[Verse 1]
Sun’s hot
Prophet on a mission
Pocket full of curses
Big-time ambition
Three times
We hit a holy roadblock
He’s swinging on my back
Like I’m the one who’s lost
[Chorus]
I’m Balaam’s donkey (ay, ay)
Seeing angels
You just see pay
You’re whipping me
But you can’t see straight
Who’s the prophet now
Huh?
I’m Balaam’s donkey (hey, hey)
Got the vision and you got played
Open your eyes or get out the way
Who’s the prophet now? (tell me)
[Verse 2]
First step
There’s a sword in the pathway
You’re mad I took a detour
I kinda like my back
Thanks
Second time
I’m pressed up on the wall
You shout “you stupid animal”
But you’ve missed the biggest call
[Chorus]
I’m Balaam’s donkey (ay, ay)
Seeing angels
You just see pay
You’re whipping me
But you can’t see straight
Who’s the prophet now
Huh?
I’m Balaam’s donkey (hey, hey)
Got the vision and you got played
Open your eyes or get out the way
Who’s the prophet now? (yeah)
[Bridge]
Third strike
I just sit right down
You’re ready to throw hands
Like I’m the clown
Then I open up my mouth like
“Bruh
We need to talk…” (hey!)
Have I ever done you dirty
On a single walk?
[Chorus]
I’m Balaam’s donkey (ay, ay)
Seeing angels
You just see pay
You’re whipping me
But you can’t see straight
Who’s the prophet now
Huh?
I’m Balaam’s donkey (hey, hey)
Got the vision and you got played
Blessing or curse
You’d sell it today
Who’s the prophet now? (who?)
[Outro]
So dance
Little seer
Dance
On your shaky plan
I carried you here
Man
Still you don’t understand
I’m Balaam’s donkey
Heaven used the backup plan
When the prophet lost the plot
They had to call the “beast of burden” band (uh-huh)