[ J. Sands whispering ] Yo (What?) The Paper Chase (What?) Yo Watch your back, man Because you never ever know where they're at Paper Chase Watch your back Because you never ever know where they're at
[ VERSE 1: J. Sands ] For me it's kind of easy when I say these words You deserve what you get and you get what you deserve At any point in time any thing can occurr Cause you never know what he said or she said to her Cause it's all behind your back before you even know the facts Reading you like the constellations of the zodiacs Man, your people do, but when you come through They don't be claimin you say they gamin you Cause the revenue grew Free treats, free pay-per-view should be a clue That the party's over here, throw your hands in the air See, that's when they try to get you Schemin so they can hit you Ski mask in the shadows, creepin to catch you sleepin That out of town stay for the weekend, cats peepin Jealous eyes conspire for your demise Realize that once a man is given a chance, he tries
[ CHORUS: J. Sands ] Words from the wise, yo, you analyze that Then you'll see all them cats aimin knives at your back Smilin in your face once you step up in the place Everybody's lined up to race for the paper chase The snakes, the fakes, they do whatever it takes
[ VERSE 2: J. Sands ] Aiyo, 'how many of us have them?' How many? When things get real, kid, you're lucky to have any Cause everybody's strugglin to find that extra penny Only a few succeed, so the rest be like 'gimme!' That's why I only roam with my son You take the l out of 'Lone', you'll be left with 'one' Catalyst
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