I'm here to stay
I got what it takes
Runnin this marathon don't call it a race
Higher I climb, the higher the stakes
To be honest, I promise to be great
[Verse 1]
Victory's ours now from puttin them hours down supporters and believers yea it's reachin' 'em outta town, I used to be out of bounds the guy on the sidelines, but I got on my grind I figured it's my time to re-ceive my shine it's beyond just tryin', Fully aware of what I deserve gotta put in work and earn, end up takin' my turn 'stead of waitin I'm impatient, catchin' my reflection I'm starin' at the face of greatness, I'm permanently leavin' my mark I came to engrave it at it like a tattooist that's crafty with needle usage, it's best to make it happen instead of makin' excuses, I take action and use the gift an option ova useless, used to bein the one they would see as the underdog but walk off with a win that they thought would be a loss, the all authentic see I be of a different cloth my level is loft it's less than often that I'm off
[Hook 1nce]
I'm here to stay
I got what it takes
Runnin this marathon don't call it a race
Higher I climb, the higher the stakes
To be honest, I promise to be great
[Hook 2wce]
I'm here to stay
I got what it takes
Higher I climb, the higher the stakes
To be honest, I promise to be great
[Verse 2]
Step into my arena, I show you how to play in the game follow a leader, practice until per-fect particular procedure, that of an all star ball player's my demeanor, I'm on par and you on the fence, step ya D up, I'm on guard and part of a team representin a league of overachievers, you ain't gotta believe it, you can't see my vision if you sleepin but I proceed to live out what I'm dreamin regardless tryna go for-ward wit evolvin' tryna help put on those involved in the pro-gress and all across the board, we all on one accord so it's obvious to know that win is the only option...if opportunity not knockin got a copy of the key and at the door to unlock it...I came to conquer and accomplish I'm Ethan Hunt on a Mission you ain't stoppin the impossible (I promise)
[Hook 1nce]
I'm here to stay
I got what it takes
Runnin this marathon don't call it a race
Higher I climb, the higher the stakes
To be honest, I promise to be great
[Hook 2wce]
I'm here to stay
I got what it takes
Higher I climb, the higher the stakes
To be honest, I promise to be great
credits
from Metal Letter EP,
released July 15, 2016
A. Robinson
J. Page
Detroit’s hip-hop scene has a storied history and a bright future, and Nametag Alexander has one foot in each place. His
career origins include records alongside hometown legends like Slum Village, while his solo efforts have earned him a rep around the country as one of the city’s brightest young voices....more
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