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lyrics
Today I spoke to myself. I said, “Self!” (What up, Frank?)
I think it's high time you tighten up your belt.
'cause your britches are too big for your waist.
So brother won'cha make another notch post-haste.
'cause suckas only wanna eat the food on your plate.
And I replied, “Well, Frank...” (What up, Self?)
I don't wanna be so cynical to think.
That thirsty niggas only come around to drink.
I give the world my heart, and all I really want is thanks.
I responded, “Look, Self...” (What up, Frank?)
All I'm doin' is lookin' after your health.
They say that you're their dog, but they only want your pelt.
And when they finished with you hang your friendship on the shelf.
Hangin' you up to dry along with everybody else.
And I retorted, “Listen, Frank...” (What up, Self?)
It's hard hard to open up when they are so closed off.
'Cause bein' honest feels like strippin' clothes off.
Giving folks your bare naked soul to show off.
But we'll be just fine.
So when the sun rise.
Never be afraid to step in the sunshine.
Life is a game, you only play one time.
So homie take a chance and crawl out of your mind.
Again I spoke with myself. I said, “Frank!” (What's good, Self?)
The world ain't as cruel as it appears.
I know it's been difficult the last couple years.
The strain of heartbreak and the ridicule of peers.
Stress muddies up your vision so it's hard to see clear.
I countered, “Well, Self.” (What's good, Frank?)
There's a lot of risk when you give folks a chance.
'cause everybody seems real cool at first glance.
But the truth is they be on that bullshit like a fly a cattle ranch.
And that's when I responded, “Damn, Frank!” (What, Self?)
They can't get close if you're pushin' them away.
How can they stand you when you just shoot 'em down.
And then you wonder why nobody wanna stick around.
Do you know how you sound?
But, Self, it seems so hard.
I heard love was a battle field, and so I keep my guard.
Because I'm getting tired of hidin' all of these scars.
But if you really think opening up will get me far, I'm a...
I grabbed this album for two reasons.
After hearing 'That Grit', I knew Hassaan was a beast on the mic.
Apollo is one of the two best Browns in the game today. Can't sleep on Kev Brown.
Anything Apollo Brown puts together is destined to be a soulful masterpiece.
-gdm grandaddymac