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Before You Ball ft. B​.​A​.​N​.​K​.​$​. (Prod. by BigBoyTraks)

from Thank God fo' Anotha Day by Wave Parker

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lyrics

Wavy
Those who you model yo'self after
Really shows how you gonna be in life
Yafeelme
Hey

Before you ball you gotta make some changes
If you hustlin' I'm speakin' yo language
Some days you gon' feel like you ain't shit
Some days you gon' feel like you can't hit
Keep on movin' till you can't no more
Once it's up, no chance in gettin' low

Listenin' to Larry June, had to get my numbers up
Keep it organic, they can sense it in your mantra
Listenin' to Payroll, gotta boss my own life
Can't work for another nigga for my lifetime
Listenin' to Curren$y and do as I please
Fulfill yo' life when you live within yo' steez
Listenin' to K.R.I.T., this is king shit only
Groovy for the soul, know them labels can't hold me
Listenin' to Premo, keep it playa, all times
You'll never take me out of my character outline
Listenin' to Max B, always keep it wavy
Gotta gain green, keep floatin' on the daily
Listenin' to Parliament, keep it funkadelic
The funk'll never go out of style, let 'em tell it
Listenin' to those who influenced and it's all the same
Stay true in yo' lane and you'll run the game

Before you ball you gotta make some changes
If you hustlin' I'm speakin' yo language
Some days you gon' feel like you ain't shit
Some days you gon' feel like you can't hit
Keep on movin' till you can't no more
Once it's up, no chance in gettin' low

You're only as great as the ones you are influenced by
Can't say I only looked up to the folks in suit and tie's
Gold teeth, gold chains hangin'
Told myself one day, I'll be the one swangin'
I know how to play the game in my favor
Could lose now but I'll for sure win later
Objective of the process is always make progress
You'll never have to much to dream, Kenny Loggins
One step made is still one step closer
Even through the storm, gotta keep yo' composure
In order for growth to take place, you need some rain
Remember, there's healing at the end of the pain
It's only over with if you say so
Healthy mind, body, and soul to keep stable
Wake up everyday thanking God for another chance
Gotta make the best outta every last circumstance
Yafeelme

Before you ball you gotta make some changes
If you hustlin' I'm speakin' yo language
Some days you gon' feel like you ain't shit
Some days you gon' feel like you can't hit
Keep on movin' till you can't no more
Once it's up, no chance in gettin' low

(B.A.N.K.$.)
You have yo' moments when you down
But you'll end up with a smile
It'll storm, angels callin' deep inside the clouds
But when the storm over
The sun will come around
Let the wind blow
Open the window, look at the town
Don't be a clown, young man
This yo' mission to win
But if you lose, young man
You'll live to do it again
Don't be a fool, young man
We all gon' die in the end
But if you focused on now, make sure you holdin' ya chin
Be the man in the mirror, not the man in the cell
Be the man who has fear but not afraid he gon' fail
Grab the wheel, take control
And look out for your peers
Eyes straight, lights on, and look out for the deer
Live yo' life to be good, live yo' life to be great
Live yo' life for yo' kids to have food on their plates
Before you ball, tie your shoes before you end up on skates
Before you ball, brace yo'self because the haters gon' hate
Oh Lord

Before you ball you gotta make some changes
If you hustlin' I'm speakin' yo language
Some days you gon' feel like you ain't shit
Some days you gon' feel like you can't hit
Keep on movin' till you can't no more
Once it's up, no chance in gettin' low

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from Thank God fo' Anotha Day, released February 18, 2022
B.A.N.K.$.
BigBoyTraks

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Wave Parker Cincinnati, Ohio

An artist from Cincinnati, OH, Wave Parker brings funk and soul into the mix of southern influenced, trunk bangin', slab swangin' hip hop tunes. He speaks on lifestyle enhancement and self-care for the everyday person. "I want people, especially those who have the odds stacked against them, to feel like they can do anything they put their mind to when I'm playing. You only fail when you give up" ... more

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