Lyrics Goals - D'vine MBP

I got pain that's residual
Keep my feelings at a minimum
They might like my craft
They don't like the individual
They counted me out
They said it's gon take a miracle
Life's a Game of Chess
Better think twice before you make a move
Heavy on taking risks
I never said it wasn't difficult
New Orleans Baptist
Yungin came up singing spirituals
Fighting all these demons
And I'm pushing through my obstacles

Ok now I'm going in
I do whatever it takes to win
God forgive me of all my sins
Help me tie up all my loose ends
I've been cutting ties with my friends
You won't ever catch me around
If you ain't rooting fa me to win
They've been telling me I'm destined

And I
Sacrificed a lot
Giving it my all
Money and my time
I still pray to God
Asking for what's mine
Overlook my flaws
Can you let a Nigga shine?

Splitting checks in half
Pitch into my craft
Multiply by 12 months
You can do the math
I'm tryna be on the charts
I'm not talking about a graph
I know that I'm chosen
It's a war in my head
Calculate decisions
Getting smarter with every step
Dived into that water
Getting deep I hold my breath
On a lonely road
I'm just tryna see what's next
I'm aiming for success
Higher than a Space cadet

Tango with the Devil
I'm not ready for that dance
Moma said that I got too many plans
She doesn't understand I'm taking my chance
Cuz 1 chance is all it takes
And when you up there
You've just gotta maintain
You cannot stay the same
Gotta stay in yo lane
Don't let nun get in your way
Gotta see through the snakes
Gotta see through the lies
Gotta learn from mistakes
Only then will you rise
Only then you'll be Great

Greatness is a compliment
I'm just an embodiment
Never been a cocky man
But I'm swinging like I'm rocky man
I've been saying I'm the man
Someday they'll acknowledge it
Never held back on my promises
Tryna make it to the promised land
If only I had as many Pennies for my plans
And the backup from the people
I held dearly at hand
More opposition and fans
But I make barely a friend
Some use that name in disguise
But they got different intent
Even if you could earn my trust
I won't give 100 percent

It's funny where imagination can take you
I was Visualizing dreams
But then I got up to chase them
I-94 Interstate
I'm switching lanes
Told them make room
I be in and out of state
I told myself
This is the year to
To explore
Strategize
Put more options on the table
I mean where would you rather be
Between courtside or lake view?
Made the best of every chance I had
I always came through

If progress is in numbers then I'm doing it gradually
Mediocre rappers take their art too causally
I've stayed silent for some time, tryna find clarity
Soon enough I will be living all their fantasies
If you could picture all my goals it's panoramic
My dreams are so big
It scares me all the time
Can't understand it
Rare second thoughts
A mental test
I withstand it
Ima leave you all with no choice
But to respect it

Yea yea yea yea
I've been tryna make a name for myself
I was tryna play the game for myself
I was tryna pave the way for myself
I've been tryna make a name for myself
I was tryna play the game for myself
See I came a long way by myself
By myself