I’m here to stay, and
I’m here for life, so
Now I thank that
(uh, oh)
I’m here to stay, and
I’m here for life, so
(oh, oh)
I remember staring at the ceiling
Up late nights, couldn’t shake the feeling
That at 6 years old, I was ready for the cold
I was never carefree like the other children
Kitchen knife under the bed to use it
Ready to do it, but what if I blew it
Would it be quick, what if I hit a rib
Tonight’s the night, I’d always pledge
But I was scared of that serrated edge
I’m here to stay, and
I’m here for life, so
Now I thank that
Serrated knife, oh
I’m here to stay, and
I’m here for life, so
Now I thank that
Serrated knife
(Oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh)
(Oh, oh)
(Oh)
Picture a boy contemplating life - death
The universe and what’s worse - best
What’s after this, I couldn’t fathom bliss
And nothingness was worth the risk if I could have my wish
And this continued into adolescence
A troubled mind all the time, so I was bad at lessons
And gunshots on my block couldn’t do me harm
I welcomed stray slugs like hugs in my open arms
But then it all changed
I’m thankful every day
That by God’s grace
I finally found my way
And now I got my wife and kids to celebrate and
I’m glad my mom got the kitchen knives that were serrated
I’m here to stay, and
I’m here for life, so
Now I thank that
Serrated knife, oh
I’m here to stay, and
I’m here for life, so
Now I thank that
Serrated knife
(Oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh)
(Oh, oh)
(Oh)
I’m here to stay, and
I’m here for life, so
Now I thank my
Kids and wife, oh
I’m here to stay, and
I’m here for life, so
Now I thank my
Kids and wife, oh
credits
from Fantasy,
released June 2, 2020
Prod. Riddiman
Hopudoshi is an American rap artist who currently resides in the Philippines. His introspective rhymes offer social
commentary with a mystical bent.
Hopudoshi, Hopanova, and Hop-Leo all represent different sides of my personality. Sometimes they are in harmony and sometimes they are in conflict. The differences between them are the reason for some of my ambivalent feelings towards certain issues....more
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