Growin' up was pretty cool since I had a best friend
But as time pa**ed on, we became distant
Then another came in and it was worth it
But he also moved on, it left a sword in stomach
Always been the black sheep in every group
Never felt like a winner 'cause I'd always lose
Hung out with everybody, even the popular kids
It was hard making friends no matter where I lived
Raised with a house over my existence
Acknowledgement by others seemed non-existent
Wishin' I was more visible like the blue sky
No one takes the time to get to know me and I don't know why
May I take my order please
I would like some roots and hold the leaves
Branches are cool until they fall off
And I'm willing to keep my roots no matter the cost
Been at my church for over a decade
Made a lot of great friends but they all faded away
Lack of communication put damage on my connections
Now we on a quote-unquote cool basis
Always believed my real friends was in the House of God
But with my generation and the next, I guess not
Pastors teach on love but people act so foreign to it
Especially when I show my genuine side, they ignore it
It's so crazy how someone of the same foundation
Treat me so cold with no love reciprocated
Do my best to be myself and actually care
But it's just not enough, my heart is on wear and tear
Get em!
They ain't ready for it
They ain't ready for this last 8
But I guess I'll have to give it to 'em
Let's go
If you have roots then they'll keep you grounded
Get you comfy with they vibe and get you wildin'
Total respect when you see each other stylin'
No discrimination and no profilin'
Always been a good guy, no matter what
Certain people treat me wrong like they don't give a f**
Only real n***as and chicks can mess with me
Showin' true colors behind doors and in the streets