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Only the Strong Survive (Prod. Chris​-​Style)

from Based on a True Story by Top Billion

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Only the Strong Survive

(Intro)
Ok, I wake up every morning with my dreads over my eyes,
Throw my bed sheets to the side, stand on my 2 feet high,
Walk over to my mirror, look myself in the eyes,
To keep this thing in mind that only the strong survive
Where I come from

(Verse 1)
Don’t nobody give you nothin’ they don’t want to see you stuntin’,
If you got it then we know you’re hustlin’,
If you nickel or dime or you do it big time either way you out there strugglin’,
Youngin’ out there on the grind tryin’ to survive,
But it’s harder as the days keep comin’,
He ain’t tryin’ to stay alive he’s tryin’ to thrive,
And he’ll get it through strong arm muscle-in’,
That’s how my thoughts coalesce; I’m grinding with rap like the last thing left,
It’s all I know (no) can’t tell me yes,
I’m ‘bout my dough like a baker’s check,
If CMG blows up next and these cliques meet their death,
Tell ‘em that (OH THE STRONG SURVIVE), {Hahaha Yeah!}
I ain’t never been scared to fail or scared to bail or lose,
Standin’ 10 toes planted in my shoes with my chest out like a cockatoo,
Plus, niggas know that I’m cocky too. Bein’ the best what I often prove,
Plus, if you don’t ever think you’re number one who’s gonna think you are too (two)?
Damn, double entendre… Top’s a monster,
I’m big in the game just like E. Honda,
Work too hard to drive Hondas,
I’m stronger—thought there’s a place for weaklings here you can’t be wronger,
(OH THE STRONG SURVIVE) {They some goners}

(Chorus)
Ok, I wake up every morning with my dreads over my eyes,
Throw my bed sheets to the side; stand on my 2 feet high,
Walk over to my mirror, look myself in the eyes,
To keep this thing in mind that only the strong survive
Where I come from
Only the strong survive (Where I will be)
Only the strong survive (Where I wanna go)
Only the strong survive (What you will see)
Only the strong survive (What you gotta know)
Only the strong survive (Where I come from)
Only the strong survive (Where I will be)
Only the strong survive (Where I wanna go)
Only the strong survive (What you gotta know)

(Verse 2)
Charles Darwin said it best: “The strong is who Nature selects,”
“The weak and sick ain’t meant for this that’s why their species dying next,”
That’s why fuckboys stay with plex; they’re just fighting to exist,
If they came from my gene pool they’d be cool; unfortunately, they ain’t that blessed,
Yes, ya’ll know how I wreck. Born for rap so I can not sweat,
A beat I can’t kill I ain’t met. Ain’t a song from me I ain’t murk yet,
Yet, niggas still wanna test when they should know this fact best,
(OH THE STRONG SURVIVE) {Ha! Now let me ask ‘em somethin’}
Why you wanna push me? I’m far from a rookie,
What you see when you’re looking?
I know I’m a lot of things but I damn sure ain’t pussy,
I can live through anything you put me through,
No heat under pressure I keep it cool, in fact,
I encourage you. Try it, fool,
Watch Simon turn ‘to a diamond,
No, I’m not lying your Son (sun) is shining,
The hair on my head makes me a lion; I should rule Zion,
‘Cause I’m that strong like Kimbo’s arm,
For you slowpokes not catching on bring it on, uh
(OH THE STRONG SURVIVE) {HAA! Sing the song}

(Chorus)

(Verse 3)
Ain’t built for it better git, man, you need more support than just a kickstand,
‘Round here you’ll get swallowed like quicksand,
And spit out like you’re from a Listerine can,
Here’s the thing, man, we’re in the jungle,
Where you either try to get it from the brain or the muscle,
If you ain’t got either then ya body get discovered,
Layin’ down face down right in the puddle,
Yup! That’s how I been so bold—from a young age my heart turned cold,
When it thawed, thought it was a flaw, so instead I kept it closed,
Now, I got no feelings for my foes—I know people suffer ‘round the globe but,
(OH THE STRONG SURVIVE) {Yeah}
I… I suppose that’s how it goes,
Some people gotta go without food, shelter, health, clothes, all of those,
While the others buy the gold, drink the Rose, and drive the Rolls,
I don’t see what strength has to do with that but then again who knows,
But you know that one of goals is to get my own bank roll,
Put a couple of my niggas on then have some homes to own,
I can do that I know… it’s a matter of time, fa sho,
The strong survive but the intelligent thrive and they grow. Yeah

(Chorus)

(Outro)
Ha! You know, man, this what we do. Top Billion CMG. 2010, what’s happening. Chris-Style, what’s up. Will, what’s up. Skip, what’s up. El Swagg, what’s up. You know how we do this, man, only the strongest out here getting it. And you know I’m out here getting it 24/7 365 out for mine, man. I’m out for making a killing, you know. This what I do best. Top Billion CMG. Brrrat!

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from Based on a True Story, released February 22, 2011
S. Hill, C. Pearson

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Top Billion Miami, Florida

Born 9/14/90. From Monroe, LA. I started taking Rap seriously at 18. I rap about things that happen in my life and what I see going on in the world around me. I like making and releasing new songs because you can never have enough music. There's atleast one album you'll love here... guaranteed. ... more

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