Mind Games lyrics

[Intro]
Eh, uh huh
Lawd, Knowledge
Uh huh, eh

[Verse]
Off with they heads again
Lost my philosophy
Blood from the guillotine drips causing a shallow puddle
Watch it trickle down to the gutter to please the peons
Going inside a cluster of thoughts, they all negative
My attention span isn't vast, it's vague and vulnerable, yes
I feel the test of character, I can't continue to fall
These passages passing judgement like relics wrote 'em theyselves
Religious leaders and hypocritical seekers that read a chapter and only take from what they can gain
My frame of mind is fine in sanctity, it's sheltered from hate
I state the obvious for some, I feel like most can't relate
Embrace the pain I took from solitude like love to the youth
I get in the booth, I'm moving and getting a boot
I said that I'm searching for truth, living aloof
So why are you looking confused?
I do whatever I choose
I've been aware of the consequences and the repercussions
Complicated cousins I will cut 'em off
I am self efficient so it's f*ck 'em all
And if it ain't about you then don't get involved
I am working to make it all possible
I can overcome the obstacles
No one is living this life but me
Story like I'm Mephistopheles
I wanna sit for a second
I don't think anyone listen
Taking a moment, I'm making 'em realize that it's my time and I want it all
For the simple fact I'm on another level
People talk but they ain't really ready
I could give a f*ck about a failure
Never sorry and I tried to tell ya
Confidence, that sh*t can get ya killed
Death in dozens over dollar bills
sh*t get realer when the rent is due
Anything for you to make it through
Destitution ain't a f*cking option, it's a f*cking problem, I'ma find the answer
You pedantic with your pessimism
Do revision on your attitude
Motivated, tryna make it happen
This life's a game but I like to play it
Satanic forces wanna hold me back
But I been focused on a holy land
Like a resurrection out of Nazareth
And I'm elaborate with this rapping sh*t
I been maximizing all my potential
Like expose a loss and don't show a win
But I chose to live with my list of sins
If you listening, I make it obvious
I can't contradict for no dollar sign
I don't feel connected to a net worth
So I keep pushing and I hope it works
I feel like I'm running in place, nowhere to escape
I'm stuck in a vigorous chase
Illicitly setting the tempo and pace
I never settle for less, expressing emotions I used to repress
The lyrical fashion in which I confessed
I fight for my sanity, I will contest
But nevertheless, I'm working, admitting my stress
Finding a way to relate, these people are fake
They giving me hate like a fade
As though I should pay attention, you don't get a mention
Measure me by the man that I am
A n*gga that's playing his hand
Now you understand, I do this sh*t without no help
Self-appointed poet pushing limits
Putting my all into every sentence
Sanctified by the all mighty
Very focused is the way you find me
Meeker man'll give a p*ssed opinion
Bitter life, and better life created
Innovative boy to say the least
I've been a f*cking beast, I'm off the f*cking leash
But I will not retreat, I don't care for it
I accepted the life that I chose so I stay composed
But n*ggas ain't feeling me tho'
[Outro]
Lawd
Knowledge, n*gga
Dave West on the beat
Uh huh, uh huh, lawd, eh