Words Of Encouragement

[Verse One] Growing up I wasn't rich but I had enough Nor was I poor yet times were tough According to the news, gang violence was up And my cousin got shot because the streets were rough Rest in peace, I learn to respect life at a young age And unleashed rage on page in many different ways as well So I succeeded to excel, defeated steps of Hell on Earth Demons of death that lurk I learn to spot 'em when I see 'em I can sense they smile, I feel 'em sneaking Disguise as a friend, look, they're peaking So they can never catch me by surprise I'ma stay on point and never close my eyes Out of the truth, unfolds lies It takes time for some to realize and get wise When I was five I had dreams that have rised to reality Jealousy outweighed support from so called friends Who entered where they exited in the end They fade away...when memories disappear Now you can think clear as thoughts flourish And then, vibe These are words of encouragement [Scratch Hook] I'm your mentor that's what I was sent for Realize I'm here to open up doors I present more to help your mind grow A lot of this advice you should already know [Verse Two] I know I do a lot of things at once I be talking on the phone, walking and eating my lunch Cause I'm always on the move, that makes me feel comfortable I get into a groove and forget about problems I was told I didn't have realistic goals And nothing will get done unless I focused on one I never listened to that now, or when I was young I'm self employed but yo, my jobs are fun I cut a lot of suckas off and they ain't even around now They give me dap and try to act like they down but They stab me in the back before and think that I'm strange Cause I don't look out for them now, yo they think that I change I won't explain nothing I let them think what they will Step off, you ain't paying my bills, chill Fade away Yo, friends come and go In any event these are words of encouragement [Scratch Hook] [Verse Three] In life you're told yes less than no Can't before could, stop before go And as you grow, should becomes won't And many of your possible do's become don't You gotta be a prize fighter with the eye of a tiger to rise higher Support expires when you step into the fire Liars, leeches, snakes and anyone fake Will say what sounds right just to slice the cake I take, extra moments to carefully decide where I'm going Or which one to choose there's no time to lose Ask yourself if you'd rather see me lost and confused In the local street news, we cool right? What's up then? If you're fronting you don't have to say nothing friend Just keep to yourself, these are words of encouragement [Scratch Hook]