SKATE 101

Aye, look…

Started off young, me and bro slid through the block with a board and a dream,

Ain’t talkin’ no heat, but the way that we rolled had ’em watchin’ the scene.

Shorty said I’m wild, always jumpin’ off rails like I’m duckin’ from beef,

If the pavement talk, it’ll tell you ’bout every lil’ war with the street.

Hit the park, no lights, just the moon and the grindin’ sound,

Couple ops passed by, but we still kept ridin’, never slowin’ down.

Tried a trick, fell hard — blood drip, wiped it quick, stood tall, no cry,

’Cause where I’m from, get back up or get left, that’s law — survive or you die.

Kick-push, I’m rollin’ with purpose,

Skate deck lookin’ rough but it’s worth it.

Every fall made me hard, that’s surface,

Now I flip every fear — no nervous.

Next day, woke up, hit the curb by the old brick store,

Mom said “keep safe,” but she know how it go, I’m addicted to more.

Saw the crew all posted, said “bet,” then we mapped the route,

Every trick like a move on the board, but the block taught me how to move smart, no doubt.

Couple dudes try flex, talk tough — but they ain’t on nothin’, that’s cap, just noise,

We just skate, mind ours, but don’t think we soft ’cause we roll with toys.

Board in my hand, but trust me, I’ll slide if I feel that the vibes ain’t straight,

’Cause I learned from the block that a smooth lil’ ride can flip quick — just wait.

Kick-push, I’m rollin’ with purpose,

Skate deck lookin’ rough but it’s worth it.

Every fall made me hard, that’s surface,

Now I flip every fear — no nervous.

Grip tape tough, and the mindset tougher,

Skate life taught me somethin’ the streets couldn’t cover.

If I drop, bounce back — that’s the code, no frontin’,

And I roll like Von told stories — always mean somethin’.