[Produced by Big K.R.I.T.] [Intro] Old school flow Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo They used to say They used to say This rap shit [Hook] They used to say Hes dreamin They used to say Hes dreamin This rap shit is not for real This rap shit is not for real They used to say Hes dreamin They used to say Hes dreamin This rap shit is not for real This rap shit is not for real [Verse 1] Yeah I remember it so clearly Rappin to my pop about the cars and the clothes Shrimp and the lobster that I heard about Like word of mouth The UGK tape and Scarface will turn ya out I was like 13 thirsting for a good beat Scoping for a studio talkin bout I spit heat Like Ball G, on that pimp type shit Three 6 had me crunk on that late night tip [Hook] They used to say Hes dreamin They used to say Hes dreamin This rap shit is not for real This rap shit is not for real They used to say Hes dreamin They used to say Hes dreamin This rap shit is not for real This rap shit is not for real [Verse 2] I played ball for a minute, did I mention wasnt in it Writing rhymes on my glove so I will never forget em Had to quit it, didnt feel it back in high school Rather write poems, known for flowing, thats what I do Couldnt be little Zac forever, peace to my big brother Follow ya dreams baby, thats word to my grandmother When I hear the streets tappin, my beats kickin my flow I overhear the same shit they always say before hes dreaming [Hook] They used to say Hes dreamin They used to say Hes dreamin This rap shit is not for real This rap shit is not for real They used to say Hes dreamin They used to say Hes dreamin This rap shit is not for real This rap shit is not for real [Verse 3] I told them call me KRIT, they told me change my name Dont be alarmed if you dont make it, thats just part of the game Besides I aint rapping about dope nor did I sell it I guess the story of a country boy just aint compelling ARs searching for a hit, I just need a meal Couldnt afford to pay the rent, but passed up on the deal Cause, it wasnt right sometimes you gotta wade the storm In a class of my own, but I was scared to raise my arm Like, this my dream, this my life, I sacrificed it all Except my soul in the firm belief there is a God Watching out, when all the others used to doubt Felt my pain and pointed down and said Son, your time is now I think my grandma pulled some strings on the low Thats between her and the lord Ill never know For those that caught me in the Spin, in Complex magazine, XXL, the Vibe and whatever inbetween Its safe to say that dreams come true I guess Dont let nobody tell ya, try for yourself Just know that I was once considered just a dreamer But I paid my dues and turned so many doubters to believers They used to say They used to say They used to say They used to say [Hook] They used to say Hes dreamin They used to say Hes dreamin This rap shit is not for real This rap shit is not for real They used to say Hes dreamin They used to say Hes dreamin This rap shit is not for real This rap shit is not for real [Outro] I dont care if it is a dream Ive got to believe in something, my love What can I do, what have I got to lose You know sometimes dreams do come true Might as well be a dream, dream, dream
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