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I've had more near death experiences than I care to think about. This is the story about my most recent one which was caused by not taking care of my health.

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Verse 1
I find the good in my life and hold onto it
Cause you’re damn sure gonna need it when you goin through it
Them late 30s hit different than my 20s did
In the prime of my life and almost blew it
Shoulda knew it. I was headed on a crash course
Bit off more than I could chew or even ask for
Too busy trying to make that paper like Strathmore
My 37th birthday was nearly my last, boy
Ignored the warning signs; thought I was invincible
Junk food for every meal. So insensible
300 plus on the scale like it’s no biggie
Must have been ‘ready to die’ on principle
Mom’s a diabetic. Pops died of heart failure
I’m seeing previews of my life like a movie trailer
Boy, I tell ya. Life can change for you hella quick
I’m just grateful I could learn from my negligence

Chorus:
Can’t stop now. Said you got living to do
Can’t stop now. You got living to do
Can’t stop, man. You got living to do
Can’t stop now. Said you got living to do
Can’t stop, man. You got living to do
Can’t stop. Uh uh. You got living to do
Can’t stop, man. You got living to do
Can’t stop. Nah

Verse 2
Two months of the flu, plus bronchitis
Not going to the doctor, thinking I could fight it (Stupid)
Vicks and chicken soup won’t help you when you can’t breathe
And in the third month I’m in the ER behind it
I’m thinking antibiotics and I’ll be on my way
They taking x-rays and telling me I’m gonna stay
Now I ain’t never been someone you would call frail
But I crumbled when the doc said my heart failed
This can’t be right. This can’t be life
Plus my blood sugar’s higher than a NASA flight
It cast a light on eating all them snacks at night
Salt and sugar almost took me to the afterlife
Instead it’s blood pressure medicine and insulin shots
Heart pills, prick my finger before dinner. I got
To change up my eating habits and it’s the hardest thing to do
But I gotta ask myself, do I like living or not

Chorus:

Verse 3:
Now my daily operation’s check for heart palpitations
Got about five years til a permanent vacation
Doctor said I was too young to start making my arrangements
But without this implant in your chest, you won’t make it
Scheduled for outpatient surgery and I’m stressed
Came out Tony Stark. Technology in my chest
Fast forward. Now I’m in the best shape since my youth
Check ups every three months to keep me in tuned
Now people ask me shocked when I walk in the room
Like “how you lose so much weight?”
I tell them, “meeting my doom”
Deaded the honey buns. Said goodbye to the fried foods
Learned the hard way life is short as a haiku
Now I’m alive on arrival. Living life like I mean it
Making every shot count. Carpe diem. I seize it
Triumph season. Odds are even. I’m defiantly breathing
What could have been a goodbye just turned to good evening.

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from Famous Last Words, released October 23, 2020
Lyrics: Mallz
Beat: DRUGS Beat
Mixing and Mastering: Brian Kidd

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Originally from northeastern North Carolina, Mallz has called Raleigh home since 2010 & has been a staple in the state's indie hip hop scene. His tireless work ethic and DIY attitude has brought him success with an extensive catalog - three mixtapes, five LPs and 12 EPs. He's collaborated and shared stages with artists like Rapper Big Pooh, Nappy Roots, Cappadonna, and many more. ... more

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