Permission

[Prof: Verse 1] I learned at a real young age if I sat down a pouted, I'd be there for days Smile big when they hold that shit against you, sad people can't imagine what I've been through I won't apologize for being positive, I'll no longer explain myself to novices So pardon me if I wanna crack a joke, rather than sit around and point at holes in boat Put it on my grave that I went out laughing, dancing, only way to celebrate the madness My whole life's been a ball of shit, at dinner eating popcorn like this is all I get? I'm a one of a kind bright mind, I am beautiful, complex, shine let me shine When I'm not laughing I'm crying, like when I'm not living I'm dying, mother fucker I'm trying [Prof: Chorus 2x] I don't need permission to smile, it's mine for the rest of my life I'm me till death do us part, don't tell me what's right [Prof: Verse 2] I don't need to sit and pout to justify intelligence Or talk about how bad I've had it to be relevant Toured the whole country with a hole in my back And they talked about how dedication is something I lack Wintertime, poppin' pills like they were vitamins Wondering to myself if I'll ever walk right again I choose to be happy, I will not act sad for you, it's what I have to do I got the wild wild horses, I refuse to be cautious I'll take both feet then I'll jump in, ain't getting used to no office Should I be more pessimistic, less misfit, if I refuse to comply I'm a dipshit? If they're mad at you then that's a good sign They'll do anything to keep you from a good time [Prof: Chorus 2x] I don't need permission to smile, it's mine for the rest of my life I'm me till death do us part, don't tell me what's right (2X) This is what I do best, ain't gunna apologize or watch my steps They say I got pride, it's on my breath, well pardon me for thinking there's not much left Don't tell me how to breathe Don't tell me where to run Don't tell me when to smile Don't tell me when it's done Don't tell me what to see Don't tell me who to love Don't tell me who to be Don't tell me when it's done