[Intro] Yeah. Just put my toothpick in my pocket. Shout out Jet 2 [Verse 1] I used to ask mom can I get a pair of Jordans And she would say "yeah," but just don't tell Pops So I would go to school with a fresh pair on Even though we couldn't afford 'em and I was too hot [Hook] Story of an underdog, underdogs always win (repeat 2x) [Verse 2] I didn't wanna go to college, thought I'd drop out tenth grade Undefeated battle rapper, fourteen with french braids Even if I got signed, probably would've been a slave Album on the shelf, turn me into Kunta Kinte [Hook] Customers are always right, that's why I'mma always spend (repeat 2x) [Verse 3] Could've been a fireman, could've been an actor Could've been a lawyer, or a chiropractor
Could've been an accountant, could've been a pastor Could've been an engineer, but instead I'm a rapper [Hook] Story of an underdog, underdogs always win Story of an underdog, underdogs always win Customers are always right, that's why I'mma always spend [Verse 4] I got family in prison, family addicted Drugs, p**n, gambling, alcohol and women But as long as I'm alive doing this music they living If you got a problem, say his name and I bet we get him [Hook] [Verse 5] It's cowboys and indians Indians and chiefs The students and teachers; the best students the ones that teach I miss my big homie so I tell him to rest in peace But I know he watching over me from the best seat [Outro] (Roots skit)