Stay Schemin
Joe Budden feat. Joell Ortiz Lyrics

Used to strive to be a G but that caper was over wit’
I used to want to be a gangster, but I've moved on from that mentality.

When I wanted a M, this was all labelled appropriate
When I wanted a million dollars, this line of work seemed like the right choice.

One I fronted for, one was heavy in the rear
One person was in charge, while another did the majority of the work.

Til I made that and realized that one was already there
Once I achieved success, I realized there was already someone else in that position.

Check it, they asking bout my well being, well I been fine
People ask how I'm doing, and I'm doing well.

I just did some sets of 50 on the incline
I just completed a difficult workout.

I don’t do the games, but if I happen to be into one
I don't usually get involved in shady activities, but if I do, I'll do it right.

Burner to his melon, just my version of temple run
If someone tries to mess with me, I'll use my gun as a form of defense.

They tell me I’m crazy, they say that Joe’s off
Some people think I'm crazy or unstable.

But I ain’t tryna rap wit new ideas using old thoughts
I'm trying to come up with fresh ideas for my music, not rely on old ones.

The whole premise of they argument is so forced
Their argument is weak and doesn't make sense.

So what that say for you, if you concluded that wit’ no cause
If you've drawn a conclusion without any evidence, what does that say about you?

That’s just some lil' truth for you know it all's
This is a little bit of truth for those who think they know everything.

Nigga I can roof a bowling ball
I'm very skilled and precise.

I make a mayor change his point of view
I have the power to influence even someone as powerful as a mayor.

And won’t always show wit’ his face depends on who its pointed to
I won't always reveal my true intentions, it depends on who I'm dealing with.

Now a bunch of groupie niggas want to join the crew
Now that I'm successful, a lot of people want to be associated with me.

Models want to join the pool, it’s funny what some coins will do
Even models are willing to do whatever it takes to be around successful people.

My regular sex’ll be a porn to y'all
The way I have sex is impressive to others and could be considered pornographic.

Its weird since I never fucked none of my friends that’s porno stars
Despite what others might think, I've never had sex with any of my friends who are porn stars.

Wait… forgot about that night up in the fountain blue
Actually, there was one time at the Fountain Blue where I had sex that could be considered pornographic.

Decapitate that other bar, head I wasn’t counted dude
I outdid my competition so much that nobody even counted my head as a person at the bar.

When its normal for you, you ain’t gotta play to win
When you're used to being successful, you don't even have to try to win.

I’m more concerned with how Melo’s gonna play wit Lin
I'm more interested in how the basketball players Melo and Lin are going to work together.

I took a break for a sec, I’m done chilling
I took a short break, but now I'm ready to get back to work.

Thought I lost my hunger, kind of had this numb feeling
For a while, I didn't feel as motivated as I used to, but that's changed now.

Haters say I’m whack, paint me as that one villain
People who don't like me try to make me out to be a bad person.

But I’ll be nice longer than they gon’ be unwilling nigga!
I'll continue to be a good person for longer than my haters will continue to dislike me.

Now I’m only chasing bills hard
Now, my main focus is making money.

You won’t understand it ’til you face the right pill charge
You won't understand the importance of making money until you face a situation where you need it.

Worry free cause my lawyer get it crunk
I don't worry because my lawyer is very skilled and can handle any legal troubles I might face.

Told me I’d get time serve without ever hitting a bunk
My lawyer assured me that I wouldn't have to go to jail.

I don't bother wit’ a glock
I don't carry a gun with me.

Or haven’t since I parted from the block
I haven't carried a gun since I stopped hanging out in dangerous areas.

But if duke talking crazy then he’ll do it to a cartridge full of shots
If someone is talking crazy to me, I'll use a gun.

Find his body in a river down in Austin won’t matter if his father is a doc
I don't care how much influence someone has, if they threaten me, I'll still hurt them.

Feet dangling from a small stretcher
This person is being carried on a stretcher with their feet hanging off the end.

Convo interrupted by a small heckler
The conversation was interrupted by a small, annoying person.

Cause the boy feel like rapping again
I feel like rapping again.

You heard a Clue tape you know its about to happen again
If you've heard a DJ Clue mixtape, you know that new music is coming.

Joey
A simple introduction to himself.