LIVING DOWN TO EXPECTATIONS
When I was a boy
The teachers fell in love with my mind
They said Boy you’re a genius
Truly one of a kind
But smart got me isolation
So I opted for procrastination
And now if you see me this is what you’ll find
I’m living down to expectations
I’m gonna drown all the potential in me
I’m gonna keep my appointment
With my mama’s disappointment
I’m gonna live down to expectations
Just you wait and see
Momma said, boy
You’re gonna be a bum on the street
Well, thank ya so much
For that prophecy of self-defeat
I guess it ain’t no wonder
Now I’m living in the gutter
But at least ya gave me a goal that I can meet
I’m living down to expectations
I’m gonna drown all the potential in me (in the sea)
Gotta keep my appointment
With my mama’s disappointment
I’m gonna live down to expectations
Just you wait and see