LOUDEN - Young Gra**hopper lyrics

[Intro] Been opening up my mind lately To some sh** I've never really thought about And it's opening a lot of doors that have been stuck closed Since I was born Yo! Yo! I'm a young gra** hopper on a mission That's comparable to the transition Between “recess” and “nutrition.” Wishing on a star on the daily- That they pay me exactly what they offered Cuz the funds been low lately I'm tryna gain knowledge of self But every day I change so rapidly and drastically- I can't figure me out! I see the world more clearly when my vision is distorted Not heavy on the drug use anymore- But there's a place and time for it! Cuz when we on my clock we stimu-LATE! I got adrena-LINES, I mean “adrenaline” That'll make you feel better than you've ever been I wanna know all the answers Got so many questions about this life- I long to understand her I've come to the cognizance that Either you lead by example or become a servant to dominance I'm aiming for a position of prominence And when I procure it, my intent is to do the opposite Of what the preponderance of the prevalent people with power Presumably do to our community They judge us with scrutiny And put out minimal effort to help the young people- Just like you and me This is verbal mutiny My insubordinate attempt to promote Knowledge, understanding, and unity See, I used to be a democrat But now I see the government Is merely a mother ship that don't give a f** about the other kids That ain't part of the elite So they leave us to slang rock and hustle in the streets Welcome to America, “The Home of The Brave-” You get treated like a slave for minimum wage [Chorus x2] So we- We gotta take control ! Spread knowledge to the youth Don't let them take your soul Never let your past define who you are today Cuz this life is full of change and we all make mistakes Prepare for the future but never take the present for granted Cuz when you ain't living in the now The memories of today get reprimanded by your negligence This music is my medicine And it can turn nothing into something- I'm the evidence! Never been a sedative! I'm styling on your predicate! Smiling while I'm wiling out and capping on your etiquette You fronting like I never been Anywhere you never been- But, yo, that's just irrelevant What's important- is the knowledge I've imported I'm compelling my depression to remain dormant Recording my life experience In hopes that the people hearing it Can learn to cope with how the feel and sh** I could never say that something is “the realist sh** I've written” Cuz only truth goes into what I write- This ain't no fiction No Christian, no religious beliefs for me But I respect everyone's opinions equally I'm so fed up with my imperfections and unanswered questions. Stressing, trying to repair these connections Pessimistic, materialistic, twisted f** it, I'm only human- So I gotta deal with this sh**! Working hard to grow into the woman I wanna be But right now, this is me, Reverie, age 23 [Chorus x2] So we- We gotta take control! Spread knowledge to the youth Don't let them take your soul