[00:00:01] Look how far we came [00:00:06] Through the fire, I stood knowing we would reign [00:00:13] Feels like yesterday when all this was a dream [00:00:17] Through these Maybach curtains I see how life has changed [00:00:25] Look how far we came [00:00:30] Through the fire, I stood knowing we would reign [00:00:35] Feels like yesterday when all this was a dream [00:00:42] Through these Maybach curtains I see how life has changed [00:00:47] Yeah, it was all a dream [00:00:50] On the corner servin' all them fiends [00:00:52] Me and a bunch of my niggas, yeah, we was all a team [00:00:55] The system labeled us killas, but momma called us kings [00:00:58] Walked through the hall of a prison, now it's the hall of fame [00:01:01] And people got the nerve to ask why I wear all these chains [00:01:04] When I was booked, they had me shackled to the wall of shame [00:01:07] So I'm just representin', better yet just reminiscin' [00:01:08] Put down on that Bentley truck, I used to want the Expedition [00:01:13] Now it's bigger things, grew up and got bigger dreams [00:01:15] Cause in my hood, niggas try to smoke you just like nicotine [00:01:19] And this money shit ain't funny, all the shit it brings [00:01:21] You bound to lose your family and your friends, boy this shit is mean [00:01:25] And birthdays was the worst days [00:01:27] Last week I made a hundred on a Thursday [00:01:30] And Club Liv got me sinnin' on a church day [00:01:33] Stevie J all on the mic, he screamin' out my birthplace [00:01:35] Philly, we back! [00:01:36] Look how far we came [00:01:41] Through the fire, I stood knowing we would reign [00:01:49] Feels like yesterday when all this was a dream [00:01:54] Through these Maybach curtains I see how life has changed [00:02:00] I'm blunted - You wanna see life's meaning? [00:02:02] On the radio, Al Green, while Mom's cleanin' [00:02:05] Mom's singing along with the songs [00:02:08] And shortly I learned the words to 'em [00:02:10] Nerf balls, I threw 'em [00:02:11] But now I'm a perfectionist to a fault like Jesus [00:02:14] Judgin' his own miracles, but he won't cause he automatic [00:02:17] I'm like an old blues singer living in the bottle [00:02:21] Whose wife left him in the bottom [00:02:23] Writing songs is how we solvin' the problem [00:02:25] My liquid money's a hypnotist to your Mrs [00:02:28] Lay back like I'm in the chair of a dentist [00:02:30] Nasir relentless, a freak like Prince is [00:02:33] Mystique like Sade [00:02:33] Soon as I enter people, point and see my anointment [00:02:37] I ain't tryna do too much [00:02:38] Same time, I ain't no bum nigga not doin' enough [00:02:41] But I ain't tryna do no dumb shit, chasin' my tail in a circle [00:02:44] I made it so I'm chillin' now [00:02:46] Transparent ceiling now [00:02:49] Look how far we came [00:02:54] Through the fire, I stood knowing we would reign [00:03:01] Feels like yesterday when all this was a dream [00:03:06] Through these Maybach curtains I see how life has changed [00:03:13] The chorus cinematic, going back to Cali [00:03:16] Young street nigga, late 80's suede Bally's [00:03:18] Jewels like Rick the Ruler, looking like I ripped the jeweler [00:03:22] I could cut a check, make some people hit your shooter [00:03:25] Domino effect, you in that magic city [00:03:28] Where all they do is flex; call it Milli Vanilli [00:03:30] Coming from the bottom, my lil' nigga from Philly [00:03:33] Young legend outta Queens, take over city to city [00:03:37] Honor thou mother, go to war for my brother [00:03:39] Giving sufficient funds to significant others [00:03:43] Went from poor now women screamin' for my signature [00:03:45] More war came from the bottom so I know the war [00:03:49] Never worn, always on, y'all niggas luke warm [00:03:51] Talking cash over salads, heavy croûtons [00:03:55] Cuban Linx's equivalent to having suits on [00:03:58] Stretch Maybachs 'til they bring the coupes on [00:04:01] Look how far we came [00:04:06] Through the fire, I stood knowing we would reign [00:04:13] Feels like yesterday when all this was a dream [00:04:18] Through these Maybach curtains I see how life has changed