Shining

[Hook] While the sun still shining you know I'm still rising Always elevating non-stop still climbing Trying to see this life for everything that it's worth And bring reality to every word that I pen in this verse [Verse 1] So what's the future for this young man here that's trying to live Is it cars, is it cribs? Or maybe a wife and kids I don't know, but right now it's looking kind of bleach Just thinking about the future deprives my eyes in sleep And the world got me feeling like my dreams are obsolete But I just wanna rhyme and drop product for the street Maybe collect a little bread and fill my pockets to the peak To forever stay hungry is the promise I'mma keep But I really ain't got no choice when I'm out here trying to eat You know the feeling when you got desires and needs The 9 to 5 don't seem to keep you satisfied and pleased But regardless I'm still thanking God up on my knees Reading the book of psalms just to put my thoughts at ease I hope I get to see the fulfillment of all my dreams Like retiring my moms on an island across seas Copping a crib and handing her brand new car keys It's deeper than me just writing bars to palm G's I wanna hear my name called among those Grammy nominees With them saying: 'Rashad, could you accept this award, please?' But who knows? In the meantime [Hook] [Verse 2] Too many years gone by, I never formed a plan of action But this year guaranteed I'm about to make it happen I'm chasing every vision that's ingrained in my mind I spent a lot of years living in vain wasting my time Focused on impregnating dimes instead of displaying rhymes But now I'm more concentrated on filling these pages' lines Racing with the clock, but the time keeps passing me Moms asking me: 'When you gon' get a Bachelors degree?' Cause I'm miles away and she thinks I'm pursuing college But in reality all I've been pursuing is dollars I'm not against having riches and wisdom and knowledge But what's the point when you leave materially in poovage Not following my dreams is killing my conscious But not following this cream is killin my pockets And yeah, lack of funds can handle your progress When you wanna see your plans be fulfilled and accomplished But right now class attendance is plan B I never thought school'll be the path for me to live lavishly If music don't work, then I'mma finish those semesters Take notes during my lectures and flirt with the professors Plead all my credits and then prolly sign major But even with a degree I'm still not guaranteed paper And to be honest it's not about the money at all I'm trying to live my destiny before my number is called Plus pursue every passion that I had in my life With your words around a beat plus a pad and a mic Let's make it happen [Hook] [Verse 3] Ayo, hardships and hurdles got me zoning out fantasizing On better days when I'm established sittin back reclining Capitalizing of the time that's at hand Laying a foundation down upon which I can stand A civil man trying to make it inside a sinful plan Living out my vision 'til every hair is grey by every single strand Conceal my plans so cats don't know my next move Turning my stumbling blocks into stepping stools Never regret any decision I select or choose Inspired by those that expect me to lose The results of something only the hands of time could tell and prove But jealous dudes won't try to stop me getting revenue Of making music that bangs at high decibels This life ain't forever, so I'm taking every chance I get Making sure that every deadline on my plans are met And leave a mark on this planet that y'all can't forget [Hook]