Moran

I went through so much in my life, you probably wouldn’t even believe it. You’d think this story was made up, but it’s all true.

Shout out to Kaitlyn, Julie, Lola, all my people, and Big E too. We still go golfin’.

I’ll never forget Moran.

You made sure I didn’t feel no drama.

I looked at you like my own mama.

You weren’t old enough to be my mama

but you showed up at the perfect time.

I was in intake, couldn’t have no diamonds,

but you still told me I was shinin’.

I was under your spell from your kindness.

Every day you asked me why I was cryin’.

I couldn’t tell the truth, so I started lyin’,

talkin’ about all the things I could buy.

You told me, “Take your time, stop watchin’ time.”

I was going through withdrawals, and you saw the signs.

I was really out my mind.

I couldn’t hold my composure.

You told me I’d be okay, just be patient.

Seroquel and gabapentin,

two straight weeks of shaking.

I’d tell you about who I was datin’,

no more fast girls or fake relations.

When nighttime came, I couldn’t wait for day shift.

I’ll never forget Moran.

You made sure I didn’t feel no drama.

I looked at you like my own mama.

You weren’t old enough to be my mama.

I wanted to escape that place.

Deep down, I hated that place.

I came in with 50K,

left out with 50K,

’cause you can’t spend money in that place.

One day felt like a whole week.

They checked on me every 45 minutes.

I thought they were just in my business,

but everybody was equal there.

They didn’t care about riches.

I really thought I might die in there,

but Moran made sure I stayed together.

This one’s for Mor’,

but my best friend Jake made sure I was straight too.

Graduation made me feel amazing.

I’ll never forget Moran.

You made sure I didn’t feel no drama.

I looked at you like my own mama.

You weren’t old enough to be my mama.

And I didn’t forget you either, auntie,

driving me to doctor’s appointments.

Or Nurse Tammy, lil’ Jay, Bammy, and Dr. Rudy.

You all played your part.

Fousheé, you did your thing too.