[Verse 1]
Growing up, I thought I had it all
Had a good family: dad, sister, and mom
And I'm thankful for all they gave me, but I still misbehaved see
I acted like I was the best and like nobody could even graze me
On the real though, I was a jerk
So first off, this song's an apology to all those that I've hurt
Since then I've changed; I've found my way with words
And now I'm figuring out how to put them to good work
I'm on Pica**o flow, just trying paint a picture with these lines
No rulers are needed, just my mind will be fine and
I'm humbled by all the love that I've received over the years
By all the patience ya'll've displayed as I worked to face my fears
Because I used to feel inadequate, behind the bravado I thought I was incompetent
But now I've gotten over it
I promise it's All Clear, so a big thanks to my peers
For sticking with your boy and taking me all the way here
[Hook: Krutes]
525,600 minutes, 525,000 moments so dear
525,600 minutes, how do you measure, measure a year
[Verse 2]
BEP asked "Where's the love?", well we're still trying to find it
We get so caught up in business, that it's got us feeling blinded
Looking for gold and sterling in a field full of flowers
Stop for a second and take a breath, let yourself be reminded
That there's plenty of roses out there, so go show the love and spread it
I guess that's what it means to paint the town red ain't it?
What an oxymoron, huh? Even the most beautiful have thorns
But everybody has problems, we've seen it all before
And who am I to talk? I'm just a kid born and raised in this nation
With the goal of one day paying for my parents' vacation
I've been patiently waiting for my shot at this rotation
And now that I'm in the spot and on the track, yo my mind is racing
And I don't plan on slowing down
You see, I'm not worried about finding a throne, ring, or a crown
I've already paid my dues, yo shouts out to Tri-M and MAO
Now let me hear ya'll clap and bring down the house
[Hook]
[Verse 3]
Last verse is dedicated to ya'll, yes, the audience
We live in a world where you have to prove you're somebody it's
Stifling at times, but I promise you can make it through it
But first you got to get your mind out of all this sewage
Yeah, I'm living my dreams
Which I guess works out, because yo I never get sleep
I'm always on my grind, like a Starbucks that's open all night
So I promise I will never let them turn out my lights
They can claim they make it rain, but that's figurative
Well I'm the solution for the game, so I guess it's true they're the precipitate
And to those who say I'm sick -- yeah, you're right; I have Senioritis
My high school career's almost terminal, no point trying to fight it
So I'mma keep marching to the beat of a different drummer
In terms of mileage I'm going for Prius instead of Hummer
This ain't a song, it's a promise; to you, from me
We can change the world together, Signed, your man, AC
[Hook]