Ridge Long - When To Say When Lyrics

Let me talk I got some weight on my chest
They say I'm the best, people keep on sayin' I'm next
I'm feelin' it less, lately been consumed by the stress
Not able to rest, feel the pain deep under my flesh
I'm yearnin' success, ain't watchin' me they turnin' they necks
Don't do it to flex, without music my soul would be a mess
I'm takin' the steps, been drainin' me I'm losin' my breath
Ain't seein' progress, been patient now I wanna break necks ahhh
Ever wonder when to say when
Ever watch that ceiling fall and let it cave in
A lot of weight up on my shoulders never gave in
Wouldn't believe all the weight I slanged out the Days Inn
Trap jumpin' like Double Dutch, plug called me double up
Called my custies fiends while poppin' beans and sippin' double cups
Oh the irony, had the iron on the side of me
Preach peace and positivity but ready to die violently
Stabbed up in that robbery but glad cause' they ain't grab nothin'
Almost died over my pride like that shit meant somethin'
Thought I was being' real when really I was being' dumb
To impress people who at my funeral won't even come
Good to have your pride in tact but die over a couple racks
Momma crying' on that casket, tears will never bring you back
But we don't think of that step on the gas and live fast
Street mentality, we trappin' cause we fuckin' trapped
That clock keep on ticking' even when you in that cell
Time move like a snail when you held without bail
Weight heavy like a whale, walk past your cell with no mail
Eatin' cold meals, is this how hell feels
Damn, in the end it's never worth it
Under your surface you got a bigger purpose
Gotta break the cycle I realize why you nervous
We fear the unknown but what we know is what hurts us
Ever wonder when to say when
Ever watch that ceiling fall and let it cave in, damn
Ever wonder when to say when
A lot of weight up on my shoulders never gave in, damn
Uh, when to say when
Man what the fuck
Ay, when to say when
I come from a place where they don't wanna see you win
Crabs in a barrel shit welcome to Maryland
Home of the Terrapins, oh and the heroin
You either sellin' dope or usin' it like something's in the air here
Crack heads yellin' WOO, alley sound like Ric Flair
Sometimes I miss the game I use to be a big player
When they was down bad I'm the one who did the favors
Love I put into this world I never saw it later
I put losers in positions to win
Received bruises from some dude who I considered my kin
A lot of women like Medusa they a snake in the end
They don't love me like the use to in the Beamer or Benz
How you tell me that you love me and you proud of me
Same breath you turn around and talk down on me
I see through them fake smiles when they frown on me
Shoulda knew I was the one bitch put a crown on me, yeah
Ever wonder when to say when
Ever watch that ceiling fall and let it cave in, damn
Ever wonder when to say when
A lot of weight up on my shoulders never gave in, damn
Uh, when to say when
Man what the fuck
Ay, when to say when

Let me talk I got some weight on my chest
They say I'm the best, people keep on sayin' I'm next
I'm feelin' it less, lately been consumed by the stress
Not able to rest, feel the pain deep under my flesh
I'm yearnin' success, ain't watchin' me they turnin' they necks
Don't do it to flex, without music my soul would be a mess
I'm takin' the steps, been drainin' me I'm losin' my breath
Ain't seein' progress, been patient now I wanna break necks ahhh
Ever wonder when to say when
Ever watch that ceiling fall and let it cave in
A lot of weight up on my shoulders never gave in
Wouldn't believe all the weight I slanged out the Days Inn
Trap jumpin' like Double Dutch, plug called me double up
Called my custies fiends while poppin' beans and sippin' double cups
Oh the irony, had the iron on the side of me
Preach peace and positivity but ready to die violently
Stabbed up in that robbery but glad cause' they ain't grab nothin'
Almost died over my pride like that shit meant somethin'
Thought I was being' real when really I was being' dumb
To impress people who at my funeral won't even come
Good to have your pride in tact but die over a couple racks
Momma crying' on that casket, tears will never bring you back
But we don't think of that step on the gas and live fast
Street mentality, we trappin' cause we fuckin' trapped
That clock keep on ticking' even when you in that cell
Time move like a snail when you held without bail
Weight heavy like a whale, walk past your cell with no mail
Eatin' cold meals, is this how hell feels
Damn, in the end it's never worth it
Under your surface you got a bigger purpose
Gotta break the cycle I realize why you nervous
We fear the unknown but what we know is what hurts us
Ever wonder when to say when
Ever watch that ceiling fall and let it cave in, damn
Ever wonder when to say when
A lot of weight up on my shoulders never gave in, damn
Uh, when to say when
Man what the fuck
Ay, when to say when
I come from a place where they don't wanna see you win
Crabs in a barrel shit welcome to Maryland
Home of the Terrapins, oh and the heroin
You either sellin' dope or usin' it like something's in the air here
Crack heads yellin' WOO, alley sound like Ric Flair
Sometimes I miss the game I use to be a big player
When they was down bad I'm the one who did the favors
Love I put into this world I never saw it later
I put losers in positions to win
Received bruises from some dude who I considered my kin
A lot of women like Medusa they a snake in the end
They don't love me like the use to in the Beamer or Benz
How you tell me that you love me and you proud of me
Same breath you turn around and talk down on me
I see through them fake smiles when they frown on me
Shoulda knew I was the one bitch put a crown on me, yeah
Ever wonder when to say when
Ever watch that ceiling fall and let it cave in, damn
Ever wonder when to say when
A lot of weight up on my shoulders never gave in, damn
Uh, when to say when
Man what the fuck
Ay, when to say when