Turn it up, then apply the reverb
A little Alize with a side of reefer
It's not every day that you find a keeper
You gotta be ready when you finally meet her
You gotta be ready, start actin' right
You gotta be ready to adapt your life
You wanna get married so you ask her nice
And next thing you'll be tellin' people that's your wife
Now it's up early on the weekend
It's a little hard cuz you wanna sleep in
Just man up homie, gotta breathe in
Take a shower, get dressed, and grab your keys then you're leavin'
Gonna spend the whole evening out
Cuz you never get a chance to ever leave the house
Club scene make you kinda sick
But the way she shake her ass, you don't mind a bit
She got your mind so jealous
She be gettin' free drinks from all kinds of fellas
You keep tryin' to tell her that's time to go
"Uber outside girl, it's time to roll!"
But can't leave yet, gotta find her friends
Vanessa, Ann, Becky, Amber, Riley, Kim
Almost forgot, there's Madison too
And then it's off to the suite at the Radisson Blue

No I don't need a reason
To show appreciation
Tonight's for you
All week long I've been stressin'
Ain't got no time for questions
Tonight's for you
I got you on my mind, tonight's for you
Sunset til break of day
My love will never fade
Tonight's for you

Now when Monday comes
All you're gonna think about is how fun it was
You realize that you ain't done with clubs
Cuz damn, that night it was such a rush
And you love the buzz when the party's raging
Brings you back to the day when you started dating
Back then, man you could hardly take it
Cuz she looked so good you could start to taste it
Friday night you're gonna take her out
She look so good in her favorite gown
You dress real nice tryin' to make her proud
And let her know that you ain't playin' around
Well, you could make this a weekly habit
Just a little bit of fun to help keep the magic
Don't forget what y'all like to do...
This night's for you

Tonight's For You

Baby, don't worry about them
Or what they say, it's not true
Baby, don't worry about them
All these things, I'd like to remind you...

When I was young my mother told me not to chill with
Johnny from down the block, his brother used to steal shit
I still get mad when I start to think about the day
Saw Johnny crying cuz his brother just got locked away
And Moms wouldn't let me go and console him
"Pretend you don't know him!"
I had to throw my love in a poem
And only years later, Mama told me "keep off the drugs"
"You seen what it does when people out there seekin' a buzz"
Right now, it's got me flashing back to the moment
The paycheck in my desk, and then it had to get stolen
I know it wasn't my man Drew cuz that just ain't how he'd do me
I take a peek in Mom's drawer, that's when I'm finding a QP?!
Shit... I shoulda known it was bogus
Beware of the people that only wanna control us
And stay true to yourself, don't ever toss that away
Or what you value the most could be lost in a day

Remind You

Back when y'all cats were jackin' tapes
I was out in the garage with the Rappin' Braves
We had this little toy mic with a plastic case
And didn't think twice, we'd just rap for days
It was me, J. Hennum, and this bastard Dave
He wore this gray denim always splashed with paint
And now those stray friendships sort of passed away
And each new day ends at such a faster pace
I remember late nights in the white Corrola
Down 66th while we light the 'dro up
Never let a single thing in life control us
Looking back you'd think we'd never liked to grow up
Remember Cassie and Carrie, Becky and Shaina?
Amy, Teresa, and especially Dana?
We chased a lot of girls, but never the same one
That was fun, but let's remember the day's gone

Days gone by
Don't ask me why, but sometimes I let it all pass me by

Nine years later, I adapted Dogger
Chillin' in a hottub, pass the lager!
You wanna stay out? Girl, ask your father
The three of us can kick it just a tad bit longer
Now these are the things I remember best
I'd make a few of 'em laugh and then offend the rest
I just had to get a few things off my chest
And then we could kick back and just enjoy the sex
I never knew just how bad I missed it
But this is how it gets when nostalgia visits
You start to think about all the pals that kicked it
Once by your side, but now they act so distant
You try to reach out, you're expecting the same old friend
You can pretend but it's never the same though
I guess some things are better left in the brain
So throw back your glass, let's remember the days gone

Days Gone By

You could live in the past
Or you could sip from the glass
Just take a hit of the grass
And just sit back and laugh

Times like this, I reminisce for days
Thinkin' bout every bit of time we waste
Chasing any basic with a tiny waist
My first sip of beer, didn't mind the taste
Now I'm just trying to find a place to sit back
Somewhere I can vibe if I decide to spit raps
Somewhere I can unwind to cure my mind from whiplash
Not stressin' out about how I'ma get back home
I got my game on lock
New look, but I'm still the same ol' Rock
Too many people askin' when my tape gon' drop
Well here ya go baby, know there ain't no stoppin' me!
You can't top the Dogger
Just like Snap cuz I got the power
Rhymes so fresh like they out the shower
The beat got me vibin' for a couple hours now

I know we all have regrets
But I think that's it's time we put the past to rest
Don't waste life being mad or stressed
Cuz there ain't no healin' for us after death
Nothing left. That's it. The game's done
We're all one people underneath the same sun
What could we achieve if we became one?
I wonder... couldn't we all be brothers?
Life's mysteries can all be easily solved
I know sometimes it's hard to see the meaning at all
But if you step back and see the means we creatures evolved
You'll see there ain't no ancient saintly secret scheme to it all
What you see is what you get

Live in the Past

All over the world, people stampin' their feet
They say they wanna hear me rap to the beat
And every city say I've mastered the feat
They say my lyrics touch the youth like a Catholic priest
Actually, they don't say that at all
Everywhere I look, hip-hop is taking a fall
Remember when you used to see 'em break in the mall
And it wasn't just tags getting sprayed on the wall?
What happened? Man, where my B-Boys at?
MTV came and destroyed rap
Two turntables? Ain't no need for that
All the kids need now is a PC or Mac
When did DJs become a playlist?
And when did we make it all so painless to make shit?
I mean the shit don't make sense
I think it's time we gave the whole game a facelift

I guess it's time to be myself
Ain't got time for no one else
And when that DJ starts to play
I start to dream of a brighter day

A few years ago, a friend of mine
Told me hip-hop lives when you pen the rhyme
So I snapped back with a couple thousand verses
Just tryin' to resurrect it before the crowd disperses
Like U-N-I-T-Y, that's unity
True emcees be kind to community
You can try rewinding the foolery
And you will now see why this my new ID
It's who I choose to be
So come on, move your feet
Kick off your shoes, take off all your jewelry
I'm tryin' to use this beat
To end the losing streak
True hip-hop will return to rule the street
So turn the earbuds up
So you can hear what's up
That raw lyricism, I call that pure uncut
Near of far, emcees are appearin' hard
But you gotta pry inside to find who all the real ones are

Be Myself

Where'd all the homies go? Why'd they disappear?
I try to understand the reason but it isn't clear
Why the OG always hiding like he live in fear?
I know he got his own thing, it's just a little weird
Cuz we came up together just like he was my brother
And we even had him over every week for Sunday dinner
Matter of fact he had a key to my house
And when he needed a place to stay i let him sleep on the couch
So if you wanna visit I always got a minute
Say what I mean, so you know I'm comin' honest with it
I miss the old days, back when we sold games
I know you miss them too, so why we go our own ways?

So why you go your own way now?
It's always such a long way down
Why you go your own way now?
Why'd you let the homies down?

Once upon a time, not long ago
"Shotgun Steady" was the song we wrote
And maybe it's cuz I wasn't thinking clear
We were staying up all night drinking beer
But I remember I was tryin' to make the case
That we could turn it up, start to play on stage
I guess you never agreed cuz instead of with me
You started rockin' shows with whoever you'd meet!
I guess it's all about perspective
I knew I had some talent, you just didn't respect it
Now every time I grab a microphone
I think back to every Saturday night alone
Cuz I'ma show the world what I kept inside
The rest of my past left best disguised
I spent my whole life tryin' to mend the ties
Y'all should be glad that I'm back, don't act surprised

Go Your Own Way

Devils tryin' to take what's left
But I ain't bout to break no sweat
Hard working out, I wouldn't fake one rep
Be ready before you take one step

I see the world out there
That little voice inside asking "should I care?"
It seems no matter how much good I share
The world simply do not care
One more murder in the neighborhood
Seems cats round here never play too good
Round here they're even gettin' popped for shoes
Cuz what have you got to lose?
What's a little time locked in prison
When at home you ain't got a pot to piss in?
I'm tellin' all of y'all just stop and listen
You heard The Message, but you forgot the mission

Whole town is getting set on fire
Some people fight 'til they get too tired
Some people quit and let the bad guys win
A pool full of liquor and this cat dives in
Some people try to chase it all away
Some people try to keep it off their brains
Some make a point to write it down
Some people swim, others wind up drowned
Some people will love and some others will hate
Some will never learn from another's mistake

Devils

Employee of the year, now it's back to work
I took time off, now I'm goin' last to first
Due to the fact that in my blood
Is the fire that engulfs everything I touch
So what ya sayin? Don't want no delayin?
Make sure to crank the stereo to hear what I am sayin'
Now it's time I get back to flowin'
Let me flip on the mic like I'm Sasha Cohen
Y'all emcees keep actin' phony
Cheesy with the rhymes like macaroni
But that shit ain't even half the story
Only see the game as a path to glory
In it for the money and the cars and women
You never take the time to meet your fans and kick it
But I ain't tryin' to hold you back
I keep it real, you keep it true yourself and don't say jack

Standing backstage, hear the crowd is roarin'
But all I think about is how long this tour is
I haven't seen my wife or my kid in days
Every single night in a different place
The curtain pulls back and I step on stage
Tired as hell, haven't slept in days
But I ain't steppin' off 'til they're left amazed
So I do an encore, just in case
So much pressure tryin' to rock the concert
But no one ever gonna stop the Dogger
Besides, I got a whole crew to pay
If I were to just quit, what do I say?
So when the night is done
I try to greet the fans, but I might miss one
I'm speeding down this one way track
I keep it real, you keep it true yourself and don't say jack

Don't Say Jack

Cash rules everything around me
It's astounding
You gotta learn how to earn your own keep
I've been making mine with the daily grind
Hating every minute, but I'll say it's fine
Cuz I'm just glad that I got a paycheck
It wasn't long ago that I couldn't make rent
Living in my parents' basement, let's face it
Back then I couldn't afford the basics
Walking to the deli cuz my car just died
Standing at the counter with my card declined
How the hell was I gonna make it to work
When the bus drove off leaving me on the curb
Some of y'all never have to feel this
But the rest find a $20 and we feel rich
I just wanna tell 'em what the deal is
If you with me, scream it out, say "Money is a real bitch"

If you got a little rip in the couch...
If you've ever gotten kicked out a house...
If you can't afford a gift for your spouse...
If you always gettin' kicked when you're down...

High school, I was told to go to college
To branch out, gain a bit of knowledge
I spent time applying for the grants and loans
My family's income didn't stand a chance alone
But Uncle Sam told us that we made too much
And just like that, dreams fade to dust
Now when I see students cram to pass their classes
All that I can think is they got that shit backwards
Look at me, known to please
Books to read, no degree
Only writing poetry
Home from work, go to sleep
If only we could teach the value of an education
We might make a better nation instead of keeping kids complacent
Face it, most of 'em in it for the money. Ain't it funny?
Here I'm tryin' my best to study, they just tryin' to set up parties
I think it's time we pull the Persian rug from out beneath 'em
It's not time to test 'em, it's time to teach 'em

Money is a Real Bitch

You chillin' after school? Right after class is through?
I need to know now, tell me how you act so cool?
Is it me or is it something factual?
Something actual? Tell me girl, I have to know
Cuz I've been gettin' these looks since I've been hittin' these books
You think I'm kinda hot? You must be shittin' me Brooke!
Cuz I remember when true love would never end
You dated several men and each thought you were meant for him
I hope I'm next in line because you just so fine
I'll be the one to stay with you for the rest of time
And even if that's not the case
I won't be mad when I'm replaced
Just glad I got a taste of it

You will always be my first love

The past is something you can never reclaim
So let me tell you bout the chick I met on Memory Lane

I'm such a lucky guy, but not the trusting kind
You think I'm kinda timid, but really babe I'm just surprised
But when you wrote that note and told me that my Chucks was fly
I knew I must reply "what up girl, you must be mine"
We went to Sadie Hawkins, you wore those navy stockings
Went out to dinner with Peter Cook and Katie Larson
You saw that lady often, back then she dated Austin
He was with his mom in Boston, that made this shit crazy awkward
I know your friends didn't want me around
Cuz every time we goin' out them chicks be hawkin' me down
And off in a crowd I'd often hear them talkin' aloud
Sayin' how they don't know what the Dogger's about

Dogger

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