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