Straight from da basement Ima keep it real , now what’s da deal Don’t be lookin for horror thrills I know they can’t home my skills Jus tryna pay bills, stay alive, Always push and thrive Young old head on rise Don’t be surprise , jus know , I know , da prize It was easy being a crook Nobody really look I kept da room shook That’s all really took Miseducated yung child What em run wild So in hurry to be on a file Watch my style, I seen u looking I watch you smile , pick a time , I been waiting on this for awhile Touch da rose and catch thorn Ima show how families really mourn Been a real one since i was born Grew up in Helleva life , turn your back and watch em catch you with the end of the knife That liq done got me right I hope won’t walk into the light Black cape , new dark knight Pick a fight , promise to smash u wit all my might Hope it help me to sleep right at night These the things I gotta write And my future, it’s looking bright When it’s straight from basement Go ahead , and get off pavement I know u been here and waiting When it’s straight from da basement When it’s straight from da basement