Lyrics Twenty-Nine - Kota the Friend

21, I'm smokin', drinkin', and choppin' songs
22, I'm grindin', I ain't got shit to lose
23, my Jordan year, and I'm broke as shit
Shootin' videos for some local artists and hope it hit
24, my shawty pregnant like what the fuck?
I ain't got no money, apartment, it's like I'm fucking stuck

25, I put this shit into drive
Ignorin' my mental health, I'm focused on dollar signs
'Cause lil' Kota is growin', I'm focused on bottom line
Diapers are expensive, I'm walkin' without a dime
Show up at the show mad early because I'm dead ass
Four in the mornin' was the time I went to bed at

26, the people sayin' I'm makin' hits
27, I'm hustlin' and I'm gettin' rich
28, I'm mentally breakin' down
I'm toxic and I always got toxic women around
But shit, I want better
I'm readin' all these books, and they inspire me to get up
I'm workin' on myself, feel like I'm gettin' it together

I told this woman I do not wanna love with no effort
But she's a bitter hoe, and I learned that shit was a set-up
Picking up the pieces, I got this place looking better
I don't need the reasons
I chalk it up to the seasons
As long as I'm not repeating these toxic cycles

I'm finna get everything I been needin'
I say it to let it go
Vilifying me in your story
Have you forgotten that I got one of my own?
And if your people know it, then they would look at you low
But you ain't gotta worry 'cause I'ma tell this shit slow

29, intuitive and I'm hella wise
Beach house, town house, lake house, hoe
Every crib got the same damn couch, though
I just switch up the color to meet the vibe
And give my energy to my woman 'cause shawty fly
And give my energy to my youngie 'cause time flies
And give myself love 'cause fuck, it's about time

Show so much love the haters get outshines
Internet chatter, they're talkin' 'bout lies
Wonder how I'm livin', my nigga, I'm outside
Saw you with those lil' hoes on the clout train
But it didn't take you nowhere, did it? How're you feelin'?