Corner Store Code

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I came from the block with a cracked-up stair Same torn jeans, same stare, same air Mama prayed hard while the porch light blinked I learned real quick what the whole town think No handouts here, just a hard-earned name Every closed door tried to dull my flame I move real calm when the pressure rise Still got frost in my voice, still got steel in my eyes [Pre-Chorus] Count it up slow Keep the circle tight If you know, you know We don't talk at night Footsteps faint Then the whole thing shift One wrong move And the whole world drift [Chorus] Keep it low, keep it low We don't say too much Keep it low, keep it low But the whole block up Hands up, eyes down When I step through the door Keep it low, keep it low Then we run this floor [Verse 2] Old heads nod when I pass that gate They remember my face, how I used to wait By the corner store with a pocket full of hope Now I count my wins, never lose my scope Paid my dues in the rain and dust Built my name on hustle and trust If they want smoke, then they know the route I don't flash for the crowd, I just cash out loud [Pre-Chorus] Count it up slow Keep the circle tight If you know, you know We don't talk at night Footsteps faint Then the whole thing shift One wrong move And the whole world drift [Chorus] Keep it low, keep it low We don't say too much Keep it low, keep it low But the whole block up Hands up, eyes down When I step through the door Keep it low, keep it low Then we run this floor [Bridge] Now the young ones watch Try to copy the walk But it ain't all shine It's the price in the dark I stayed ten toes down Through the bad and the broke Now my name go round Like a warning and a oath [Chorus] Keep it low, keep it low We don't say too much Keep it low, keep it low But the whole block up Hands up, eyes down When I step through the door Keep it low, keep it low Then we run this floor