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…

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

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