92 'Til Infinity (feat. J. Chiang)

Made it in America Made it in America Made it in America Made it in America I was writing in my book, pencil and a paper An outlet, an avenue to save my thoughts for later Everyday, after school chillin' at my home Ridin' in the car, sometimes spittin' off the dome A lot of thinking, a little bit of writing I was makin' moves, but flow was rewarding Catchin' my bars flowin' through my recordings Penny for my thoughts, yeah I could afford it A struggle everyday, a symbol of toughness An art form representin' poetic justice This is my escape, an outlet to a place Crossin' off my list like I made a mistake The flow was sweet so I had a little taste Like a CV, but I never copy paste Voice on my mind, snap shot, no cap thoughts Midnight waiting for the MACK drop Shoot for the stars, so you land on a cloud But what if I fall and don't make a sound This is Mai American dream So the pressure builds, and it's all on me Made it in America I made it in America Made it in America Look Mom, we made it in America Got them Asians roots, but I was made here The story of a kid that always faced fear A collection of thoughts that would never fade Are my values takeout, or were they homemade I been lookin' lookin', lookin for the day Lookin' lookin' for a way to turn the page If this is the dream, was I made by America? Or product of those PBS characters A product of blood, sweat, and tears A reminder of my Grandma, drowned in Everclear Am I seeking fulfillment? What's my motivation? Am I seeking purpose? What's work with dedication Was I beyond humble beginnings Was I destined to give than focus on winnings Makin' ends meet by getting a job All I am, livin' proof of beating the odds Shoot for the stars, so you land on a cloud But what if I fall and don't make a sound This is Mai American dream So the pressure builds, and it's all on me Made it in America I made it in America Made it in America We made it in America Countin' my blessings, reflect what I've seen And what I've heard, everything I strive to redeem I do it for my team, everything for the squad Fam, friends, and community no need to applause When I was growing up, my dad threw fits Didn't know if he would throw fists Cops being called, the answer to the door Warning given to my dad on the downstairs floor Parents fight, woke me in the middle of the night Took a flight downstairs, brothers holdin' me tight "Everything will be alright" they said The words ringing from my past in my head One day, he left and just split After that moment, told myself to never quit Always aim for the top, always give what I got Don't be dad, don't be an afterthought Shoot for the stars, so you land on a cloud But what if I fall and don't make a sound This is Mai American dream So the pressure builds, and it's all on me Made it in America I made it in America Made it in America We made it in America To become what I aspire to be Greatness with Empathy Pave my way, I got the abilities This is my story, 92 'til infinity