Tariq - independent artist Lyrics

To all the small independent artists out there

Hey man
How ya doing

Why is it music you're choosing
I know that you wanted to do this
But isn't there something more safe to pursue in

And I know that I find it amusing
To mock you a lot when you try
Wouldn't you wanna get up everyday
And work 9 to 5 to get by

Why're you being so different
Why're you taking a risk
Why do think that you can be big enough to
Support all your kids

I know you're not in it for money
But imma treat it like you is
How much are making
Hahaha
I think you should quit

Now I am not saying you're bad
In fact I'm telling the truth
But I'm only takin' a listen
Cuz I know that it's you

Put down the mic
And then pick up a tool
I'll give you support
But I know you gone lose
Focus on school

Too many musicians fail so
What's different 'bout you

Just wait
You'll see
They will be at my shows

They'll face
Defeat
I know that's how this goes

I know
I'll shine
They'll ask how'd you succeed

Then I'd run it all back
And point to the fact
That I just chased my dreams

Hold up
Lemme speak with you
Drop a new song only take a week to do

Write and produce it
And to myself I'll dispute it
Cuz I don't wanna confuse it
But getting better is what I seek to do

Pipe down
You'll see
Me makin' this green

I'll be steady makin' music
Even if you didn't listen
Cuz to me
It's better than therapy

Aye

I don't do it for the money
Yeah I do it out of love
I know you could never understand

You see me workin' everyday
You know it's tough
But no you can't lend a helping hand

No you rather be in opposition
I don't wanna conversate
No I'm keeping my distance

But you feel the need to hate
I know you staying persistant

You gotta know ain't nobody
Make it big in an instant

Just wait
You'll see
They will be at my shows

They'll face
Defeat
I know that's how this goes

I know
I'll shine
They'll ask how'd you succeed

Then I'd run it all back
And point to the fact
That I just chased my dreams