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For His People
02:45
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Never thought you'd make it here
Make it fair, let me make it clear
You're a music missionary with a sacred ear
Let's take it there, you can do things people dream about
Scheme about, believe in your ideas then scream 'em out
Never lead without, a purpose you believe in now
Cause if you never quit some day they gon' read about ya
Keep making hits until you fix why you're freakin' out
Stop holdin' your tongue, best use it to start speakin' out
And hold up them signs, if it works for who your leading out
Start making your food, you don't always need to be eatin' out
And focus your lens, how can you expect me to see without
Do it for your friends, if you still tryna lead 'em out
Can I make a couple racks at a show? I don't know
Can I raise a few stacks and let 'em go? I don't know
Can I count on you to hold me down? I don't know
I'ma do what I can while I'm around, let's go
A young man on the grind for his people, for his people
A young man, he tried for his people, for his people
A young man, he died for his people, for his people
A young man, gon' rise for his people
Give back to the place that made you who you are today
But don't eat that dish if it ain't how you ordered it
Cause I know what I like, I know what I need
And I don't want no advice, I know what I see
I said what's wrong witcha, feels like the hatin' took a toll on ya
It's the wrong picture, I'm 'bout to lose control on ya
Never gon' switch up, I just might have to roll on ya
I'm born soldier, don't let me get ahold of ya
I'm tired of this here, I'm 'bout it this year
And you better not doubt it this year
I'm shoutin' it's clear, I bought myself some time
I bought myself some time it was expensive
I had to put it back on the rack but I'ma get it
Made sure it was the right fit, research extensive
Now I'ma make something you never gon' forget it
It's leavin' a legacy for a real cause
We should honor while we're livin', no matter the cost
Can I make a couple racks at a show? I don't know
Can I raise a few stacks and let 'em go? I don't know
Can I count on you to hold me down? I don't know
I'ma do what I can while I'm around, let's go
A young man on the grind for his people, for his people
A young man, he tried for his people, for his people
A young man, he died for his people, for his people
A young man, gon' rise for his people
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2. |
Just Show 'Em
03:12
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Here we go again, just startin' to get loose
People comin' in, they wanna take your juice
But it's not about them, it's about you
Don't even tell 'em what you 'bout to do
Just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em
Just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em
I said just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em
Just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em
I pulled back I was goin' too hard lately
I had to fold 'em 'cause it's like they knew my cards baby
It got me all crazy, they know my next move
I had to retreat to the mountains just to be with You
Think of all the things I can see with You
Look within, you know I gotta speak the truth
Here we go again, just startin' to get loose
People comin' in, they wanna take your juice
But it's not about them, it's about you
Don't even tell 'em what you 'bout to do
Just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em
Just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em
I said just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em
Just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em
Ever met an energy vampire?
They wanna bring you down, you gotta rise higha
Sometimes you gotta excuse yourself from certain conversations
As soon as you complain, we're lost in translation
'Cause we don't think the same, I'm from a different place
You're always pointin' blame, the blame I embrace
Like how can I improve? How can I do better?
But you didn't get the news, you didn't read the letter
Then you open yo' mouth, without fillin' yo' mind first
You know what I'm about, takin' my time to show you how mine works
I'm here now, paint a picture, gettin' clear now
Finish it up then I tear it out, got all these people tryna wear me out
Hear me out, in no time, I'm gonna get it, it's go time
I gotta get ready for show time, startin' to get the feelin' it's so fine
I drive in, I say what's up, take the stage then I light it up
No need to hype it up, this is real life I couldn't type it up
Here we go again, just startin' to get loose
People comin' in, they wanna take your juice
But it's not about them, it's about you
Don't even tell 'em what you 'bout to do
Just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em
Just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em
I said just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em
Just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em, just show 'em
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3. |
Can't Write Now
03:27
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Obedience is better than sacrifice, chew on that...
Doin' what you want, can be really tough
Money, space, and time, you don't have enough
You find a space, and carve out the time
Tell your friends you can't, but they think you lyin'
They think you don't care, they think you don't love 'em
That's not the truth you answer to something above 'em
You got a guidin' light inside, everyone's got one
Even when it feels cold you can make it a hot one
Trust your guidin' light even if you say no
'Cause if you don't, you'll lose this fight that's how the game goes
'Cause if your cup is empty, it'll never runneth over
And plus the load is heavy with this weight on your shoulders
It's time to cut 'em loose, and say yes to you
And focus on the things that your blessed to do
I'm confessin' the truth, to help along the way
Don't feel bad even if you gotta say
I can't right now, I can't right now, I can't right now, I can't right now
I can't right now, I can't right now, I wish I could but I can't right now
I can't right now, I can't right now, I can't right now, I can't right now
I can't right now, I can't right now, I wish I could but I can't right now, yeah...
Destiny is callin' pick up the phone,
But you've been out to lunch leave a message at the tone
You've been feelin' alone, despite events and shows
Took too much on your shoulders watch the stress it grows
Spread yourself too think and you 'gon fade-away
Take some time for yourself so you can make a way
Stop sayin' yes to everyone, but yourself
You need to prioritize your mental and emotional health
I'm hopin' this helps, still not knowin' myself
I need to make decisions, not knowin' is hell
So I scream and I yell, had bad dreams of a cell
It's like your locked in this prison but you got no-one to tell
Still do it for my people, honor my relationships
But what are you suppose to do, when the same ones make you sick?
Stop tryna make 'em fit, even if you take a hit
Life is what you make of it, so don't forget to say this quick
I can't right now, I can't right now, I can't right now, I can't right now,
I can't right now, I can't right now, I wish I could but I can't right now
I can't right now, I can't right now, I can't right now, I can't right now,
I can't right now, I can't right now, I wish I could but I can't right now, yeah...
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4. |
Little Ones
02:51
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This one's for the little ones around the way
If it wasn't for your light I wouldn't be here today
It's only necessary that I give my all for you
Devoted a light ten, that's what I was called to do
I remember when I first met a group of youth
Who walked in they light, guided by their truth
No sense of judgment just the one in they chest
Guided how I saw the world it truly brought out my best
Music really mattered to me 'cause it was my gift
I had to share, my goal was to uplift
Well let me confess, when I was a kid I was blessed
But stressed, cause everything felt like a mess
I was depressed, on the verge of hurtin' self
Music was my guidin' light, good for my mental health
There was someone who brought me in when I ran astray
Without his influence, I would be where I am today
This one's for the little ones, stop cryin'
This one's for the little ones, you're not dyin'
This one's for the little ones, if you keep tryin'
That's why I remain here, still grindin'
This one's for the little ones, stop cryin'
This one's for the little ones, you're not dyin'
This one's for the little ones, if you keep tryin'
That's why I remain here, still grindin'
A woman at my show came with tears in her eyes,
Said these little ones need you, can't you realize?
I tried to brush it off, but I know she's right
The truth is I need 'em too, to help we with this fight
Been wrestlin' with my purpose, I been feelin' so stuck
Tryin everything I can, not havin' any luck
I'm feelin' all mixed up, wrapped within this blessin'
But lately all I been doin' is wrackin' my brain and stressin'
I haven't learned my lesson, I keep strayin' from it
I know who I am, I'm just trying to love it
It helps when you remember what you do it for
Makes you excited about the future and what's in store
Hopefully changed more lives, offer a lot of faith
Let everyone know they're loved more than words can say
To all the little ones, wonderin' what they should do
Keep your faith alive that someday you 'gon make it through
This one's for the little ones, stop cryin'
This one's for the little ones, you're not dyin'
This one's for the little ones, if you keep tryin'
That's why I remain here, still grindin'
This one's for the little ones, stop cryin'
This one's for the little ones, you're not dyin'
This one's for the little ones, if you keep tryin'
That's why I remain here, still grindin'
Help him to make more music for You that the lost souls,
And most of all our young babies, our young youth
The youth of the day God, I ask that you continue, oh God
To let Devin's music go all over the world Lord God...
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5. |
Seeds of Greatness
04:14
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Writin' verses in the mountains just to get away
Start a fire in the dark that 'gon guide the way
Searching high and low I'm lookin' for the words to say
I got some pain from the past that still hurts to this day
Found enough courage to take a leap of faith
Man it was small but after all that's all that it takes
People 'gon sell you a dream but don't fall for the fakes
Don't wanna live a lifestyle based all on the praise
All on the stage, leave it all on the page
If I'm just being honest, I had a long fall from grace
Hit the ground, hurt my back but I get up
The challenges of life can be hard when they never let up
No matter how many tunin' in I feel blessed to be
Able to connect with you through our discrepancies
Findin' our understanding, I call it common ground
Let me take a minute to show you what I'm all about
Ten years, workin' with the youth, with the youth
A thousand shows, speakin' your truth, your truth
Look around, seein' no fruit
Sewin' seeds in the ground about to take root, take root
Ten years, ten years, ten years, ten years
A thousand shows, a thousand shows,
A thousand shows, a thousand shows
On the grind, that's how it goes
One seed at a time that's how the garden grows
I had a few friends ask me why I been layin' low
Well I burned out last time so now I'm takin' it slow
Full time music now, yeah I'm makin' some dough
Enough to pay the bills from what I make on the go
Still gettin' use to tellin' people I'm a pro rapper
When I haven't reached half the goals I'm chasin' after
I don't rock a chain, don't got like fifty cars
But I'd be lyin' if I said I don't get paid to spit these bars
People call for advice, but I don't wanna talk
My phones on airplane mode, I'm gone for a walk
For some reason I had advice for you
Insight for you, like it was nice to do
But then you used my words to fight for you
Went against the code that wasn't right to do
But I should thank you, now I'm on my own direction
Without you showin' me I never woulda known this lesson
Ten years, workin' with the youth, with the youth
A thousand shows, speakin' your truth, your truth
Look around, seein' no fruit
Sewin' seeds in the ground about to take root, take root
Ten years, ten years, ten years, ten years
A thousand shows, a thousand shows,
A thousand shows, a thousand shows
On the grind, that's how it goes
One seed at a time that's how the garden grows
But deep down, I believe I'm onto better days
Chasin' someone else dream, man I was lead astray
Carvin' out my life from a block of stone
Then paint the Sistine Chapel off the top of the dome
My whole goal now is just to keep on movin'
Focus my mind and soul and believe I can do it
Not just spit these bars but embody the culture
With every step I take I promise it 'gon take me further
My creative energy is the thing I nurture
Don't be afraid of the passion I promise it ain't 'gon hurt ya
Make most of the gifts, I know I don't deserve 'em
I'm committed to the Lord, I am His humble servant
So when the path gets rough, just tighten your boots
And focus on your foundation, life starts from the roots
Without a little faith, I never woulda made it
I wanna welcome y'all to sewing seeds of greatness
Ten years, workin' with the youth, with the youth
A thousand shows, speakin' your truth, your truth
Look around, seein' no fruit
Sewin' seeds in the ground about to take root, take root
Ten years, ten years, ten years, ten years
A thousand shows, a thousand shows,
A thousand shows, a thousand shows
On the grind, that's how it goes
One seed at a time that's how the garden grows
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