I should've been more focused, spoken up and broke the silence
I should stopped talking so stupid, and stop promotin' violence
should think about what I say remain open to guidance
Way too self-reliant, way too opposed to compliance
put down the toasters, irons, replace the guns and the gats
Used to fight for social change, should be more hungry for that
I should probably drink less, ain't got the money or scratch
And quite possibly think less, too high strung out on this rap
I should show more affection, blessed by my friends around me
Who never let me slip up or get sent to the county
I'm fortunate, and honestly I'm proud of all that is
Should've did more to make it, but proud to never call it quits
Proud I rocked a crowd of six, at four A.M. in a shit bar
When I had school the next day, they call it blatant disregard
But I showed up, passed the class all while I mastered this art
Proud cuz most people doubted I'd even make it this far

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I always gave my all, scribing on my pen and pad
I alway had it all, my girl, my friends and famm
Yo Yes Yes Yea, I'm proud of the man I am
I always had it all, the world in the palm of my hand

I should've been more selfish, others time been more giving
Should've been less conflictive, less vindictive, more consistant
Should've did less sinning, more grinning, when exploring living
Should've been less afraid to stray away from whats forbidden
Should've stayed committed, too complacent hate to admit it
But I'm proud of my ambitions, just trying to make a difference
And I'm proud of the fact that rationale replaced tradition
So now I'm proud I can withstand any and all conditions
I can cause I know I can, demonstrating the strength of man,
I'm up here baring my soul, dedicated to who I am
And through it all I keep the world in the palm of my hand
Can't understand how much I appreciate if you're a fan
From the pen and the pad, came the thoughts and the dreams
My musics about nothing, everything, and all in between
A lot more than it seems, maybe I should've simplified it
The games a fuckin battlefield, so I'm just proud I survived it

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