Joanlee - "About 'Em"
Joanlee - "About 'Em”
Shot by: JL Jupiter @JLJupiterTV @jljupiter
Edited by: JL Jupiter @JLJupiterTV @jljupiter & Joanlee
Written by: Joanlee
INTRO:
Sometimes, life can put you through so many situations
And some of those times,
Can stick with your forever
VERSE 1:
Feeling the pressure, I’m giving it what I have left,
A lot on my chest like I’m lifting up my last rep
Who can you vent to if all of your chips are gone
And you're the only one who sees it when they think its a mirage
If it don’t come with a degree than it's against their beliefs
But I don't need to join the ARMY to "Be all that I can be"
Pops was gone, Moms had 2 jobs and rarely home
Nobody showing me the ropes, I did it on my own
Friends became allured to the hustlers galore
I focused more on the boards and learning how to record
Entrepreneur shit, that's what we've been talking bout
Came up from the same streets but I just chose a different route
It’s all or nothing, instead of wondering what it's like
Lost a cousin they took his life and another one doing life
Reminiscing, but knowing we'll never kick it again
And in some ways in my position, I feel I owe it to them, yea…
HOOK:
So many thoughts all at one time
I can get lost in my own mind
Some things you cant change
But you gotta move on and make the most about ‘em
Cant forget all I’ve been thru in the past
Everything I did, made me who I am
Some things you cant change
Even when I’ve moved on I still think about ‘em
VERSE 2:
I remember the car meets and street races
Dodging them ghetto birds and police chases
Overcoming the odds, with "The Squadz" anywhere we go
Meet at Brodie's garage then mob to Carson or Ontario
Matter of fact, thinking back that's where I met her
Sneaking out to the tracks in her sisters Integra
Lips like “Angelina”, natural skin to match
Hips like “Shakira” and ass fatter than my hatchback
She used to love driving stick shift in the fast lane
Smashin'! Called her my Asian "Danica Patrick"
Loved when we fucked around, but inside you’re breaking down
Cause eventually you wanted more than what I was giving out
Situations became complicated to deal with
And parted ways cause I was too busy to catch feelings
You know it's real when it hurts, I hope u find who you deserve
Cause they'll be others after but you wont forget your first...word...
HOOK:
So many thoughts all at one time
I can get lost in my own mind
Some things you cant change
But you gotta move on and make the most about ‘em
Cant forget all I’ve been thru in the past
Everything I did, made me who I am
Some things you cant change
Even when I’ve moved on I still think about ‘em
VERSE 3:
Sitting passenger side on the “B.Q.E.”, by the New York skyline & the Statue of Liberty
Came a long way from escaping the killing fields
Your grandson out here tryna make it without a deal
Missing your laugh and thanks for the wisdom you gave me
Wish you were here to have one last conversation
Just wanna thank ya, for all your sacrifice
Roll one up to smoke while u taking tokes of the Marlboro Lights
There's more to think about when it comes to missing home
Accepting the realities of loved ones getting old
Keeping up with friends through social media timelines
My nieces are young ladies now, damn how time flies
And Mom I know u worry about your boy
But I'm working hard for the day that you'll never have to be employed
And I’ll confess i've made mistakes, some bad decisions
But I hope the man I became is who you potentially envisioned, love…
HOOK:
So many thoughts all at one time
I can get lost in my own mind
Some things you cant change
But you gotta move on and make the most about ‘em
Cant forget all I’ve been thru in the past
Everything I did, made me who I am
Some things you cant change
Even when I’ve moved on I still think about ‘em
OUTRO:
Rest in peace Kon, Brodie, Grandpa
Keep ya head up Jimmy, y’all ain’t forgotten
Much love…