Chorus
Mountains may crumble (uh)
But I know I will never break
I pick the world up it’s heavy – breathe
But my knees will never shake!
New flesh armor
Yes I’m stronger
I’m blessed—that’s my karma
Bridge x2
Long as I’m breathing
I’m trying
Now feet don’t fail me now
Sometimes it feels like
I’m dying,
But I soon shall have my crown
Verse 1
Rap game got me going insane
My train of thought in the sam lane
Biggie was slain
They say-
You could die if you chasing the fame
I said you could stand still and get hit w/
A stray-so!
You might as well move it
Everybody the best but aint nobody prove it
I am not losing!
Look at what I withstand
I could run a marathon even if I’m standing on quicksand (raah!)
Push up on air
Shine through all fog and anti-glare
How could I!
Ever be scared when
I been in Far Rock for 22 years
Show no fear
Even when the guns pop
Me, I got the same face [Malcolm] X had in the mugshot
Fret not
Black fist...GIL SCOTT!
Uplift givin' half off to the have nots
Chorus
Bridge x2
Verse 2
Lord have mercy
Momma had no choice where she birthed me
They all curse me
But they cant hurt me
Cuz I’m to strong and I’m too worthy
See my name’s on scrolls and papyrus
Of those who’s chosen to prevail over vices
They all hopin' I fall like Leonidas
But I’m golden like King Midas
Plus got flows unfold like gysers
I’m just…
One step from a suicide
Two steps from me getting signed
So it’s do or die – ha
I see the rules but I don’t abide
So wise up brother
No excuse we both had poor mothers
All of us…is too black too strong
To ever fall back been fighting too long—
Push on!
Chorus
credits
from The New Flesh,
track released February 22, 2011
Produced by Coole High & Thinker
Upstart Queens rapper pairs existential themes with cozy, R&B-infused beats; special guests include Orion Sun, DRAM, Eliza Moon, and more.
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