Intro Need a letter opener? Yes Here (thump) Hook There's a letter I read, Everything Ricky said Got in my head I don't know how he sent it, But he sent it [x2] (Interlude) “You okay, Sweetie?” “Yeah, I'm fine” (Lies) Verse 1 I read a letter, that was supposed to help for the better Life's a b**h, yeah I met her, thoughts swirled, get her For making me feel this pain, God, please k** this rain The pastor, I've listened to all his claims, Now, tell me who takes this blame? Lemme read it, hopefully y'all see me bleed it, out of my veins “Dear Eric Before you take this letter and tear it, blare it, it's important, stare, kid Now first off, your parent's marriages don't work out, you become a jerk now They split like a banana, You start wearing a bandana, while your parents scream over the music you're blaring, I know you're probably thinking “another fight” And you've seen thing like your mother's might, keep this in mind, respect her, if she's missing, detect her, cause Dawg, when she's gone, you'll be asking God for one more dance with your mama, this reminds me, not to create drama, and worries, but the truth needs to become unburied Your dad attempted suicide, now, how to take this, you decide, I know I personally felt crucified, another thing is, have faith in the lord (Amen) Don't use protection of a sword, violence isn't the answer, but you know that, put down the gat and take this award. You'll have plenty like the amount of respect that hits you direct for making other players in the game erect, still more sk**s to perfect, But show them other rappers your piece of intellect.” Hook There's a letter I read, Everything Ricky said Got in my head I don't know how he sent it, But he sent it [x2] Verse 2 Then I got more mail, from angels who wore veils “Dear Eric Before you think I'm giving you a demerit, listen, take my advice, inherit You end up having people call you Ricky, now, don't get snippy. That happens that dark night you have your heart fight. Can't leave your lips bitten, and your words written. You hawk venom in your dad's face. Don't be mad, Ace. Walk away and just chill for that day. But punching him in the face, should of stayed away. But it showed you're not afraid. Of anything, including Jason. They should of named you Freddy. Especially with all the dream chasing. Keep it steady, more truth, you ready? You almost go to slammer, but don't. Screams of irritation heard from China to Alabama. Brought your name to a negative glamor. Put down that sledgehammer. Don't show your brutal side, and be calm like Amor wait for them to be stammered.” Hook There's a letter I read, Everything Ricky said Got in my head I don't know how he sent it, But he sent it [x2] Verse 3 Last one In my hands came with a disk to hear it, paper with a list of lyrics It's got all my heart and spirit. I must've wanted the world to hear it These are some tight lyrics, welp, bye “Eric” the note ended, call me Ricky, I wrote in reply, The name I wanted to apply, after all it was my destiny Now my older self can rest in ease. And when he dies, he can rest in peace I'ma rise and find the best in me. I wanna be a musical deity. One that doesn't see pity, for life events and Ricky vents but, Gs hit me. Cause the rap games bout to kick off. Artists I make your sh** doffed. Cause when push comes to shove, I'm radly above. Now, this was all for the better. Thank you, solo letters Hook There's a letter I read, Everything Ricky said Got in my head I don't know how he sent it, But he sent it [x2]