Who I Am - Avery Watts

I've spent years on the scene and
I've done my time
I was never given anything,
I've earned what's mine
I defy all lines,
I will not retreat
You can't buy me,
I spit right in the face of defeat
This is my class;
Top Brass, a bold breed
A caliber conceived, birthed and born to lead
To be the first pick, first string, first in, front line
Screaming into the sky, "The World is Mine!"
I define defiance, represent rebellion
Embody true autonomy, have been through hell
And still do what
I choose, been battered and bruised
Yeah I've taken many beatings and gladly paid all my dues
But I refuse to dummy down and follow the herd
I'm gonna say what
I believe and stand by my word
See, I've never known the taste of a silver spoon
Never took the blue pill, not to mention
I'm immune
Can't be controlled, won't do what
I'm told I'm not a number, a name tag, or fit into a mold
As my story unfolds
I will proudly stand
Forever unapologetically;
I don't give a damn
This is... [ Lyrics fro (CHORUS) WHO I am (what I believe) WHO I am (with every breath I breathe) WHO I am (tried and true) The only thing to be in this world is you (VERSE 2) Substance, with every single syllable I bring 'Cause you can talk all day long and never say a thing We don't even need the music for me to convey I'm not playing I'll write it out in Braille, you can feel what I'm saying THAT'S REAL No facade, I will never be part of propped up pop propaganda, fake art With no heart, no soul, I cannot be sold I'll be the bright light in a dark mine that's black as coal Whether I'm mocked, blocked or knocked – still I'll never stop Like a rock, as consistent as hands on a clock You can bet I'm gonna be locked, loaded, ready for a test I don't walk and talk, I DO better than the best. No vest on my chest, I'm not afraid to die I've been blessed, so I live every minute I'm alive And I take this vow; while I'm here above ground NEVER WILL I EVER BACK UP OR BOW DOWN (BRIDGE) When death comes to get me I've got no regrets I threw it all on the table when I placed my bet Said it all, did it all, and I'd do it again just so... SO THE WORLD WILL KNOW