the truth

i came to tell 'em the truth, and the truth hurts, she said "do what you're supposed to, and never let 'em fold you", momma was a thug, i was raised by a soldier, the purse on her shoulder got a pistol with no holster, said "let a nigga make a move and i'mma toast 'em", ghost 'em, sleep tight ain't never what it seem like, wanna know my life? a lot of death in some street fights, walking home at night they smoking meth by the streetlights, had to check some niggas cause they thought i was the weak type, see heights that they never thought i could reach, word games and flashcards so my daughters can speak, cause she 'bout to turn 5 but she can't say a word, since she's not autistic all these doctors getting on my nerves, consistent with my urge until i get what i deserve, killing all you nerds i'll treat the rap game like the purge, tongue tricking while i drive, baby please don't make me swerve, she only interested for benefits will i ever learn, i came to tell 'em the truth, and the truth hurts, i'm here to tell you the truth, i just hope it works, i came to tell 'em the truth, and the truth hurts, i'm here to tell you the truth, i just hope it works, i grew up with screw ups but i ain't really do much, hit the park and see who wanna battle for a few bucks, anybody want it, they can get it, come get chewed up, don't make me have to pull your card and bag you like a school lunch, who us, what you mean? you witnessing a couple kings, bring my team to chase the dream i'm tryna do my thing, right, going hard while you sleep, as a man i'm incomplete, so at times i take it deep, before i hit the booth i tend to pray for every beat, cause momma always said bless your food before you eat, and i'mma feast, yeah i'mma feast, struggle can make you weak i used to cry myself to sleep, really was broke as hell, my babymomma called me cheap, cause i never let her see me down i kept it so discrete, bringing hope to the hopeless, repairs for the broken, aware that i was chosen, i swear i'll stay focused, i came to tell 'em the truth, and the truth hurts, i'm here to tell you the truth, i just hope it works, i came to tell 'em the truth, and the truth hurts, i'm here to tell you the truth, i just hope it works