[Verse 1: Fanaticus]
I guess I'm farsighted, cuz I'm always worried 'bout the future
I'm worried that our future generations will be clueless
I'm worried that these lines that I'm speaking will become useless
I just wanna spit some wisdom Like I was confusius
I'm not the coolest but I know you need to hear this
We all struggle, not everyone walking can be fearless
Yeah I know i brag about my team being the realest
But I wouldn't be who I am today without some knowledge
I wanna let you know what my objective is
But know I'm not a political activist
Like Huey freeman, but know that I want some freedom
And equality, so we can free ourselves from mental poverty
Our enlightenment is just the first step
Knowledge is power, ignorance is our threat
So don't ever forget, and don't ever regret
Standing up for what's right, it's the beginning of our quest
[Hook: Fanaticus]
I've traveled so long to find my home
Rocky mount to Chicago, Never alone
Throughout this journey I've found a way to be strong
Yeah my homies helped me grow to who I should be all Along
No matter what, promise me you'll never give up
No matter what, I'll be there to help you get up
No matter what I promise you it'll be worth it
Cuz every breathe we take reinforces our purpose
[Verse 2: Fanaticus]
It's sad that people only know me for my name
They know the stories but they don't wanna hear what I say
My lyrics slay, but what's important is today
We gotta find a way to leave a legacy for eternity
Some people refuse to f** with me cuz I was a lame
But what's my social status got to do with tryna make a change?
I'm scared that people only care if I display that
I'm another careless rapper who projects that partying's the way
I ain't tryna toss the blame or throw some shade
I'm just scared that my intentions won't be seen they'll die away
I have a dream I wanna see like MLK
That misogyny and bigotry will cease to be a thing
That this hatred for my friends that people have because they're gay
Will be a thing of the past, cuz hate ain't in our DNA
I'm praying that one day this song is heavily replayed
Cuz if my life were to slip away, all these words are here to stay
[Hook: Fanaticus]
[Verse 3: Fanaticus]
Sometimes I look to the sky and ask why I'm here
Sometimes I let the pressure hit me like a spear
Sometimes I get up and look myself in the mirror
Then I realize inside my eyes I know that what I'm feeling's fear
I shake it off because my destiny is clear
The kids will tell me that I should be the Man of the Year
They need somebody to help guide them away from all the
Drugs gangs and violence, it's not as cool as it appears
Cheers to those who value our future generations
Show the kids the rewards of positive affirmations
And there ain't nothing wrong with giving out some reparations
As long as you're giving back and finding a destination
An illustration of our patience is a blessing
But we need to act now to keep our future bright and steady
We can prepare ourselves with knowledge so we're ready
To tell our story refreshing the minds of those who are leading our revolution
[Hook: Fanaticus]