Does it Matter

Does it Matter Intro: You know what time it is; We're on a moving train, that's what it is. On point 24/7, 365 'round the clock, We on the spot, keepin' it hot, And we can't be stopped. Just like the rising sun, We bring the heat with no relief. We mind our biz 'cause we got the steez. Now at ease. Verse 1: It's 3 o'clock on the dot, Dimitri's message popped, He's telling me he's been working on this new joint... Told him, "Send it over"; Homie really stamped his mark, Busy running sessions every second 'round the clock. I remember, as a lil' young fellow, throwing curse words, Mad at the world 'cause of pops. But see, things have changed; I met the Lord, homie, And my story took a turn, Baby, serving the Lord is my newfound love. Chorus: Does it matter if the world hates me, For not walking the path it laid before me? Haha I ain't that kid no more, Jesus stole my heart when He knocked on my door. (2x) Verse 2: Should I be mad at the world for playing tricks on me? I don’t think so, homie, though they taught me a lesson That turned into a great blessing. I keep my head up, chest high, standing firm, Ready for’ em if they ever try to act up. I hear they hardly sleep, sneaky, still trying to be me, But I’m out here cruising while these phonies try to copy. We lost so many on the journey, yeah, of course it hurts. You see the good die young; it’s no longer funny. We forgive, move on, but see, we don’t forget; A snake is a snake—let’s call a spade a spade. Now keep your hands high, yeah, wave’ em in the air, Join me singing hallelujah like you don’t care. It ain’t about the East Side, West, or South Side, It’s a battle for your soul, led by the dark side. Keep your guard up, homie, stay wise, Why roll with the wrong crew, Jesus paid your dues? *Chorus* Verse 3: Shout out to all ma homies on Looperman, Trying to make ends meet and still keeping the art alive. Dimestop spit'n with no full stop, homie keeps it real, Y'all dropping hits, soon enough the world will feel ya. Peperkup, Anthony, and Glenn, yeah, I see you boys; Big girl Rita chopping hits in tha studio, sipping fruit margaritas, What a strong woman; slide in the booth smooth, baby, singing hallelujah. Fanisatt, Kayos, King, and The Monzder Squadd, Man, this joint is hot, keep 'em coming, folks. I’m stepping out the building, y’all can keep on chilling, Don’t forget to hit my number—we gon’ split the billing. Bridge: So what if they don't understand me? So what if they never see? (Does it matter if the world hates me, for not walking the path it laid before me?) I found a love that's greater Than the world's approval of me. (Haha I ain't that kid no more, Jesus stole my heart when He knocked on my door.) And when the road gets lonely, And when the night gets cold, (Does it matter if the world hates me, for not walking the path it laid before me?) I hear the Shepherd calling, Reminding me I'm home. (Haha I ain't that kid no more, Jesus stole my heart when He knocked on my door.) Beat: Dmitrii Sabanin Written and performed by Richard Shekari.