Angel

[Intro]
(Thank you, Reese)
Yeah
Real shit
Yeah

[Verse 1]
In the kitchen on the stove, let me cook
Rest in peace Bill Withers, nigga, fuck a hook
You wanna hide something from us, put it in a book
But now we got 'em shook, we ain't dumb as we look
They took the education out the prison and the weights
'Cause when you liberate, you don't make the same mistake
Gave the government they crack back, I'm done with the bait
My niggas moving weight, Js fighting over shake
Uncle tried to stop drinking, now he living with the shakes
Fighting off my tears, trying to keep a poker face
My nigga hit a blunt, he ain't know that shit was laced
He done lost his fucking mind, now he got a murder case
And Hope's son died, can't imagine how he feel
On the front porch in Philly with a face full of tears
When he broke the news to me, swear to God, I got chills
What the fuck I'm 'posed to tell him knowing mine at the crib? (I love you, daddy)
Say some bullshit like, "Everything gon' be fine now"
Knowing that it ain't, that's why I'm riding with my nine out
I can see the hate clear as day, let me find out
They running out of plays, now they tryna call a timeout
Corona taking over, planting fear up in our mind now
Niggas act retarded 'til somebody blow they mind out
Really from that gutter, niggas hate the day I climbed out
I was being patient, God told me it's my time now
Yeah

[Interlude]
Where are you, daddy?
I'm in the studio right now
Real shit
I don't— I don't even need no hook for this shit, you know what I'm saying? This shit just pain, you know? (Real shit)
Exhibit Q shit
Yeah
Ayy
Yeah

[Verse 2]
Never thought that I'd apply for nine-to-fives, man
No, it ain't easy to replace me if I died
I don't side with no religion that be god-fearing
Like, who gon' save us if we all villains?
But still filling the cup
Got mine spilling, they don't tell you enough
My hand good, I been calling some bluffs
I brought a set of some gloves
But they still know that it's love
Crazy times
It's hard enough convincing the judge and paying fines
But I got me and mines, I get overly protective
I never count on 12, they may kill who they should help
Need that same six feet from them too
Tell the truth and bring proof
Ain't my brother 'less we from the same roof
I see youths in this separation
Give you time to reminisce on why you dedicated
I'm finding ways to change my life inside this meditation
I found a stage to make a way up out my situation
Therefore, I could never hate
Just thanking God for all his grace
I try to keep that in your face
We been booming out of state
With everything, I got to give it, when you did it, maybe then you can relate
You need patience, you need faith
Find your pace and make a space
Just try and make it home safe
Even if you came late, ayy
Shit, you still got invited
It be timing, you need that to find

[Bridge]
Life just ain't that long (You know tomorrow ain't never promised)
I live so irresponsibly (It's like I just gotta do better)
I'd be blessed to make it home (Shit, I hope I get there)
Still pray before I fall asleep (Every night)
Oh, yeah (Yeah)
Yeah (Uh)

[Outro]
Congratulations on your new album, I love you, daddy
I love you too