B4 U Judge

[Chorus]
Please just listen before you judge us
Unless you flawless, then forgive us
I can't give in, I can't let up
I can't help it, I won't settle
Please just listen before you judge us
Unless you flawless, then forgive us
I can't give in, I can't let up (Yeah, yeah)
I can't help it, I won't settle (Yeah, yeah, yeah)

[Verse 1]
Act like you know me, act like you been here
Never perfect, and hardly hit shit
I been addicted, needed forgiveness
Pray for a blessing, 'cause Lord is my witness
Been getting no sleep, still on a mission
Make no excuses, enjoy conviction
It's comments that I won't read, of course minding my business
In a war for my attention, promise they won't take my spirit
Y'all know I'm not complainin', and no, I am not bitchin'
Y'all know I'm not a victim, I'm a witness, I'm an angel and a sinner
Used to smoke tryna cope, now I'm just strangling my issues
On the ropes, that's how it go when seeking fame and tryna get rich
Excuse my generation, serotonin, pain prescription
Exchange some entertainment for a post that makes a difference
I try to speak the language, you need someone to blame
I know you got opinions, ask yourself how did we get here?

[Chorus]
Please just listen before you judge us
Unless you flawless, then forgive us
I can't give in, I can't let up
I can't help it, I won't settle
Please just listen before you judge us
Unless you flawless, then forgive us
I can't give in, I can't let up
I can't help it, I won't settle (Yeah, yeah)

[Verse 2]
Since you're flawless, you could probably tell me where I went wrong
[Sing?] regardless, try to make it back with every damn song
Worked the hardest, if you ask me, I'm worth millions and more
Last time I got what I deserved, there was a lesson, not rewards
It's a blessing, yeah, of course, even hell deep in my core
When I started, all I wanted was a life I can't afford
Then I departed, grew a conscience, and learned how to thank the Lord
Look who brought us all that glory, all the likes on every story
All the lights, cameras, attention focused and promoted on me
All these hands raised for me as the band plays
In the cham' pours like money ain't a damn thing
And all these damn tours like I'm on a campaign
So understand me, don't ignore me, living lost was getting boring
Being broke was just annoying, being used for some enjoyment
What's the point? I'm self-employed plus anointed
More resources, but I can't seem to do enough for you
When I look, I see the joy in every moment I destroy
Turn away and turn the page, what keeps me paid 'nough for the void
See your face in different places, convos I wish I could join
Feeling that I know I cannot avoid
Don't erase me, don't replace me, understatements from the boy
I been changing, trying patience, rearranging how my mind works
All my love was has felt the dangers of me putting mind first
You know looking inside hurts, and only heals with time
So I'ma take all that's needed, know the pain is deep-seated
I'ma reflect wihtout the weed, and I'ma go hard for many reasons
Not holding any grievances or resentment, though it's easy
More intention, less evil every season, no more pain
More pain, no more pain, yeah

[Chorus]
Please just listen before you judge us
Unless you flawless, then forgive us
I can't give in, I can't let up
I can't help it, I won't settle
Please just listen before you judge us
Unless you flawless, then forgive us
I can't give in, I can't let up
I can't help it, I won't settle