[Verse 1: Ill-Noize] I used to do d** sh** I still do Used to drink Pabst Ribbon Now we sippin' on that real good New Vision got me livin for the feel good No more Top Ramen, nah Now every meal is home cooked Shows booked man, & I'm livin' sorta reckless 'N I can't stress this enough I ain't here to impress none of you chumps Hit the blunt, & I rise above Don't get it twisted, I like the way I'm livin' (Mof**a) Turnin' my bedroom to a studio My kitchen to a gym No excuses, I know I gotta put the work in If I want it, I know I gotta commit Rollin' wit the punches, 'cause this is just the beginning, kid... [Interlude] [Verse 2: Ill-Noize] Some d** are made for reminiscing Sit back & reflect on days I thought I was a Christian Or when I thought I was in love with my high school sweetheart Or that there was no light in my dark, you see... I used to be depressed, not wanna get dressed Not want to get out of bed, 'n face the world yet But those days are long behind me Looked inside & found a light so blinding Realized I could change & change the world too Everything you see in your head is right in front of you You just gotta see the signs, sometimes it takes time To get through all the hardships &... shift your paradigm I'm livin' for my dreams, & the ones I love Do whatever it takes to rise above, shove Anybody outta the way to reach my goals Make failure just a distant memory, cuz! [Outro]