Dear Alante

[Verse]
Came from the same father, different mothers, but brothers none the less
Bonded by blood and flesh, it's yours if I got something left
20 years my junior, closer to the age of my oldest son
Abandoned as a child, I understand, you're not the only one
I suffered the same fate, took the blame and internalized it
Excelled in extracurricular ventures, hoping success would disguise it
But I just couldn't comprehend what I did wrong
Fresh-faced and clinically depressed about your age when I realized it
But the page was calling me, never diagnosed but all of me knew
To avoid going insane, I had to verbalize the pain
And when it poured out, it blessed me
But still wouldn't let me escape the place where I built my heart a home atop a foundation of hate
And my moms was patient, tried to make sure I never felt less than or unloved, and yours is the same situation
Now as your elder bro, I want you to know I'm here for you to lean on
To show you the right way to go to avoid the punks and peons
I walked the earth twice as long so please listen to wisdom
We choose our joys and sorrows long before we go through 'em
So keep your eyes open, be focused on who you're surrounded by
Assets or liabilities can improve or destroy your stride
And in your youth, be sure to take the truth with no chaser
'cause life's the art of drawing a self-portrait with no eraser
So keep your pencil sharpened, have a plan before you touch canvas
Understand no man is perfect and no man has all the answers
So you'll stumble and fall, but be confident in the choices you
Make
Stay curious 'cause experience is just the name of our mistakes
You’re here for a purpose, ride the wave and sail to the horizon
The only thing in life you should fear is not trying
We’re predestined to be family, our legacy is real strong
Much more than could ever be said in the confines of a song
And our struggles won't be the same and neither will our regrets
Just know that I love you, it's just a shame we haven't even met yet

[Hook x4]
I just need to know
You will make the right mistakes and rightly face them
It’s hard for me to never know those I love most someday will only have my ghost so