Everyday, I come late
Wash my clothes in the same sink
I don't give a damn 'bout what they think
Long as I pay rent
I don't even whine 'bout my paycheck
I know it is short, but I'll make ends
'Cause it could be a worse situation
All that glitters ain't gold
And all that shines bright ain't a diamond
All that wrinkles isn't old
And as far as you see ain't the horizon
Deafened desire
To live on an island (To live on an island)
We keep on trying (Why do we keep on trying?)
We'll end up dying
Everyday, I leave late
I wait out front in the same place
And I don't give a damn 'bout what they say
Long as the day ends
I made some plans with some good friends
I don't even know where the day went
But it could be the worst conversation
(You know there's a roach on the floor?)
(Right there)
All that glitters ain't gold
And all that shines bright ain't a diamond
And all that wrinkles isn't old
And as far as you see ain't the horizon
Deafened desire
To live on an island (To live on an island)
We keep on trying (Why do we keep on trying?)
We'll end up dying
Everybody want a motherfucking Benz or Beamer
Designer sneakers, ain't no motherfucking dreamers
Shit is deeper than Neiman
Marcus or your Hollywood starlets
Underneath this nigga starving, impoverished
People don't give no fucks, nigga
Trump don't give a fuck
Your niggas don't give a fuck
Your favorite artists don't give a motherfucking fuck
Do you give a fuck, nigga?
Keep playing, motherfucker
If you told him he was down and out
Would they pull up or would they wait it out?
Would they ever call you just to talk about
Whatever they wanna talk about?
If you borrowed money 'cause it's life or death
Would they ask you for they money back?
Would they tell the world all of your business?
And this and that
Your business
And this and that
Maybe you're too friendly
Or maybe you're too real
Put your time and faith in people
That can seal the deal
Trials and tribulations
Often force one to reveal
That maybe you just don't know what to feel
Did you know that you were with the devil last night?
Couldn't see where you was going with a flashlight
And I know it hurts
I'm just concerned
I know that you were with the devil last night
Baby, I ain't saying you don't act right
This world don't love
But that don't mean that you can't hold it up
If you told him he was down and out
Would they pull up or would they wait it out?
Would they ever call you just to talk about
Whatever they wanna talk about?
If you borrowed money 'cause it's life or death
Would they ask you for your money back?
Would they tell the world all of your business?
And this and that
Your business
And this and that