[Verse 1] This the ballad of an awkward 18 year old college soph*more, a lots what I got going for me And you can call me an author, I'm writing these pages of my life just so the world can see Keep it going like clockwork, Monday to Sunday there's no days off to keep it G Only direction is forward, growing & growing hopefully you can follow my lead [Hook] Hopefully you can follow my lead X8 Hopefully, hopefully [Verse 2] Progression, progression, that's my direction Made my own path so I know where I'm headed, Ima get it Leaving everybody forever indebted Like this country to The Fed & I'll make sure you never forget it like 9/11! Each day I'm seeing signs of heaven In sync with the world & wine I should become a reverend Miss me with them fake fines, tax exempt so I'm present Who in their right mind would turn down that sentence?! Look homie, if you know yourself you know the future Accept one's wealth, open your heart, and become the user If you thought it, you want it, go get it Work til it's in your position Set them goals then finish Set them goals then finish Keep it going like clockwork, monday to sunday theres no days off to keep it G Only direction is forward, growing & growing, hopefully you can follow my [Hook] Follow my lead