[J. Sands whispering]

Yo

(What?)

The Paper Chase

(What?)

Yo

Watch your back, man

Because you never ever know where they're at

Paper Chase

Watch your back

Because you never ever know where they're at



[VERSE 1: J. Sands]

For me it's kind of easy when I say these words

You deserve what you get and you get what you deserve

At any point in time any thing can occurr

Cause you never know what he said or she said to her

Cause it's all behind your back before you even know the facts

Reading you like the constellations of the zodiacs

Man, your people do, but when you come through

They don't be claimin you say they gamin you

Cause the revenue grew

Free treats, free pay-per-view should be a clue

That the party's over here, throw your hands in the air

See, that's when they try to get you

Schemin so they can hit you

Ski mask in the shadows, creepin to catch you sleepin

That out of town stay for the weekend, cats peepin

Jealous eyes conspire for your demise

Realize that once a man is given a chance, he tries



[CHORUS: J. Sands]

Words from the wise, yo, you analyze that

Then you'll see all them cats aimin knives at your back

Smilin in your face once you step up in the place

Everybody's lined up to race for the paper chase

The snakes, the fakes, they do whatever it takes



[VERSE 2: J. Sands]

Aiyo, 'how many of us have them?' How many?

When things get real, kid, you're lucky to have any

Cause everybody's strugglin to find that extra penny

Only a few succeed, so the rest be like 'gimme!'

That's why I only roam with my son

You take the l out of 'Lone', you'll be left with 'one'

Catalyst, the sole controller and the strategist in fact

So if you're schemin on my mullah, don't let the kindness fool ya

Cause it can be peace but even a peace must cease

Like when I saw my man grabbin bills out my fleece

Now I'm lookin at my man with my wallet in his hand

Yo, I couldn't understand cause we supposed to be fam

Now what do I do? Slice him like a honey baked ham?

Or stay calm under pressure, be greater than the lesser

When lookin at this cat when his paw's on my treasure?

Shoulda known better, everybody racin for cheddar

That's why I'm tellin you, you can never say never



[CHORUS]

Words from the wise, yo, you analyze that

Then you'll see all them cats aimin knives at your back

Smilin in your face once you step up in the place

Everybody's lined up to race for the paper chase

The snakes, the fakes, they do whatever it takes

Aiyo, that's wack when them cats be aimin knives at your back

Smilin in your face once you step up in the place

Everybody's lined up to race for the paper chase

The snakes, the fakes, they do whatever it takes



[VERSE 3: J. Sands]

Aiyo, they run up in your place, fatigues and masked face

While you're at the table with your family saying your grace

In this paper chase this shit can get as high as the stakes

Tied up on the living room floor with ductape

Can't trust snakes, they slither and slide

???? open wide with all eyes on the prize

Scopin just hopin one day they can get you for your tokens

Even chickens be flippin, mixin Mickey's in your potion

Start provokin like when you come home your safe is broken

Lockpit, like who you brought home, a locksmith

Black glove, no fingerprints ????

Professional with the nail file

Got your jewels, this shit is too wild

While you're sittin in court waitin ???? blue trial

Out of state with all your cake, what can you do?

Better keep a sharper eye on niggas close to you



[CHORUS]

And that's word from the wise, yo, you analyze that

Then you see all them cats aimin knives at your back

Smilin in your face once you step up in the place

Everybody's lined up to race for the paper chase

The snakes, the fakes, they do whatever it takes

Aiyo, that's wack when them cats be aimin knives at your back

When you step up in the placece

Everybody's lined up to race for the paper chase

So watch your back, cousin