Hook: I Got Ambitions

Hook: I Got Ambitions Look, pressure makes diamonds, but the grind makes kings, From the South Philly blocks to the finer things. They said the sky’s the limit, so I’m reaching for the stars, I got ambitions in my heart, put my life inside these bars! Yeah, you gotta strike the iron while the fire’s burning hot, Started with a dollar, now I’m shooting for the top. No pain, no gain—yeah, we paid the heavy toll, I got ambitions in my chest and the hustle in my soul! I Got Ambitions 1. Early bird gets the worm, so I’m up before the sun, 2. Don't count your chickens yet, the battle’s just begun. 3. Rome wasn’t built in a day, I'm layin' brick by brick, 4. A rolling stone gathers no moss, I gotta move real quick. 5. Action speaks much louder than the words you try to say, 6. Make hay while the sun shines, I’m chasing bags today. 7. Two heads are better than one, so I align my team, 8. Fortune favors the bold, I’m living out my dream. 9. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, see the vision clear, 10. Laughter is the best medicine, no room for hate or fear. 11. Better late than never, now I’m stepping in the light, 12. Every cloud has a silver lining, through the darkest night. 13. Practice makes perfect, put the hours in the lab, 14. Curiosities kill the cat, don't watch the things I have. 15. A picture's worth a thousand words, my life is on display, 16. Beggars can't be choosers, so I made my own way. Part II: Street Smarts & South Philly Realities 1. You can't judge a book by its cover, look deeper inside, 2. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, holding down my pride. 3. Birds of a feather flock together, keep my circle tight, 4. Haste makes waste, so I execute the move just right. 5. When in Rome, do as Romans do, I adapt to the block, 6. All that glitters isn't gold, don't let 'em fool the clock. 7. Too many cooks spoil the broth, I handle my own plate, 8. A penny saved is a penny earned, I’m building up my state. 9. Where there's a will, there's a way, I break through every door, 10. Bite off more than you can chew, then grind to ask for more. 11. The pen is mightier than the sword, my lyrics cut the deepest, 12. Still waters run deep, I play it quiet while I keep it. 13. Don't put all your eggs in one basket, split the cash, 14. The grass isn't greener on the other side, it's where you splash. 15. Time flies when you're having fun, but time is money too, 16. What goes around comes around, karma’s coming through. Part III: Pressure & Patience 1. Out of sight, out of mind, so I stay on their screen, 2. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, I bark until I'm seen. 3. Strike while the iron is hot, I hit 'em with the heat, 4. Don't bite the hand that feeds you, stay grounded in the street. 5. Hope for the best, prepare for worst, I keep my armor on, 6. You reap what you sow, I planted seeds before the dawn. 7. Blood is thicker than water, family over fame, 8. Don't cry over spilled milk, just elevate your game. 9. Good things come to those who wait, but hustlers go and get it, 10. Throw caution to the wind, I took the chance and never regret it. 11. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, you see, 12. Ignorance is bliss, but knowledge brings the key. 13. Put your best foot forward every time you take a stride, 14. Slow and steady wins the race, I take it in my stride. 15. Cross that bridge when you come to it, no need to stress ahead, 16. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush, that’s what my elders said. Part IV: The Crown & The Legacy 1. Easy come and easy go, so I respect the check, 2. You can't have your cake and eat it, gotta give respect. 3. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, I got the roots, 4. Put the pedal to the metal, laced up in my boots. 5. When the going gets tough, the tough get going strong, 6. There's no place like home, South Philly where I belong. 7. Barking up the wrong tree if you test my resolve, 8. Every dog has his day, watch my problems solve. 9. The truth will set you free, I never tell a lie, 10. Never say never, I'm aiming for the sky. 11. Necessity is the mother of invention in the cold, 12. Cleanliness is next to godliness, my story’s being told. 13. Don't cross the devil on his turf, stay walkin' with the light, 14. Keep your friends close, enemies closer in the night. 15. It's always darkest before the dawn, I’m waiting for the glow, 16. I got ambitions, Dabul Sp, it’s time to let 'em know!