Royalty in My Pocket

[Verse 1]
Started on the corner, coat too thin
Counting up change in a coffee tin
Mama in the kitchen, praying we win
I swore to the sky, "This ain’t where it ends"
Hand-me-down shoes, holes in my pride
Dreams in my head, nowhere to hide
But I kept that faith like a ring inside
Said, "One of these days, we gon’ switch that tide"
[Chorus]
From the bottom to the top, now we live like royalty
Pocket full of love and a little more loyalty
Money in the bank, but my heart stay free
If my people can’t eat, it don’t mean nothing to me
From the bottom to the top, give my blood that throne
Put crowns on the ones who never left me alone
Yeah, we came up tough, now we live so sweet
Got royalty at home in every heartbeat (oh yeah)
[Verse 2]
We was splitting one plate, four forks, same chair
Now it’s big round tables, all the family there
Uncle got jokes, auntie say a quick prayer
And my day-one crew got a seat to spare
Couple folks switched when the cash came fast
Flashed fake smiles, but the feeling ain’t last
I’d trade ten stacks, just to bring one back
Who stayed when the world turned its back on our backs
[Chorus]
From the bottom to the top, now we live like royalty
Pocket full of love and a little more loyalty
Money in the bank, but my heart stay free
If my people can’t eat, it don’t mean nothing to me
From the bottom to the top, give my blood that throne
Put crowns on the ones who never left me alone
Yeah, we came up tough, now we live so sweet
Got royalty at home in every heartbeat (hey)
[Bridge]
I remember cold nights, floor for a bed
Now it’s silk on the sheets, but it’s clear in my head
If the love ain’t real, then the life don’t fit
So I hold my tribe tight, that’s the real rich
[Chorus]
From the bottom to the top, now we live like royalty
Pocket full of love and a little more loyalty
Money in the bank, but my heart stay free
If my people can’t eat, it don’t mean nothing to me
From the bottom to the top, give my blood that throne
Put crowns on the ones who never left me alone
Yeah, we came up tough, now we live so sweet
Got royalty at home in every heartbeat

rap, Smooth 60s soul-rap blend with warm upright bass, brushed drums, and mellow piano; male vocals sliding between crooned hooks and laid-back verses. Horn section punches in on the chorus, soft doo-wop harmonies on the back end. Energy rises from intimate, storytelling verses to a confident, feel-good hook that still keeps a relaxed pocket., smooth