Washington Heights

On the day I was born I left an adornment on the tree that my family planted left dormant I was made to be the one to grab on it Gotta be formless, not enough to want it got to be staunch when it comes to legacy these building blocks got blood and sweat on it I got a passport I can’t use, apologies I’m owed that I can’t prove The furthest from God but somehow my faith grew At the same rate my rates grew No place for regrets, If I go back in time, On God I’m just retracing my steps Pacing my breath, 1,2, Huh Stay with me cousin, would you believe, my son and your nephew can play with each other Looking at pictures, started crying we kind of favored each other But me and *****, see was made for each other Don’t know what went wrong Flood said the best-case scenario's we atone He tryna look out, I think we both know it’s as good as gone I’m writing checks I won’t want to cash on the day it’s called on That tree was baren, but I still found a way to grab on I be crying in my sleep These niggas hate me but they dying to be me Gotta be drugs dawg, and envy is the worst I would think See what God say, in the meanwhile it’s got to be bleak, all of you sweet Tell the truth n***a ain’t got to be street Making a living off of standing tall, the bonus is you get to sleep well And if you go to war, you’ll probably prevail I miss the love I had before I became selfish with mines Guess it’s a sign, do everything for yourself you’ll be fine