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Sink Or Swim

by Lou CharLe$

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Sink Or Swim 03:14
(Verse One) Sink or swim, do or die, fall or fly Tell me for this life what are you willing to sacrifice Fames asking price is rather high but I’m rarely denied Want my words to echo in the ears of people worldwide So I spit that real for the 9 to 5’er tryna survive in This life without a road map, no sir I won’t hold back Or bite my tongue, cuz when my life begun greatness was expected So far past accomplishments are feeling unimpressive So I’m pressing rejecting all these false pretenses Relentless I’m out here grindin’ while these dudes pretending Preventing the artistry to shine But I stay convinced the audience is always on my side, foolish pride… Exaggerate, but hyperbole never hurting me But certainly shapes how I view the world externally I’m out to earn my keep, grindin-movin’ with urgency Aiming to be nobody but the best version of me Give you a piece of my heart, let you peak in mind Then you’ll realize these are real lives I speak in my rhymes let it breathe (Verse Two) Look in the mirror don’t like it, quarter life crisis Hard not to live short sighted, when the scales tipped one sided But can’t you tell the tide changing, seein’ the underdog rising Fighting fears of inferiority feeling like Leonidas Tell my demons sayonara, good will will push me farther Burnin’ bush like Barbra, hard not feel bombarded But I’m bombin’ on these niggas, it’s all business believe it Taking shots at the throne ’til the king come unseated Good intentions went awry, when tension became high You better pay attention I’m intending on more than getting by Pursuin’ greatness with patience, yeah I get it takes time But time aint of the essence every second this on my mind Pops aint getting younger, I’m losin’ touch with my brother Seems like the potential once shown has lost it’s luster Can’t let none of that phase me I’ve gotta stay on my job So they can see what I saw, when I dreamt of it all In the face of adversity this how I’m defined At the edge of insanity toeing the line Hobby turned to a grind, grind to obsession That’s pushed away friends and family, I’m failing in all directions But this is all I know, this is all I am When life tries to take you under: Sink or Swim But this is all I know, this is all I am When life tries to take you under: Sink or Swim...
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(Intro) When I day play this loud at funeral We're just outchea tryna get it nigga you should know 21 gun salute let'em niggas know the truth If they want it then they got it aint sh*t you can do When I day play this loud at funeral We're just outchea tryna get it nigga you should know 21 gun salute let'em niggas know the truth If they want it then they got it aint sh*t you can do (Hook) What it do, mobbin' with my crew, mobbin with my crew What it do, mobbin with my crew ball like Jackie Moon What it do, mobbin' with my crew, mobbin with my crew Bitch I’m wired, betta learn ya sum, betta learn ya sum | (Verse One) Fck that noise, whatchu talk, boy I been real from the jump Out da Funk, Texas born, known to get it how it comes I don't front, I just played the cards dealt & made a way Now I'm paid; order up 'round - call a spade a spade Descendants of slaves in Benz’s on blades, I’m bendin’ the corner, I’m grippin’ the grain Suckas throw shade but I can’t fadeaway: life is too good man I got no complaints! My chick is imported, my drink is magenta; clear out my agenda for tan lines in winter Been known I had it, aint much to consider; my only rivals the man in the mirror Swear I’m at the top right now, top down gettin’ top from a blonde like wow Mo’ money, mo’ power – no problem I’ll pop the pussy that play possum I’m no Robin; hit it out the park when I’m up to Batman; kid straight Lofton C-Notes sang happy tunes; Zippity Do Dah – ballin’ Jackie Moon (Verse Two) Betta learn ya sum, “Mack” in my blood like I’m Bernie’s son Birds start flockin’ when the earnings come, but a nigga been fly through turbulence Dressed to kill homie turn him in; built to lose – I’m born to win Aint gotta fortune but a nigga fortunate; bet I quit rap before I get bored of it But I’m at the borderline of being glorified for all the work I put it overtime They say you can’t choose your fate, well I’ve chosen mine: bet I’m gunnin’ for the top like I’m totin’ nines Bang-bang, pow-wow; white chicks on my john like right now Think I’m Marlon & Shawn like right now; aint no nigga fckn w/ my style Cuz we done came up shawty tell me what da bizness is?! Tried to keep us out now we mobbin’ all in this bitch Lou CharLe$ man I’m made for this, Fresh Prince of Funk on some player shit Chillin’ in the limelight I’m gonna savor it…
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RiCH KiD$ 03:11
(Verse One) Back to the basics, Lou ‘bout to bury’em Crush my opponents like Conan, I’m a barbarian Ladies love the flow, run it back like Arian Game dirty but play right; Shakespearean Livin’ life give a damn what a hater say Ballin’ bitch Gatorade, C-Notes serenade Try to keep us out but we barrel through ‘em barricades Ambition turned lemons into lemonade Uh steady puttin’ on, lames try to do it but they do it wrong Made it from the bottom, now my life’s so f**kin’ awesome Superhero in the Funk like Bruce Wayne in Gotham Use to play the background, now I never back down No beef: cash cow, Kings like Sactown Haters better get big messin’ with these Rich Kids Rap it and I live it, what you thought this is (Hook) Damn I hate ‘em Rich Kidz, Rich-Rich Kidz Damn I hate ‘em Rich Kidz, Rich-Rich Kidz Damn I hate ‘em Rich Kidz, Rich-Rich Kidz Damn I hate’em – Damn-damn I hate ‘em Rich Kidz If you aint got not money take your broke ass home Broke – broke ass home, Broke – broke ass home If you aint got not money take your broke ass home Broke – broke ass home, Broke – broke ass home (Verse) Used to hate ’em rich kids, til the kid became one Now I’m in the spotlight wildin’ w/ my day ones Had to stay patient on the pace to pesos Pockets full of faces, leave your girl w/ a face full Music my saving grace, now I gotta chase the greats Out that 817 where we eatin’ like we catered plates Sean Micheals; HBK over 808’s Dracula flow, we just tryna raise the stakes Who you bettin’ on? Aint gon’ jump the gun; til’ the weapons drawn Don’t feel entitled, but I don’t see no rivals When I’m out here breaking records like we was w/ clumsy vinyl Drink like double A, but we in the big leagues Expectations exceed, always had big dreams But see the difference ‘tween me & my peers Is my greatest wealth resides in between my ears (Hook) Damn I hate ‘em Rich Kidz, Rich-Rich Kidz Damn I hate ‘em Rich Kidz, Rich-Rich Kidz Damn I hate ‘em Rich Kidz, Rich-Rich Kidz Damn I hate’em – Damn-damn I hate ‘em Rich Kidz If you aint got not money take your broke ass home Broke – broke ass home, Broke – broke ass home If you aint got not money take your broke ass home Broke – broke ass home, Broke – broke ass home (Bridge) Tell me who you are, I’ll tell you who you aint Young Ri¢h Kid$ out here blowin’ all this cake Ladies blowin’ kisses cuz they notice that we’re winnin’ Tell ‘em hater get a hobby they can’t stop me from livin’ Tell me who you are, I’ll tell you who you aint Young Ri¢h Kid$ out here blowin’ all this cake Ladies blowin’ kisses cuz they notice that we’re winnin’ Tell ‘em hater get a hobby they can’t stop me from livin’
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Big dreams, bright lights She got them big dreams, she needs them bright lights! (Hook) Shop all through the day, party into the night Instagram str8 flexin', tryna get up those "likes" Balenciaga brand new, Louie V her vice Lustin' for attention, livin' for the spotlight She wanna live that life (X4) BIG DREAMS, BRIGHT LIGHTS (x2) YEAH SHE WANNA LIVE THAT LIFE (Verse One) Champagne by the bottle Coke all in her nostrils Still mess around with her ex-man but her X-man in Chicago Carpe Diem her motto Fashion aficionado Wanna live fast die young; live her life going full throttle Always tryna act hard But wanna a nigga that banks; no backboard Tryna make it from the bottom to the top floor Maybe snag her an athlete or a rapper So you can find her up all night, in the cut all night Backstage, V.I.P; showin' love all night Trading her soul for a little false hype In hopes her fifteen seconds arrived Thirst for life she aint quenchin' Thirsty dudes in her mentions Wanna be the one 'em niggas want; man she just love the attention She just love the attention Fast life so appealin' Sees the whole world in front of her and she just wanna go get it..Go! (Hook) Shop all through the day, party into the night Instagram str8 flexin', tryna get up those "likes" Balenciaga brand new, Louie V her vice Lustin' for attention, livin' for the spotlight She wanna live that life (X4) BIG DREAMS, BRIGHT LIGHTS (x2) YEAH SHE WANNA LIVE THAT LIFE (Verse Two) She watch Vh1, all day Idolize Draya & Kim K Hell yeah she might sin some, but she a bad bitch sensei Tired of living at home | Bout to cop a flat in LA Gotta couple exes that in the league Gotta couple exes that sell yay Bad & she know it Postin' pics her booty exposin' Damn them salty hoes just oughta know; they better bow down cuz she own it Local Celebrity Booking info on IG Daddy issues plus all she been through done affected her psyche Lifestyle destructive Can't judge her for it Ambitions gorgeous Got her eyes on Forbe's list She just wanna party, smoke weed, get her lean on Find somebody famous who'll scoop her out that Nissan (Hook) Shop all through the day, party into the night Instagram str8 flexin', tryna get up those "likes" Balenciaga brand new, Louie V her vice Lustin' for attention, livin' for the spotlight She wanna live that life (X4) BIG DREAMS, BRIGHT LIGHTS (x2) YEAH SHE WANNA LIVE THAT LIFE
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Fresh Prince 03:29
(Verse One) Benihana, Balenciaga: I'm always proper Feet never propped up, look what hustlin' got us Made moves off movin' product, now we pocketin' profits Walkin' it how I talk it, while keepin' my tongue cautious But it's... gorgeous, how you can't ignore it Expensive taste my free-time you can't afford it All Imported, my liquor and women Pop a molly know they spinnin', as for I'm Juice and Ginin' Pretendin', most you niggas fakin' Aint gotta lie to kick it, we don't mix it w/ the basic Face it, we cooler than your average Chase fortune: fuck fame, if you want it you can have it Huh Bo$$in', paid early and often Keep it down, 'fore you clowns walk a mile in my Jordan's Foreign, always what I'm sportin' But still Tom Fordin', dodgin' boredom is important Boardin', first class tickets Pay my mistress a quick visit, how I'm livin' sacrilegious Pensive, yeah them boys pensive Cuz the know just how I get it, and they notice who the prince is (Hook) I aint gotta lot to say, so I let my actions speak Real nigga pedigree, gettin' money all I need Who I be? (The Fresh Prince of the Funk) Who I be? (The Fresh Prince of the Funk) I aint gotta lot to say, so I let my engine speak Then I turn my bass up, cruisin' down the street Who I be? (The Fresh Prince of the Funk) Who I be? (The Fresh Prince of the Funk) (Verse Two) Pop's born into poverty, now I'm in a posh society Don't ask me what inspires me, aspire to retire king Til Kingdom come thy will be done, willin' to gross millions But tell me if I lose my soul, what the hell is really won? Nothin', y'all can't tell me nothin' Breakin' down an onion, the Funk came to function Custom, there aint another like me Had this plan since ya man's use to rock'em tall white tees Hu$tle, get up out the gutter Hate you when you down, when up they gone love you Humble, keep it level-headed Ask Tiger, you can lose it twice as fast as you get it Forget it, y'all should know ya limits Spit it how I I live it, how I live it is relentless Driven, grindin' day and night Gone hafta pay the price, if you want it in yo life Bright, yeah my future splendid Gettin' recognition, recognize that we winnin' Pensive, yeah them boy pensive Cuz the notice how I get it, and they know just who the prince is
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1x 03:02
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(Hook) Round & Round boy, round & round Karma a bitch it go round & round Light the dutchie up pass it round & round Shawty toot that ass, shake it round & round Round & Round boy, round & round Hands of time move fast round & round D-boys cook it up, serve it round & round I’m the man in my town bitch how that sound (Verse One) Fuck all that cheap talk, Lou talk that real shit Came through with my crew, hustle relentless Crunch time we gon’ shine, that’s LA fitness So gifted I flip shit like gymnast, I been sick Like mono, no habalo ‘less it’s mula Bring it to ya, reap what you sow, so I’m the future Drop gems like a jeweler, Don Shula That means we winnin’, we gettin’ paid - pay attention Now these niggas wanna see what I’m really on In a different zone at my crossroads, Bizzy Bone Killin’ ‘em with kindness, karma right behind us Nippin’ at my heels, can feel the reaper watchin’ Puttin’ out what I hope to get back Convinced that, I’m livin’ a double life, where my sense at? Hell I’ve done enough sinnin’ for two lifetimes Turnin’ negatives to positives - a new light shines (Hook) Round & Round boy, round & round Karma a bitch it go round & round Light the dutchie up pass it round & round Shawty toot that ass, shake it round & round Round & Round boy, round & round Hands of time move fast round & round D-boys cook it up, serve it round & round I’m the man in my town bitch how that sound (Verse Two) Life like a Merry-go, round & round with scenarios Ridin’ round with my stereo, blastin’ Juicy sum’ heavy doe B.I.G. ’til my burial, where I’ll end up I never know Take of control my variables, relax and just let it go When it come to whorin’ a young nigga Jordan Side bitch for every side bitch to dodge boredom Life gonna repay me the day I’m blessed with a daughter And gotta protect her from niggas just like her father That’s karma, look what life’s conjured Livin’ in fear the sins of my youth gon’ leave me cornered Jack Horner, what a good boy am I But I expect more than to fall on a double edged sword Career on the runway longer than Tyson Beckford Don't beg for it, I press forward focused on life hurdles stay believing if its worth it it'll come full circle (Hook) Round & Round boy, round & round Karma a bitch it go round & round Light the dutchie up pass it round & round Shawty toot that ass, shake it round & round Round & Round boy, round & round Hands of time move fast round & round D-boys cook it up, serve it round & round I’m the man in my town bitch how that sound
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Boomin' 03:18
(Refrain) Wake up in the morning pray Lord lemme see another day Protect me from my enemies and danger headed to my way Hard work got me to a better place, better still aint good as great Bangin’ like an 808, on a never ending paper chase (Hook) I’m boomin, boomin, boomin, boomin… Gotta get that bread nigga! I’m boomin, boomin, boomin, boomin… Gotta stay ahead nigga! Grindin’ all of my days, never stoppin’ no way Aint no better options, so I be clockin’ stack all this cake Fuck boys gon’ hate, but they could never relate I was built for more, I’ma get it boy - ain’t never takin’ no break (Verse One) Workin’ two jobs tryna stay afloat They be like don’t forget me, when you make it bro… What I won’t forget - is how this feeling felt Knowin I gotta go get my own - can’t turn to no one else On it day-n-night ‘bout takin’ flight, looked myself in mirror, said I’d change my life Cuz I can’t rely, on these other guys, wolf in sheep’s clothing under disguise Sky the limit what they do say, Opera spillin’ D’Usse Rubbed shoulders w/ grammy winners, tasted that 1% | Then it’s back to the Funk, back on the run - poundin’ the pavement, my patience is done So close yet so far, said I’d be farther along - swear it’s harder alone, but its all that I’ve known So I’m lost in my zone, tryna maneuver at the right pace Equipped all these hooks and lines, like I was fishin’ with live bait (Hook) I’m boomin, boomin, boomin, boomin… Gotta get that bread nigga! I’m boomin, boomin, boomin, boomin… Gotta stay ahead nigga! Grindin’ all of my days, never stoppin’ no way Aint no better options, so I be clockin’ stack all this cake Fuck boys gon’ hate, but they could never relate I was built for more, I’ma get it boy - ain’t never takin’ no break (Verse Two) Put my faith in God, when I’m facing odds - that aint in my favor tryna break resolve Say all ‘bout sacrifices but I paid that cost - Find myself victim to sabotage Did it to myself, yeah I did it to myself - Set myself up for failure, aint need nobody’s help Came to grips with it, made amends with it -Rebooted my life, right now is my genesis Get right man, get right - gotta maneuver through this life Got bills to pay, got gripes - feel’em closing in but watch me squeak by By the hair of my chinny-chin-chin - Pesos, dollars, yin Got no time to be stagnate, life don’t wait for nobody here See my goals for tomorrow, make it hard to enjoy today And my friends worried cuz the laughs few & far between, and the smiles hardly on my face So Doc up the dosage, I’m docee-doeing w/ my demons Now my conscience got me questioning everything I once believed in

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Play to win, Sink or Swim.

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released April 1, 2015

Mixing/Mastering: Chilton Classic
Artwork: Luis Ornelas
Additional Vocals: C. Tovar
Recorded at CC Studio in Dallas, TX

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Lou CharLe$ Fort Worth, Texas

Lou CharLe$ is a rapper based in Fort Worth, Texas. His album, In Transit 2 is now available worldwide.

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