[Verse 1: The Alchemist] Anybody can do this, the only difference is I'm me All trophies from the past come attached to it Fresh out the oven, got the batch coolin' Use a paddle in a lazy river, so I can keep the raft movin' Figurin' out how to approach this Vision blurry, I'm goin' in and out of focus (I'm losin' focus) Stars will shine and the sun will burn Put a hit out on the winter, now it's the summer's turn No back and forth, the offer is a hundred, firm The way I'm chewin', I know it makes your stomach turn Got everythin' on deck, I'm a convenience store Impressive, this type of run they never seen before (Impressive) They tellin' me relax, I'm tweakin' Should've tossed me in the deep end I'd have to swim without sinkin' Nothin' but net throws from the rim, without blinkin' (Ah) Made a mess in the kitchen, had the whole house stinkin' Now I'm jinglin' a dinner bell I crack your dorm open and throw away the chicken shell This is what you're gonna get from 'em, revenge Put the names on a paper, I got a list of 'em Some expensive jacket is what I keep the stick under Another whip, at this point, I'm collectin' vent numbers There's no reason for this child behavior He never chose to ride anybody else's wave he's a style creator
Uh, I walk around with my head high Calculated moves, got my bread right Orchestratin' plays out in Bed-Stuy This type of shit not televized Forty on my waist, when I electric slide Prayin' that the numbers don't minimize Half a mill' on a whip, I barely drive Two-hundred on a watch I barely rock I'm readin' books and I'm playin' shopper More money, that type Pinky ring a whole dollar, I ain't even go to college Never, ever been in debt, never am I takin' less On my way O. T. , takin' meetings on the jet I parked the ninety, two-wagon in the driveway Right next to the Porsche Came from a rookie to a fuckin' vet Truthfully, don't give a fuck about this rap shit (Rap shit) It was either this (This) , or take a risk (Take a risk) Send a couple bowls, I'll send the—
Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy Ayy, y'all gon' have to give me a motherfuckin' hard hat You know what I'm talkin' 'bout? With a neon vest Walkin' through the property and shit like I want all new concrete, y'all mean? Sippin' this motherfuckin' Ace of Spaces from Uncle Al I want to be a rockstar I want to be a rockstar I love my daddy Oh, I know what to do