[Verse 1: Tha Duke]
Born rich but dad f**ed up
Those days in the past when a n***a lived reckless
My boy left me behind
My mum took the pieces and made my life a thing
I felt trapped with a rusted spoon
Mum took all the blame without a man
I feel proud of her I now understand the term
Everything happens for a reason, hard emotions
Can't imagine living with the family one day
And I said with everybody I'm just tryna be the great
All ma dawgs be feeling what I go do for a living
Thinking about success every time left me emotional
But sisters came in Nak and Grace
Hip-hop gives a n***a hope
Clarity is sometimes hidden from the family
Isn't that ironic? haha haha
Isn't that ironic? haha haha
[Chorus: Tha Duke]
Born rich but dad messed up (X3)
Ain't no two ways about that
I just pray to the lord
[Verse 2: OBO 9]
See I, I've been reminiscing
Took a trip back to the past like it's some expedition
Family business on my mind and it's funny how I can make it from writing lines
I told them it was just beginning
But let's be optimistic
Looking back at them old days when life wasn't so great
If I be shoddy like no boy go approach me
Bete neer homeboys f33 fee steady
If it ain't about the money I will see you later
We walk in twos, listen to views double minded
God damn it real friends are a few
My only inspiration is my elevation
Your style has no validation
I'm covered with benediction
Don't get it, they never listen
Hit the road in search of gold
Born rich little did daddy know
Friends are much closer foes and it's cold
[Verse 3: Tha Duke]
We all know mum and dad ain't the same at it
All I do each day is keep my faith high cos
Mum taught me faith in what makes you happy
This sh** won't make me distressed and I finally feel like
I've emerged from this situation regardless of everything
A n***a hopes for the best (n***a hopes for the best) womanizing is not the only thing which makes a man feel good
Family is always acting exotic I'm just in to make history
I feel like I'm the messenger in this family
I was so overwhelmed when certain things took place
But I see its overrated so I reconsider the fact it can't go your way
Nobody was born rich or poor it's the path you choose
Which will determine your future