Had to learn a little bit
Grow a little bit
Now I rise, on the way up
But I was taught too many lessons
Yeah, yeah I learned too many lessons
I'm living proof that if you don't go through shit
When you come up fast
Everything that you worked for, won't seem to last
Man I learned too many lessons
Yeah, I learned too many lessons
Learned too many lessons

Every day that you wake up (wake up)
Make sure you pray before startin' your day 'cause (day)
Tomorrow ain't promised (no)
Today is a gift, so don't waste it away
Call and tell someone you love 'em
Show somebody that you been thinkin' of 'em
It ain't about romance, it could really be your last chance
Turn off your cellphone (oh, oh)
Give yourself sometime to think and be alone
How can you be about your business
Follwing niggas with no business?
So many people in show business got nothin' to show for it (no, no)
Write out your dreams and just go for it (go for it)
Fill up your pitcher before you can pour from it

Always listen to your first mind
Never tell no one it's your turn
'Cause the spectators watchin' you grind
Really hopin' that you don't get more shine than 'em
Those kinds of friends, are really your enemies
All of these little philosophies
Took a minute to get into me, and that's 'cause

Had to learn a little bit
Grow a little bit
Now I rise, on the way up
But I was taught too many lessons
Yeah, yeah I learned too many lessons
I'm living proof that if you don't go through shit
When you come up fast
Everything that you worked for, won't seem to last
Man I learned too many lessons
Yeah, I learned too many lessons
Learned too many lessons

You know the ones who really down for you
Are the ones who feel you when you down
Look out for them niggas who playin' loyal
Loyalty ain't nowhere to be found
Fuck with the ones who ain't afraid of
Callin' you out on your bullshit
That's the ones who showin' real love
That's the niggas you can build with
Always keep your word (oh, oh)
Only thing you really got it here on this earth
Don't let no one treat you less than what you're worth
Being selfish ain't the same as puttin' your first
That's the first law of nature (oh)
Survival of the fittest (oh)
Know that your haters love to hate you
Really no matter what it is

Always listen to your first mind
Never tell no one it's your turn
'Cause the spectators watchin' you grind (you grind)
Really hopin' that you don't get more shine than 'em (them)
Those kinds of friends (friends), are really your enemies (enemies)
All of these little philosophies (yeah)
Took a minute to get into me, and that's 'cause

Had to learn a little bit
Grow a little bit
Now I rise, on the way up
But I was taught too many lessons
Yeah, yeah I learned too many lessons
I'm living proof that if you don't go through shit
When you come up fast
Everything that you worked for, won't seem to last
Man I learned too many lessons
Yeah, I learned too many lessons
Learned too many lessons

Copyright: Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Writer(s): August Anthony Alsina, Delano Williams, Devon George, Ralph Jeanty, Sean McMillion