I live, see what I see, so get out my ear and just let me be.
I'm a survival of the struggle, I live life hard, single momma with half a job.
I was raised by God, no dad.
The only role model I had was an ounce of that white powder in a Ziploc bag.
I don't brag about the struggles I endured as a child.
So you don't know the pain I went through to create this smile.
I got one life to live, no I'm talkin' bout.
So I enjoy it cause I earned everything that I got.
They hate what I got, I hear them with they cake talk.
They thinkin' that my life was a cakewalk.
I'm a man of principles, I live by my words, so it's absurd.
When I hear sour words, they gon' get what they deserve.
But I don't wish no harm, what goes around comes around.
So partner, you been warned, in the midst of all the trouble, I still remain calm.
Cause sunny days will follow the storm, man, just let me be.
You see, I am what I am and it is what it is.
You feel how I feel if you been what I been.
Live what I live, see what I see, so get out my ear and just let me be.
You see, I am what I am and it is what it is.
You feel how I feel if you been what I been.
Live what I live, see what I see, so get out my ear and just let me be.
So my question, if I got the right to recite what I spit.
Cause I've never been indicted or divided a brick.
But my life is grit, all types of crisis and shit.
I decided to risk it all to try to slide in the mix and get what I can get.
See, I'm fightin' negative thoughts.
I knew it wouldn't be easy, but no one said it'd be hard as it is.
I mean, the evil in the heart of these men got me wonderin' if I ever see the reward at the end of the road.
It's kinda hard to remember your goals when you grow where not many litigate old.
I play the cards that I was given and never listen to those who think different cause their inner soul is bitter and cold.
I've seen death and folk get destroyed by dope.
Nevertheless, I'm blessed so your boy got hope.
I show love to get it is a beautiful feeling.
If you hate me, then blow a dick cause it's a mutual feeling.
You see, I am what I am and it is what it is.
You feel how I feel if you been where I been.
Live what I live, see what I see, so get out my ear and just let me be.
See, I am what I am and it is what it is.
You feel how I feel if you been where I been.
Live what I live, see what I see, so get out my ear and just let me be.
All outsiders lookin' in think they know where I been.
Tryin' to be my friend cause of the position I'm in.
Ain't no slim thug or hustler that's destined to win.
So I guess they figure they can hold my coattail in.
But I'm the type to play that role and sell a nigga gold.
Pretend it's all cool when I know you're a hoe.
Cause you'll do it again if you done it before.
It's just a matter of time before you do it some more.
I done witnessed all type of snake niggas and hoes.
From my family to my friends to these bitches I know.
It'll surprise you how much a little change bring change.
You get a couple dollars and people ain't the same.
They quick to holler that you cappin' now since you rappin' now.
See them the type of folks you need to be packin' rhyme.
Cause first time you miss em' when you passin' a blunt.
They plottin' up on you tryin' to pull em' a stunt.
You see I am what I am and it is what it is.
You feel how I feel if you been what I been.
Live what I live, see what I see.
So get out my ear and just let me be.
I am what I am and it is what it is.
You feel how I feel it you been what I been.
Live what I live, see what I see.
So get out my ear and just let me be.
