First of all, my name ain't no damn Almond
Nor is it Tom Sheppard, man I can't call it
Harmless blows from jokes keep me on defensive
'Cause swear to God I don't see a Leon resemblance
My squad deep like we are the guest list
Of another we are reflections
So I'm seen, wearing the Grind Team I.D. band of my brothers
In various colors though currently lime green
Rhyme schemes in my head pirouetting on repeat
'Cause I fear forgetting, they in my dreams interjecting
Like, come here a second, chronic insomniac
To solve a rap respond react no matter the time it call me at
My deprivation ain't a symptom of competitive wokeness
Some militant think piece composers might benefit from a sedative dosage
Oh that's the pot calling the kettle darkness
I object your charges, I'm a sensitive artist (easy)
I'm in my season, inarguably, and honestly
Does no harm to me if you do not agree
Guarded from any armament authored to target me
Last shall be first has been promised me in prophecy
Consciously jot responsibly, pretty common for
People to pick apart seeking to spot hypocrisies
Audiences love to hate, or have something to pout about (listen)
If I was Jay Electronica I'd never put an album out (why)
'Cause cats just wanna listen quick and pounce, devour
During trending hour 'til there's a different mouse
To kick about for twitter clout, I get it now
Why the RZA went the auction house highest bidder route
Bandcamp exclusives priced at big amounts
Touting billionaire financial advice Jigga spouts
Gotta figure out sufficient route to get it while your
Pseudonym is ringing loud, 'cause any minute now
Window may be shut, same way j*davey's was
Even though they had a crazy buzz, sorta makes me numb
Truth in numbers but stats can be deceiving
Canibus was among the hottest rappers during the
'97-98 seasons, ask anybody who was on the scene then
if you don't believe it
They can't erase history when
The witnesses are still breathing, yo
These raps is non-capsuled multi-vitamins, A to Zinc
God shot me with the finger gun and gave a wink
Then hand stamped with an approval seal, I show and prove it's real
Like them old movie projectors with film fed through spooling wheels
My rock, my sword and shield, bless me Lord
With a Twizzlers endorsement deal (Amen)
Glory to thee, these are the gospels according to
Me
