Thinking of fast money, I’ve been dreaming of a better place
‘cause the evils have been taking centerstage
Corrupt politicians will get held for ransom
And I’ll plan my getaway
Nothing new under the sun, never know what’s coming for us
I don’t run from troubles, it’s a hustle whatever country you’re from
But never know when the police will plant drugs in the trunk
Or shoot me dead in the streets and cover it up
And take away my freedom of speech too
Before that I’ma give this to the peoplе
Power to them but we’vе played our own part in those problems
Turning fools into heroes so the joke’s on us
Life worth a fraction of a dollar but it don’t make sense
And we blame them, blame it on the system
Blame it on miseducation—better stay awake then
We’re taking names and making the most of this privilege
Braving our way through the smoke and mirrors
Praying for change, hoping to know the difference
Tired of only living from day to day
Showing you how to escape this mayhem
We’re all tryna make a way
Like them troubles ain’t here to stay
Bless my tomorrows more than my yesterdays
Or this life gon’ be a waste
I need a ticket to the world
Even if all I find is it’s all the same
Not where you started but how far you came
Tell me what it really is worth
Won’t you tell me what it really is worth
Masters of our fate, they say we control it all
You wouldn’t believe that seeing the struggle in those parts
Far from a utopia but no matter where you go
Home’s where your closest are
Even if the infrastructure’s in the gutter
‘cause it’s been plundered by those unfit to govern
But we won’t let them bring us under
While they sit in comfort and we suffer with this hunger
They’ve been scheming see the way they treat us
We’ve had it up to here and it ain’t even rainy season
We’ve got great ideas but the industry might purchase your soul
Thinking you’ll afford to pay for freedom
Got you on the grind just to barely pay rent
With no time left for yourself at day’s end
Like you’ve got no choice, I’ve been on your wavelength
If you ain’t doing what you love better make a way then
Feels as toxic as the smog in the metropolis
That’s got us exhausted
So much unrest ‘cause we ain’t slept
Seven thousand plus islands longing for one that’s cosmic
She said the life I want can’t build it here
And I’m tired of living in fear, it’s never been so clear
I just want enough so if I can’t take the city here
I’ll find my paradise and disappear
We’re all tryna make a way
Like them troubles ain’t here to stay
Bless my tomorrows more than my yesterdays
Or this life gon’ be a waste
I need a ticket to the world
Even if all I find is it’s all the same
Not where you started but how far you came
Tell me what it really is worth
Won’t you tell me what it really is worth
Tell me what it really is worth
Won’t you tell me what it really is worth
