From the recording Stuck In My Ways
Lyrics
Verse 1
My father said I can be harsh like a shark bite
I had to look in the mirror and say, yeah he right
Cause I value unfiltered truth over personal feelings
It's been a while since I cared about how they feel
I remember they use to treat like dirt
So of course I have hit them where it hurts
Uno Reverse
Now the next move on you
For your troubles, do me a favor and draw two
Draw four, if you really do want more
In depth analysis on my whole life
How i went from being doubted and counted out
To now people only loving me out spite
I see the green shade of envy in their eyes
As my name and notoriety begin to rise
That's why I put my faith in the most high
Stay down and fix my gaze on the vast sky
Where the outside noise can't interfere
From the start I made intentions very clear
I'm not looking for revenge, I'm seeking justice
The mightiest of the people, providing a service
To those who never thought much of themselves
I can relate, where your heart, mind, body, and soul, constant debate
Of whether or not I even deserve it
Neglecting my own work knowing damn well I earned it
But God had big plans set out for me
So it shouldn't be a surprise why I rep JOE
The first shall be last and the last shall be first, as i bury my feelings inside of a hearse
And fully immerse in my love for the music
Not doing this for the fame or the fortune
favors the bold, and I've been emboldened
Through consistency, and unbridled devotion
Biggest of fish's conquering the ocean
Traversing, all throughout the seven seas
Without the aid of a map or a compass
Melanated skin glowing bright from the suns kiss
Imagine not putting my skillsets on display
Due to past critiques leaving me in disarray
But now that I've made it through the fire and the fray
I don't care what they have to say because I'm
Chorus
Stuck in my ways
And i don't want to change
(I don't intend to change)
(And don't intend to change)
I've grown so comfortable
With things remaining the same
I'm stuck in my ways
And you may find it strange
Even insufferable
To know that I've became so,
Stuck in my ways
I know I'm hard to gauge
But I'm not invulnerable
Despite what others claim
I'm stuck in my ways
And I'm not going to change
Even if you're uncomfortable
With me remaining the same.
I'm, I'm — I'm stuck (x3)
Because I'm stuck in my ways
I'm, I'm — I'm stuck (x3)
Because I'm stuck in my ways
Bridge
Stuck
Stuck like a key that got bent in the lock
Stuck like a ship, in the queue, waiting to dock
Stuck like a stonecrop growing in a rock
Stuck. Yeah, I'm stuck.
Stuck like a man caught up in quicksand
Stuck like a child at home with flu
Stuck in a jam, with no idea what to do
Stuck
Yeah, I'm stuck
Stuck in between a rock and a hard place
Weighing whether or not my dreams are even worth the chase
Or if this journey is something I'm willing to embrace
Hold on tight, hold on for dear life
Solid words of advice from those who paid the price
To live a life full of glitz and glamor
Just to be hit with the truth like a hammer
M.C. energy, so you know you can't touch this
Quick subtle reference for those who get the gist
Seven year absence to restore order
Accumulating deep resentment like a hoarder
Thank God I let it go, although, I'm
Chorus
Stuck in my ways
And i don't want to change
(I don't intend to change)
(And don't intend to change)
I've grown so comfortable
With things remaining the same
I'm stuck in my ways
And you may find it strange
Even insufferable
To know that I've became so,
Stuck in my ways
I know I'm hard to gauge
But I'm not invulnerable
Despite what others claim
I'm stuck in my ways
And I'm not going to change
Even if you're uncomfortable
With me remaining the same.
I'm, I'm — I'm stuck (x3)
Because I'm stuck in my ways
I'm, I'm — I'm stuck (x3)
Because I'm stuck in my ways
