Xlishah - Back in Cali Lyrics

Back in Cali
I remember niggas used to fight up in that alley
Allow me
To tell you about the story of a stallion
Back when we was younger we was wildin'
I should get a medal for the times that I was grinding
If I got a chance I don't rewind it
Every time I see that corner store then I'm reminded
Situations where I needed guidance
But I had no father grandfather was providing
It's not so surprising
He taught me what makes a man
And how to take care of my family
He's the reason why I never ran
I keep a strategy
I know that he's proud of me
Sometimes it was hard to see but he showed me reality
That's why I got this tat on me
But nowdays niggas always posting they be partying on Saturdays
Sunday Monday through the week they treat it like the holidays
Even though we parted ways grateful for the lessons that you taught me
I'm on better ways
Now I'm back in Cali
I remember freshman year I when was back at valley
Allow me
To tell you bout a story of imbalance
Now that I am older tryna find myself through challenge
I ain't have a home but I had talent
If I got the chance I don't rewind it
Every time I see that pen and paper I'm reminded
Situations where I needed knowledge
But it wasn't given so I had to get to college
It's not so surprising
Back home know my momma struggling I'm her back bone
Tryna get a bill I was just tryna get a bag home
Sent a text to Kupyd said I need a beat to rap on
I don't have a choice I only had a day to build Rome
In the studio gotta let my feelings go
Spent three days in the desert working on my flow
Money a mirage but I gotta get these Hunnids tho
Clouds gon camouflage
But the sun gon always shine through
Now I'm back in Cali
Rappin on the beat but I'm still tryna be an athlete
Allow me
To talk bout my younger days finale
Now that I am older found myself I made it happen
I should get a bandage for the times that I was damaged
If I got the chance I don't rewind it
Every time I see my scars I know that I'm reminded
Situations where I needed guidance
But now I'm a man so I look back and I pay homage
Man I know he's smiling
Man I know he's smiling

Back in Cali
I remember niggas used to fight up in that alley
Allow me
To tell you about the story of a stallion
Back when we was younger we was wildin'
I should get a medal for the times that I was grinding
If I got a chance I don't rewind it
Every time I see that corner store then I'm reminded
Situations where I needed guidance
But I had no father grandfather was providing
It's not so surprising
He taught me what makes a man
And how to take care of my family
He's the reason why I never ran
I keep a strategy
I know that he's proud of me
Sometimes it was hard to see but he showed me reality
That's why I got this tat on me
But nowdays niggas always posting they be partying on Saturdays
Sunday Monday through the week they treat it like the holidays
Even though we parted ways grateful for the lessons that you taught me
I'm on better ways
Now I'm back in Cali
I remember freshman year I when was back at valley
Allow me
To tell you bout a story of imbalance
Now that I am older tryna find myself through challenge
I ain't have a home but I had talent
If I got the chance I don't rewind it
Every time I see that pen and paper I'm reminded
Situations where I needed knowledge
But it wasn't given so I had to get to college
It's not so surprising
Back home know my momma struggling I'm her back bone
Tryna get a bill I was just tryna get a bag home
Sent a text to Kupyd said I need a beat to rap on
I don't have a choice I only had a day to build Rome
In the studio gotta let my feelings go
Spent three days in the desert working on my flow
Money a mirage but I gotta get these Hunnids tho
Clouds gon camouflage
But the sun gon always shine through
Now I'm back in Cali
Rappin on the beat but I'm still tryna be an athlete
Allow me
To talk bout my younger days finale
Now that I am older found myself I made it happen
I should get a bandage for the times that I was damaged
If I got the chance I don't rewind it
Every time I see my scars I know that I'm reminded
Situations where I needed guidance
But now I'm a man so I look back and I pay homage
Man I know he's smiling
Man I know he's smiling