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Introduction:
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I grew up in Norwalk
Hanging by the donut shop
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Didn't have a car
So we used to have to walk the block
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I was only six years old, I was running
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Cold bare feet when the storm started coming
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Mama worked two jobs
Couldn't keep the fridge stocked
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Used to eat popcorn for dinner with the soda pop
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Moved out one too many times, couldn't count it
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Always keep it real, no doubtin'
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Young girl you better go fast
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This world ain't gonna hold back
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You know you gotta own your life, uh
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And I saw in my dreams
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I knew I'd be 17
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Watchin' reality spinnin' around
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And I saw it in my dreams
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I knew life would change for me
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This is reality
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Look at me now
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Had to let the house go
Didn't let me say no
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Mama had to quit her job
Just so I could make the show
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Thought it was a big break, still no breakin'
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Gave me seven G's and a deal, didn't take it
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Days in the motel, nights in the studio
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Spendin' every penny prayin' God don't let us go broke
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FashionNova got us in a house, L.A living (Ayy)
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Got my own bed now, it's been a minute
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Young girl you better go fast
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This world ain't gonna hold back
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You know you gotta own your life, uh
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And I saw in my dreams
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I knew I'd be 17
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Watchin' reality spinnin' around
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And I saw it in my dreams
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I knew life would change for me
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This is reality
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Look at me now (Look at me now)
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I used to dream (Used to dream)
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I used to dream about it
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I knew that I would make it out
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Ain't what it seems (What it seems)
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That's why I never doubt it
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I know I'm gonna make it out
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And I saw in my dreams
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I knew I'd be 17
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Watchin' reality spinnin' around
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And I saw it in my dreams
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I knew life would change for me
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This is reality
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Look at me now