Paper Straight

[Verse 1]
I died twice then came back to life, so what’s he rappin’ like?
Every Maccas on the planet couldn’t please my appetite
Got frozen in a slab o’ ice by 2005
I melted through the cube and broke out by surprise
Now I provide, tryna survive, swimmin’ with sharks
I swear I’m spittin’ this with the last tick in my heart
Playin’ the victim’s easy as takin’ a piss in the park
Don’t be ridiculous, I needed this kick in the arse
Needed ignition to spark, to make history
Before they silence me likе that guy that made Wikileaks
In the bath playin’ guitar to gеt a buzz instantly
But they unplugged me before I felt the electricity
My head’s sizzlin’, excuse me if I’m soundin’ anxious
Feel like I’m tryna be found out of a thousand Dalmatians
Broke out of the pound, now I’m takin’ it to the stations
Groundbreakin’ like Christchurch earthquakes

[Chorus]
Remember way back when I said
I’m on my way, but one day we’ll be gettin’ there
Tracks were made, gettin’ played like everywhere
Up in the place like stage lights, let ‘em blare
They wanna stare now

[Hook]
And I told you when I get my paper straight
I’m gonna pay you back every cent straight away
And I told you that I had to break away
‘Cause I can’t learn if I don’t make mistakes
And I told you when I get my paper straight
I’m gonna pay you back every cent straight away
And I told you that I had to break away
‘Cause I can’t learn if I don’t make mistakes

[Verse 2]
So many mistakes I made, tryna make it rich straight away
Without workin’, the only thing certain for me was major pain
Whoever thought my dead mate’s mother
And her partner would put me back on a path to rediscover
Another side of myself, life isn’t Hell unless you make it that
You created your situation, if you ain’t changin’ that
You’ll never start elevatin’ if you become complacent
It sucked me of my confidence, couldn’t take my motivation
Watchin’ my mates explodin’, it’s amazin’ they made it big
Rent out the police station, a home, bank, I made the gig
Crazy shit, now I’m on stage, it’s weird
You’re favourite entertainer’s feelin’ like we made it, kid

[Chorus]
Remember way back when I said
I’m on my way, but one day we’ll be gettin’ there
Tracks were made, gettin’ played like everywhere
Up in the place like stage lights, let ‘em blare
They wanna stare now

[Hook]
And I told you when I get my paper straight
I’m gonna pay you back every cent straight away
And I told you that I had to break away
‘Cause I can’t learn if I don’t make mistakes
And I told you when I get my paper straight
I’m gonna pay you back every cent straight away
And I told you that I had to break away
‘Cause I can’t learn if I don’t make mistakes

[Verse 3]
I wish I could give my mother back them sleepless nights, I nearly died
I really tried to hide it, but for real, the dealer’s still inside
Still, my mind feels packed to the rafters
With schemes and dreams of stackin’ more cash and [?] (What a disaster)
They all fell apart at the seams and it seems to me
I never really truly see what the scene sees in me
It would be easy to leave and give ‘em the satisfaction
But I’m not stoppin’ ‘til them shots got action figures of Jack’s in
And them haters keep stabbin’ their eyes like voodoo dolls
While I remake every single track the computer stole
The eyes are windows to the soul, but mine are bleedin’
You could find me on that red eye flight when I’m leavin’ (Take it all)

[Chorus]
Remember way back when I said
I’m on my way, but one day we’ll be gettin’ there
Tracks were made, gettin’ played like everywhere
Up in the place like stage lights, let ‘em blare
They wanna stare now

[Hook]
And I told you when I get my paper straight
I’m gonna pay you back every cent straight away
And I told you that I had to break away
‘Cause I can’t learn if I don’t make mistakes
And I told you when I get my paper straight
I’m gonna pay you back every cent straight away
And I told you that I had to break away
‘Cause I can’t learn if I don’t make mistakes

[Bridge]
The natural [?]
Let’s say your income is like a pie
There’s a piece for everything you buy!
Cut portions wisely, don’t be unnerved
For it will all be gone before everyone is certain

[Outro]
You have to pay the rent and you have to buy clothes
The grocery bills, you have to pay those
You can see it once, where your money all goes
When you plan the budget
The first of every month, the instalments fall due
The note on the car, the TV set too
You’ll be better off when you finally get through
Working out the budget