Ready for the Crown

Wanted everything before I knew the price,

Wanted doors kicked open overnight.

Thought being ready meant wanting it bad— Looking back now?

Thank God I didn't have it.

I WASN'T READY ANYWAY!

Wanted tomorrow showing up yesterday!

Thought every closed door stood in my way—

Maybe it kept me alive till I learned how to stay.

I wanted the crown,

wanted everything— But I didn't know the weight that comes with being

king. I blamed the whole world for making me wait— I WASN'T

READY ANYWAY!

I would've spent every dollar just proving I won,

Trusted every new face trying to get some.

Called every spotlight proof I'd become Everything I promised when I started

this run. But patience taught lessons ambition couldn't,

Lost some people I swore that I wouldn't.

Had some doors stay closed when I thought they shouldn't— Now I

know damn well that opening would've been ruin.

Timing ain't punishment, waiting ain't death,

Sometimes life's making sure you're built for what's next.

I kept screaming “NOW!” with fire in my chest— Didn't know the

delay was part of the test.

(Catch it!) I'm trying.

(Faster!) I'm fucking

trying. Again.

Now I move different,

got scars in the plan,

Know who's beside me,

know where I stand.

Know money's a tool,

not proof of the man,

Know applause disappears just as fast as it lands.

I learned how to lose without losing my name,

How to take disappointment without placing the blame.

How to want something badly but still stay the same— Maybe that's

what it takes when you're ready for change.

So send me the pressure,

send me the climb,

Send every opportunity late but on time.

I used to chase tomorrow like today was a crime— Now tomorrow

better run, 'CAUSE I'M CATCHING MINE.

Ready for money? (READY!)

Ready for pressure? (READY!)

Ready for failure? Already met him.

Ready for success?

Now I am.

I WASN'T READY ANYWAY!

But look at the man that the waiting made!

Every wrong turn, every lost damn day Put another piece of armor

into place.

I wanted the future before I could see— NOW THE FUTURE BETTER

GET READY FOR ME!

(He caught it!)

Not anymore.