Yeah i woke up had to run Couldn't stay low, nah i jump I think that I might just be the one And I still ain't been paid, but I'm really on the way I didn't do this on my own nah i got ties I kill my ego go and let my spirit shine I went skydived from my last life If I never wear those slacks again I’m fine And I stay climbing up them ropes, Never tying up that noose, Hold the effort up I’m close Hope's the weapon, keep the tool Cause these corporate vampires still running on the loose They want a put me in a suit They trying to gentrify Badu Yeah i woke up had to run Couldn't stay low, nah i jump I think that I might just be the one And I still ain't been paid, but I'm really on the way Yeah i woke up had to run Couldn't stay low, nah i jump I think that I might just be the one And I still ain't been paid, but I'm really on the way I just found out I need fillings And my brakes are squeaking now, brilliant I've been checking my mailbox To get woolongs for these billings And they’re not here, but I’m chilling Stick with the vision I’ve written I stay living, I stay building I won’t be chained to these digits Spend a bag on those clothes But you can’t pay to have soul You can blank stare, you can write me off But you can’t call me a clone I’ve been wild, I’ve been cheffing These elements on the stove I stay solid, get through the waters I hit the gas and I'm gone Yeah i woke up had to run Couldn't stay low, nah i jump I think that I might just be the one And I still ain't been paid, but I'm really on the way Yeah i woke up had to run Couldn't stay low, nah i jump I think that I might just be the one And I still ain't been paid, but I'm really on the way