[Intro] Sun coming up over the coast. A lot of weight on the shoulders, but you gotta keep your head to the sky, you know? Can't let the static drown out the music. Let's get it. [Verse 1] Early morning fog rolling off the Pacific People got opinions, but the vision specific They see a brother moving up, they want to put a cap on it Throwing up roadblocks, hoping that I trip and drop it Yeah, I felt the chill in the room when I walked in Stares that could freeze a man before he even talked then But I was raised by the pavement, hardened by the breeze Learned how to turn a stumble into balance on my feet See, the hustle ain't just money, man, it's about the character Rising through the pressure like a true born navigator They want to see me bitter, want to see me lose my smile So I flash a thirty-two and walk another mile No time for holding grudges when you building up a legacy Just turning all their negativity into energy. [Chorus] Keep the sunshine rolling even when the sky is gray Put in work from the morning till the end of the day They can throw the shade, but it never gonna stick We keeping positive, moving through the thick and quick Yeah, hands calloused, but the spirit feeling grand We standing tall right here in the promised land Through the friction and the doubt, we keep the faith alive Work hard, stay true, watch a brother thrive. [Verse 2] Job application sitting there, they judge the zip code Trying to carry mountains down a single-lane dirt road Overqualified, but under-welcomed at the table They look at skin color, wonder if I'm even able Man, it’s funny how they panic when you master the craft Tried to write me off, now they watching from the raft I keep my ledger clean, keep my conscience clear Smiling at the haters, letting go of all the fear Because honesty is currency that never lose its value Even when the environment is trying to un-galvanize you I put my head down, clock in, punch the time Translating every struggle to a rhythm and a rhyme They want a broken spirit, want a man upon his knees Instead they got a giant catching ocean breeze. [Chorus] Keep the sunshine rolling even when the sky is gray Put in work from the morning till the end of the day They can throw the shade, but it never gonna stick We keeping positive, moving through the thick and quick Yeah, hands calloused, but the spirit feeling grand We standing tall right here in the promised land Through the friction and the doubt, we keep the faith alive Work hard, stay true, watch a brother thrive. [Verse 3] Adversity is just a coach wearing a disguise Testing out the stamina and opening the eyes When they close a door, I just build a sliding patio Showing them the glow from a true inner radio No complaining on the track, that ain't how we roll You gotta pay the toll with a steadfast soul I seen friends get weary, let the bitter take the wheel Started acting fake just to cope with what is real I chose the harder path: integrity and truth Protecting the dreams of my inner childhood youth If you keep your hands clean and your motives pure The blessing might be slow, but you know for sure it's sure So bounce to the bassline, shake off the dirt We turning all the healing out of ancient hurt. [Verse 4] Now look around the block, see the seeds that we planted Nothing in this life ever handed, never granted Every dollar earned came with sweat upon the brow Every milestone reached was a solemn sacred vow To stay honest, stay humble, keep the positive vibration Spreading good energy all across the nation From the West to the world, let the melody ring Hard work and a smile is a powerful thing They can try to build a cage, but the wings too wide Got that California bounce pumping deep inside Ain't a mountain in the way that can block the view When your heart is gold and your grind is true. [Bridge] Take a breath. Let it out. Never let 'em steal your joy, that's what this is about. Through the rain, through the pain, through the midnight cold— You got a story worth more than weight in gold. Yeah! Let's ride! [Chorus] Keep the sunshine rolling even when the sky is gray Put in work from the morning till the end of the day They can throw the shade, but it never gonna stick We keeping positive, moving through the thick and quick Yeah, hands calloused, but the spirit feeling grand We standing tall right here in the promised land Through the friction and the doubt, we keep the faith alive Work hard, stay true, watch a brother thrive. [Outro] Yeah. That’s how we do it out here. Keep your head up high. Keep your hands clean. Keep your heart pure. No matter what they throw your way, just smile through the grind. West Coast style. Peace.
