The Future (One Be Lo)

What are you thinkin about right now? Right now? The past, specifically the days I remember In mind, body, soul I was far from a winner Poor sinner, my fork in a pork dinner Drugs, sex, alcohol; Lo is not a quitter nor a forfeiter A vagabond, talkin back to moms, sold dope out her home Stole everything I owned -- told lies Ignored the old wise, glitter caught my cold eyes Didn't really know why, truth is where the gold lies What was present then, past now Had me thinkin that's how life was 'sposed to be for every black child Strange words, same feathers flock together When the cops together, lock together, better off a caged bird Sight closed minded; Lo find it hard to believe I could lead by example I was so blinded See every action has a consequence but then I didn't beware or prepare or really care If I thought about (the future), let's talk about (the future) The children are (the future), who's ready for (the future) What happens in (the future), we not promised (the future) Only God knows (the future), the future (the future) Let's think about (the future), let's talk about (the future) The children are (the future), who's ready for (the future) What happens in (the future) , we not promised Everyday is just an extension of yesterday Now in the present day, I'm blessed to say let the record play Usin my music as a movement to correct mistakes Knowin my death awaits, I hesitate to question fate Boys and girls, this world is nothin but a test of faith So now I'm plannin every step I take, must be a better way Deeply meditate on these ahead I pray Seek to elevate bein lead astray, flee the devil's face Evil separates, reach the heaven gates (gates) Easier said is the known rebuttal The mind is willin but the flesh is weak, peace/piece form a puzzle Jihad means the struggle, so I sacrifice Satisfy today's seed could be a garden in the afterlife (afterlife) Think about it (the future), let's talk about (the future) The children are (the future), who's ready for (the future) What happens in (the future), we not promised (the future) Only God knows (the future), the future (the future) Let's think about it (the future), let's talk about it (the future) The children are (the future), who's ready for (the future) Only God knows (the future), only God knows (the future) Only God knows (the future), the future (the future) Not the gypsies, not the crystal balls Not the fortune tellers, not the horoscopes Not the Chinese cookies, you know them joints that you be crackin open? Not Nostradamus, he don't know the future neither, y'knahmsayin? Not the palm readers, not the psychics, not those tarot cards Not astrology, y'knahmsayin? Stick to the program (yo) Check this out.. I heard the future was impressin when you doin some investin Allah multiply 10 times one of your blessings Qu'ran full of wisdom, it answer thousands of questions Muhammad soon to show us the way, follow directions Life humble essence, wife operation stomach section Now I witness somethin precious, baby boy young and restless So many fathers exit, don't bother, this one is present Even under pressure, family's a treasure - follow my lead Now as I look into your innocent eyes, full of potential So much I wanna say that I can't put it in pencil Or verse, just remember what I caught at your birth A voice sure could show the world good works (good works) Let''s think about (the future), let's talk about (the future) The children are (the future), who's ready for (the future) What happens in (the future), we not promised (the future) Only God knows (the future), the future (the future) (The future, the future, the future, the future) (The future, the future, the futurrrrrrrre) And he's only thinking about the children