P.O.F.-Sammie/My Family

[00:11.606]My mama still workin' too hard [00:13.888]My daddy ain't doin' too well [00:15.858]My sister tryna stay above water [00:18.541]My brother keepin' faith, yeah, change comin' [00:21.154]Where there's a will, there's a way [00:23.145]Lord, I pray for better days (Better days) [00:25.851]I swear, I got of weight on me [00:28.495]I swear, I got of pain on me [00:31.122]Yeah [00:32.311] [00:32.613]I be missin' major moments, I can't get 'em back [00:35.390]I be wastin' so much time tryna get to a bag [00:38.188]I be thinkin' 'bout the kids that a n***a should have [00:40.890]I pray to God that he forgives me for givin' 'em back [00:43.740] [00:43.742]But that's the price of fame [00:45.768]And the game that I play [00:49.170]It's gonna cost me [00:51.834]It's gonna cost me, yeah, yeah [00:55.030] [00:55.032]I'm still stuck up on my ex-girl [00:57.284]When you supposed to be my next girl [00:59.252]Can't let her go, girl, I confess, girl [01:01.257]I swear she got a hold on me [01:03.739]Damn, she got a hold on me [01:06.343]I got money but I need things money can't buy [01:09.167]I got pain but my pride won't let me cry [01:12.070]Still shakin' demons tryna k**l 'em before I die [01:14.888]Oh, no, no, no [01:17.685] [01:17.763]I be missin' major moments, I can't get 'em back [01:20.654]I be wastin' so much time tryna get to a bag [01:23.294]I be thinkin' 'bout the kids that a n***a should have, oh [01:25.807]I pray to God that he forgives me for givin' 'em back [01:28.890] [01:28.892]But that's the price of fame [01:30.948]And the game that I play (That I play, that I play, yeah) [01:34.794]It's gonna cost me (It's gonna cost me) [01:37.712]It's gonna cost me, yeah, yeah (Oh, no, no, no) [01:40.340]It's the price of fame (Fame) [01:42.686]And the game that I play (That I play, I play) [01:46.216]It's gonna cost me (Yeah) [01:48.552]Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no [01:52.238] [01:53.151]Oh, oh, yeah, yeah [01:56.330]Oh, oh, yeah, yeah [01:59.089]Oh, oh, yeah, yeah [02:01.822] [02:04.747]Oh, oh, yeah, yeah [02:07.382]Oh, oh, yeah, yeah [02:10.292]Oh, oh, yeah, yeah [02:13.089] [02:15.195]Growing up with Sammie as your older brother is a completely different experience than what people automatically assume it is [02:21.988]I've always wondered, you know [02:23.967]How he can balance between being the norm- his normal self [02:27.533]And then go on stage and perform in front of thousands of people [02:31.318]And take on that celebrity persona that he also has [02:37.454]I want the world to understand that my brother's a gifted man [02:41.027]He sings, he writes, he talks to God on the regular [02:45.510]Not just his musical talents, but also his natural-given gifts [02:50.241] [02:51.972]Without a brother like you, I wouldn't even be where I'm at today [02:56.064]Without you, there would be no me [02:58.418]'Cause I already know [02:59.798]You already know how it goes, Samuel [03:02.102]You not a king for nothin' [03:06.683]I love you, so much, I'm proud of you [03:12.777]Do your thing, king [03:15.209]Love [03:16.267] [03:22.994]How do you describe being [03:25.908]The mother of this amazing little boy [03:30.656]That has grown into this incredible [03:34.705]Favorite, gifted [03:36.851]Talented young man? [03:39.744]It has been one of the most rewarding gifts that God could ever bless me with [03:46.511]I am so proud of him for so many different reasons [03:52.380]But my heart bursts open with joy [03:54.839]Each and every single thing [03:56.606]Not just because his face is on the television [03:58.934]Or his voice is on the radio [04:02.053]But just the fact that he has decided [04:04.476]And made a conscious decision to pursue his dreams, his ambitions [04:08.204]And be the best at it [04:11.707]Know that mommy is always [04:13.788]Always praying for you [04:17.722]And that all of the prophecies that was blessed [04:21.122]And given to me at birth has come to pass [04:25.430]I'm so proud of you [04:27.889]I love you [04:28.848]And continue to do what you do best [04:32.166]Follow God [04:34.089]Pursue your dreams [04:35.936]And remain humble [04:38.385]Be blessed, baby [04:40.185] [04:42.672]Well, I have a whole lot to say [04:45.559]Growin' up with Sammie [04:46.932]He's a- he was a character in his- [04:48.422]In his own way [04:50.636]You know what I'm sayin'? [04:51.384]He wanted to be like me, but I always said to him [04:53.123]"Don't be like me, be, be better than me" [04:55.187]I don't think no man wants his child to be like them [04:58.274]I want them to be better than me [04:59.812]I want him to be better than me [05:05.637]I may not have been there always in body [05:09.040]But I was there in spirit [05:12.638]To try to guide him the best way I know how [05:16.791]I pray that I nev- I didn't let him down [05:20.039]And I tried to be an inspiration to him [05:22.625]And help him grow up, 'cause he had to grow up real early [05:26.356]And that's a plus [05:28.117]Always kept him in church as much, as much as I can [05:31.405]Always try to support him [05:33.704]Playin' football and basketball in school [05:38.471]And even when he start singin', I always tried to support him [05:41.449]I trust and pray that I have given him some insight [05:45.990]A solid foundation in growin' up [05:48.311]A solid foundation in his music [05:50.617]Al- always tell him, man, whatever you do [05:52.934]Before you do anything [05:54.699]Make sure you pray to God first [05:58.736]I appreciate you [06:00.843]I love you [06:02.018]Keep up the good work [06:03.689]And no matter what happens in life [06:06.409]Remember, God loves you and your daddy loves you [06:10.070]That will never change [06:12.291]Never change