The Come up

I ain't never slowing down,Everything in my rearview, I had to cut some people outJust to hold the crown, yeah, we coming for it nowUsed to drive a hoopty, now it’s big wheels rolling through the townI ain't never slowing down, Everything in my rearview, leaving behind the fakeHad to cut a lot of people off to hold the crownLittle boy hit a growth spurt, I’m the big dog now[Verse 1: The Come Up & The Pain]Came up from nothing, straight out the dirtRemember the days when everything hurtWas a small little boy, then I hit a growth spurtBeen in the gym, getting healthy, putting in workNow I look in the mirror, see a big dog standingTook every loss and I made a safe landingLife changed fast, had to bury some familyRest in peace to my blood, man it’s hard to understand itHolding back how I feel, keep the tears in my eyesGotta stay strong, cannot show no surpriseIt's cool how everyone can move, but the game is riskyNiggas claim they love you but they acting shiftyBut don't mistake my kindness for weakness, I'm deep in the streetYeah, I'm a family man, but I stay with the heat. I ain't never slowing downEverything in my rearview, I had to cut some people outJust to hold the crown, yeah, we coming for it nowUsed to drive a hoopty, now it’s big wheels rolling through the townI ain't never slowing down,Everything in my rearview, leaving behind the fakeHad to cut a lot of people off to hold the crownLittle boy hit a growth spurt, I’m the big dog now[Verse 2: Dedicated to the Family]Dedicated to the money, waking up before the sunI do this for my kids, yeah, my daughter and my sons Giving them everything they want, everything I never hadThey ain't gotta stress about a dollar, screaming "Thank you, Dad"We talking trips and vacations, boarding the cruiseWinning so much we forgot how to loseFrom the broke down hoopty to the luxury keysFeeling the wind while we sail on the seasPushing myself to the limit, success is the missionHad to change up my life and rewrite the visionNo handouts given, I earned my respectNow I’m cashing the checks and protecting the deck.Head on a swivel, looking left, looking right'Cause I’m guarding my kingdom with all of my mightAnything happens, I’m there in a flashTo protect my own blood, I’ll pull up and smashGot all different weapons, they lined in a rowFrom the steel in my waistband to heavy artillery flowGuns clean, guns ready, we loaded for warTry to step to my family, you don’t make it past the doorI’m a peaceful provider till you cross that lineThen the family man turns to a monster in no timeNo hesitation, I’m the shield in the darkLeaving a mark, keeping 'em safe in the parkYeah, my circle is small and my defense is tight just a father trying to do what's right