Pearl Energyy - Paid Off

★ hook ★
Sacrifices
Long nights
Movin’ with the wind, i was steady taking flights yeah

It paid off, paid off
It paid off, yeah it paid off

I played it raw and i left it uncut, yeah
Unpredictable, but i’m goin’ wit' my gut, yeah
It paid off, paid off
It paid off, yeah it paid off

★ verse ★
Since a youngin’ at dutchtown, i been the plug
Twenty inches on the jeep, i was pullin’ up
Two 10’s in the back, but this ain’t a dub
Cuz er’where me and kendra went they showed love

I went to lsu and put them notes in my head
That work came easy since a child, what my mom said
3.8 don’t be late
But i was in the bed
Thinkin’ bout droppin’ out, so i could get that bread

So i quit! i was ready for a new life
Of opportunity, i knew i had to get it right
I put the music on frontline of my ends
It wasn’t 'til it was dark i saw my true friends

I been in debt but i got out
I had to learn that lesson
That you can’t elevate with weight, i had to make progression
I built a name for myself, but i ain’t finished yet
I been livin’ on the edge and i know i don’t regret them

★ hook ★
Sacrifices
Long nights
Movin’ with the wind, i was steady taking flights yeah

It paid off, paid off
It paid off, yeah it paid off

I played it raw and i left it uncut, yeah
Unpredictable, but i’m goin’ wit' my gut, yeah

It paid off, paid off
It paid off, yeah it paid off

★ verse 2 ★
I’m thanking god for protecting me along the way
You know that industry cut throat, but i’m here to stay
I’m grossing seven figures really doin’ what i love
Remember back when i would hit that road to catch a play
This one for terrineka, teddie, laylay, wesley
My dawgs was down to rock & roll like elvis presley
And to my brother i just really wanted you to see
What perseverance can you when you just believe

So since we on let’s go turn for them long nights!
Pop a bottle of rose for them long flights!
Pearl energyy they lovin’ how it sound right?
Me and playboy go to together like we mike & ike
I kept it real from the jump i must be pushin p
And any challenge i ain’t run that’s what was pushin me
I’m livin’ lavish real life, plus the internet
Imma always have that bread, but i know i won’t forget them

★ hook ★
Sacrifices
Long nights
Movin’ with the wind, i was steady taking flights yeah
(steady takin’ flights)

It paid off, paid off
It paid off, yeah it paid off
(yeah it paid off)

I played it raw and i left it uncut, yeah
Unpredictable, but i’m goin’ wit' my gut, yeah
(goin' wit' my gut, yeah)

It paid off, paid off
It paid off, yeah it paid off

★ outro ★
Yeah it paid off
I ain’t gettin’ laid off
You need to turn that shade off
It paid off, paid off
Yeah
Yeah