[Chorus] 
I am a fighter 
I will go higher 
You have to let go 
No more regrets, no 
You cannot stop me (2x) 
I'll choose who I'll be, don't care what you see 
I'm going to the top, so try to stop me 

[Verse 1] 
It's only been a minute, for me, it's way too long 
to manifest my vision, the second you play this song 
I am God's recipe, slowly churning 
Though not Open Sesame, I'm fortunate to be learning 
so much about Life, who I was meant to be 
The music delayed, God said there's things I need to see 
not to believe but know there's a time and place 
to define my space and win the Divine Race 
to love, get success, be loved, be the best 
that I am, was, and will be, hopefully you see 
I'm about to get my cheese, personal paparazzi 
Trying to capture the essence of my inner Maserati 
No stress, you can talk behind my back 
Cause that means I'm ahead, getting my stacks 
No breaks in my fast lane, come by and watch me 
Tear a new one for the skeptics, come try and stop me 

[Chorus] 

[Verse 2] 
Home you going HAM? Little man that's what I consume 
Spitting within this ballistic I go overflow the dam like a monsoon 
and I'm on soon, I don't give an F, you speaking to a G 
and I'm on time, Christmas delivery 
Not asking for belief, nor your time nor attention 
But I give relief, through my rhymes, something I should mention 
Heavyweight Flow of Century, Jack Johnson 
Diss me and you'll never get a response and 
Look at me now, and rest your eyes 
It's all about right now, and now I'm gonna shine 
Can't lie, truth is better, stay with her so I'm sucker free 
and I stay fly, in stormy weather, so I can find better company 
Everyone wants to get get get something, they so greedy 
But you can forget that bullcrap when you see me 
You always have a choice to ride with my music 
Carry on world on my back so nobody is losing 

[Chorus] 

[Verse 3] 
Climactic climate when life's the mountain you climb at 
Living your own life I encourage you to try that 
The climax I am riding on to the denouement 
"Shout out to the world" that's my 
Announcemen-tal fortress I make 
To filter what I don't use and what I don't need 
Because what you see and what you think 
Are two different things behind one blink 
The only thing I stopped, was chasing after their life 
I had my own skills, I was tryna ball at their height 
I wanted to be them, but they didn't care right? 
I recognize that they were brave enough to live their life 
You can't stop me, even if you stopped me 
You get it if you get it, that's what a man taught me 
I was the odd man out who tried to fit in 
But now I stand out, cause I never give in 

[Chorus]

Try to Stop Me

[Intro] 
I wake up everyday 
Going my own way 
I'm waiting no more 
My future's through closed doors 

[Chorus] 
This is our time (4x) 
Life's too short, we here to do it all 
We're here to remember, not to regret 
Don't you forget, even if you fall 
We are here to shine this is our time 

[Verse 1] 
The world calls me out, I'm feeling strong 
Life's my element, it's where I belong 
Even if I'm hated, I'll still be smiling 
Hear you call me small, but I'm a mental giant 
Started at the bottom, not afraid to climb it 
Destiny's a dime, and I'm right behind it 
I sting like Ali, got the belt 
and the difference between try and triumph is my extra umph 
Peter Parker personality, Tony Stark ambition 
Love in every syllable, that's my contribution 
Being the man is my only addiction 
I'm making myself clear, so I clarify confusion 
They tryna slow me down saying I ain't cold enough 
They tryna pull me down saying I ain'tbold and stuff 
My happiness is something I can only bring 
So I'll go ahead and do my own thing 


[Chorus] 

[Verse 2] 
I'm making life better while my bars go hard, 
Keep it real and hot, spit like Charizard 
I'm going Super Mario, I'm reaching for the stars 
I will find my princess, no matter how far 
Yeah, bullseye with my eyes closed 
My past presents the future I make as time goes 
I learnt every lesson, graduated from class time 
I gotta live my life, as if it was my last time 
I will not stop even if it's the sign 
I paint the perfect picture for what's going through my mind 
So you can all see, whether you disagree 
that greatness I'll achieve, you don't have to believe 
Yeah, you and everyone I won't let down 
I get you at my level, the grind I won't let up 
Yeah, this for those who keep your head down 
You gotta smile back, and keep your head up 

[Chorus] 

[Bridge] 
This is our time (4x) 
Yeah, they're cool but I'm hot 
I'm heading to the top 
There's no way I'll drop 
Cause I will not stop 

[Chorus]

This Is Our Time

[Chorus] 
Teach us to love 
Because we're searching for the sun 
You are the Reason 
Though our world has come undone 
Don't hide away 
You are the Reason we are here 
We need you with us 
And to guide us again 
With our fear 
You are the Reason (3x) 

[Verse 1] 
I'll say it right now, this is not religion 
You may be sharp but the point you may miss it 
Whether you rocking the Bible, Sutras or the Qur'an 
You can't judge my cover when I shake your hand 
Don't get twisted, who cares if you ain't straight 
People remember you, even if they hate 
It's the loser's way of being afraid 
They wouldn't bother if they were actually getting laid 
Man I give wisdom, I should take my own advice 
Because I'm going slow, tryna get that fast life 
I can take everything you dish me and add rice 
I never question it, you don't have to ask twice 
I'm chilling with Jesus, Buddha and Allah 
And they're cool with me loving the mighty dollah 
People only love us when we are leaving 
But we stay because you're the reason we will 

[Chorus] 

[Verse 2] 
I hated hypocrites but I was a hypocrite 
Nobody likes anybody who throws fits so quick 
Life is Russian roulette with a full clip of six 
We can take it but will you face it? Be quick to pick 
I almost laughed when Mom gave me rapping tips 
They always support me pursuing my happiness 
I won't stop working, not until I earned it 
Finally heard my calling, I'm here to return it 
Dad's the man, keeping me real in life 
I still call for you to deal with life 
Hope you two stay together for better and for worse 
God's got us forever, and I ain't talking bout Church 
So please forgive me when I say I play the game 
I have to be fair if Imma change the game 
I'm always me even if I don't remain the same 
You need only to say my name: Wade! 

[Chorus] 

[Bridge] 
Looking through the eyes of Love 
You know the world may seem a better place 
and yet, the moment that you realize 
there's so much pain before your very eyes 

[Verse 3] 
Kings don't cry but I cried for my dog 
I'm ignoring the fact I may lose my mom 
It's never to late to change the road you're own 
We're all walking on the stairway of heaven to see God 
I don't give a damn, but I do care 
Mom when I make it, will you be there? 
I love you all, even till death do us part 
I know I'm here to touch your hearts 

[Chorus]

You Are The Reason

Remix to Thomas Prime's "All We Got Is Us" for his remix contest.
Enjoy everyone! One love. Ride in Paradise Nujabes February 26th.

All We Got Is Us (feat. Wade)

The Birth of a Hero

Prod. by Marcus D

[Verse 1]
"This is I" told the Universe that I could write a verse
From my room to iTunes, there's a reason for my birth
A vision and a pencil charmed my family a
Wade Licup bout to change the world, pray to God I'll win
Cause this time, this time I have a voice
15 minutes ain't enough, I'm take the whole hour
Can I reach the world, put my momma in a Royce?
Cause he with the gold makes the rules, money is power
I play the game to change the game, make a name, pave a lane
Cut a few dames, tell the crowd this time is ours
Now I got reason to rap
My fam and city look at me to show the world love and dap
Impossible to fail when CRIW's my movement
11 on Richter's Scale, we bigger than fissures
Life is a game, and I'm a Main Character
Diamond in the Rough, I'm better than good enough

[Chorus]
Ooh, a Diamond in the Rough
And I'm trying to save the world
A hero's life is an adventure every day
Ooh, a Diamond in the Rough
And I'm trying to save the girl
Create, Relate, Inspire the World
Everyday

[Verse 2]
From where I was to where I am, didn't come overnight
Now when I'm in the booth, I'm the truth, like the Bible
Thought I could avoid the hate, to all I would relate
But if you appeal to everybody, you real to nobody
Visions of seeing smiles everywhere I go
The beauty of life, I just wanted to show
This for the kids wondering their purpose in their life
This for the people who trying to make it all right
Touching people's hearts like I got a doctor's touch
Never rap on tracks without my A game, always clutch
Slow to anger, quick to forgive, flow's unforgiving
A killing off helping people living's my future living
So girl, tell the world, and Papa all your dreams
Restaurant in New Orleans, tell the stars you mean it
Don't forget, you got what you needed
You're a Diamond in the Rough, Love's Better than Good Enough

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
Suited in legendary armor, ready and armed for,
War and amor, always looking for more
The knowledge that I kick would flip yours facts on they backs
The hieroglyphs that I spit would melt the wax off your tracks
Hear God calling through me and my hotlines
Mufasa in my eyes, otherwise I'm not lying
Respect the Architect, I put a bomb to your neck
And put treasures in your chest, otherwise rhymes' not mine
Never at a loss in victory speeches
Steez so heavy, catch the scene, chase the C.R.E.A.M.
I just want my wrist made out of CP30
But cut my right hand if it don't make me right, man
Mrs. Pamela Schneider, who never lost to cancer
"Inspiring people like you!" That's my answer
Already gone when the going gets tough
Diamond in the Rough, you're better than good enough

[Chorus]

Diamond in the Rough (prod. by Marcus D)

This is my Pallet Town. WEST$IDE.

Prod. by Sinima Beats

[Chorus]
West Side is the best side
There is no other place in the world
Come here for the best time
You know we got them Cali girls
Put your hands up high, put them in the sky
And wave them like you just don't care
Cause we gon' celebrate (3x)
Tonight

[Verse 1]
One, two, three into the four
Wade L-I-C-U-P and West Coast at your door
Windows down, volume up, at ease with this breeze
Everybody welcome man, it's just love, peace, and cheese
Blacks and Latinos, Koreans, Filipinos,
Hipsters, Barbies, Bros, all my people
Eat, surf, laugh, hug, drink, smoke, and love
Each to their own, we all in the same home
West coast player, can't fuck with this
Try and chide our pride? Don't fuck with that
Cali got the Recipe: Women, Weed, and Weather
My goal by 30 is to be rocking at Coachella
Twisting fingers like 2Pac when I roll around
SD my town, the W's a crown
She want a man with heart and balls, guess what
He is I, I am him, Wade Licup my nuts, biatch!

[Chorus]

[Verse 2]
All I need in this world of sin
Is me and my girlfriend, we can be the
0'12 Bonnie + Clyde, till the end ride and die
Farther than soft but tough, but this Diamond ain't so rough
I just want a bad bitch with a good heart
Down for the action and some passion for Life
Hold it down for my dreams
A true angel who ain't afraid to daredevil
I'm the man you can't miss and
I'm like this and like that and this and
Life ain't nuthin' but a G thang
Baby girl come pop your G strang
PCH cruise, Cali forever be my Muse
Prince of my city, I can run it with no shoes
Blondes and spray tans, brunettes and Ray Bans
Shamu and gray sands, my life is great man!

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
At the end of the day, it's all about enjoying life
On the trail for the Holy Grail of Endless Tail
Cali girls, Animal Style, we get that In N Out
Los Juniors, Mexican food, is what we been about
Seaworld, Disneyland, mad magic, pop art
And after dark, I'll take your girl to Balboa Park
Cali is the shit, wise asses saying otherwise
I don't give a fuck or number 2 like Noah's Ark
This is my Pallet Town, forever hold it down
I swear to God I'm putting on for my city
As a king I'm called for greater things
Help the less privileged see what the paper brings
Laughing like the Joker, but more the Ace of Spades
Cali my Garden of Eden, I'm forever saying grace
Always commune over cold drinks and food
Live my life, watch time fly, God is good, West Side

[Chorus]

Celebrate (West Side)

Confessions of a Prophet

Prod. by Inertia

[Chorus]
I believe that I'mma shine
Spread my wings up into the sky
Before I check I'mma testify
I'll live my dreams before I die

[Verse 1]
Hope in my heart and dreams in my I head, I hope that I can
Do my own part before I am dead
I'm a hero on a quest for my village making friends
On a journey for success in this world of excess
I don't rap, I don't preach, I'm making truthful music
Paint my life on wax so maybe you could use it
I'm trying to be frank in this ocean of naval mines
See myself connecting the world, getting paid to rhyme
The beginning's always hard at first cause they don't get it at first
I tried to pray to God but I ain't listen in church
They say I'm talented but there's no gift with no curse
The makings of a man mark the rifts in this verse
Those who'll lift up my hearse let me know they got my back
We only Life's epic cause we take the hardest
They say God gives challenges to those who'll overcome
When all is said and done, I've done more and said enough

[Chorus]

[Verse 2]
Hope in my heart and dreams in my head, some really doubt it
If the world ended today, what could you do about it
We think life is fine, we wine and dine
But tell me why there's kids out there, trying to survive
Many moments I've wondered, what life really means
I'm a privileged man not hustling in the Philippines
I understand I'm young, trying to be my own man
But if I ain't got a purpose, then I ain't a grown man
So look at me, look at me, it's time to aspire
Inherited desire, mankind I'll inspire
Paving my path in pathos, in war you call me Kratos
And death's a coward's escape, I'm escaping the Cave of Plato
Soon my shit will be what kids are bumping now
Wade is the new man, everyone will fuck with now
Fuck economy and reality, odds were meant to be beaten
I've done the impossible, I'm alive and I'm breathing

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
99% complain about the ones that got it all
But I ain't fricking playing, I'mma grind so my kids can ball
And when they kids look into history, they see a dynasty
Godfather like my grandfather, vows to the family
Russ got me the black suit, so now I'm on some shit
Devotion to CRIW famiglia, we Vongola shit
Why God calling through hotlines giving me hotlines
I'm a star, how could I not shine?
So now I'm back, spitting that "he could pass a polygraph"
Capturing feats of marvel daily like Peter Parker's cam
For now and ever on here's the deal:
I shall always speak from the heart, never compromise what I feel is real
Girl I'm far from perfect but God says that I'm worth it
My Plan B is to make sure Plan A works
My life's a meteor to the planet, changing the universe
Be the main character, of my universe

[Chorus]

Devotion

The Happiest Place on Earth is anywhere with you.

Prod. by Sinima Beats

[Chorus]
Can you see how we've come so far?
Cause here we are on shining stars
All the care that I can take
The love and memories we will make
Just call me, call me
I'll be there

[Verse 1]
Once upon a time, when Life never gets boring
And everyday makes for a great story
Wake up in the morning, stare into the mirror
Reflections of Dreams and Love, it's always so clear
Shining armor, facing demons and dragons
The way through it all is by dreaming and passion
Fam' and CRIW, I'd die for in an instance
But I'd stay alive for my princess
"Be myself"'s the only thing I have to do
Better hated for what I am than loved for what I'm not
Mickey and Minnie told me this real simple truth:
The happiest place on Earth is anywhere with you
If life is a game then I am a Main Character
Diamond in the Rough molded in God's pasture
My world's heaven, bring you here, no rapture
Another chapter, in this happy ever after

[Chorus - Francis Batac]

We want to,
Travel, be happy, fall in love
See the world unravel, flap our wings like doves
Do what we love and get paid for it
Then do it enough and get fame for it
As a king my duty's to inspire others to dream
Passion makes us cray but how else can we live?
Real women deserve royal loyalty
Every man needs a dream, every king needs a queen
Shining cross enshrined on some lotus petals
Have a real heart cause having gold is just cold metal
I wonder do I live? Do I love? Do I matter?
The answer has to be "Yes"
Whomever you are, wherever you are
I hope you know are, a shining star
Every moment is always the perfect time
Call me anytime, it's a happy ever after

[Chorus - Wade]

[Bridge]
Everywhere I go, I still see your face
And everywhere I go, I still feel your grace
Moment's my inspiration
Creating my imagination
A king and queen, a boy and girl
Create, Relate, and Inspire the World

[Chorus - Wade and Francis] 2x

Endless in Between (feat. Francis Batac)

I'm just an Ordinary Man...

((calling all crystal children))

Prod. by Marcus D

[Chorus - Francis Batac]
When you find something you love
It makes sure to always stay
I've found my reason
And I can't escape
I'm just an ordinary man who,
Who's trying to understand myself
Learn my truth, I gotta find my way

[Verse 1 - Wade]
Black suited, James class, my word is bond
Night life driven, the life I'm living in every song
Sing dance and rap, my clean act don't chaff
The time of my life is the signs of the times
Heaven or Hell, can't choose but one will prove
To win  but how, when it feels so good to sin?
My ride and die brother, amigos until the casket
In a class of our own, no degrees, we are masters
Cash, whips, and chicks, we work so they come faster
We know how God works without listening to no pastors
Disparities in advice, got clarity on the wealth
Say a prayer then get it, God helps us help ourselves
Ambitions of beach condos, bitches with clean condoms
Business to empires, help the fam is our desires
Ordinary men with a purpose that we aspire
We never give up, you know what's up, Wade Licup

[Chorus]

[Verse 2]
Don't want to fall asleep, cause waking up it always hurts
Battling with school, jobs or people, these times are worse
Life ain't what it should be, but I make it what it could be
I used to be a used to, but I hate to be a would be
Potential bigger than bigger, future so bright I'm blind
I never settle until I get the dime that's on my mind
Manuel said, "They no interested? Hijo you wasting time
Be who you really be, then they swallow up your shine."
Not living in the moment, my presence is in the present
Ahead of my time, since time flies, I'm already in heaven
Realized Crystal Child, a Red Spectral Walker
In this world but not of it, I'm balancing my spirit like
Envisioning my weight up, I'll have my pockets talking
And on earth as is in heaven, New World ordering my lyrics
Ain't the new Messiah, ain't the new Elijah
I am my Higher Self, Star Child shall inspire

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
Hustling for the check, I think I was born to ball
But when money coming in, responsibilities gon' call
Shiny things are nice, but I ain't gotta think twice
About getting people through weather, no other feeling better
E Street Coffee, just an ordinary meeting
4 Hours so fleeting, from strangers to them higher beings
She changed my life, kind of crazy
But you don't see it coming, you see it go, know what I'm saying?
The man times squared in the crossroads of my world
Trying to find the one after I've had every type of girl
I'm a Main Character, I said it slow
Past lives and mistakes, I got to let it go
Diamond in the Rough, lighting up in due time
Ordinary Man cause even building heaven is a grind
Create, Relate, Inspire the World: that's the scheme
Be the Main Character of my life: that's the dream

[Chorus]

Ordinary Man (feat. Francis Batac) (prod. by Marcus D)

Wade Kendrick Castro Licup (1992-Present) appears courtesy of Edwin D. Licup, Christine G. Castro, and the Higher Self. ℒℴѵℯ


Wade Licup (born December 27, 1992) is writer, rapper, singer and undergraduate student. He has always had an aptitude for music ever since he saw Quasimodo sing "Out There." He has since played the piano and flute for many years. The love for hip hop was born in high school. The urban culture, poetic expression, and unabashed authenticity drew the young man in. As his friends freestyled for fun during lunch and break, Wade wrote his first sixteen (rap verse) when he was sixteen (years old). A few just-for-fun recordings turned into a passion that would change his life.

Every year, every day, every second brings a new moment. Growth and experience are but life's gifts to us. I make music for the love of it. Money and fame are nice, yet the primary drive is to create. I do it as something bigger than my physical self. The soul does what it must.

No one is a fan. Everyone is fam.

Welcome back.

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