and spending
We are quite young to be living luxuriously and spending money freely

Every dollar that enters my pocket gets swallowed and spent
As soon as I receive money, I quickly spend it all

And the rest gets balled up and sent
Whatever money is left over, I crumple it up and discard it

To the tall grass
To the depths of poverty or insignificance

Why can't i make my own bread it ain't called cash
Why can't I earn money in my own unique way?

Appalled at fuckers in awe like I'm off crack
I am disgusted by those who idolize me as if I were addicted to drugs

Off bat you off track
Right from the start, you're lost and misguided

Bark at you if you cough at
I will reprimand you if you show any signs of weakness

Me in some funny ass way like I ain't saw that
You try to mock me in a foolish manner, as if I hadn't noticed

Pardon?
What did you say?

Nah pa been all in
No, my friend, I've been completely involved

Y'all slim with your offerings
You all have very little to offer or contribute

Your offspring are things
Your children are merely objects or possessions

My offspring gods kings contenders
My children are destined to become powerful leaders and challengers

All things considered
Taking everything into account

All same type bullshit in this ball game
There is a lot of nonsense and deception in this industry

Prefer stickball, hand ball hear the wall rang
I prefer playing simpler street games like stickball and handball, where you can hear the sound of the ball hitting the wall

Y'all lames
All of you are unoriginal and boring

Im partial to draw string bags with a spalding
I have a preference for using drawstring bags with a Spalding basketball

Why you mad at my calling
Why are you angry about my chosen profession?

Y'all think what y'all think
You can believe whatever you want

We gonna rap raw
We will deliver our rap with rawness and authenticity

My dog just dapped paws with a rat claw
My friend just shook hands with someone untrustworthy

Cat call
Whistle or make derogatory comments towards women

Shorty mad saw that it's pat nah
The girl got upset when she noticed, but it was nothing important

That's all focus on basketball
Let's concentrate on playing basketball

Get to the league
Achieve professional status

See me I just get me some tree
As for me, I simply smoke some marijuana

Sit back get me to read books see crooks
I relax and engage in reading, observing dishonest individuals

Make raps that need hooks
Create rap songs that require catchy choruses

A&R's re look
Record labels' talent scouts take a second look

Fuck all that I casually cook kicks
Forget about that, I effortlessly create amazing beats

Walked from the Bronx to the Battery took trips
I traveled extensively and explored both neighborhoods in New York City

Ain't no fucking salary need to get booked quick
I don't rely on a steady income, I need to secure more gigs

Y'all mad at me caput quick
You all are angry at me but it's pointless

Then you smile at me like look Wik
Then you smile at me as if to say, 'Hey, Wik'

You still a child b
You are still immature, my friend

You can't be proud of me
You shouldn't take pride in my achievements

You gotta be foul b
You have to be disrespectful, my friend

Yeah i see your style
Yes, I understand your attitude and approach

I've seen the seas
I have witnessed vast bodies of water

The snow
I have experienced snowy landscapes

The heat, the cold
I have felt extreme temperatures, both hot and cold

Dreams untold
Unrealized dreams that have yet to be shared

Sometimes swear man I seen it all
Sometimes I truly feel like I have seen everything

The schemes unfold with these kids
Deceptive plans are revealed by these young individuals

Reminisce playing ball with a stick
I look back on the nostalgic memories of playing improvised ball games with a stick