Friends Over Enemies

[Intro]
Yeah, I like that level
We're good
Uh-huh

[Verse]
I gotta speak the truth; that's what I always do
That's what you gotta do when somethin' bothers you
Some people think I made those videos and got the views
Just to fake a buzz, the time is opportune
To tell the people listenin' that I am not a goon
A bunch of views without fans is not of use
It's incomplete, like a church that doesn't got the pews
To sit the congregation, it's like a popped balloon
That's full of helium out the window on the roof
Everybody's got opinions on what I should I do
I'm being pulled in several different directions
They say I contradicted my core musical message
But that was still a blessing because it turned the tide
I took a stand, and inside, I felt a bit of pride
I probably coulda' handled it better; I won't deny
That's why in episode 11, I apologized

[Chorus]
I'd rather make friends over enemies all day, every day
If we had beef in the past, just know now, I don't hold any hate
I've made a lot of mistakes, and I know that I'm not perfect
But there is good inside of me; I know that for certain

[Verse 2]
I'm in the public eye I'm always scrutinized
Everything I say, and every single rhyme
Is dissected with perspective and analyzed
Memorized, categorized and criticized
And that is all fine, just know that now and then
I mess up, yes I do, I will not pretend
That I am perfect because, in truth, nobody is
But some are fakin' like they are within the music biz
Take a look around; a lot of it is staged
So people see me being real, and they seem amazed
I'm the one who wrote this; I put it on the page
It's on me, the good, the bad and the shame
To anyone I have offended, I hope to mend it
From my side, the olive branch has been extended
To all of you, although some of you will not befriend it
And that's okay because I know what I've intended

[Chorus]
I'd rather make friends over enemies all day, every day
If we had beef in the past, just know now, I don't hold any hate
I've made a lot of mistakes, and I know that I'm not perfect
But there is good inside of me; I know that for certain

[Verse 3]
I'd much rather make a friend over an enemy
Something was wrong, but this song is the remedy
It's like I've been at war battling this entity
That I created through my own creative energy
But it was accidental and truly detrimental
Don't wanna see my girl cry cause of what I'm into
I wanna make her proud; she's stickin' by my side
Though all of this? Now that's a real ride or die!
The bottom line is I'm a man, and I handle this
As time passes and wax drips, the candlewick
More and more refined is what Unkle Adams gets
Every second counts, like a responding ambulance
I'm out to limit cost and do this on a budget
Look adversity right in the face and rise above it
I must be doin' somethin', right? Cause lots are watchin'
Open to learn and grow, but stopping's not an option

[Chorus]
I'd rather make friends over enemies all day, every day
If we had beef in the past, just know now, I don't hold any hate
I've made a lot of mistakes, and I know that I'm not perfect
But there is good inside of me; I know that for certain