From the basics and warmweather places

Dedicated to the brothers that never made it

Cut shortthey prime read life between the lines

Photographed by rhymes yo it's hard times

All across the nation cold points of frustration

Created hot joints of illustration

Concentrate while stakes are high falling victim to the lie

Keep a sharp eye there's a steady supply of hate in the air

To them cats who stare the ice grill with the glare

But everything is fair in the city the sheisty the shiftee

I'n the epitomee of a raw deal now carry a sword and shield

And walk with a forcefield for real I overcame the odds

And got the hell out of dodge soul survivor of the war

And master in charge



Everyday I see the same ol' things

But my true and real live nigga keep on risin

And it's a shame but business never changes

And my crew knows what to do they're soul surviving

And if I die...



I watched the whole world from the side of my eye

I seen a lot of cats die and evil men lie

On the road to riches in pursuit of my wishes

It's a close call between friends and snitches

On the low the game brought moments of pain

Strong emotions plus the hardships of fame

No need to live forever just keep some type of cheddar

A buttersoft leather to rock in cold weather

Times are mad real official like the seal

Try to understand what I feel

My word to the wise it's where ya heart lies

Keep your biz straight far from family ties

I'm the illest soldier that represents the culture

Dignified bywords like freshfly and ultra

Champion heroics and passionate poets

Flashback to the future let it self focus



Everyday I see the same ol' things

But beautiful black sisters keep risin

And it's a shame but business never changes

And my crew knows what to do they're soul surviving

And if I die...



Still in basement for four years arranging

Lyrics and beats my first lote engagement

It's outstanding the boy wonder's back in the world

By popular demanding on top commanding

My own destiny go ahead try to test me

I been living right so expect no less g

Got positive reaction and affirmative action

The soul survivor guaranteed satisfaction



Everyday I see the same ol' things

But my true and real live people keep on risin

And it's a shame but business never changes

And my crew knows what to do they're soul surviving

And if I die...



And if I die before I wake I pray go God my soul to take

My crew knows what to do they're soul surviving

And if I die before I wake I pray to God my soul to take

My crew knows what to do they're soul surviving