Song Lyrics

Hey (laugh)
(Laughing), hey
Southside, hey

They never figured that I ever would shine
They never figured I could make it in life
They never figured I'd be dope with the rhymes
And sober mind and representing for the southside (oh no, oh no)
They never figured that I ever would shine
They never figured I could make it in life
They never figured I'd be dope with the rhymes
And sober mind and representing for the southside (oh no, oh no)

Reaching the masses through lyrical blasting from my genuine spirit
Trying to impart some hope in the souls of those who feeling lonely and afflicted
Though I'm trying to get bigger figgaz, my missions deeper than bread
Spewing verbal Uzis of truth ripping all fallacies to shreds
Given a mission for equipping folks with spiritual ammunition
To help bring back the very things we feel been lacking from vision
Pimpin' yea, it's really harder, to make moves that be deemed, smarter
While living in a world driven by the prince of utter darkness
But we oughta see by now it's time to rearrange our mind frame
If we gone grow we need foundation that won't turn fickle and change
Why play, with fire when you know you gone do more than sizzle
Instead of trying to gain true knowledge and internalize wisdom
Changing to do right and better while living through pressure is hard
Especially when that pressure comes from those who dear to your heart
I've suffered much as a juvenile amongst my closest of peers
Yet still rose shining like a chandelier

They never figured that I ever would shine
They never figured I could make it in life
They never figured I'd be dope with the rhymes
And sober mind and representing for the southside (oh no, oh no)
They never figured that I ever would shine
They never figured I could make it in life
They never figured I'd be dope with the rhymes
And sober mind and representing for the southside (oh no, oh no)

Southeast side reppa 8-0-tre baby praying to the Lord daily
To lead and guide my steps so I won't fall to complacency
Blessed with a gift to use words as a tool of true motivation
Uplifting those feeling asunder in a world thriving off hatred
Can you hear me, as I rip flows from the depths of my soul?
Can you feel me, with the vibe I bring from 1 double 9-0?
I refuse to promote stupidity putting wisdom in a prison
For a fatter pocket helping bring upon the demise of my niggas
Hold up freeze it, listen to me, 'fore you start speaking
Never Ignorant Getting Goals Accomplished, NIGGA, believe me
Peep the game I'm giving ain't to inspire felonious living
But to help you grow to become one walking in the ways of dignity
Seems discipline morals and being true has fallen off course
'Cause many are blinded by dollar signs letting their vision distort
As for me, that boy named 2Ru3 (true) be deemed scott free
From living fraud and acting hard, but still keeping it G

They never figured that I ever would shine
They never figured I could make it in life
They never figured I'd be dope with the rhymes
And sober mind and representing for the southside (oh no, oh no)
They never figured that I ever would shine
They never figured I could make it in life
They never figured I'd be dope with the rhymes
And sober mind and representing for the southside (oh no, oh no)

Precious jewels of wisdom and truth are all I'm aiming to lend
'Cause I wanna see you grown and thrive instead of struggling to live
Conquering obstacles often made to blockade my way
An individual with a vision to bring change and be great
They say blood thicker than water, but no it gets thinner
Same ones suppose to uplift you eat your dreams and spirit for dinner
Try to tell you who you are, question then assume your intentions
Looking at you sideways all the time like the got their vision from Biggie (baby baby)
Let's take it back to the essence, reuniting rap with a message
Embedding motivation in our youths brains helping them reach higher levels
It used to mean something to walk with honesty and love
But nowadays everybody wanna be a thug
What's so fun bout packing guns, slanging drugs and ducking the law?
Chances of your life being taken plus everything you hustled for
No matter what they tell you, better days can be achieved
Without seeking riches by way of illegal deeds

They never figured that I ever would shine
They never figured I could make it in life
They never figured I'd be dope with the rhymes
And sober mind and representing for the southside (oh no, oh no)
They never figured that I ever would shine
They never figured I could make it in life
They never figured I'd be dope with the rhymes
And sober mind and representing for the southside (oh no, oh no)

Reaching the masses through lyrical blasting from my genuine spirit, genuine spirit
Reaching the masses through lyrical blasting from my genuine spirit, genuine spirit
Reaching the masses through lyrical blasting from my genuine spirit, genuine spirit
Reaching the masses through lyrical blasting from my genuine spirit, genuine spirit

Kyle W. Byrd

The duration of Dey Neva Knew is 4:19 minutes and seconds.