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My Sole
04:00
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INTRO
I know I know I know I know it’s getting complicated
I know I know I know I know you’re trying hard to make it
Just keep on pushing keep on pushing you know God is the greatest
But lord i don’t know how much more of this that i can take-in
I know I know I know I know it’s getting complicated
I know I know I know I know you’re trying hard to make it
Just keep on pushing keep on pushing you know God is the greatest
But lord i don’t know how much more of this that i can take-in ummmm hmmmmm
HOOK
I’m pouring out my soul, out here trying to get known
Everybody wanna go platinum. But I’m just trying to get to my goals.
See my (Goals in my mouth so I speak it to existence
goals in my mouth so I speak it to existence)
V1
Last year was a tough one, waiting here for the sun to come
I’m climbing up to that tippy top… I guess that’s where imma jump from
Steady tryna be me (be me)... but everybody wanna be someone
Posted up on Venice beach, with my senorita and my young ones
It’s amazing I’m phasin’ im patient-let waiting for the situation
To change and go cra-zay, when the beat bang on the radio station
But they don’t wanna hear it doe, they don’t wanna hear me tho, the don’t wanna see a nigga grow, (naaaw)
But I’m tryna see a check (check), sittin on a nigga neck bigger than a mutha fuckin Figueroa Woah... look at the clarity i been seeing through the mirror seeing shit embarras me
I been seein singularity, everything is funny just like a parody
Imma take off and leave from this earth (earth) y’all gon seeee what I’m worth (first)
Prophecieeees ain’t no stoppin meeeee I’m like socrateeees on each verse (church)
Go inside, imma Co-in-cide, imma slow it down, to a older time
When i chose to rhyme this soul of mine…
I’m gone let it shine
(let it shine x 3)
Cause i get better with time and instead of just cryin’ I’m...
HOOK
V2
This year is a rough one to confront, ain’t nuffin left to run from
Where i come from ain’t nobody sittin round waiting on a trust fund
So i go and get it...no permission, I’m so ambitious: puff puff (diddy)
Like I’m 50 on the come up but keep the golds in my mouth like I’m young buck
But this shit just keeps on escaping me feeling so wild and so flagrantly I don’t know how they taking me?
I need a vacancy I know I’m built for this shit just don’t know what they’ll make of me
I got this from A to Z maybe I’m tryna get paid and full (paid and full)
So I’m taking my time, bow my head say my grace on this plate of food (plate of food)
We all play the fool (play the fool) ....use ya mind, that’s the greatest tool
Cause I’m tryna see racks on racks on racks on racks (on racks on racks on racks?) like I’m playin pool
So I take the cues, never break the rules, working hard everyday never take a snooze
Cause I pay my dues, never play to lose, in my favorite shoes. And my pace is smooth
As I take a view at the scenery… peacefully smokin my greenery
I memba no one believed in me, now they just openly greeting me
I need a second to breathe… I just been stressing for weeks
Lord put your blessings on meeeee, to be what I’m destined to beeee/
HOOK
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Substantial V1
When I’m near this mic here incite fear
Time to depart the moment I arrive here
Some took a stab their now slabs on my spear
Unworthy of the throne they couldn’t handle my high chair
Spit a dart that zips pass the right ear
That’s fair warning, I’ll never fight fair for my share
I’m everclear competitors... light beer
I’m everywhere, God said let it be light there
Follow orders, I’m hoppin borders across the water
I’m the sorta performer to kill out on the corner
Or the festival stage. Don't engage. It’s slaughter
Cypher’s my arcade, I’ll leave the game out of order
On my daughters, DDT’em before I tag you in
Not a rap god or devil, bruh just a rap mutant
You’re Rasputin, I’m raps Newton... Sir Isaac
On the shoulders of giants looking past the horizon
Back off this black author, smack talker
This dope faded more people than a black barber
All you know is the beat professional jack-offers
I'm never known for entertaining a wack offer
I dotter, T crosser. Heat sourcer
Searching for bigger fish to fry, I eat orca
New classic in the works get your pre-orders
‘Cause a change gonna come like I skeet quarters
How’s that for a money shot, get a napkin
I’ll quit when the money stop, still rapping
Arctic when the block’s hot I’m cool as Aspen
Hock spit if the music knock boom bappin
Back when the shit wasn't cool to do
Lunchroom spazzing, we looked like somes fool to you
Happen to slew a crew or two
Now a couple passport stamps later dummy the fool is who?!
HOOK
T.Lucas V2
The way I’m flipping these words is so perpendicular
First I just rip em you can just tell I am a verbal Hitler
See every single shot Im bursting I’m killing the listener
Reverse a simple church goer turn em to Harry Krishna‘s
When I pause there ain’t no intermission no flaws when I’m finish spitting
No condoms go raw in the summon sisters
I’m missing a few screws loose and about to twist em
Go in the lab and hang up a sign that says no visitors
I’m on another plane of existence where you wish you was
In a different dimension where I’m holding lyrical prisoners
Tied with extension cords when I plug it, it will sizzle ya
Unoriginal manuscriptures I rip and get rid of ya
Use the same flame that’s in the Hades to light my Swishers up
Same flame I use to torch you and light the Olympics up
None of my predecessors even interest us were inches from
Burning up all the bridges and missing your militia
This is an intervention of sliding their wrists with suicidal intentions
Into much valium prescriptions
I am on a mission, computer virus to all you widgets
Séancein‘ with witches in rooms painted with hieroglyphics let me just switch it
Three point shots without the assistance
I’m gifted the same reason the Grinch is pissed at Christmas
I had a baby with Chrystal, shit didn’t go the distance
Risking it all hoping this shit just falls in position
Like a meteor from space that hits in the wrong place
Displacing water in places that basically raise the rivers up
Give it up I’m cutting their faces like Edward scissors
Then turn them around to look at disgracefulness in the mirrors
Like ten Dr. Kevorkian’s mix with some Jack the Rippers
And seven serial killers eating Hannibal dinners
Understand there was a storm now I’m planning a blizzard
With a smidgen of JAY-Z mixed with a WuTang and RZA
This is exquisite I’m carving out my name and inscripting it on the mic
To leave the game as the best that ever did it say what
HOOK
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Dirty Sneakers feat. JDA
03:12
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HOOK
Dirty sneakers and filthy shoe laces
(The raw shit I’m traveling the 52 states with)
Dirty sneakers and filthy shoe laces
(The pages, i pen em wit the pain from the pavements)
Dirty sneakers and filthy shoe laces
(Be patient but takes risks all i gotta say is just)
Dirty sneakers and filthy shoe laces
(Be hangin on the power lines danglin’)
T.Lucas V1
Aerodynamical flow with a panoramic glow
Tryna wash my sins clean with some janitors soap
Go back and forth like a palindrome i manage to cope!
Working a 9-5 even my managers broke
How shall i survive i without handling dope?
Orchestrated and pull the strings like a mandolin note
All I ever wanted was to be branded the GOAT
And get a couple Grammys so my granny would know
Instead i wake up on the floor of the basement, roaches crawling adjacent
Now THAT’S what i call a motivation
Why I’m still in this bitch and I ain’t make it out yet?
Why i ain’t got no shoes? And no latest outfit?
5 shots near my window neighborhood got hit
Another war story memorial, the rain droplets
Is pouring down the sidewalk, where bums hustle change,
Newport’s then they slide off. Ratchet bitch use ya kids as a tax write off
For 24 hour stores that never take a nite off
Pepco cut the lites off
I paint a picture over ya heads… Michaelangelo!
For every ounce of blood that was shed on white canvas souls
HOOK
Jda4th V2
Pulled over for the 5th time
Put ya hand on the steering wheel or the bullets right through ya left eye
Skin color is the crime so they grip on the holsters
Mix us in the same bowl like chipotle orders
Whether you got dirty sneakers or 20 bands and a Hummer
You can get laid down on the streets like a manhole cover
It’s the life I live at the scene of the venue
Schizophrenic mother drunk and a brother with issues
Little sister got caught up in the system
SunGard taken from her man I really miss him
Cousin caught a heart attack weeks from his birthday
His living legacy is an eight ball and a mixtape
What am I to do with this every nigga I grew up with
Drink sorrows from a bottle or drugs that’s gratuitous
I’m sick of all the foolishness I know just what to do with this
Get stronger in your mind and shine like the newest kicks/
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4. |
Pennies to the Penthouse
03:15
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V1 (T.Lucas)
Breakfast in bed a couple text i ain’t read
I’m on a money making mission getting next to this bread
Just like the jelly, whether summer when it’s sweaty, winter coat up
In a skully I’ll be there right when my homies call me just like Makavelli
Ayeee.....top notch on the front page blunts blazin
Feeling like a joint Jay bout to roc-a-nation
Hit me up on the phone, what’s the conversation?
...young nigga get paid
I’m dipping and flipping it while I’m switching positioning
I keep it tuned up and super tight like michelin
He can’t go this long he ain’t got the conditioning
You talkin way too much why don’t you shut up and listen in
Danger danger, from New York down to Decatur
This is major player, she pop and lock it stop and drop it like a hot potato
The lights is flashing bells is whistling like slots in Vegas
Hop up in this ‘copter we can chop it later uhhh
HOOK (Substantial)
5 stars, enjoy your stay
Black man get your bag, now we got it made
King Shit, live up today
Akeem need a Queen I ain’t come to play
5 stars, enjoy your stay
Black man get your bag, now we got it made
King Shit, live it up today
We done came along way fam I gotta say
V2 (T.Lucas)
Head is spinning from waves in 17 different ways
I’m thinking about a plan this shits very sophisticated
See we outta the hood I’m glad that a night made it.
...take the end of the blunt and finally incinerate it
I’m gone till November this shit be hard to remember
I’m eatin sushi for breakfast used to be ramen for dinner
I’m actin bougi on ex’s can’t even call me whenever
Now it’s penthouse suites, stay is the longer the better ayeee
It’s cool, great view, bathroom royal blue,
Penthouse, she nice, get right, fall through
It’s a party any day anytime that you want to
We stepping in the name of love I’m just doing my 1,2’s
And 3,4’s we balling just like D.Rose
We keep it our little secret, just as long as she knows
Made it to a hero, all the way from zero
Just keep the towel below, to cover up the weed smoke, here we go
HOOK
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My hearts frigid, cold outside, minus 2 degrees
A warm fireplace. Eatin’ crackers with the some Gouda cheese
Thinking bout memories of a fonder time
I played it on rewind, soon as you palmed your wine
I said I love you… but right now I’m on the grind
Can’t afford to pay you attention ‘cause you cost too high
Peach from a orchard, sweet lullaby my black orchid
Beautiful picture we painted inside a cracked portrait
Can’t describe the melodies of her exact softness…
Similar to Egyptian flutes played in rolls royces
We had the time of our lives, and I made some poor choices…
And now your heart remains closed like un-boiled oysters
Thirsty for ya luvin’ i ain’t left the kitchen in days
Ya perfume lingers like Sade singing of pain
Bringing the rain to a sunny day forget all of the money BAE
It’s just me and you now, let’s just runaway!
If this is meant to be
And you’re the one meant for me
There thru the ups and downs, when no comes around
Then baby this is it for me
But if this is meant to fail
Our heaven becomes a living hell
Yeah it’s sad and done but we had our fun
And I promise to wish you well
Wishing well...
The more love we made, the more lazy…
Planned to paint a narrative of our lives vivid as Scorsesee
Taken trips to Co-zumel, the waters of Haiti…
Everything was all swell till you wanted a baby
My appetite was too lustful, hard to adjust to
Wanted a piece of the pie and wanted the crust too
Forcing you to live a lie but still wanted to trust you…
Found out yesterday one of the homey’s had crushed you…
Damn, the stain of the pain it remains on the brains
Im playin’ 808’s and heartbreaks for days upon days
I’ve been living in a dark place but I’ll never cave
Too much pride, rather go blind like Etta James
Now I’m just sippin my whiskey in doubles (doubles)
Like ole timers tryna soak up my troubles
We used to take pictures in public as lovers (lovers)
And now I’m just a insignificant other (other)
If this is meant to be
And you’re the one meant for me
There thru the ups and downs, when no comes around
Then baby this is it for me
But if this is meant to fail
Our heaven becomes a living hell
Yeah it’s sad and done but we had our fun
And I promise to wish you well
Wishing well...
What did we do to get here?
All the magic we had has disappeared.
The opposite of right, 'cause all we do is fight.
That lovely dream took flight, and now it's unclear
Where we'll go from this moment on.
We tried our best to retain that bond.
It's clear to see, there's no more you and me.
Through it all, you'll remain in my memory.
If this is meant to be
And you’re the one meant for me
There thru the ups and downs, when no comes around
Then baby this is it for me
But if this is meant to fail
Our heaven becomes a living hell
Yeah it’s sad and done but we had our fun
And I promise to wish you well
Wishing well
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T.Lucas| Rap Philosopher Capitol Heights, Maryland
Leader of the "Lucid Ones".
....chase your dreams but stay woke.
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