From the basics and warm, weather places   Dedicated to the brothers that never made it   Cut short, they prime read life between the lines   Photographed by rhymes yo it's hard times   All across the nation cold points of frustration   Created hot joints of illustration   Concentrate while stakes are high falling victim to the lie   Keep a sharp eye there's a steady supply of hate in the air   To them cats who stare the ice grill with the glare   But everything is fair in the city the sheisty the shiftee   I'n the epitomee of a raw deal now carry a sword and shield   And walk with a forcefield for real I overcame the odds   And got the hell out of dodge soul survivor of the war   And master in charge      Everyday I see the same ol' things   But my true and real live nigga keep on risin   And it's a shame but business never changes   And my crew knows what to do they're soul surviving   And if I die...      I watched the whole world from the side of my eye   I seen a lot of cats die and evil men lie   On the road to riches in pursuit of my wishes   It's a close call between friends and snitches   On the low the game brought moments of pain   Strong emotions plus the hardships of fame   No need to live forever just keep some type of cheddar   A buttersoft leather to rock in cold weather   Times are mad real official like the seal   Try to understand what I feel   My word to the wise it's where ya heart lies   Keep your biz straight far from family ties   I'm the illest soldier that represents the culture   Dignified bywords like fresh, fly and ultra   Champion heroics and passionate poets   Flashback to the future let it self focus      Everyday I see the same ol' things   But beautiful black sisters keep risin   And it's a shame but business never changes   And my crew knows what to do they're soul surviving   And if I die...      Still in basement for four years arranging   Lyrics and beats my first lote engagement   It's outstanding the boy wonder's back in the world   By popular demanding on top commanding   My own destiny go ahead try to test me   I been living right so expect no less g   Got positive reaction and affirmative action   The soul survivor guaranteed satisfaction      Everyday I see the same ol' things   But my true and real live people keep on risin   And it's a shame but business never changes   And my crew knows what to do they're soul surviving   And if I die...      And if I die before I wake I pray go God my soul to take   My crew knows what to do they're soul surviving   And if I die before I wake I pray to God my soul to take   My crew knows what to do they're soul surviving