Nowadays if you don't go platinum or gold they call you a flop I'll be happy if I sell a hundred thou when I drop Took the stupid route first but the knowledge I got Told me independents are makin 4 dollars a pop And less hands in the pot equal bigger amount of funds You ain't gotta be a math wiz to figure out the sum True indeed I realize the grind's a lot tougher But yo I can't see me working at Blockbuster Or serving pasta at the Olive Garden Taking orders at Red Lobsters I beg your pardon No disrespect to the waiters service but That's not me I was born with a greater purpose I walk the earth's surface searching for souls That feel worthless give ‘em salvation thru These verses My motivation has never been fame or fortune I'm just like you dealing with my pain in portions What I thought was a vision became distortion Adopted my own style the same as orphans I came to a fork in the road but that's life Where backstabbers will get ya with ya own knife You only live once so never think twice Unless its to consider if it's really worth the price Bare with me if you've made it this far that was 24 There's only 20 more bars Of reality that's undeniable only the truth I'm Supplying you never know who you could be lying to So I make it a habit to be elaborate Kick the facts that's genuine like the finest fabric I gota be hard on myself Doing this beat justice similar to Mr. Carter himself Our positions are different his career is at its peak Chairman of the Board I'm still waiting for a seat Don't get it twisted I ain't here for no hand out Its crowded in the game so I gotta stand out A million artists freestyling on beats I prolly Do one let ya'll wait for the album release You can call it what you want I'm far from being co*ky I'm just trying to sell my 100,000 copies Sit back relax scratching my crotch While you chasing majors I might cash in with Koch Im trying to teach these kids bout supply and demand Don't be surprised your favorite rappers buying his fans Bottom line my music ain't for the simple mind So if you an idiot keep ya 12.99