Just Life featuring Duke Walker
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“Just Life” is a passionate record exploring anger, regret, faith, frustration, hope but more importantly the ability to make peace with the worst to appreciate the good things in life. It is beautiful melody filled record featuring fellow DMV artist Melvin Walker and production by Taylor King. “ – DopeCauseWeSaid
lyrics
[Hook - Ya Minko]
I don't always know, how I put up with you
But I guess we're as bad as we gets, it's just life
I don't always do, what I'm supposed to do
Even when I do, I always end up doing it my way
[Bridge - Ya Minko]
My way, always,
Trynna make that everyday
We gon make it, if you pray for me
(x2)
[Verse 1 - Ya Minko]
I admit it, I've been wrong a lot
But this time, it really feels like I might be on to a lot
I made my bed the right way, I cannot tell a lie...
When I lay my head tonight, I'll lay in paradise!
I don't know, what to say...
I just what's coming, I just know the time is near
We have so much to live for
You and I are not very different
We are both so very uncommon
I really don't know what to tell you
But oh yeah, it's bout to get real
I don't know what to say...
I just know what's coming
I just know what we have in store
When y'all was in the club, we was staying indoors
Working on the same shit, the same people said wouldn't do shit
The same people that's DMing like:
"I see you bruh! I hope you don't forget about me when you make it up there"
Man your ass must be crazy, you better stay blind!
Everything you 'bout to see gon' be for me and mine
And if you keep your eyes open you gon' hurt your pride
So walkaway while you still have time
And don't tell me I should watch my mouth
I take pride in the shit I write
It won't be luck when I get my slice
Just God and hard work, long sleepless nights
I'm trynna see my mom's smile, 'cause that shit don't got a price
Young nigga what?
*sniffles*
Trynna get a head start, and some head under the stairs
From the same girl that knows I hold her dear,
For holding me down in my hard times
Now it's 'bout to be that time, so better hold on tight
I won't be paying no mind to no foolish talk
I complain a lot, but God knows I'm thankful
When you hear me rant, I know what goes through your mind like...
[Hook - Ya Minko]
I don't always know, how I put up with you
But I guess we're as bad as we gets, it's just life
I don't always do, what I'm supposed to do
Even when I do, I always end up doing it my way
[Bridge - Ya Minko]
My way, always,
Trynna make that everyday
We gon make it, if you pray for me
(x2)
[Verse 2 - King Dominance]
Trials and tribulations, I've been weathering a storm
Trynna make a difference always gon' put on!
For all of my niggas, we making these riches
We living our wishes!
It's my way or the highway
Put you on the runway, make this money
Think it's funny?
Girl you want shots at the bar, you wanna ride in my car
Cuz I can make you a star!
The church folks think I'm sinning
I got one of these lives, so I'm living
Screaming fuck the world and the opinions!
And I just hate that snakes use religion!
Trynna suppress me, I'm abreast see
See success makes the sex feel best!
On my grind, never put me rest!
I'm just feeling so blessed!
Know this life's a mess, and through the smoke, I'm just doing my best!
And I don't know, how we're winning or losing
In this life it all happens at the same time!
I blow the haze, through the days in my downtime
If it's as bad as it gets, then it can only get better!
Can't nobody lead me through the struggles that I conquer!
The haters wanna catch me in a low tie!
So I'm riding the wave, for the long ride
Head down praying to God, and I'm just staying alive!
[Hook - Ya Minko]
I don't always know, how I put up with you
But I guess we're as bad as we gets, it's just life
I don't always do, what I'm supposed to do
Even when I do, I always end up doing it my way
[Bridge - Ya Minko]
My way, always,
Trynna make that everyday
We gon make it, if you pray for me
(x2)
[Outro - King Dominance]
Trials and tribulations, I've been weathering a storm
Trynna make a difference always gon' put on!
For all of my niggas, we making these riches
We living our wishes...
An immigrant born and raised in Gabon, Ya Minko has spent the last ten years writing, producing, and mixing music in
Washington, D.C. His style, heavily influenced by hip-hop and Afropop, melds many styles and genres that he was exposed to along this journey. Ya Minko believes in music as a healing community outlet, and his art focuses on the interconnectedness of our experiences....more
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