Takes a Long Time

It takes a long time, to see a person grow Yet it moves so fast, watchin' all the time go I take a look at my past and all the homies with it I wish I could go back, cause you know I kinda miss it Takes a long time, to be chillin' at the top You can be on the main screen instead of on the backdrop Work, work, that's all they say for you to do But ya gotta keep livin' and keep bein' you It takes a long time, to figure out a plan Set your goals super high, cause I know you really can You can be an inspiration, to the world around Help other people out, be the talk of the town It takes a long time, to earn the recognition Some people get it quick, but you know what's missin' Yah, all that ambition, it's practically a mission Start doin' your own thing stop askin' for permission Takes a long time, long time It takes a long time you gotta get the hang of it Long time, long time It takes a long time you gotta get the hang of it It takes a long time, to be feelin' content To get up on top, to be as hard as cement Other people have opinions, but don't take it as fact Set out the game plan, and be ready to attack It takes a long time, to earn the green Different people, different ways you don't gotta be mean Just get the grind on, turn the stones into dust Live life to the fullest cause you know it's a must It takes a long time, to earn some respect Workin' a full job, just to collect It's important to keep your virtues, and everything within it Keep your eyes on the prize cause you know you gotta get it Takes a long time, you probably get the message Use all your purpose and passion to create the edges Go down your own path, don't let anybody change it Takes a long time, and you know you gotta claim it Takes a long time, long time It takes a long time you gotta get the hang of it Long time, long time It takes a long time you gotta get the hang of it Such a long time Hang on