Compromise

[Verse 1] Yo, when I'm writing, I repeatedly edit words and rework tracks I'll admit, I'm like the Raptors, I got weak first drafts So when I'm dropping a new flow It's probably not all that solid at first post, you might call it Araujo But ballers improve, yo And in the same way, soon the tunes get better and I polish a Juno Who knows? I might get acknowledged and kudos It's cool though, long as I keep rocking a few shows Not to model some new clothes, pocket that loot bro I'm still trying to figure tax, stocks, and the loopholes Like where's the refund, we filed for 'em, deducted from gross Shouldn't that be taken off the net, like child porn? My smile's worn off but I ain't that pissed though I still got cash and I don't lack distro And if I didn't I wouldn't change to go bag fistfuls Of cold green, homie I'm no black Minstrel Show [Hook] Shad just don't compromise In this life, yo we just can't compromise And with our time we just can't compromise And with these rhymes yo I just can't compromise Now, we just can't compromise In this life, yo we just can't compromise Cause it's a fight and you just can't compromise Just don't compromise [Verse 2] I'm feeling like the people's champ see, my fans greet A brother with hugs, laughs and daps, they don't yell like banshees Or stampede, women ain't gotta dress fancy For the man, please, my listeners understand me My fight to go about this right what this stand means It's more than some grand schemes to hold up a Grammy We fighting in a war that we can't see My brothers and sisters in this struggle, there's no fans, we family Same root and branch tree, listen I'm amped, keep Your hearts warm, mine's on fire and I'm antsy I know it's so cliche but I'm angry That some can't eat, meanwhile I'm letting a damn feast Of pastas and canned meats, rot in my pantry Like, Lord please, can we speak on this frankly? Like, God why you letting this happen? Amen He answered, "Son, I'm asking you the same thing Cause you're supposed to be my servants out there working Like you're my hands reaching out to those that's hurting You don't have long on this Earth and I hope you won't compromise, I said I hope you won't compromise" [Hook] [Outro] Never gonna give you up Never gonna give you up Stay true to the finish