[Intro: Casey G and Good Matters] First step, second step, third step, run. (First step, second step, third step, run.) First step, second step, third step, run. (First step, second step, third step, run.) First step, second step, third step, run. (First step, second step, third step, run.) Brace yourself child, we only just begun. (First step, second step, third step, run.) [Verse 1: Casey G] I've ridden this same wave before It was a mistake last time, I must be crazy to have expected more Test my own floor lookin for loop holes But loose boards aside I think I'm in this for the long haul What's wrong with me? Are we supposed to pray? This normal to wake up a decade older than me yesterday? I never meant to be a smoker or a hypocrite But then again, I never realized what knowing women meant Speaking of which, what the fuck have I accomplished yet? Except get flagged as a crook in a room full of accomplices You ever looked in the mirror and felt like you were being lied to? Recognize the paint, but not the painter in side you? Side view. Enjoy the profile of my landscape Got this rhythm from my God for a dime bag and a handshake The most happily strange person you'll ever meet Are those your expressions in my pocket or you just happy to see me? Oh I see. So now we playing coy huh? My second favorite bait to lure me out of these doldrums Her face say no duh, but these games she play so faux pas So what? This is my mistake to repeat y'all [Chorus] You say you got conviction You say you play the game If you wanna get that money honey It's time for you to act your age (Repeat) [Verse 2: Good Matters] I've been counting up my good deeds, for a karma withdrawl As if these Lead Belly blues songs had me swarming with calls Instead they'll probably tell me that the cadence is wrong And my girl is on the phone yelling, "Fuck ain't you home?!" Is it normal that my brain doesn't know where to begin? And is it possible that polished gold is probably tin? I'm eight dollars with of lyrics and a quarter of sin And I'll approach with social phobia and hide behind friends I'm a weirdo, heard it by the earful Had me feeling tearful, forever feeling fearful Because I'm always nervous, I suffer from the anxious Ain't no way to curb this. Life is feeling thankless Cuz I'm a lone wolf howling at the moon with a mouthful Only call me for the slick vocals on the outro Heard me hiding in the cave, but never call me out though Thing that scares me more than sun is fools letting their mouth go Stand tall. Don't slouch though. Ass off the couch bro To wait for the moment is to look like an asshole Eat right. Stay straight. Yeah that's nice. Hey thanks Start on that tomorrow, which I'm sure will be a great day [Scratch break: DJ Idlhnds] [Chorus] You say you got conviction You say you play the game If you wanna get that money honey It's time for you to act your age (Repeat) [Outro: Casey G & Good Matters] First step, second step, third step, run. (First step, second step, third step, run.) First step, second step, third step, run. (First step, second step, third step, run.) First step, second step, third step, run. (First step, second step, third step, run.) Brace yourself child, we only just begun. (First step, second step, third step, run.)

[Chorus 1: Good Matters] Me and you Excuse me boo, you and I Go together like the dark and all the stars do We could run forever like the Energizer claim to I'm just a man, looking for a girl Search the world for something worth it They say it don't exist and we all got luggage But this is close to perfect [Verse 1: Casey G] I saw her walking home from dance class, I drove past twice But can you blame me? That's a nice ass in tights My game was off, but she not one to play She knows what she wants, I really can't complain She dealing feelings like some kind of "love me" coupon Her boots on, but I'd like to take them off upon my futon We'll get to know each other, slowly get our groove on Tell these people, "Sorry." But it's time for them to move on She wears a sundress in the winter. She's cool like that Likes that Kool G Rap. She old school like She's even sexy when she wakes up. No makeup She looks so picturesque, I think photography I'll take up [Scratch break: DJ Idlhnds] [Chorus 1: Good Matters] Me and you Excuse me boo, you and I Go together like the dark and all the stars do We could run forever like the Energizer claim to I'm just a man, looking for a girl Search the world for something worth it They say it don't exist and we all got luggage But this is close to perfect [Bridge: Good Matters] She got me tossing and turning and thinking of her all day. (She got me thinking about her. She got me thinking about her.) I can't focus, you'll notice, I can't even think straight. (She got me thinking about her. C'mon!) [Chorus 2: Good Matters] I need a moment. She give me lovin' at four in the morning She got me taking it day by day As long as you know me, you'll never be lonely So come put it on I need a moment. She give me lovin' at four in the morning She got me taking it day by day As long as you know me, you'll never be lonely So come put it on me babe [Verse 2: Casey G] She got me feeling like a million bucks But she say don't focus on the money, cuz she know it don't mean much She make me laugh. I make me blush. We like to rap. We like to (uh!) And after that we walk a block and talk about this love [Chorus 2: Good Matters] I need a moment. She give me lovin' at four in the morning She got me takin it day by day As long as you know me, you'll never be lonely So come put it on I need a moment. She give me lovin' at four in the morning She got me takin it day by day As long as you know me, you'll never be lonely So come put it on me babe

[Chorus: Casey G & Good Matters] How many questions can one mind hold? And how many times can mine unfold? As I slowly descend. I'm just trying to blend Little pieces of me, without making a mess (repeat) [Verse 1: Casey G] You remember the phase? The earlier grades When popular girls always writing your name? Well if that was your life guy, then it must've been nice right? To find you that limelight at an early age. (True fucking story.) If only life could be as simple as getting a peak at 10 years down the way But there's a certain sense of urgency that's lurking, when you searching for your purpose Got your work cut out each round that you play Or maybe that's just me. Feel me though I ain't been sleeping much. I'm deep in thought, alone a lot And some would say I'm growing up, but I can't tell if I'm old enough And truth be told, I'm slowing up and I don't mean backward Forrest Gump I just been trying to think things through. C'mon let's roll one up I'm thinking if money's only paper, then why is that shit worth so much? And if a heart don't actually break, then how does that shit hurt so much? Yo, I'm working through some things but ain't we all, that's half the fun of it Alive at 27. Welcome. Join us [Chorus: Casey G & Good Matters] How many questions can one mind hold? And how many times can mine unfold? As I slowly descend. I'm just trying to blend Little pieces of me, without making a mess (repeat) [Verse 2: Grynch] Look: See every now and then, my mind wanders, I get to thinking Trying to stay afloat up in this life. It's like this ship is sinking And so I get to drinking, tryna drown these problems quick Wishing I could find a more stable path to follow it And if you got a problem, then it's best that you acknowledge it But pride can be a bitch, it's like you choking if you swallow it. Damn I swear at times, happiness it can be hard to find Ain't feeling like myself, got hella negative shit on my mind In this rat race, it's wild, how quickly you can fall behind They say the biggest nemesis of man, yeah it's always time Trying to make the most. For real. Y'all it's next to broke Feeling like I'm just a joke. It's whack, because my shit is dope Though I'm blessed, sometimes I'm straight up depressed Sick and tired of acquiring the days full of stress But life's a process, yeah they say it's a test I'm taking it yes. Hope I pass without making a mess. Yes [Chorus: Casey G & Good Matters] How many questions can one mind hold? And how many times can mine unfold? As I slowly descend. I'm just trying to blend Little pieces of me, without making a mess (repeat) [Verse 3: Good Matters] I don't recall the last time that I felt rested Missing answers made so easy I could have probably guessed it I remember in my youth I always felt blessed But the blessings lacking faith, became uninterested I thought my life would be an odyssey They'd have me down in books where they would misinterpret me They'd talk about the things I'd done and all that I had seen But really all I'd done was just be I, myself and me. Tough to say really If today was gonna be good, bad, sad, fun Judging by it so far, I'll be surely glad I had one But just one, the allotment here sucks By the time you get it right, you've already had enough of Two faces, inner rage wasted at the placement on the pavement In the rat races. Am I racing? I don't know. Feels like I'm standing by Just waving at the racers like dreams into the night [Chorus: Casey G & Good Matters] How many questions can one mind hold? And how many times can mine unfold? As I slowly descend. I'm just trying to blend Little pieces of me, without making a mess (repeat)

[Verse 1: Casey G] Selfish girl had a son, child became a mom She called her baby Bentley, because she thought things could be different Now what's a kid supposed to do with a baby? Ben grew up with no parental supervision necessary He lost himself in anything, trying to find himself in Everything, felt like a part of someone else's dream But around 16, three months before he'd meet his first lover He discovered his mistress in music She was his muse it's not so strange to admit It was the first intimate addiction he'd experienced So super serious, life had found a purpose No one could convince him anything was ever worth it except for her He dropped out of school. Trying to do this full time Quickly realized maybe not the smartest move What's a boy to do? Parents not an option Mom had gone to Hollywood without him and now he's just a 10th grade dropout [Chorus: Good Matters] This is how we grow up. And how we learn. How we learn how it always will be This is how we grow up. And how we learn. How we learn how it always will be [Scratch interlude: DJ Idlhnds] [Verse 2: Casey G] Now Benny was a smart kid. He knew how to get by He had always been determined not to be the child left behind Growing up with parents who were careless, just embarrassed him Didn't make excuses or cry about the comparisons The others had it better? Maybe according to you But you should see what music do when your soul sings the blues He'd found hope. That fucking kid had found the notes. (yes, yes he had) His favorite medicine was dope. And he knew it. And he'd used it And he'd been able to grow up and find himself within the music That's important, because he'd finally found this lady and he loved her And they'd recently been told they'd made a person with each other Yo, that was that. He going grown up part two He'd be the first one to admit he had his doubts. What can you do? How can you parent when you never had a parent at all? But it's apparent that he's scared to let him have what he saw He thought his story lacked a climax, but he knew it was real And he only had what music taught him, but he'd learned how to feel He'd found love, was taught conviction, learned the point of perseverance And he'd sing his lessons proud, he'd teach his child to be fearless [Chorus: Good Matters] This is how we grow up. And how we learn. How we learn how it always will be This is how we grow up. And how we learn. How we learn how it always will be (repeat) [Scratch interlude: DJ Idlhnds] [Outro: Good Matters] The way this life can you change you This lonely road can go for miles If innocence your stranger Then blessed be the child

[Scratch Intro: DJ Idlhnds] [Pre Chorus: The Bad Tenants] We stay grounded till we turn into stars We out here K-T-G-F-R We like the 19th amendment how we close down bars [Chorus: The Bad Tenants] We out here K-T-G-F-R K-T-G-F-R, I said K-T-G-F-R Killing The Game For Real K-T-G-F-R, I said K-T-G-F-R Killing The Game For Real [Verse 1: DJ Idlhnds] Square one. First dice roll First enlightenment and I'm getting an eye full We sped out the gate (with no rearview!) So much determination though (Not fearful!) Now the game's underway until The Tennies say we're finished No canned veg got a bag of fresh spinach And we possess an obligation to ourselves To do what the fuck we love, regardless of the sales Expect change, amendments to the rule book Even lames commend us with a cool look A slight head nod and a half grin The ball bounces our way because we gave it some backspin In a space that was incredibly blessed I got a fat paycheck from the community chest (I'm Rich!) Third roll was a three and six Move a couple squares get it live in this bitch [Scratch break: DJ Idlhnds.] [Pre Chorus: The Bad Tenants] We stay grounded till we turn into stars We out here K-T-G-F-R We like the 19th amendment how we close down bars [Verse 2: Casey G] Front lawn lounging like I'm king of the block I got a scotch with ice sweating in a plastic cup Got these fake Rays sporting like a million bucks I got a big mouth but I got the flow to back shit up I'm like Vesuvius, cool as shit, then suddenly blow I'm like a student is, prudent, then I lose control I'm your dream date with more swagger Seemed safe, you know better My scene-scape serene these things find me alluring No mistake I kill games, I meet dames forget names These homies for sure, should know, not to test me STOP. Yo, I think I'm seeing red Got this heavy fucking flow, by all accounts I'm undead I'm the fox up in the coop, making mischief my plan Because I'm sick of all these chickens acting like they went H.A.M Whole squad ill-themed. Seems the time is at hand Go nuts, fuck it up, wile out and tell them what we do [Verse 3: Good Matters] I'm rap Hell's Kitchen. Top Chef. What up birds? Cook a hot flow, even Ramsey's flustered Spicing up the flavor like Chinese mustard The sounds taste so good, lean back, well fuck sir! It's all in the ingredients list, not only plead, but insist I need a quarter-inch to XLR and drink in my fist Don't like repeating this ish and I'll be needing it quick I got a show to rock and here you are impeding my shit Well I'm sorry, didn't mean to get cross I get a little out of sorts when it's about to set off It's too hot in the kitchen, you need to get lost We the line chefs quick and flippin the burgs at the bar We the servers, the ferver is taking the crowd Quick learners, you heard, now you singing it loud It's a hook so catchy sung behind the bar Say it with me now K-T-G-F-R [Chorus: The Bad Tenants] We out here K-T-G-F-R K-T-G-F-R, I said K-T-G-F-R Killing The Game For Real K-T-G-F-R, I said K-T-G-F-R Killing The Game For Real [Scratch Outro: DJ Idlhnds]

[Intro: Casey G] Why you sittin' wishin' on a shining star? Hissing like you got it hard Tsk'ing on celebrities, because you always thought you'd be a prodigy Instead you on the outside looking in Rookie mistake, and what you take me for? A dollar sixty-three to my name I love life though. I do [Verse 1: Good Matters] Have you ever, ever found yourself at a Train station, waiting for someone? Waiting on a train that don't come Waiting for the clouds to break and pour on some But the rain ain't waiting, and the train is delayed And you workin on a dollar-fifty, till you get paid This pocket change is never enough And it's low. Couldn't travel any lower Cold. Needing someone to hug you Bottom line is I ain't going nowhere, I ain't going nowhere And try to hold on to those that love you On a big blue ball underneath these grey covers I am waiting for that sun to shine And I'ma get mine [Chorus: Casey G & Good Matters] Go on get it y'all. Go, go on and get y'all Come on and get it now. Come, come on and get it now (repeat 4x) [Scratch break: DJ Idlhnds] [Verse 2: Casey G] And have you ever found yourself Locked inside your own head? Feeling like you're drowning, like the water getting thick to tread Ship is quickly sinking and you think you heard the captain said "Y'all ain't got no leg to stand." And I'd prefer a hundred bad days, to what this bitch been throwing at me Playing make believe so I can tell my people I'm ok One, for my broken down whip Got two months of past due rent Singing three for the drama from the opposite sex They just another bad habit that I never can quit My addiction list, seems three scrolls long I feel like hiding from my life, singing these same old songs But I'm waiting for that sun to shine Because I'ma get mine [Chorus: Casey G & Good Matters] Go on get it y'all. Go, go on and get y'all Come on and get it now. Come, come on and get it now (repeat 6x)