On “Undrafted”, Alex rhymes about the feelings of not being picked out by the industry elite and how he overcomes being brushed off. The track also features Queens rapper, Prince Black, bringing raw lyricism and deep vocals that unconditionally complements the song. This track represents the plight...
[Intro]
Light light light light it up, light, light, light, light it up
Whatever we discuss right now, stays between us
We don’t need everyone to know the decisions we make ya know
Ok, Mr. Forte you have something to say
[Alex Forte]
Yo, Tell me the bad news say what you wanna say
I'm sorry Miss Jackson that I couldn’t get rent paid
I’m dealing with too much rolling with Sallie Mae
The hole is so deep that the money is everything
Trapped with benefits that rip my innocence
If you would of known how evil this business is
Ya chance is minimum, you black millennial
How could you ever think that my life is cynical
It’s not debatable, suppress my genius
I’ll show you how to be a millionaire like Regis
But first things first you gotta
They say it’s politics bruh, how convenient
If you don’t know man, you better believe it
That’s why I don’t trust no man but Jesus
Hmm yea, your soul is beaming
Decide who you are before its chose by demons
[Prince Black]
What do you do when there’s everything left to lose
But you put it all on the line just to live the life that you choose
Let you walk a mile if you can fit in my shoes
Give you sweat tears and blood & still be cripped w. The blues
Maybe I’m Langston Hughes or maybe my dream deferred
Maybe I'll grip the tool if it’s only way it’ll work
Tell me what am I worth
Just dust back to the earth
Inhale then I’m fried
That fire hit me the worst
Shirt stained w. Pain from flames but I remain
Some brains go insane chasing fortune and fame
They ain’t the same pick a lane when you staking your claim
And make sure you read the fine print when you signing your name
You lames is more then bums just raisins under the sun
If chasing your dreams was fun you flunkies wouldn’t even run
I’m out running the masses
Dip ducking my taxes
Stuck forced to moved backwards
Back blowing these backwoods
Just the son of a bastard
I will son all you bastards
Iverson all you bastards
Kill the game with no practice
Still I march and it’s madness
A sultan and a savage
So when I’m charting, it’s tragic
Cause I started undrafted
Undrafted was written by Jimmy Ledrac.
Undrafted was produced by Alex Forte.
Alex Forte released Undrafted on Fri Feb 08 2019.