Look at Me Now
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This track goes out to anyone that has a dream
Mr. Criminal had a dream
But it seemed that no matter what
Something would always get in the way
If you really want something in life
You work hard you get it you know
No matter what anyone would say
You overcome your obstacles
Consistently breed success
Blood, Sweat, & Tears
Look at me now
It was all a dream
I used to read lowrider magazines
Lotta shade and Cypress Hill up on the TV screen
Hanging posters on my wall
I never used to rap 'til I got trapped in isolation juvenile hall
Right there up in my cell I found this gift that was given
Determined to make a way from nothing to keep myself out of prison
So that's what I did
I started writing down my feelings on paper about the way that I lived
Growing up in the varrio, the things that I seen
All the gangstas, killers, prostitutes, dope dealers, and fiends
All the robberies in progress, 211's and 187's
Homies passing away, taking trips up to heaven
So dear Lord if you hear me please bless me tonight
I know I'm wrong but don't let the cops arrest me tonight
Recording deals on karaoke machines
No education, no degree, but still I follow my dreams
Look at me now
And I know the haters hate it
Oh shit Criminal made it
And they just can't fade it
Look at me now
Life's had it's up and down smiles and frowns
But still I represent for the Brown
Look at me now
It's been a long road but I seem to get through
If they only knew all the shit I been through
Look at me now
Coming up ain't as hard as it seems
All I did was stay dedicated and follow my dreams
2001 I was caught, three cases dismissed
No probation, no parole, I served my debt to the prison
Now the only thing that's on my mind was stacking my grip
Keep writing, dropping flows, and I'll be coming up quick
So tripped the homie Shabba started coming around
Bumping the Brown Royal Con by ODM from the Brown
And he told me one of the tracks was by some vato he knew
He used to party, roll around, and kick up dust with him too
So I figured shit that's my opportunity there
Next time you hear he's coming around just hit me up and I'm there
You gotta open up the door when opportunity knocks
Inked a deal with Hi Power, started my rise to the top
In the studio writing lyrics, dropping tracks 'round the clock
Ten months later my shit was in the shops bumping on blocks
In other words all my dreams started to come true
And my lyrics were fueled by all the things I been through
Look at me now
And I know the haters hate it
Oh shit Criminal made it
And they just can't fade it
Look at me now
Life's had it's up and down smiles and frowns
But still I represent for the Brown
Look at me now
It's been a long road but I seem to get through
If they only knew all the shit I been through
Look at me now
Coming up ain't as hard as it seems
All I did was stay dedicated and follow my dreams
Now I'm a Hi Power soldier doing shows 'round the globe
Collecting checks and making money off the lyrics I wrote
Stories I told, drama that I had to unfold
Not satisfied with my beats so I started making my own
Shit, my attitude I want it all or it's nothing
I lace the kick, clap, bass, lead, snare, or percussion
Because I'm coming up in any way that I can
Doing shows in Cali, Texas, Denver, Portland, Japan
On stage with the crowd going crazy people screaming
Got 'em waving they hands up from side to side
And I mean it when I say it one day I'm gonna take it to the top
I went against all odds and beat it, it's my destiny to drop
As long as Mr. Criminal's on it, it could never be a flop
I keep my steelo on point, fuck the remedy you got
I'm just trying to be successful, let these lyrics be heard
Representing for my Raza homie watch and observe
Look at me now
And I know the haters hate it
Oh shit Criminal made it
And they just can't fade it
Look at me now
Life's had it's up and down smiles and frowns
But still I represent for the Brown
Look at me now
It's been a long road but I seem to get through
If they only knew all the shit I been through
Look at me now
Coming up ain't as hard as it seems
All I did was stay dedicated and follow my dreams