The Roots Lyrics

Had people thinking that I gave up

Like "bro where you been?

Kept saying music on the way

But we don't ever see it

You dropped that tape

Couple labels clocked

I thought you was bout to blow

Then for three years you just ghost from the scene

You even turned down a deal

Bro I need you to be honest

Are you really on it?

Don't seem like you really want it"

I tell them that I'm focused

No doubt in my mind

But over time I can start to see the doubt in their eyes

And that's so heartbreaking

Seeing your loved one's belief in you fading

And you can't even blame them

Cos from the outside

They don't see the steps you're taking

I know they think I'm fronting when I tell them to have patience

But trust me

Everyday I been writing

And if I weren't writing I was in the booth rhyming

I made hundreds of connects

And worked thousands of night shifts

So nobody could ever try tell me bout grinding

I been had dark days

And I been through heartbreak

I nearly lost my mind

How many times I can't say

Cos I was down and broke I needed profit quick

Had a couple songs I knew could blow

But still ain't dropping shit

Cos I seen plenty man blow in a month

And then they're gone in six

Cos they got a hit

But they got nothing else to follow it

And all them fake fans leave as quick as they came

From them I learnt how

If you ain't really ready for the flame

You gone burn out

See me and them both started from the ground

And they grew quick

But I dug down

They was standing high

And they could nearly touch the clouds

They thought I lost

Cos they don't see me when they look around

But I was still tryna dig deeper

Really tryna spread my roots

I nearly took the same deal

Trust me I was tempted to

But something told me

That ain't the path to growing better fruits

And go against my gut is something that I've learnt to never do

Give me a little time and I'll be up there with them

But watch how they fall when a small breeze hits them

While me I stand tall through the storm I'm sturdy

Cos I weren't afraid to dig and get my paws all dirty

And I keep on growing

Whether it's sleet or snowing

And them man become a memory

A fleeting moment

And all the people that depend on me

Can sleep well knowing

That even if I die

They can put their feet on my shoulders

All I needed was some time

And all my people that were waiting

With faith in me I promise I'll reward you for you patience

I'm grateful

This was anything but easy

Feeling so helpless when I know that people need me

Believe me

I wish I coulda got here sooner

But I guess I was tested cos I could handle it

I glorify the hustle but it's anything but glamorous

The plan is in full effect

Just how I imagined it