Been Around

When you, when you was in Chicago still Did you find yourself like as a lost boy? Yep, mmh No mother I think I could do better, but I still I want this forever Uh, sometimes life's about the people you know Watchin' a flower bloom as its features will grow I mean, I never been one to preach to them folks I'm just speakin' from experience, my teachings is dope Learning lessons with my brethren, joy is quite contagious Counting blessings on blessings, my heart right to make it And it's kinda my only option, maybe my decisions Haven't really been the best, but this my life I'm livin' Although it seem so bittersweet when you ain't got nothing to eat And Sallie Mae callin' your phone for like the fifth time this week All your bills overdue, all your bitches over you Only one option remains, you just gotta show and prove And so I know, little darling I know how the pain, it hurts Say something to me sweetie We'll get through, we'll make it work 'Cause I've been around And you've caught me down bad, I say Next time in town You're always welcome 'round my way Uh, so take risks and live spontaneous, I'm so insane But that's the shit that make me rich and why we love the game And to my various enemies who carrying energy Of greed and envy, just know I love you for centuries So all is forgiven, animosity for none 'Cause I done been through a lot, thankful who I have become I done lost a couple brothers, dead cousins on the regular But I ain't even stressing, count my blessings, know we headed up I dropped out of school, pops thinkin' I'm a fool It may seem all cool, but I'm feelin' awful I was down in the dumps with my confidence gone But then my whole life changed, droppin' prominent songs And so I know, little darling I know how the pain, it hurts Say something to me sweetie We'll get through, we'll make it work 'Cause I've been around And you've caught me down bad, I say Next time in town You're always welcome 'round my way --- Been Around - Cordae