Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I broke free from a 925 then got locked in a cycle of broke
Scheming, scavenging for survival
Lost weight, fake friends but never faith in my potential
What I gained was way more than fame and recognition
I inspired a whole a generation to take on DIY
I realized money isn't the problem, the state of mind is
Chasing glory, every playa in the game claim to be the finest
The goat be goating till muchoma pulls up and all that meehhh fade into smoke

[Chorus]
I know what I know
I know that I'm gold
I know what I know
I know that I'm gold

[Verse 2]
Living check to check had me identifying with the hardship
J Ivy told me don't let the money come between you and the magic
I be wingin it too
As a blueprint should
I'm not racing against time
I'm pacing myself to get mine
I be putting my life together like a puzzle
Gentle smile even when my stomach rumble
When pain don't make you numb, it keeps you humble
Believe in the dreamin, hope won't see you crumble

[Chorus]
I know what I know
I know that I'm gold
I know what I know
I know that I'm gold

[Verse 3]
Morning freestyle at the back of the ride
I be fine, mos def black on both side
Been facin my problems like James Baldwin suggested
The man in the mirror agrees when I say I'm the best
Verbal manifestation of huge winnings
Celebration of new beginnings
This is greatness in the making, you can't fake it
Telling from the guts, AI can't replace me
Reincarnation, reinvention, so many me's I should speak as We
Multitude in harmony, I'm in tune, everything I spit is real

[Chorus]
I know what I know
I know that I'm gold
I know what I know
I know that I'm gold