5th Child - That's What They All Say (feat. Kerry Thomas) Lyrics

Gotta be careful of the things that I be giving priority in my mental space
Cause when I'm zoning, thoughts begin to race
Attempt to heal the void center with noise when my voice enters the interface
I press "record" and put in your face
"Stay in your place" was the advice I was given back when my book was written
But as an author, I opt to offer alternate endings
Kicking flows and my live shows often attended
Scolding jokers so wack rappers often offended
Which they ought to be, awkwardly out my mind
Making tracks, raps, and mixes, I'm audibly on my grind
Odyssey of my time, war with titans when I'm writing lines
Electrifying rhymer, bet I let my lightning shine
When I brainstorm, try to change the norm
From the trap rap that set blacks when where we came from
Was deeper than that and it gets deeper than rap
Now I'm just speaking the facts and we can leave it at that, ya know

I'm keeping my eyes on the line of this byway
That's what they all say, yea, that's what they all say
I'm forcing my mind to forget all that's gone
That's what they all say, yea, that's what they all say
I'm keeping my eyes on the line of this byway
That's what they all say, yea, that's what they all say
I'm forcing my mind to forget all that's gone
That's what they all say, yea, that's what they all say

My 9 to 5, it keeps the lights on, struggle's in the rearview
And I ain't had to worry about a dollar in a year or two
Sounds like a miracle, right? That was the goal
But while the refrigerators full, I've got the music in my soul
See, funny thing happens when your focus ain't the rapping
And your life is moving forward yet it feels you're moving backwards
Your jumpers getting sloppy, stop showing up to practice
Would you sacrifice your peace for you passion
Questions I've been asking for a minute now
It's been about 3 long years since I last touched down
Now what the hell is up? You done fell or what
You're getting comfortable and such
Now what should've been your scepter, it done turned into your crutch
Your star begins to fade and niggas come and take your shine
You've got no one else to blame cause, dog, you chose to take your time
These dudes is making moves while you're making up your mind
You ride around on cruise and that'll get you left behind
That's what they all say

I'm keeping my eyes on the line of this byway
That's what they all say, yea, that's what they all say
I'm forcing my mind to forget all that's gone
That's what they all say, yea, that's what they all say
I'm keeping my eyes on the line of this byway
That's what they all say, yea, that's what they all say
I'm forcing my mind to forget all that's gone
That's what they all say, yea, that's what they all say

Allow me if I may kick the real for a second
It's been something on my mind for a minute
And addressing it's the only way I know to deal
So if you know the feeling then my 2-cents should bring you closer to a healing
First off, I know that God got me and I never doubt it
The things I wanted, most honestly, I can live without it
But I'd be lying if I said I didn't think about it day and night
Not to sound ungrateful about my way of life
I've seen my friends blowing up and packing live shows
Living out the dreams we all was having when our eyes closed
I suppose it's all God's will, it ain't my time yet
Proud of their success and yet it's envy in my mindset
Nights spent honing my craft made me develop
Before I knew it, like 10 years passed, maybe 11
And 7 albums later, I ain't never have a deal for
I look around and see my niggas faces on the billboards
Usually, they say "You know you got it 5th musically
Talent ain't the issue. All you need is opportunity
And truthfully, you know they say it's all about location
Not to mention, you know you got a gift for education
When you think you're gonna settle down
Don't you want a family? Where's your Mrs. Brown
You ain't getting younger, understand me
Time for you to grow up. Get your focus off of Grammy's
Start planning your retirement", Either that or "Keep grinding" is what they all say

I'm keeping my eyes on the line of this byway
That's what they all say, yea, that's what they all say
I'm forcing my mind to forget all that's gone
That's what they all say, yea, that's what they all say
I'm keeping my eyes on the line of this byway
That's what they all say, yea, that's what they all say
I'm forcing my mind to forget all that's gone
That's what they all say, yea, that's what they all say