Fightin' Temptation

There was this dude, let's call him Slim, Old head, always keepin' it real grim. Stayed humble, stayed true to his lane, Folks in the hood knew he didn't play no games. But one day, man, life took a turn, Slim got sick, his health started to burn. On his deathbed, pale as a ghost, People crowded 'round, ready for the most. They thought Slim was about to drop some heat, Words so deep, they'd sweep you off your feet. But what they heard? Had them all shook, It wasn't no sermon, just a different kind of hook. Even when you're down, when death's at your door, Temptation creepin', whisperin' for more. Stay true to yourself, don't play the fool, Even when life's slippin', keep it cool. Slim spoke up, weak but still wise, Said, "Yo, I feel the devil in disguise. Even now, he's whisperin' in my ear, Sayin', 'Go out big, make the people cheer.' He's like, 'Say somethin' deep, stretch that last breath, So folks will remember you long after death.' Tryna make me flex, like I'm some kinda star, Make 'em think I'm holy, like I've come so far." "But nah, man, I ain't playin' his game, I ain't doin' this for clout or no fame. Y'all step back, let me leave in peace, I'm fightin' this battle, and it ain't gonna cease." Even when you're down, when death's at your door, Temptation creepin', whisperin' for more. Stay true to yourself, don't play the fool, Even when life's slippin', keep it cool. Word got out, Slim wasn't gone, In fact, the next day, he stood up strong. Folks couldn't believe it, they thought he was done, But he beat the reaper, man, Slim won. They said the devil tried to take his soul, But Slim stayed real, never lost control. He denied the devil his little game, That's how Slim survived and kept his name. So next time you feel temptation close, Remember Slim, he ain't doin' the most. It ain't about showin' off or makin' a scene, It's about stayin' true, keepin' it clean. Even when life's knockin' at the door, Don't let the devil have the final score. Stay grounded, stay calm, don't chase the light, Fightin' temptation is the real fight. Even when you're down, when death's at your door, Temptation creepin', whisperin' for more. Stay true to yourself, don't play the fool, Even when life's slippin', keep it cool. Slim showed us all, even in that last breath, You can stand tall, even in the face of death. It's not about the fame or chasin' the crowd, It's about stayin' real, makin' yourself proud.