Die Trying

[Hook] See there's no way and there's no how That I could stop now I'mma die tryin', I'mma die trying And sometimes I get weak from walking the road I'm on But I'mma keep on. I'mma die tryin', I'mma die tryin' (MMMMMM) Before we came being southern wasn't something to claim That flag wasn't something to fly it was something to blame Smilin' and shuckin' and jivin' I was so ashamed They did us dirty, apparently an appropriate name I wrote about a revolution and sung from the soul Spoke with my spirit and mind, my ambition was blind Answering the call of God like a child obeying Preaching the very same proverbs they killed Martin for saying But you can't break the mold in by holding your breath Thought if I died for you, that would be an honorable death So sincere my eyes begin to swell up and tear And it's clear, my music may not do well up in here Oh my god being a nigger must be a good payin job With all the fringe benefits, ignorance is bliss There is a time and a place for everybody's taste But I know too much and I owe too much [Hook] So here it is, an invitation to an open book A painful past, my heart is still broken look I know you don't hate me, just not assured that anyone appreciate me See I've been having a hard time selling my albums lately In recent news The Source couldn't find any microphones to rate me Using words like "extreme" and "alternative" to equate me Which is true I'm in a box with a view but you still wanna gate me? I could be a pretty good thug but it wouldn't compare to a great me The final cross to bear, this mine, it's not a cross to share But isn't it ironic I still went and bought a cross to wear That obviously cost to wear But considerably less than the price that it costs to care And I don't have another loss to spare, how dare them say that I can't win Even though I know talking intelligent just ain't in You most likely to go broke when you just can't bend So me and JJ both gon' have to paint then [Hook] Listen People +Still Standing+ in line at the +World Party+ for some +Soul Food+ To get put back in that old mood They say we like the new 'Lo And we respect everything you trying to do 'Lo Do what you do but just do more that you know It's a catch 22 and I couldn't cry And I'm under oath with them both and I couldn't lie Custom said that I'm too dope and I coudln't fly And you getting rich talkin shit so why shouldn't I? I'm just playing but I guess that couldn't go without saying I'm just gon ride this evolution until it stop me where I'm staying But I ain't gonna have to lie to ya to make it sound fly to ya I keep my feet on the ground and bring the sky to ya [Hook]