I'm not sure how hip hop became my place to escape
I thought it mostly just preached violence and hate
But I've learned to read between the lines
They're simply trying to express that life isn't always fine
That we all sacrifice things to just stay on the tip of the chain
And being able to connect those life lessons through lyrical gain
Is the only way their able to stay a little bit sane
Hoping that intelligent and worthwhile people can convey it through their words
Trying to portray that success is only achieved by being heard
It's not about big titties, fame, drugs, and the streets
Not about the bass or the beats
But following a better path without surrendering to the head
They only brag to make you focus on what's on the other end of the fence
Fueling your fire with taunting so you won't relent
Their support and determination the underlying verse that's not blatantly said
With the sole intention that their perservation wraps around your head
To lead you do do amazing things instead