BLADE - Watchin' This Space lyrics

rate me

[Verse]

Since I was a kid I was an MC villain

I held many mics and tore down many a ceilin'

They used to say that I was bound to fail

Because my skin was pale I couldn't get a sale

I took an idea, put it into gear

Disappeared for a year and a bit, now it's all clear

Sky's the limit and miles more

All the while tryna get another foot in the door

It's hard though, but as the years evolved

another problem solved the deeper we became involved

Every night I used to write

Makin' sure the rhymes were tight, steppin' away from the light

As the seconds ticked applause follows

Groundhog tomorrows, sick of all the fake hellos

I must break from the nonsense

at the expense of those who play false pretence

The evidence I leave is permanent

With demos hit studios where money was spent

Also, flow so, dictate on a micro-tape

One day I'm gonna blow so, 'cause I said so

The material raw, ready for streets

Better grab seats 'cause there ain't no repeats

Food to fill the belly give me energy

People sayin' I'm my worst enemy

But hey, talk is cheap, you must be asleep

Wake up, 'cause on streets you ain't defendin' me

Daddy said, "Look out for the punks who ride backs

Two pound acts", I'm like yeah, then he reacts

"They lack principles, quick money they chase

But son, you've got the morals, you're invincible

I know hard work finally pays

There's gonna be bad days and good days, but anyway

Stay strong, it might happen quick or take long

It's definite, my calculations have never been wrong"

I heeded the words of intelligence

spoke by the man I respect the most, and then he left

Earth seems to be a long way from home

My boy is only two and already holds a microphone

Touch wood, things are gonna get good

for '95-6-7-8-9, 2000

Alright, I know I made mistakes

Slippery snakes took a chunk of the cakes that's where the chain breaks

Huh, this is a new beginnin'

Thank God for the strength to keep me goin'

and thank those who gave support when times were rough

Keep watchin' this space 'cause I'll be blowin'

The only question is when will I ignite?

and then hold a mic and maybe strike again

Sooner than you think, who could loop and link

lyrics together when your time's seen competitors sink?

Desperation with his hands around my neck

The grip is unbreakable, it just takes a sec

But wait, stuck in a room with the same four walls

I wanna get away, I must make some calls

I need some money first, water to quench my thirst

So many things on my mind, it's gonna burst

Tsk... Damn it, I'm fed up

I'm better than this, I deserve more than this

Tryna convince myself it ain't all bad

but in the meantime I think I'm goin' crazy

Call the media, tell 'em I quit

I don't need the papers on my back every time I hit

That's it, so I slip into darkness

It's a hell of a life on the planet bein' an artist.