[Verse 1]
I was down in the mud, had holes in my shoes
Now I walk in the room and the whole room move
Mama held me down when the rent came due
I learned how to stretch one plate to two
Cold nights, empty fridge, still I stayed on track
Now I see that old block when I look right back
Used to count loose change, now I count big stacks
Still got that same heart, but the chain changed facts
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't chase no pretty face
I chase that paper, same old race
She want smoke, I want the safe
Baby on the way, I need space
[Chorus]
From dirt to gold, dirt to gold
Watch me turn pain to gold
From broke to rich, I told you so
Hands on the bread, let it grow
From dirt to gold, dirt to gold
I keep my eyes on the gold
All that talk, it come and go
Money first, that's all I know
[Verse 2]
Baby on the way, I been stocking the crib
Little tiny kicks and I’m praying for this
Need a bigger plan, need a bigger zip
Need a bigger house when the night gets dim
I don't trust distractions, they fade too fast
Too many smiles that don't wanna last
She like the shine, I like the cash
I built this slow, I ain't built to crash
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't chase no pretty face
I chase that paper, same old race
She want smoke, I want the safe
Baby on the way, I need space
[Chorus]
From dirt to gold, dirt to gold
Watch me turn pain to gold
From broke to rich, I told you so
Hands on the bread, let it grow
From dirt to gold, dirt to gold
I keep my eyes on the gold
All that talk, it come and go
Money first, that's all I know
[Bridge]
Bow of the violin, let it cry
Bass line walking, I don't lie
I been hungry, now I’m wise
Got a new life in my eyes
For the child, for the crib
For the dreams I had to live
I don't fold, I don't bend
I just level up again
[Chorus]
From dirt to gold, dirt to gold
Watch me turn pain to gold
From broke to rich, I told you so
Hands on the bread, let it grow
From dirt to gold, dirt to gold
I keep my eyes on the gold
All that talk, it come and go
Money first, that's all I know