Read After Burning

Don't pull a knife once the shots start
Don't try to fly a kite at a dog park
Don't ever let em tell you that it's not art
And even if you're hard headed
Try to keep a soft heart
Show up a little late and leave early
Lingering around to long can make you seem thirsty
Partake in any sport you deem worthy
But don't let your personality revolve around some teams jersey
It's the wrong move to wait in long queues
For some trendy spot that probably don't even got bomb food
Internet reviews are pretty worthless
Look for three star spots with complaints of shitty service
Those the best ones, don't hold it in
Get if off your chest son
Don't let your failures fester til your version of success comes
I'll help you buy a house before you rent one
Make sure that you're the one who holds on longest to your next hug

I never had a man to give me advice
Because my pops lost his mind back when I was 25
I often wish he was alive to be my guide
So here's some things I've learned for you in case I die

I'll always be a part of you
Don't let life harden you
Like my daddy did to me
You and I were meant to be
I'll always be a part of you
Don't let life harden you
Like my daddy did to me
You and I were meant to be

We're all making it up
Every adult that you've met in your life is faking the funk
Looking for anything to shake ourselves awake from the slump
Staying alive is a job
Make space for some fun
And folks will tell you dream big
But I tried it I don't buy that
I dwell on disappointment every time I roll my eyes back
Study something boring and useful
Maybe finance
If you make beats as a hobby be tasteful with your high hats
Don't be an idiot
Become media literate
Or you'll believe any goofy thing
You see on the internet
Authority's always nefarious
And fascists are scared of an educated proletariat so
Read books meet people be curious
Memorize the recipe for one delicious curry dish
Shake the weight of any person being burdensome
And when you find your partner
Be their nourishment learn with them

I never had a father figure I could talk to you
Your papi wasn't happy He was working through a lot too
I hope to be there on your journey when you walk through
But just in case I got you

I'll always be a part of you
Don't let life harden you
Like my daddy did to me
You and I were meant to be
I'll always be a part of you
Don't let life harden you
Like my daddy did to me
You and I were meant to be