Blue laces, new faces Others seek diamonds, I just shoot aces Been through tough times and rough places I know brothers that still on the devil’s waitlist If you think you have it hard just listen to this statement Do you make a payment just so you can pay rent Ever been stabbed and watch yo blood paint the pavement I was given everything but some came up out the basement Look, I just study Aristotle and Socrates A new day, a new model is not for me The whole reason I’m in college is to find my dreams Blessed that I never had to join the streets I never did cocaine, never had a gold chain Steady flow, hits hard like a coal train Prayer the uno reverse card for my soul pain Hard work without wisdom leads to no gain I can lay bars even though I’m a no name Ice picks and boulders Tough times leave a chip on yo shoulder “A 10 that pays rent”, thats what I told her Focus my will, let it smolder on the whole verse You think violence is the answer? I’ll pray as I watch yo hearse