So when you think you know the whole You don't even know the half Nobody knows (Nobody knows the insides and out y'all) What I'm going through (Nobody knows what's behind the scenes) Nobody knows (Nobody knows about the hardship and sorrow) What I feel inside (Nobody knows about the dreams, 'bout the dreams) Nobody knows (Nobody knows the insides and out y'all) What I'm going through (Nobody knows what's behind the scenes) Nobody knows (Nobody knows about the hardship and sorrow) What I feel inside (Nobody knows about the dreams, 'bout the dreams) I'm catching a flashback of the days when My pockets were dry, I only had a few friends Those same brothers now my family We've been through it all, in this industry Mad frustrated, ready to flip because The company was playing me like some dumb kid Video out and I'm still riding the train Working and hustling, no pain no gain Now here comes the spotlight, still something's not right I gotta pay my rent by five o'clock tonight Living on fifty cent noodles but I'm playing the game That the brothers know I'm true to Can't let up, although the journey is rough Focus on the goal like it's the Stanley Cup I gotta play this thing for keeps My only stress relief is the hip-hop beats Nobody knows (Nobody knows, the insides and out y'all) When I close the door (Nobody knows what's behind the scenes) Nobody knows (Nobody knows about the hardship and sorrow) They try to k** my dreams (Nobody knows about the dreams, 'bout the dreams) Skipping the turn styles, everyday lifestyle Looking at this world with mad anger 'cause it's wild People thinking that I'm blowing up But they don't understand, the young man is growing up Now who you think I should trust? Better rely on self, no time for missing the bus Fake people, phony characters They begin to swarm, so I built up barriers To block 'em out but they still dwelling Makes me wanna just start yelling But I play it cool though 'cause I'm no fool, yo See chumps'll always try to break down your flow Nobody knows (Nobody knows the insides and out y'all) What I'm going through (Nobody knows what's behind the scenes) Nobody knows (Nobody knows about the hardship and sorrow) What I feel inside (Nobody knows about the dreams, 'bout the dreams) No time for misery, no time for empty wishing 'Fridgerator's bare, k**ing roaches in the kitchen Just spent my last on a 40 to sip away my troubles Now it's worse 'cause I'm hungry I check my man for advice He lent me 20 dollars and we lounged and got nice I told him nobody knows about the wack side I feel like a slave getting whipped on my backside Nobody knows (Nobody knows the insides and out y'all) When I close the door (Nobody knows what's behind the scenes) Nobody knows (Nobody knows about the hardship and sorrow) They try to k** my dreams (Nobody knows about the dreams 'bout the dreams) Nobody knows (Nobody knows the insides and out y'all) What I'm going through (Nobody knows what's behind the scenes) Nobody knows (Nobody knows about the hardship and sorrow) What I feel inside (Nobody knows about the dreams 'bout the dreams)