Growin' up was pretty cool since I had a best friend But as time pa**ed on, we became distant Then another came in and it was worth it But he also moved on, it left a sword in stomach Always been the black sheep in every group Never felt like a winner 'cause I'd always lose Hung out with everybody, even the popular kids It was hard making friends no matter where I lived Raised with a house over my existence Acknowledgement by others seemed non-existent Wishin' I was more visible like the blue sky No one takes the time to get to know me and I don't know why May I take my order please I would like some roots and hold the leaves Branches are cool until they fall off And I'm willing to keep my roots no matter the cost Been at my church for over a decade Made a lot of great friends but they all faded away Lack of communication put damage on my connections Now we on a quote-unquote cool basis Always believed my real friends was in the House of God But with my generation and the next, I guess not Pastors teach on love but people act so foreign to it Especially when I show my genuine side, they ignore it It's so crazy how someone of the same foundation Treat me so cold with no love reciprocated Do my best to be myself and actually care But it's just not enough, my heart is on wear and tear Get em! They ain't ready for it They ain't ready for this last 8 But I guess I'll have to give it to 'em Let's go If you have roots then they'll keep you grounded Get you comfy with they vibe and get you wildin' Total respect when you see each other stylin' No discrimination and no profilin' Always been a good guy, no matter what Certain people treat me wrong like they don't give a f** Only real n***as and chicks can mess with me Showin' true colors behind doors and in the streets